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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Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin
"Yawning Could Change Your Life!" – Author Cortney McDermott on Neuroscience Hacks for Performance
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.
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- Purchase your copy of “Give Yourself Permission” here -https://www.cortneymcdermott.com/book/
- Connect with Cortney here - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com
- Learn more about Cortney here - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com/cortney-mcdermott-2/
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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of