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
Dave Winsborough, Psychologist & Co-Founder of Deeper Signals: The Science Behind High Performance
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What gives high performers and elite teams their competitive edge? Self-awareness. In this episode, I sit down with Dave Winsborough, co-founder of Deeper Signals, to explore the psychology behind high performance, the power of personality assessments, and how leaders can build stronger, more effective teams.
Dave brings decades of experience in psychology, leadership assessment, and team dynamics, having worked with military, sports, and corporate organisations worldwide. We dive into the science behind Deeper Signals, a cutting-edge psychometric tool designed to be faster, more engaging, and more applicable to real-world leadership.
Whether you're leading a team, looking to improve your self-awareness, or just curious about what makes great teams tick, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately.
Key Takeaways:
- Why traditional personality assessments are outdated—and how Deeper Signals is changing the game.
- The Big Five personality traits and how they influence leadership and teamwork.
- The psychology of dysfunctional teams vs. high-performing teams.
- Why self-awareness is the key to leadership success and how to develop it.
- The role of psychological safety in high-performance environments.
- How organisations can use Deeper Signals to improve hiring, reduce turnover, and build better teams.
- The impact of AI on coaching, leadership, and personal development.
This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz
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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. J
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