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
Preston Smiles: The Abundance Secret EVERY Leader Needs!
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In this episode of Lead On Pu…
Stop stressing about the world — Focus on THIS
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You can’t control the world.
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From Microsoft to Xero: Steve Vamos on Leading Through Tech’s Toughest Moments
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You Can’t Manifest Greatness – You’ve Gotta Do the Work (1:1 with James Laughlin)
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Want to go from good to great…
We quit alcohol and it changed our lives BONUS
In this bonus episode, Caroline and I reflect on five years alcohol-free.
We’re not here to preach—just to share what changed for us: mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially.
In this convers…
Sam Browne: Secrets of NZ’s biggest LinkedIn influencer (110,000+ followers)
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Busy But Not Productive? The Calendar System to 10x Your Time
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Feeling busy but not producti…
Paddy Gower on Overcoming Bullying & Alcoholism, Finding Connection in the Digital World
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3 Surprising Habits That Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE
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You don’t need more goals. Yo…
The Diary of a CEO's 1% Mentality & Marketing Secrets - Grace Andrews, Marketing Director TELLS ALL!
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Avoid These 4 Mistakes or Stay Stuck All Year
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You didn’t fail your Q1 goals…
How Naomi Ballantyne Became NZ’s First Billion-Dollar Female Founder
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Raelene Castle: Trailblazing Sports CEO on Leadership Under Pressure & the Israel Folau Controversy
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These 5 Stoic Principles Could Change Your Life FOREVER!
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Most people feel overwhelmed—…
Inside the SAS - Jamie Pennell on Fighting the Taliban & Willie Apiata Winning Victoria Cross
In this gripping episode, I sit down with Jamie Pennell, a highly decorated New Zealand SAS soldier awarded the New Zealand Gallantry Star for his extraordinary actions on the battlefield. This is an…
5 Money Tips I Wish I Heard In My 20s (1:1 with James Laughlin)
Most people struggle with money—not because they don’t earn enough, but because they don’t know how to use it. If I could go back, here’s what I’d do differently (and what I’d double down on). Whethe…
Dave Winsborough, Psychologist & Co-Founder of Deeper Signals: The Science Behind High Performance
What gives high performers and elite teams their competitive edge? Self-awareness. In this episode, I sit down with Dave Winsborough, co-founder of Deeper Signals, to explore the psychology behind hi…
3 Entrepreneurship Lessons I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business (1:1 with James Laughlin)
Starting a business is hard—most fail fast. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If I were starting over, here’s what I’d do differently—and what I’d double down on. Whether you’re launching or in you…
"Yawning Could Change Your Life!" – Author Cortney McDermott on Neuroscience Hacks for Performance
Courtney McDermott is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and transformational coach who has helped countless high performers break free from self-imposed limitations. From corporate executive to glo…
Follow These Simple Steps to Master Your Mindset - 1:1 with James Laughlin
The difference between good and great performers? Mindset. The way you set your mind determines your beliefs, behaviors, execution, and results. In this episode, I break down the subconscious belief …