Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin

Updated: 25 Jun 2025 • 426 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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Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this 1:1 episode, I’m sharing a short excerpt from one of the chapters in my upcoming book Habits of High Performers—a section called Do The Work. It’s a small glimpse into the mindset that high performers rely on when motivation runs o

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Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com  What if the story you’ve been telling yourself… isn’t true? In this moving and eye-opening episode, I sit down with award-winning journalist and author Jehan Casinader, whose book This Is Not How It Ends shook me—in the best way. We explore ho

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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 taking you behind the scenes of an event I hosted last week with some of New Zealand’s most inspiring voices—Razor Robertson, Mea Motu, Silvana Schenone, and Zion Armstrong. Each of them shared a moment where someo

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Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com  Think ADHD is just for kids? Think again. In this powerful episode, I sit down with ADHD strategist Skye Waterson to unpack what adult ADHD really looks like—and why so many high performers are missed or misdiagnosed. We explore:Why ADHD often

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Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com 5 Best Books to Read in 2025 (That Will Change Your Life) In this 1:1 episode, I’m sharing the 5 books that are shaping my 2025—and why they might just change your life too. From personal mastery to performance, longevity to leadership—the

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Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com  In a world divided by ego and isolation, Mike Robbins reminds us of what truly drives high performance: connection, courage, and humanity. Mike has spent over two decades inside Fortune 100 companies helping teams unlock extraordinary performa

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