Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goal

In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Dr Jack Groppel, co founder of the Human Performance Institute, to explore the hidden cost of achievement, and what it really takes to win in your career without losing yourself and the people you love.

What we cover:

The “watch me” drive, people pleasing, and how early approval seeking fuels ambition
Why world class achievement can mask insecurity, and the personal cost of always saying yes
Boundaries as a leadership skill, and the simple filter: what matters most right now
Adoption and fatherhood, and the two weeks in China that reshaped his definition of success
Mountains Within, and how to pursue meaning alongside achievement, not after it

If you’re driven, ambitious, and constantly chasing the next goal, this conversation will help you zoom out, reset your definition of high performance, and lead your life with more purpose, presence, and integrity..

Connect with Jack on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackgroppel/
Grab a copy of Jacks book here - https://www.amazon.com/Mountains-Within-Achievement-Mountain-Everything/dp/B0G4G8YG58
If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com

Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/

James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals

- If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com

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