Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin

Former CEO of Blockbuster on Embracing a Life of LearningGrowing up in poverty in a small town in central Massachusetts, James Keyes seemed destined for a difficult life - one working at the local factory alongside his father and struggling to get by. Instead, he went on to become the CEO of 7-Eleven, where he increased shareholder value by tenfold during his tenure and led the sale of the company to its Japanese licensee. A truly fearless leader, Keyes also tackled a challenging business transformation as Chairman & CEO of Blockbuster.James recently wrote a book titled “EDUCATION IS FREEDOM: The Future Is in Your Hands.” James talks about his passion for lifelong learning, and how access to education has shaped and changed the trajectory of his life. James believes that education has the ability to empower us and help us reach our full potential.James and I spoke about his career, his lifelong passion for education and how he believes education is truly freedom.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can grab your copy of Education is Freedom here - https://www.jameswkeyes.comYou can connect with James here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-keyes-a0947215/Learn more about James here - https://www.jameswkeyes.com/biography------------------------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.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.Send me a personal text messageJoin 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.comSupport the show

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 #resilience #mindset Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Don't let your health come last: Proactive Steps to Prioritize Your Health TodayAndrew Herr is the Founder and CEO of Fount, a company dedicated to finding optimal paths to achieve wellness. Andrew is also my personal Health Coach. I have had him on the show before and really enjoyed his scientific approach to health and wellness.Andrew is a scientist, and began Fount after he led Human Performance and Biotech Strategy for the US Military. Fount now work with Special Operators and Elite Athletes to help them maximise their health and performance.Andrew and I spoke in this episode about my current health journey and what we have discovered from the countless blood tests I have been doing. We have uncovered some things that are quite scary, however Andrew’s approach has really put me at ease. This process has highlighted to me how we need to take charge of our own health because the medical professionals are not going to look out for us.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can learn more about Fount here - https://fount.bio/pages/about-usYou can purchase a FlyKitt here -https://fount.bio/collections/solution-kitts________________________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.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.Send me a personal text messageJoin 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.comSupport the show

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 #habits #selfmastery Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

You don’t have to stay in a JOB you HATE from a former BBC TV presenterRachel Schofield worked for the BBC for 20 years as a journalist and news presenter before training as career and personal development coach. She has turned her journalist’s passion for asking awkward questions onto the world of work, helping individuals think creatively, embrace the discomfort of change, and figure out what fulfilling and impactful careers look like in our rapidly changing world. Through her coaching, workshops and speaking, she helps people become effective and confident drivers of their own career development, and address both the practical barriers and behavioural patterns that hold them back. Rachel and I spoke about career change and how someone who is looking to make a change can go about starting that process. This episode is filled with a lot of golden nuggets!Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can purchase your copy of Rachel’s book here -  "The Career Change Guide: Five Steps to Finding your Dream Job"Checkout Rachel’s website here -https://www.rachelschofield.co.ukDownload Rachel’s FREE “7 Ways to Explore your Passion” worksheet here - https://www.rachelschofield.co.uk/passionsworksheet________________________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.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.Send me a personal text messageJoin 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.comSupport the show

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 #anxiety #busy Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

The Secret to Better Sleep and Less Stress with Sophrology ExpertDominique Antiglio is a wellness entrepreneur, an acclaimed Sophrologist, a best-selling author of The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology and the founder of  BeSophro, a leading online Sophrology platform and corporate consultancy. Sophrology is a stress-management and self-development method born in the medical world in the 60’s and practised across Continental Europe. Blending Eastern practice with modern science, the method uses short and effective relaxation, breathing, movement, and visualization exercises to balance body and mind, enhance performance and help you reach your goals. In this conversation, Dominique and I covered stress, sleep, performance and how sophrology is the answer so many of us are looking for.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can purchase your copy of The life-changing power of sophrology here - https://be-sophro.com/the-life-changing-power-of-sophrology-book/You can connect with Dominique here - https://be-sophro.com/our-team/You can learn more about Sophrology here - https://be-sophro.com________________________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.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.Send me a personal text messageJoin 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.comSupport the show

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 #love #eliteSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Breaking the Scarcity Mindset: Alex’s Transformative Journey in Philanthropy and Self-GrowthAlex Johnston is the president and founder of Building Impact Partners, a philanthropy advising practice that has helped its clients give away over $1 billion since its founding in 2012. He is also a best-selling author of the incredible book “ Money with Meaning.” In our conversation, Alex and I discussed how we can break out of the scarcity mindset and live in more abundance. We all have so many resources at our fingertips, yet we aren’t even aware of it. You have the ability to give back, serve others and really make a difference TODAY!This episode will be a game-changer for so many of you. Please share it with your loved ones.You can purchase your copy of Money with Meaning here - https://www.amazon.com/Money-Meaning-Create-through-Philanthropy/dp/1544540426You can connect with Alex here - https://www.joyfulimpact.coYou can download the FREE digital resource to accompany the book here - https://www.joyfulimpact.co/offers/LzvPjANG/checkout________________________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.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.Send me a personal text messageJoin 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.comSupport the show

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 #selftalk #positivitiy Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show