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
The SECRETS behind the ALL BLACKS with Darren Shand
The SECRETS behind the ALL BLACKS with Darren Shand
Darren Shand is a legend in the Rugby world. He has been the All Blacks Manager since 2004, which included the incredible 2011 and 2015 Rugby World …
How to get your team FIRED UP in JUST 3 STEPS!
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From Olympic Track Star to Adidas President: The Inspiring Journey with Zion Armstrong
From Olympic Track Star to Adidas President: The Inspiring Journey with Zion Armstrong
Zion Armstrong is the Former President of Adidas North America, as well as a former Commonwealth Games athlete wh…
The SHOCKING DOWNFALL of the Incongruent Leader
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-Join the waitlist to be at my High Performance Leadership Event here - https://www.jjla…
How to Overcome Your FEAR of Public Speaking with Michael Philpott
How to Overcome Your FEAR of Public Speaking with Michael Philpott
Michael Philpott is New Zealand’s #1 Speaking Coach. He has coached CEO’s, celebrities, executives, tech giants, best-selling authors…
WARNING!!! STOP doing this as a LEADER
-Grab my FREE Leader’s Toolkit to help you supercharge your life and career in 7 steps - jjlaughlin.com/toolkit
-Join the waitlist to be at my High Performance Leadership Event here - https://www.jjla…
Billion-Dollar Brand: The Shocking Story Behind Chick-fil-A's Marketing Maverick with Steve Robinson
Billion-Dollar Brand: The Shocking Story Behind Chick-fil-A's Marketing Maverick with Steve Robinson
When Steve Robinson started working for Chick-fil-A, they had sales of about $140 million. During h…
This WILL Be YOUR #1 Regret
This WILL Be YOUR #1 Regret
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
My life in the NHL : Alcohol and Everything in Between with Billy Huard
My life in the NHL : Alcohol and Everything in Between with Billy Huard
Billy Huard is a former professional Ice Hockey player from Canada. Billy played in the NHL from 1992 - 1999.
Billy’s journey to …
AI Will Use You
AI Will Use You
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
URGENT: Ex-Google CBO says AI is now IMPOSSIBLE to stop with Mo Gawdat
URGENT: Ex-Google CBO says AI is now IMPOSSIBLE to stop with Mo Gawdat
I have never put out an urgent episode before. I recorded this conversation 5 days ago with the incredible Mo Gawdat. After our c…
The Truth About Criticism
The Truth About Criticism
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
Leading MTV's Evolution: From Vinyl Dreams to Digital Realities with Brent Hansen
Leading MTV's Evolution: From Vinyl Dreams to Digital Realities with Brent Hansen
Brent Hansen is the former Head of MTV Europe. Brent is originally from Aotearoa but had a passion for music like no o…
Leaders Aren't Born, Or Are They_
Leaders Aren't Born, Or Are They_
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
Revolutionary Leadership: Transforming Cities and Minds from Within with Hila Oren
Revolutionary Leadership: Transforming Cities and Minds from Within with Hila Oren
Have you ever wondered what a smart city is, and how to build one? My guest in this episode is the incredible Hila Or…
The Secret Habit Of World Changers
The Secret Habit Of World Changers
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
David Seymour: Disrupting the Status Quo in Kiwi Leadership
David Seymour: Disrupting the Status Quo in Kiwi Leadership
I recently sat down with the Leader of ACT Party, David Seymour. Before getting into politics, David worked as an electrical engineer in NZ…
How To Never Regret Another Decision
How To Never Regret Another Decision
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
Unprepared: The Looming Disasters Threatening Our Communities in New Zealand with Raf Manji
Unprepared: The Looming Disasters Threatening Our Communities in New Zealand with Raf Manji
This week I spoke to an incredible leader and human, Raf Manji. Raf is a New Zealand politician, with a bac…
How To Destroy Time Poverty
How To Destroy Time Poverty
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.