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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 439
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
How to create a cult-like team with Jon Gordon
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What if your team’s real advantage isn’t talent but connection?
In this episode of Lead on Purpose, I sit down with Jon Gordon, …
Dr Darshan Shah: The 3 Blood Tests That Can Save Your Life
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What if you could take control of your health the same way a CEO takes control of a business?
In this episode of Lead on Purpose…
7 Habits to Completely Transform Your Life in 12 Months
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In this solo episode, I’m celebrating a milestone that’s been years in the making.
My new book, Habits of High Performer…
Why Most People Burn Out (and How to Avoid It) with Shelly Tygielski
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What would you do if your life began with a kidnapping? For Shelly Tygielski, that early experience planted a seed that sha…
One NZ CEO Jason Paris on Elon Musk, AI Innovation & the Power of Creativity in Business
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What if the secret to high performance isn’t balance—but choice?
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Paris, CEO of One Ne…
How to Live Longer and Stronger: Bill Gifford on Outlive, Peter Attia, and Healthspan Habits
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What if your healthspan, not your lifespan, was your greatest asset?
In this episode, I sit down with Bill Gifford, co-autho…
The People Shaping Me This Month : Lessons From Unexpected Places
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In this solo episode, I’m sharing something a little different.
As of now, these 1:1 solocasts won’t be weekly anymore. …
Why SMART Goals Are Failing You | Caroline Adams Miller on the Science of Big Goals
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What if we’ve been taught to set goals the wrong way all along?
In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Adams Miller, a pi…
From Black Belt to Mind Coach: Renzie Hanham’s Red to Blue Framework Unpacked
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What if joy, not pressure, is the real marker of success?
In this episode, I sit down with Renzie Hanham, a martial arts mas…
1:1 The ultimate advice for every 20 year old
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In this 1:1 episode, I’m unpacking the 3 biggest lessons I’d give my 20-year-old self. Lessons that still apply no matt…
The Relentless Habits That Made Hamish Kerr an Olympic Champion
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What if winning gold isn’t about talent—but about trust?
In this episode, I sit down with Olympic high jump champion Hamish …
Why doing less could make you more money
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In this 1:1 episode, I’m sharing a mindset shift that can change everything for your business, career, and life.
It’s th…
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 Moniqu…
A Sneak Peak inside my new book
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In this 1:1 episode, I’m sharing a short excerpt from one of the chapters in my upcoming book Habits of High Performers…
Why Success Isn’t Enough: Jehan Casinader on Mental Health, Burnout & Rewriting Your Life
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What if the story you’ve been telling yourself… isn’t true?
In this moving and eye-opening episode, I sit down with award-wi…
4 Powerful Ways to Elevate People Around You
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In this 1:1 episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of an event I hosted last week with some of New Zealand’s most in…
3 Hidden Signs of ADHD You’re Probably Ignoring (with Skye Waterson)
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Think ADHD is just for kids? Think again.
In this powerful episode, I sit down with ADHD strategist Skye Waterson to unpack …
5 Best Books to Read in 2025 (That Will Change Your Life)
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5 Best Books to Read in 2025 (That Will Change Your Life)
In this 1:1 episode, I’m sharing the 5 books that are shaping …
What Makes a High-Performance Team? Mike Robbins Breaks It Down
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In a world divided by ego and isolation, Mike Robbins reminds us of what truly drives high performance: connection, courage…
From Good to Elite: The All Blacks’ Leadership Blueprint
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From Good to Elite: The All Blacks’ Leadership Blueprint
In this solo episode, I share powerful behind-the-scenes insigh…