

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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Feb 19, 2023 • 11min
How to Lead Leaders
Ep 4: How to Lead LeadersFormer World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers. Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Feb 17, 2023 • 58min
Embracing the Underdog with Colby Sharma
Embracing the Underdog with Colby SharmaColby Sharma LL.B. is a leading resiliency expert focused on helping organisations unlock greater resiliency in their teams to produce great work and master deep change.Colby is a best-selling author of The Curveball, a book about grit, adversity and winning the game of life.Colby has just released his second book - The Underdog. The Underdog is a story about how to take your past challenges and use them to your advantage. Purchase your copy of The Underdog - https://www.amazon.in/Colby-Sharma/e/B08L88XDLM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Purchase your copy of The Curveball - https://www.amazon.in/Colby-Sharma/e/B08L88XDLM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Connect with Colby - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colbysharma/?originalSubdomain=uk----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend 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

Feb 14, 2023 • 11min
Leigh Marz Recap: The Power of Silence
The Power of Silence with Leigh MarzLeigh Marz is the co-author of the incredible book “Golden: The power of silence in a world of noise.”Leigh is also a leadership and collaboration consultant with organizations including Harvard, Google, and IKEA. She has led a multi-year program teaching experimental mindsets to multigenerational teams at NASA. Leigh is also a longtime student of pioneering researchers and practitioners of the ritualized use of psychedelic medicines in the West.Leigh and co-author Justin, recently released GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise; published with HarperCollins in the US, Penguin in the UK, and is coming out in 14 languages globally. At a time of unprecedented noise and distraction, the book takes us on an unlikely journey—from the West Wing of the White House to San Quentin’s death row; from Ivy League brain labs to underground psychedelic circles—to explore the meaning of silence and the art of finding it in any situation.This was such an eye-opening conversation. Please share this episode with the people you know and love.Find Leigh on LinkedIn - @leigh-marzPurchase your copy of GOLDEN - https://amzn.to/3YhWxhRPurchase your copy of the audiobook here - https://amzn.to/3Ygzvba Visit their website here - https://astreastrategies.com ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Feb 12, 2023 • 13min
How to Accelerate Your Growth
Ep 3: How to Accelerate Your GrowthFormer World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers. Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Feb 10, 2023 • 53min
The Power of Silence with Leigh Marz
The Power of Silence with Leigh MarzLeigh Marz is the co-author of the incredible book “Golden: The power of silence in a world of noise.”Leigh is also a leadership and collaboration consultant with organizations including Harvard, Google, and IKEA. She has led a multi-year program teaching experimental mindsets to multigenerational teams at NASA. Leigh is also a longtime student of pioneering researchers and practitioners of the ritualized use of psychedelic medicines in the West.Leigh and co-author Justin, recently released GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise; published with HarperCollins in the US, Penguin in the UK, and is coming out in 14 languages globally. At a time of unprecedented noise and distraction, the book takes us on an unlikely journey—from the West Wing of the White House to San Quentin’s death row; from Ivy League brain labs to underground psychedelic circles—to explore the meaning of silence and the art of finding it in any situation.This was such an eye-opening conversation. Please share this episode with the people you know and love.Find Leigh on LinkedIn - @leigh-marzPurchase your copy of GOLDEN - https://amzn.to/3YhWxhRPurchase your copy of the audiobook here - https://amzn.to/3Ygzvba Visit their website here - https://astreastrategies.com ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend 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

Feb 7, 2023 • 7min
Co-founders of Nuzest Recap: Nutrition for Life
Nutrition for Life with the co-founders of Nuzest Nuzest is a kiwi-owned nutrition company that produce premium plant-based nutrition supplements to increase your health and wellness! Nuzest was founded by Father-daughter duo, Trevor and Monique. When Monique was 22, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Monique was informed that by the age of 30, she would be in a wheelchair. This set the duo on a journey to look for alternative forms of treatment. They ended up creating Nuzest which is now a range of premium plant-based supplements, enjoyed by people all over the world!Monique and Trevor share their story of how they used their passion to build a purpose-driven business that is thriving. Use the code “Purpose” to grab 15% off your order today! Visit Nuzest here - https://www.nuzest.co.nzUse the code “PURPOSE” to grab 15% off your order today!----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Feb 5, 2023 • 15min
How To Succeed in Business
Ep 2: How To Succeed in Business Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers. Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Feb 3, 2023 • 46min
Nutrition for Life with the co-founders of Nuzest
Nutrition for Life with the co-founders of Nuzest Nuzest is a kiwi-owned nutrition company that produce premium plant-based nutrition supplements to increase your health and wellness! Nuzest was founded by Father-daughter duo, Trevor and Monique. When Monique was 22, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Monique was informed that by the age of 30, she would be in a wheelchair. This set the duo on a journey to look for alternative forms of treatment. They ended up creating Nuzest which is now a range of premium plant-based supplements, enjoyed by people all over the world!Monique and Trevor share their story of how they used their passion to build a purpose-driven business that is thriving. Use the code “Purpose” to grab 15% off your order today! Visit Nuzest here - https://www.nuzest.co.nzUse the code “PURPOSE” to grab 15% off your order today!----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend 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

Jan 31, 2023 • 11min
Angel Henry Recap: Tools that Women Need to Breakthrough
Tools that Women Need to Breakthrough with Angel HenryAngel Henry is known as the “ceiling breaker”, and is the author of Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies need to breakthrough.As a 20 year veteran of Corporate America, Angel has amassed quite a few lessons learned. She has a background in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and over 15 years in the project management discipline. As a Black women in tech, she was often "the ONLY" in the room and found herself struggling from Imposter Syndrome, feeling invisible, being bullied, suffered sexual harassment and more, so MUCH more!Angel is passionate about diversity in the field of IT. Her knowledge of why women and minorities are oftentimes missing from the C-Suite has helped enable IT leaders to advance the conversation of inclusion and make real change. Angel and I had an incredible and enlightening conversation. She is a wealth of knowledge and gave me a lot to think about.Please share this episode with the people you know and love.Visit Angel’s Website here - https://www.angel-henry.com Buy a copy of Angel’s book here - https://angelsspeaking.lpages.co/book-landing-page/ Follow Angel on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theagileenthusiast/----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Jan 29, 2023 • 10min
How to Discover the Meaning of Life
Ep 1: How to Discover the Meaning of Life Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers. Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show


