Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin Rowing 2,200km Across the Tasman: Shaun Quincey’s Journey of Pain, Pressure, and Privilege
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 crossings to building a thriving business empire, Shaun’s story is one of resilience, grit, and relentless determination.
Shaun reflects on his journey, the lessons learned from his record-breaking adventure, and how his father’s legacy as the first person to row the Tasman Sea inspired his own pursuit of greatness. We also delve into his transition from adventurer to entrepreneur and the mindset shifts that made it all possible.
We cover:
Shaun’s decision to row 2,200km across the Tasman and the life-or-death challenges he faced on the journey.
The influence of his father’s world-first record and the pressure to forge his own path.
The moment he almost gave up mid-ocean and how he turned fear into gratitude and clarity.
How Shaun built a buy-now-pay-later business from scratch and sold it in a multi-million-dollar deal.
The importance of resilience, routine, and finding purpose in hard work — whether on the water or in business.
Practical advice on teaching resilience to the next generation and thriving under pressure.
If you’re inspired by stories of grit, adventure, and the pursuit of purpose, this conversation with Shaun Quincey will leave you motivated to tackle your own challenges head-on.
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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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