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.
Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin
He Ran for 101 Hours with No Sleep – Sam Harvey’s Ultra Human Story
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Sam Harvey went from being bullied in school to becoming one of the world’s top ultra marathon runners. In this conversation, we dive deep into how he built elite-level resilience, redefined pain, and created a career doing what most would call impossible.
What we cover:
- The mental and physical demands of backyard ultras
- How Sam ran 101 hours with only micro-naps
- What separates high performers from the rest
- Why he walked away from a traditional career
- How trauma, doubt, and drive fuel his success
This is more than a conversation about running—it's a blueprint for turning struggle into strength. Don’t miss it.
- Learn more about Sam here - https://www.samharveyultra.com
- Checkout coaching with Sam here - https://www.samharveyultra.com/coaching
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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. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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