Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin

Updated: 10 Aug 2025 • 434 episodes
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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.

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Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com  What if your healthspan, not your lifespan, was your greatest asset? In this episode, I sit down with Bill Gifford, co-author of the bestselling book Outlive (with Dr Peter Attia) and a leading expert on the science of longevity. We explore ho

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Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this solo episode, I’m sharing something a little different. As of now, these 1:1 solocasts won’t be weekly anymore. Instead, I’ll be dropping more intentional updates once or twice a month — focused on what’s actually shaping me behind

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Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com  What if we’ve been taught to set goals the wrong way all along? In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Adams Miller, a pioneering expert in positive psychology and bestselling author of Big Goals. Caroline’s work has transformed how the wor

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Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com  What if joy, not pressure, is the real marker of success? In this episode, I sit down with Renzie Hanham, a martial arts master and mental skills coach who has shaped Olympic athletes, business leaders, and everyday high performers. He’s one o

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Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this 1:1 episode, I’m unpacking the 3 biggest lessons I’d give my 20-year-old self. Lessons that still apply no matter your age. They’re simple, practical, and life-changing. In this episode, you’ll discover:Why you shouldn’t commit to

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Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com  What if winning gold isn’t about talent—but about trust? In this episode, I sit down with Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr—New Zealand’s first-ever gold medalist in the event. We unpack what really sets elite performers apart: not just r

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