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.
Episodes
454 episodes
The Real Cause of Back Pain and What Actually Works
Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsIn this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with former Olympic Team Physiotherapist and author of
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Could You Pass Special Forces Selection? with Simon Jeffries
Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsIn this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with former UK Special Forces operator and performance co...
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Your Greatest Wins Are Built on Failure with Jim Harshaw
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with former All ...
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ADHD, Time Blindness and Procrastination with ADHD Coach Sharon Collon
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with ADHD coach ...
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Growth Starts When You Stop Being the Smartest in the Room
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comIn this solo episode, I am sharing lessons from my recent time in H...
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How to rank #1 on ChatGPT with Kasim Aslam
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I chat with Kasim about AEO...
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How AI Can Help Your business Grow Faster (No Tech Skills Needed) with Hikari Senju
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com Replace guesswork with data and make your ads pay for themselve...
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How to build high-performing teams with Award-winning Coach Keith Ferrazzi
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com Replace the meeting after the meeting with real talk in the ...
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The #1 Thing You Need to Stop Measuring to Start Achieving Results with Steven Gaffney
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if your team’s biggest problem isn’t what’s said — it’s wh...
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Dr Paul Taylor: Why “Healthy” Foods Are Making You Fat
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if your health span is shrinking because life got too comf...
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Barry LaBov on The Differentiation Secret That Built Harley-Davidson
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here → www.thehabitbook.comIn this episode, I sit down with Barry LaBov, award-winning author of The Power of Differentiation
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Crocodiles, Conflict and Extreme Medicine with Mark Hannaford
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this episode, I sit down with Mark Hannaford, founder of Wor...
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Why I Refuse to Settle (and How You Can Too)
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comIn this solo episode, I’m opening up about what’s been happening be...
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The Method to use to build trust fast with Noel Massie
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if the real test of leadership is not title but integrity?...
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The Real Reason Your Brand Isn’t Growing with Mark Lester
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if your brand’s real growth lever isn’t features but happi...
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How to create a cult-like team with Jon Gordon
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if your team’s real advantage isn’t talent but connection?...
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Dr Darshan Shah: The 3 Blood Tests That Can Save Your Life
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 CE...
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7 Habits to Completely Transform Your Life in 12 Months
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comIn this solo episode, I’m celebrating a milestone that’s been years...
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Why Most People Burn Out (and How to Avoid It) with Shelly Tygielski
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...
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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...
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How to Live Longer and Stronger: Bill Gifford on Outlive, Peter Attia, and Healthspan Habits
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if your healthspan, not your lifespan, was your gre...
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The People Shaping Me This Month : Lessons From Unexpected Places
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comIn this solo episode, I’m sharing something a little different....
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Why SMART Goals Are Failing You | Caroline Adams Miller on the Science of Big Goals
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...
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