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.
William Pike is an explorer, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur whose life was forever changed by a catastrophic volcanic eruption on Mount Ruapehu. From losing his leg in a harrowing accident to…
I’m recording this episode to dive into one of the most powerful tools for personal growth: High-Performance Journaling. This practice has transformed my thinking, boosted my productivity, and helped…
Paul Hutchinson is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive producer of Sound of Freedom, a global movement shedding light on the realities of child trafficking. From building a multi-billion-d…
I’m recording this from Sir Edmund Hillary’s hut at Scott Base in Antarctica. This experience has been eye-opening, and I want to share what it’s taught me about life, leadership, and our planet.
In t…
Josh Ryan is a social media strategist who started in the field as a teenager. He successfully built a personal brand, scaling an Instagram account to over 900K followers. He has helped businesses an…
Struggling with money? This book changed everything for me.
For years, I believed financial success was out of reach. Then, I picked up a book that completely shifted my mindset and showed me a new pa…
The time has come… Lead On Purpose has officially rebranded!
For years, we’ve brought you the world’s best leaders—billionaires, Olympians, prime ministers, and top authors. And we’ll continue doing t…
In this episode of the Lead on Purpose podcast, I sit down with Nicole Sachs, LCSW, renowned psychotherapist and author of Mind Your Body. Nicole shares her groundbreaking approach to chronic pain an…
Ever feel like life is passing you by while everyone else is winning? You’re not alone. The truth is, you’re watching their highlight reels—not reality. In this episode, I’ll show you how to stop the…
In this episode of the Lead on Purpose podcast, I sit down with Adrian Brambila, entrepreneur and author of Start Thinking Rich. Adrian shares his journey from a hardworking immigrant family to finan…
In this episode, I’m sharing why New Year's resolutions don’t work and what to do instead for a successful 2025.
Only 9% of people stick to resolutions. I want to help you avoid failure by taking a sm…
Disclaimer: Caroline and I are not ongoing patients of Dr. Victoria Thompson. This episode was recorded with both of our consent.
In this episode of the Lead on Purpose podcast, I sit down with Dr. Vi…
In this episode, I’m sharing why personal growth needs to be your number one priority this year.
We often focus on external goals, but without continuous self-improvement, long-term success becomes ch…
In this episode, I sit down with Bariz Shah, author of Beyond Hope and a remarkable leader who turned his life around. From his challenging youth to becoming a pillar of his community, Bariz’s story …
In this episode, I’m sharing the critical signs that it's time to let go of relationships, habits, or jobs that no longer serve you.
We often hear that quitting is for losers, but knowing when to walk…
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Jeffrey Miller, a former Chief Marketing Officer at FranklinCovey and bestselling author, to explore his remarkable journey from building a global leadership em…
In this episode, I’m sharing the secrets to reclaiming your evenings and making the most of your time after work.
Many of us come home exhausted, crash on the couch, and wonder where the time went. Bu…
In this episode, I sit down with Greg McKeown, bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless, to uncover the secrets to simplifying life, prioritising what matters most, and achieving extraordina…
In this episode, I sit down with Shaun Quincey, adventurer, entrepreneur, and the second person in history to row solo across the Tasman Sea. From taking on one of the world’s most treacherous ocean …
In this episode, I sit down with Gary, a former New Zealand detective turned international investigator, to explore his extraordinary journey from policing in Christchurch to fighting human trafficki…