Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin

Updated: 23 Apr 2025 • 396 episodes
www.jjlaughlin.com

Guiding you toward a life of purpose, progress, and personal growth.  Each week, James interviews world-class thinkers, including prime ministers, Olympic gold medalists, billionaires, and visionaries, to uncover the habits, tools, and mindsets that drive meaningful success. Hosted by James Laughlin—a 7-time world champion drummer, sought-after keynote speaker, and high-performance leadership consultant—this podcast brings you conversations with extraordinary individuals who have shaped industries, inspired nations, and achieved greatness. Whether you're building confidence, breaking through barriers, or discovering your purpose, Lead on Purpose is your guide to turning challenges into opportunities and ambitions into achievements. We are proud to be sponsored by the incredible team at NZ Mortgages. You can visit them at nzmortgages.co.nz 

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Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter Want to go from good to great? Here’s the 7-step system. This isn’t about hacks or hustle.  It’s about building a repeatable, proven framework for hi

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In this bonus episode, Caroline and I reflect on five years alcohol-free. We’re not here to preach—just to share what changed for us: mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. In this conversation, we reflect on: Why we chose to stop drinking during the chaos of lockdownWhat alcohol was really doing to our mi

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Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I chat with Sam Browne—musician turned LinkedIn strategist—who went from zero to 100,000 followers in just two ye

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Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter Feeling busy but not productive? You"re not alone.  Most people don’t need more motivation—they need systems that work. This episode is a tactical br

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Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode, I sit down with one of New Zealand’s most recognisable truth-tellers—journalist, documentarian, and author Patrick Gower (aka PG). P

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Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter You don’t need more goals. You need better habits. This episode is your reminder that small daily shifts create massive change.  The world’s top perf

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