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.
The Art of Staying Calm in Extreme Conditions with World Champion Freediver
In this episode, I sit down with world champion freediver Ant Williams. Ant shares his incredible journey from being a sport…
This episode is about tackling the monster of procrastination.
I dive deep into why you might be putting things off and share some practical hacks to help you overcome it.
We cover:
Understanding the r…
The Hidden Dangers of Stress: What You Need to Know
Alice Law is a Stress & Wellness Expert, Sunday Times Best Selling Author (co-author to Mo Gawdat), International Speaker, Podcast Host & Co-Founde…
This episode is about how to influence others through storytelling.
I share the importance of being a good storyteller and a powerful process for creating and sharing personal stories. The process in…
Behind the Scenes with Nelson Mandela : From Apartheid to Reconciliation
Zelda la Grange is the Former Private Secretary to Nelson Mandela. She is also an international keynote speaker and a best-sell…
This episode is about the life-changing habit of journaling.
I walk you through how to get started and share four effective prompts to boost your personal growth. The process involves the following st…
The Energy Expert: How to Manage your Energy and Avoid Burnout “You at any given point can choose to change your future!”
Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning life coach, is highly regarded for his e…
In this episode, I discusses the importance of happiness in the workplace and how it impacts performance. I share examples from Formula One and talk about the three key factors that drive happiness.
H…
The Habit Expert: Master your Habits and Create Lasting Change “Neurons that fire together, wire together.”
Dr. Gina Cleo is one of the world’s leading experts in habits and is passionate about transl…
Boost Your Immunity: Top Tips and Supplements for Better Health
Welcome back to the show! In today's episode, I dive deep into a topic that concerns us all - immunity and health. As we navigate throug…
The Sobriety Expert : Redefining Life Without Alcohol. “alcohol is the only drug we have to justify not taking!”
Sarah Rusbatch is the author of the best selling book “Beyond Booze, How to create a li…
Welcome back to the show! Did you know New Zealand has one of the highest bowel cancer rates in the world? Every year, around 3,000 people are diagnosed, and 1,200 die from it. Last night, I had the …
From Formula 1 to Manchester United: Meet the Woman Behind Formula 1's Dynamic Rebrand
Ellie Norman is the Global Director of Marketing and Communications at Manchester United. She has previously work…
The 1 Tool You Can Implement TODAY to Enhance Your Effectiveness.
In this solocast I talk about enhancing your effectiveness using a simple tool. I have done this exercise with so many of my clients a…
Unleash Your Potential: Peak Performance Insights with Dr. Greg Wells
Dr. Greg Wells is a world-leading physiologist, keynote speaker and 5-time best-selling author. Dr. Wells has a PhD in Physiology,…
In this solocast I talk about relationship building and the factors that go into a high performing team.
Relationship building is important in driving performance rankings, but it is not the top fact…
David Dicker is the founder and CEO of Dicker Data, New Zealand’s leading technology distributor with over 30 years of local experience. He is also the founder of Rodin Cars, which is a car manufactu…
In this solocast I talk about Growth.
Growth is a choice, and without a growth plan, we are choosing to decay. Success can breed complacency, so it's important to have a growth plan to continue moving…
Mastering Productivity As a Team
David Allen is an American author and productivity expert. He created the “Getting Things Done” time management method. He has been on the show before to discuss all t…
In this solocast I talk about an incredible book I read recently - Chasing Daylight by Eugene O’Kelly.
This book has changed the way I think about life and it has greatly impacted me. Please do yourse…