Are you thinking about what’s next for you or your farm business? 

Planning the next stage in dairy farming is unique to you. Honest conversations and the right tools can bring clarity and arm you with the confidence to move forward. 

In this episode, high-performance coach and People Expo 2026 headline speaker James Laughlin shares a preview of what he’ll cover at this year’s events. He talks about what can hold us back, how to work through it, and how high-performance leadership can help transform your life and business.

He also touches on what holds us back and practical ways to manage this – a snapshot of what he’ll be sharing at the event.

If you’re a farm owner, farm manager, contract milker, sharemilker or equity partner, join us at People Expo to explore your next stage and how to get there.

Find out more and register here.

 People Expo 2026 locations and dates:

• Palmerston North - Tuesday 16 June, 10.30am-2.30pm
• Te Awamutu - Thursday 18 June, 10.30am-2.30pm
• Invercargill - Tuesday 30 June, 12.00pm-4.00pm
• Dunsandel - Thursday 2 July, 12.00pm-4.00pm

Hosted by DairyNZ and Dairy Women's Network

Find out more about James Laughlin

Check out to James’ podcast – Habits of High Performers

Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz

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