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 #1 way to eliminate distraction that all leaders NEED to know with Kathryn Fantauzzi
The #1 way to eliminate distraction that all leaders NEED to know with Kathryn Fantauzzi
Kathryn Fantauzzi is the co-founder & CEO of Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-…
Richard Stengel Recap: Nelson Mandela’s Lost Tapes
Nelson Mandela’s Lost Tapes with Richard Stengel
Richard Stengel is the former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy in the Obama administration. Prior to going to Washington, Stengel was the …
Nelson Mandela’s Lost Tapes with Richard Stengel
Nelson Mandela’s Lost Tapes with Richard Stengel
Richard Stengel is the former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy in the Obama administration. Prior to going to Washington, Stengel was the …
Colby Sharma Recap: Embracing the Underdog
Embracing the Underdog with Colby Sharma
Colby Sharma LL.B. is a leading resiliency expert focused on helping organisations unlock greater resiliency in their teams to produce great work and master de…
How to Lead Leaders
Ep 4: How to Lead Leaders
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
Embracing the Underdog with Colby Sharma
Embracing the Underdog with Colby Sharma
Colby Sharma LL.B. is a leading resiliency expert focused on helping organisations unlock greater resiliency in their teams to produce great work and master de…
Leigh Marz Recap: The Power of Silence
The Power of Silence with Leigh Marz
Leigh Marz is the co-author of the incredible book “Golden: The power of silence in a world of noise.”Leigh is also a leadership and collaboration consultant with …
How to Accelerate Your Growth
Ep 3: How to Accelerate Your Growth
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
The Power of Silence with Leigh Marz
The Power of Silence with Leigh Marz
Leigh Marz is the co-author of the incredible book “Golden: The power of silence in a world of noise.”Leigh is also a leadership and collaboration consultant with …
Co-founders of Nuzest Recap: Nutrition for Life
Nutrition for Life with the co-founders of Nuzest
Nuzest is a kiwi-owned nutrition company that produce premium plant-based nutrition supplements to increase your health and wellness! Nuzest was foun…
How To Succeed in Business
Ep 2: How To Succeed in Business
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
Nutrition for Life with the co-founders of Nuzest
Nutrition for Life with the co-founders of Nuzest
Nuzest is a kiwi-owned nutrition company that produce premium plant-based nutrition supplements to increase your health and wellness! Nuzest was foun…
Angel Henry Recap: Tools that Women Need to Breakthrough
Tools that Women Need to Breakthrough with Angel Henry
Angel Henry is known as the “ceiling breaker”, and is the author of Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies need to breakthrough.
As a 20 yea…
How to Discover the Meaning of Life
Ep 1: How to Discover the Meaning of Life
Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers.
Tools that Women Need to Breakthrough with Angel Henry
Tools that Women Need to Breakthrough with Angel Henry
Angel Henry is known as the “ceiling breaker”, and is the author of Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies need to breakthrough.
As a 20 yea…
Sir John Key Recap: Former Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key
I am excited to have Sir John Key on the show for a second time. Sir John Key is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand. He began his career in the foreign exchang…
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key
I am excited to have Sir John Key on the show for a second time. Sir John Key is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand. He began his career in the foreign exchang…
Ali Adams Recap: Empowering your Team
Empowering your Team with Ali Adams
Ali Adams is the Chief Executive of ChristchurchNZ. She leads the city’s economic development agency with the support of six general managers who lead teams in pill…
Empowering your Team with Ali Adams
Empowering your Team with Ali Adams
Ali Adams is the Chief Executive of ChristchurchNZ. She leads the city’s economic development agency with the support of six general managers who lead teams in pill…
Sir Steve Hansen Recap: How to Build a Winning Team
How to Build a Winning Team with Sir Steve Hansen
Sir Steve Hansen is the former Head Coach of The All Blacks. He was Head Coach from 2012-2019, and won the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Steve is arguably one…