

Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin
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.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 54min
From Formula 1 to Manchester United: Meet the Woman Behind Formula 1's Dynamic Rebrand
From Formula 1 to Manchester United: Meet the Woman Behind Formula 1's Dynamic RebrandEllie Norman is the Global Director of Marketing and Communications at Manchester United. She has previously worked as the CMO for Formula 1.Ellie shares her insights on leadership, building a global brand, and creating engagement with fans. She emphasises the importance of treating people with honesty, respect, and transparency, and creating an environment where everyone's superpowers can shine.Ellie discusses her role in revitalising Formula One and making it relevant again through initiatives like the Netflix documentary series 'Drive to Survive'. She also highlights the key elements of high-performing teams, such as clarity of purpose, recognising individual roles, and creating a culture of trust and open communication. Please share this episode with your loved ones.This episode was brought to you by our podcast sponsor NZ Mortgages, you can visit them at https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzYou can connect with Ellie on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellietory/?originalSubdomain=uk -----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: 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.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Jun 18, 2024 • 9min
The 1 Tool You Can Implement TODAY to Enhance Your Effectiveness.
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 and it works every time.Feedback is crucial for learning and growth. Positive feedback has a favorable impact on subsequent performance, while negative feedback does not. Seeking feedback from people we like, trust, and respect can provide valuable insights about our strengths.This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can find them at nzmortgages.co.nz On my channel I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, you can join the 1000’s of people who receive weekly updates from me in my weekly newsletter here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/site/contact I release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world class guest every Thursday.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

Jun 12, 2024 • 58min
Unleash Your Potential: Peak Performance Insights with Dr. Greg Wells
Unleash Your Potential: Peak Performance Insights with Dr. Greg WellsDr. Greg Wells is a world-leading physiologist, keynote speaker and 5-time best-selling author. Dr. Wells has a PhD in Physiology, served as an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and as a Senior Scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Wells has spoken to audiences all over the world at events such as TEDx, Mastermind Talks and The Titan Summit. Dr. Wells has participated in the grueling Nanisivik Marathon 600 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Ironman Canada and the Tour D’Afrique, an 11,000 km cycling race that is the longest in the world.He is currently the CEO and founder of Wells Performance, a global consulting firm committed to achieving the moonshot of helping teams, schools and businesses become places where people get healthy, perform optimally and ultimately reach their potential. This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. Check them out at nzmortgages.co.nz You can learn more about Dr. Greg Wells here - https://drgregwells.com/ You can purchase Dr. Greg’s books here - https://drgregwells.com/books You can connect with Dr. Greg here -https://drgregwells.com/contact-dr-greg You can read the article written by Dr. Rhonda Patrick about Sauna’s here - https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/saunaYou can read the article written by Dr. Rhonda Patrick about cold exposure here - https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/cold-exposure-therapy-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: 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.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Jun 11, 2024 • 12min
Relationship Building is not a Silver Bullet!
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 factor. Other capabilities such as taking initiative, displaying integrity, inspiring others, and driving for results have a greater influence on performance rankings.The number one factor is the ability to establish stretch goals. Building relationships is still important, but these other skills should be prioritized.This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can find them at nzmortgages.co.nz On my channel, I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, you can join the 1000’s of people who receive weekly updates from me in my weekly newsletter here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/site/contact You can read the Forbes Article here - https://www.forbes.com/sites/joefolkman/2023/07/20/the-interaction-between-peak-performance-and-relationship-building-skills/?sh=2e6789a3996eI release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world class guest every Thursday.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

Jun 5, 2024 • 55min
Embracing Risk: A Billionaire’s Secrets to Obsessive Success
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 manufacturer known for its FZED and FZERO race cars.David spoke about his early days in business, and how he took a small company and turned it into a Billion Dollar company. He spoke about this fascination with race cars and why he is so passionate about building the ultimate track car.This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. Check them out at nzmortgages.co.nz Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can learn more about David here -http://bit.ly/3QBBN3nYou can learn more about Dicker Data here - https://www.dickerdata.co.nzYou can learn more about Rodin Cars here - https://www.rodin-cars.com-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: 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.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Jun 4, 2024 • 13min
How To 10X Your Growth!
Growth is an active choice that requires a solid plan to avoid stagnation. Success can lead to complacency, making a growth strategy essential. Discover a unique 5-4-3-2-1 framework for personal development, including book recommendations and podcasts. Learn the importance of networking by finding mentors and giving back through mentoring. Collaboration can amplify growth, and strategic partnerships, like one with NZ Mortgages, can vastly increase outreach and value for listeners.

May 29, 2024 • 59min
Mastering Productivity As a Team
Mastering Productivity As a TeamDavid 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 things productivity.He came on the show this time to talk to me about his new book called “Teams: Getting Things Done with Others.” David spoke about how to have more productive and high performing teams, and how to maintain it over the long-term.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can learn more about David here - https://gettingthingsdone.com/about/ You can learn more about the GTD method here - https://gettingthingsdone.com/ You can purchase your copy of the book here - https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/team/36831681?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnQRRkSgaMonfsNkDuMFTRm3nxHuqhwSo_TdwGKVKqLPYCI3UBMwj4gaAgZFEALw_wcBThe previous episode with David can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/lead-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035?i=1000558408422-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: 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.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

May 28, 2024 • 16min
The Only Truth You Need To Know!
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 yourself a favour and take the time to read this book.On my channel I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, you can join the 1000’s of people who receive weekly updates from me in my weekly newsletter here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/site/contact You can purchase the book here - https://www.amazon.com.au/Chasing-Daylight-Forthcoming-Death-Transformed/dp/0071499938 I release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world class guest every Thursday.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

May 22, 2024 • 46min
Boosting Your Growth Strategy: The Power of Unfair Advantages
Boosting Your Growth Strategy: The Power of Unfair AdvantagesStu Heinecke is a Hall-of-Fame nominated marketer, best-selling author and Wall Street Journal cartoonist.In this episode, Stu discusses his book 'How to Grow a Business Like a Weed' and the inspiration behind it. He explains the pillars of weeds' growth, including their fierce mindset, unfair advantages, and ability to scale. Stu provides examples of companies like SpaceX and Amazon that embody the growth of a weed. He emphasizes the importance of creating and leveraging unfair advantages in business.Please share this episode with your loved ones.Learn more about Stu here:You can learn more about Stu here - https://stuheinecke.com/ You can purchase your copy of the book here -https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Business-Like-Weed/dp/1632651998 You can connect with Stu on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuheinecke/On my channel, I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, watch the interview I had with creativity and innovation expert Jeremy Utley here - https://youtu.be/4wtBxUba_j8I release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world-class guest every Thursday.Join the waitlist to be at my High-Performance Leadership Event here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealand -----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: 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.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

May 21, 2024 • 16min
The 5 Tactics of High-Performing Teams
In this solocast, I talk about the five tactics of high-performing teams based on research from Gallup. The first tactic is having a common purpose, where everyone in the team knows the shared vision and strategy. The second tactic is connection, which involves creating a sense of belonging and maintaining strong relationships within the team. The third tactic is communication, emphasizing the importance of simple, accurate, and succinct communication that is individualized. The fourth tactic is collaboration, which allows for creativity and growth. The final tactic is celebration, where micro and macro wins are acknowledged and rewarded.Let me know if this is something you’re interested in.On my channel, I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, watch the solocast I did on Imposter Syndrome here - https://youtu.be/645Ggp37k64 I release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world-class guest every Thursday.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show


