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
Diagnosed with ADHD as an Adult—How Greg Bennick Turned It Into a Superpower
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In today’s hyper-connected world, distraction has become the norm—and it’s costing us clarity, focus, and a sense of purpose. In this powerful episode, author and speaker Greg Bennick joins James to unpack the psychology of attention, the link between self-worth and focus, and how we can reclaim our moments to create a more meaningful life.
Greg shares his personal journey with ADHD, why kindness is a radical act, and the seven practical strategies from his book Reclaim the Moment—all designed to help you cut through the noise and take back control.
Whether you’re constantly pulled in a million directions or simply craving more presence in your day, this conversation is your roadmap back to what matters.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- Why kindness is your gateway to deeper connection
- How to focus on what truly matters—despite constant distraction
- The mindset shift that turns failure into possibility
- Why success requires bold leaps into the unknown
- How laughter and joy help lighten life’s heaviness
- Why meaningful relationships protect us from isolation
- How to create impact that grows through reverberation—not ripples
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This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz
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- Grab a copy of Greg’s book here - https://www.gregbennick.com/gregbennickbook
- Read Axe Handles by Gary Snyder (poem) here - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/57150/axe-handles
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