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
Simon Sinek’s Former Chief on What Great Leaders Get Wrong (with Monique Helstrom)
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What if the key to your next level isn’t you, but the person beside you?
In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Monique Helstrom—former Chief of Simon Sinek and now one of the world’s most sought-after executive-assistant coaches.
We explore what it really takes to build a high-performing partnership between a visionary leader and their EA—and why most leaders are getting it wrong.
This episode is for anyone who’s building something big and knows they can’t do it alone.
We dive into:
- Why the most successful leaders treat their EA like a partner—not an assistant
- The biggest mistake most executives make when hiring (and how it costs them years)
- How to give your EA the voice, trust, and space they need to lead
- A behind-the-scenes look at launching Simon Sinek’s bestselling books
- The one thing that increases your productivity by up to 50%
Whether you're a CEO or the right-hand to one, this conversation will shift how you think about leadership, communication, and the power of aligned partnerships.
And yes—Monique really was the “how girl to the why guy.”
- Learn more about Monique here - https://www.moniquehelstrom.com
- Book Monique to speak at your next event here - https://www.moniquehelstrom.com/speaking
- Work with Monique - https://www.moniquehelstrom.com/coaching
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- Follow Monique on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquehelstrom/
- Listen to Sisters in Law Podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/sistersinlaw/id1551206847
- If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com
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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 Zeal
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- If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com