Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin
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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Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if your brand’s real growth lever isn’t features but happiness? In this episode of Lead on Purpose, I sit down with Mark, co-founder of Squint Consulting, to unpack why we are living through an unhappiness crisis and how the smartest brands g
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if your team’s real advantage isn’t talent but connection? In this episode of Lead on Purpose, I sit down with Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Seven Commitments of a Great Team. We dive into what makes teams thrive, o
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if you could take control of your health the same way a CEO takes control of a business? In this episode of Lead on Purpose, Dr Darshan Shah joins me to unpack the science of longevity, prevention, and performance. A surgeon turned health opt
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this solo episode, I’m celebrating a milestone that’s been years in the making. My new book, Habits of High Performers, is finally on shelves across New Zealand and Australia. It’s bold, bright orange, and packed with timeless truths th
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What would you do if your life began with a kidnapping? For Shelly Tygielski, that early experience planted a seed that shaped her perspective on courage, community, and the power of showing up. In this episode of Lead on Purpose, Shelly share
One NZ CEO Jason Paris on Elon Musk, AI Innovation & the Power of Creativity in Business
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if the secret to high performance isn’t balance—but choice? In this episode, I sit down with Jason Paris, CEO of One New Zealand, to unpack leadership, creativity, and building partnerships at a world-class level. Jason’s led one of NZ’s
