Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most.
Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success.
These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning.
Hosted by James Laughlin, author of the #1 best selling book Habits of High Performers, high performance leadership coach, keynote speaker, and seven time world champion drummer, the show distils lessons from the world’s best into simple, actionable tools you can apply immediately.
If you want to perform at a high level, live with intention, and build a life you do not need to escape from, this podcast is for you.
Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
"Yawning Could Change Your Life!" – Author Cortney McDermott on Neuroscience Hacks for Performance
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Courtney McDermott is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and transformational coach who has helped countless high performers break free from self-imposed limitations. From corporate executive to globally sought-after coach, Courtney's journey is a testament to the power of mindset, self-trust, and letting go of control.
In this episode, we explore the themes of her book, Give Yourself Permission, and how embracing a new way of thinking can unlock greater freedom, confidence, and success.
Key Takeaways:
- The Illusion of Control: Why high performers often feel trapped by their own drive for success—and how to break free.
- Rewiring Your Mindset: The neuroscience behind confidence, trust, and surrendering to the unknown.
- The Power of Gratitude: How a simple shift in focus can rewire your brain and transform your daily experience.
- Unlocking Time Freedom: Courtney's perspective on time and how to step out of the "do more" trap.
- Practical Strategies: Yawning, movement, and laughter—unexpected yet science-backed tools to reset your nervous system and boost creativity.
Courtney shares profound insights on the importance of presence, breaking out of limiting thought patterns, and how to embrace a more expansive way of living. Her work blends neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics to help people move beyond performance-based identity into true self-expression.
If you've ever felt stuck in your own ambitions or struggled with the pressure to control every outcome, this episode will help you shift your perspective and step into a more empowered way of living.
This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz
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