

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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Apr 11, 2024 • 28min
From Prime Minister to Opposition: Chris Hipkins' Resilient Leadership Journey in New Zealand Politics
From Prime Minister to Opposition: Chris Hipkins' Resilient Leadership Journey in New Zealand PoliticsIn this insightful episode of the Lead on Purpose podcast, we welcome Chris Hipkins, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, as he shares his remarkable journey from a senior government minister supporting Jacinda Ardern to unexpectedly stepping into the role of Prime Minister. Chris discusses the importance of embracing opportunities, the values that guide his leadership, and his perspectives on economic inequality and democracy. He also reflects on his current role in the opposition, the challenges of balancing critique with constructive politics, and the personal philosophies that have shaped his career.Join us for a deep dive into the life and thoughts of a leader who continues to navigate the complexities of New Zealand politics with purpose and resilience.You will also hear my son, Finn, interviewing Chris at the end of the episode.Please share this episode with your loved ones.-Join the waitlist to be at my High Performance Leadership Event here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealand You can connect with Chris here - https://www.instagram.com/chrishipkinsmp/?hl=eYou can learn more about Chris’ role in parliament here - https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/members-of-parliament/hipkins-chris------------------------Most people are downloading this FREE guide to level up their Personal Mastery - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/offers/2wBnEQEH/checkoutIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests, please consider making a small recurring donation to cover the back end, admin and editing costs. For many years, James has dedicated countless hours to the show and would LOVE to continue bringing you global thought leaders.Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----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

Apr 11, 2024 • 13min
Balancing Work and Family - Is It Possible?
Join the waitlist to be at my High Performance Leadership Event here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealand MOST people are elevating their personal mastery this year with this FREE Masterclass - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/offers/Sj7VB4s7Grab my FREE Leader’s Toolkit to help you supercharge your life and career in 7 steps - jjlaughlin.com/toolkitIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests and create epic videos, please SUBSCRIBE to this channel. The more support we get, the more content we are able to put up for you to enjoy. Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.#leadership #highperformance #worklifebalance #familylifeSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 22min
Overcoming Adversity: From Homeless to Coaching the World’s #1 Tennis player
Overcoming Adversity: From Homeless to Coaching the World’s #1 Tennis player From overcoming the adversity of homelessness to guiding champions like Aryna Sabalenka to Grand Slam victories, Jason Stacy’s journey and coaching philosophy embody the essence of facing and conquering fears. As the founder of The Coaching Sweet Spot and the Mindset Movement Mentorship program, Jason specialises in teaching athletes and executives alike the critical lesson of confronting their deepest fears, becoming more self-aware, managing energy and emotions, all while building powerful resilient bodies to unlock true progress and achieve their dreams. Jason’s philosophy is rooted in his own life experiences and the discipline of martial arts, teaching that overcoming obstacles is not about avoidance but about engagement with courage and clarity.Jason and I spoke about everything from being a homeless teen, to coaching Aryna Sabalenka to win the title of #1 Tennis player! Jason is truly inspiring and I loved this conversation with him.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can learn more about Jason and his work here - https://thecoachingsweetspot.comYou can connect with Jason here - https://thecoachingsweetspot.com/get-in-touchYou can follow Jason on instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/jasonstacy.coach/------------------------Most people are downloading this FREE guide to level up their Personal Mastery - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/offers/2wBnEQEH/checkoutIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests, please consider making a small recurring donation to cover the back end, admin and editing costs. For many years, James has dedicated countless hours to the show and would LOVE to continue bringing you global thought leaders.Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----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

Apr 2, 2024 • 16min
Daily Habits to Reduce Stress
Dive into stress management techniques that distinguish between adaptive and harmful stress. Discover how engaging with challenges can transform fear into excitement. Learn about the addictive nature of being busy and the importance of balancing activation and recovery. Essential daily habits are highlighted, from nutrition and hydration to social connections and sleep hygiene. Plus, simple meditation practices are introduced for quick relaxation. Finally, embrace nature to recharge away from screens!

Mar 27, 2024 • 47min
Empathy, Courage, and Leadership: A Conversation with the Former Mayor of Christchurch
Empathy, Courage, and Leadership: A Conversation with the Former Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel is the former Mayor of Christchurch, an international speaker on empathetic leadership and resilience, a former member of Parliament where she served for 23 years, and a lawyer. Lianne was appointed as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King's Birthday and Coronation Honours List 2023.Having represented an electorate that was hard hit by the 2010-2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence, Lianne has become a respected champion of resilience with a strong understanding of post-disaster challenges and opportunities. She has most recently been invited to join the Global Board of Directors of the Resilient Cities Network, which has a particular focus on climate resilience.Lianne was elected Mayor of Ōtautahi Christchurch in 2013 and served three terms before stepping down at the election in October 2022. The city faced a number of challenges during Lianne's time as Mayor, including the March 15, 2019, terrorist attack on the city's mosques.Lianne and I spoke about leading with purpose, resilience, and empathy. She was vulnerable and honest about her time as mayor of Christchurch, and she shared so many incredible takeaways.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can connect with Lianne here : https://www.facebook.com/LianneDalzielMayor/You can learn more about Lianne’s time in office here : https://www.parliament.nz/mi/mps-and-electorates/former-members-of-parliament/dalziel-lianne/------------------------Most people are downloading this FREE guide to level up their Personal Mastery - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/offers/2wBnEQEH/checkoutIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests, please consider making a small recurring donation to cover the back end, admin and editing costs. For many years, James has dedicated countless hours to the show and would LOVE to continue bringing you global thought leaders.Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----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

Mar 26, 2024 • 13min
What is Imposter Syndrome and How Can You Overcome it?
MOST people are elevating their personal mastery this year with this FREE guide - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/offers/2wBnEQEH/checkoutGrab my FREE Leader’s Toolkit to help you supercharge your life and career in 7 steps - jjlaughlin.com/toolkitJoin the waitlist to be at my High Performance Leadership Event here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealandIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests and create epic videos, please SUBSCRIBE to this channel. The more support we get, the more content we are able to put up for you to enjoy. Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.#leadership #highperformance #impostersyndrome #overcome Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

Mar 20, 2024 • 43min
The Future of Big Pharma: DEI, Humanistic leadership & Innovation
The Future of Big Pharma: DEI, Humanistic leadership & InnovationRafael Fantauzzi is a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)veteran that brings more than 32 years of experience to Boehringer Ingelheim as its Chief Diversity & Inclusion officer. At a life-sciences company dedicated to transforming the lives of people and animals, Rafael serves as executive director to more than 13,000 people across America.Throughout his impressive career, Rafael has worked with the National Puerto Rican Coalition, COORS, IKEA, and American Airlines to name a few!Rafael opened up about humanistic leadership, DICE (Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Equity), and he also spoke about the one thing we could all use more of in the workplace and beyond - love.This was a fascinating conversation and it left me with a lot to think about in terms of leadership and different approaches we could all be exploring.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can check out Boehringer Ingelheim here - https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.comConnect with Rafael here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafantauzzi/------------------------Most people are downloading this FREE guide to level up their Personal Mastery - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/offers/2wBnEQEH/checkoutIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests, please consider making a small recurring donation to cover the back end, admin and editing costs. For many years, James has dedicated countless hours to the show and would LOVE to continue bringing you global thought leaders.Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----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

Mar 19, 2024 • 15min
Mastering Your Emotions: The Key to Self-Mastery and Personal Growth
MOST people are elevating their personal mastery this year with this FREE guide - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/offers/2wBnEQEH/checkoutGrab my FREE Leader’s Toolkit to help you supercharge your life and career in 7 steps - jjlaughlin.com/toolkitJoin the waitlist to be at my High Performance Leadership Event here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealandIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests and create epic videos, please SUBSCRIBE to this channel. The more support we get, the more content we are able to put up for you to enjoy. Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.#leadership #highperformance #personaldevelopment #growthSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Mar 13, 2024 • 43min
Strategies for Building a Thriving Corporate Culture with a Visionary CEO
Strategies for Building a Thriving Corporate Culture with a Visionary CEOFor as long as he can remember, Andy McNeill has had a heart for hospitality. After 30 years of working in the industry specialized in serving others, he has helped thousands of organizations build stronger relationships through shared human experiences. Andy is a successful entrepreneur and founder of AMI, a global Hospitality and Marketing Firm that elevates the corporate meetings experience to the next level. Andy has helped thousands of businesses and Fortune 500 Companies travel to unique, once-in-a-lifetime destinations. AMI operates in 100+ countries and works on a global scale with some of the world's top brands including Salesforce, Mars Candy Bar, PepsiCo, Pfizer, and CVS Health.Andy spoke to me about corporate culture, inclusivity and living a life of service. This was such a fun and insightful conversation.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can connect with Andy here - https://www.facebook.com/destinationeverywherepodcastCheck out AMI’s website here - https://americanmeetings.comFREE gift from the Guest - https://americanmeetings.com/destination-everywhere-promo/------------------------Most people are downloading this FREE guide to level up their Personal Mastery - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/offers/2wBnEQEH/checkoutIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests, please consider making a small recurring donation to cover the back end, admin and editing costs. For many years, James has dedicated countless hours to the show and would LOVE to continue bringing you global thought leaders.Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----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

Mar 12, 2024 • 12min
Navigating Change: Strategies for Adaptability and Growth
MOST people are elevating their personal mastery this year with this FREE guide - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/offers/2wBnEQEH/checkoutGrab my FREE Leader’s Toolkit to help you supercharge your life and career in 7 steps - jjlaughlin.com/toolkitJoin the waitlist to be at my High Performance Leadership Event here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealandIf you would like to help James continue to bring on world-class guests and create epic videos, please SUBSCRIBE to this channel. The more support we get, the more content we are able to put up for you to enjoy. Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.With much gratitude.#leadership #highperformance #change #growthSend me a personal text messageSupport the show


