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.
Episodes
435 episodes
One NZ CEO Jason Paris on Elon Musk, AI Innovation & the Power of Creativity in Business
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if the secret to high performance isn’t balance—but...
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How to Live Longer and Stronger: Bill Gifford on Outlive, Peter Attia, and Healthspan Habits
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if your healthspan, not your lifespan, was your gre...
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The People Shaping Me This Month : Lessons From Unexpected Places
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comIn this solo episode, I’m sharing something a little different....
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Why SMART Goals Are Failing You | Caroline Adams Miller on the Science of Big Goals
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if we’ve been taught to set goals the wrong way all...
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From Black Belt to Mind Coach: Renzie Hanham’s Red to Blue Framework Unpacked
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if joy, not pressure, is the real marker of success...
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1:1 The ultimate advice for every 20 year old
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comIn this 1:1 episode, I’m unpacking the 3 biggest lessons I’d give m...
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The Relentless Habits That Made Hamish Kerr an Olympic Champion
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if winning gold isn’t about talent—but about trust?
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Why doing less could make you more money
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comIn this 1:1 episode, I’m sharing a mindset shift that can change ev...
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Simon Sinek’s Former Chief on What Great Leaders Get Wrong (with Monique Helstrom)
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if the key to your next level isn’t you, but the pe...
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A Sneak Peak inside my new book
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comIn this 1:1 episode, I’m sharing a short excerpt from one of the ch...
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Why Success Isn’t Enough: Jehan Casinader on Mental Health, Burnout & Rewriting Your Life
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if the story you’ve been telling yourself… isn’t true?...
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4 Powerful Ways to Elevate People Around You
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comIn this 1:1 episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of an event I...
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3 Hidden Signs of ADHD You’re Probably Ignoring (with Skye Waterson)
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com Think ADHD is just for kids? Think again....
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5 Best Books to Read in 2025 (That Will Change Your Life)
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com5 Best Books to Read in 2025 (That Will Change Your Life)
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What Makes a High-Performance Team? Mike Robbins Breaks It Down
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In a world divided by ego and isolation, Mike Robbins re...
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From Good to Elite: The All Blacks’ Leadership Blueprint
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comFrom Good to Elite: The All Blacks’ Leadership Blueprint...
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He Ran for 101 Hours with No Sleep – Sam Harvey’s Ultra Human Story
Pre-order a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comSam Harvey went from being bullied in school to becoming one of the world’s top u...
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Why Di Foster Talks to Death—and What It Taught Her About Life
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers today and learn the essential principles to thrive in life and work - www.thehabitbook.com
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The 10 Leadership Rules That Transformed a Dysfunctional Culture | Kyle McDowell
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In a world where toxic workplaces are the norm, Kyle McDowe...
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Jamie Kreiner Studied 1,500 Years of Distraction—Here’s What She Found
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers today and learn the essential principles to thrive in life and work - www.thehabitbook.com
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Diagnosed with ADHD as an Adult—How Greg Bennick Turned It Into a Superpower
Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers today and learn the essential principles to thrive in life and work - www.thehabitbook.com
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Mick Hunt: How to Lead Through Change, Chaos & Conflict
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Stranded in Antarctica for 537 Days – David Knoff’s Unbelievable Survival Story
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