

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 29, 2022 • 19min
Visualise Your Way To Success with James Laughlin
Visualise your way to success in this week's SoloCast. In todays episode I talk to you about visualising your way to success. In order for us to achieve what we truly desire in life, we first have to visualise it. You have to see your desires coming to life before they actually do.“What you can hold in your head, you can hold in your hand.” You are able to create the life of your dreams. If you can think it, you most certainly can achieve it. ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----Check out this week's episode here:https://link.chtbl.com/LeadOnPurposeJames 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/2026goalsSupport the show

Apr 26, 2022 • 8min
David Allen Recap: 10X Your Productivity
Learn how to 10X your productivity with David Allen. David is the creator of the epic Time Management method known as “Getting Things Done”.He is also the founder of the “David Allen Company”, an executive coaching firm that uses his GTD framework and methodology. David is also a best-selling author, with 3 books under his belt. After decades of in-the-field research and practice of his productivity methods, David wrote the international best-seller Getting Things Done. Published in over 28 languages, TIME magazine heralded it as “the defining self-help business book of its time.”David is passionate about productivity. Over 2 million people have been introduced to the GTD method and have made massive changes in their lives. David has started a productivity movement on a global scale. Check out the GTD website here: https://gettingthingsdone.comSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Apr 22, 2022 • 1h 9min
10X Your Productivity with David Allen
Learn how to 10X your productivity with David Allen. David is the creator of the epic Time Management method known as “Getting Things Done”.He is also the founder of the “David Allen Company”, an executive coaching firm that uses his GTD framework and methodology. David is also a best-selling author, with 3 books under his belt. After decades of in-the-field research and practice of his productivity methods, David wrote the international best-seller Getting Things Done. Published in over 28 languages, TIME magazine heralded it as “the defining self-help business book of its time.”David is passionate about productivity. Over 2 million people have been introduced to the GTD method and have made massive changes in their lives. David has started a productivity movement on a global scale. Check out the GTD website here: https://gettingthingsdone.com----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/ Podcast : https://link.chtbl.com/LeadOnPurpose 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

Apr 19, 2022 • 7min
Brianne West Recap: Regenerative Leadership
Learn all about Regenerative Leadership with Brianne West. In todays episode I chat to Environmentalist and Social Entrepreneur - Brianne West. Brianne is the founder and CEO of Ethique – a regenerative beauty brand founded in Aotearoa New Zealand and now sold in over 22 countries, in more than 8000 stores.Brianne is passionate about protecting and restoring our environment and she believes that business should benefit everyone involved, from suppliers, to the team - not just shareholders. Brianne was named a ‘ Top 100 Global Thinker’ by Foreign Policy magazine in 2016, the 2019 NZ EY 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year' and the One Young World's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020. Brianne is an absolute powerhouse. Not only is she the CEO of a Global brand, she also mentors young entrepreneurs. Brianne is passionate about purpose-driven business and it shows.Check out Brianne’s website: https://www.briannewest.com Visit Ethique’s website here and purchase some amazing products :https://ethique.com Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 5min
Regenerative Leadership with Brianne West
Learn all about Regenerative Leadership with Brianne West. In todays episode I chat to Environmentalist and Social Entrepreneur - Brianne West. Brianne is the founder and CEO of Ethique – a regenerative beauty brand founded in Aotearoa New Zealand and now sold in over 22 countries, in more than 8000 stores.Brianne is passionate about protecting and restoring our environment and she believes that business should benefit everyone involved, from suppliers, to the team - not just shareholders. Brianne was named a ‘ Top 100 Global Thinker’ by Foreign Policy magazine in 2016, the 2019 NZ EY 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year' and the One Young World's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020. Brianne is an absolute powerhouse. Not only is she the CEO of a Global brand, she also mentors young entrepreneurs. Brianne is passionate about purpose-driven business and it shows.Check out Brianne’s website: https://www.briannewest.com Visit Ethique’s website here and purchase some amazing products :https://ethique.com -----Check out this week's episode here:https://link.chtbl.com/LeadOnPurposeJames 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

Apr 15, 2022 • 8min
Anton Gunn Recap: Becoming an Admired Leader
Learn how to become an admired leader with Anton Gunn. In todays episode we hear from former advisor to President Barack Obama - Anton Gunn. Anton is an International Speaker, best-selling author and the world’s leading expert on Socially Conscious Leadership.Anton has a Masters Degree in Social Work and was a Resident Fellow at Harvard. He is the bestselling author of The Presidential Principles and has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall Street Journal, BBC, NPR, and on Good Morning America.From playing SEC football and being the first African American in history elected to the SC legislature from his district early in his career to now serving as the CEO of 937 Strategy Group and serving on multiple boards, he has spent his life helping people build diverse high performing teams and world-class leadership culture.Check out Anton’s site: https://antongunn.com Grab your copy of Anton’s book here :https://antongunn.com/the-presidential-principles/-----Check out this week's episode here:https://link.chtbl.com/LeadOnPurposeJAMES LAUGHLIN is a 7-Time World Champion, Leadership Strategist & Coach, who helps CEO's, leaders and entrepreneurs to create world-class results in all areas of their lives.Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 10min
Becoming an Admired Leader with Anton Gunn
Learn how to become an admired leader with Anton Gunn. In todays episode we hear from former advisor to President Barack Obama - Anton Gunn. Anton is an International Speaker, best-selling author and the world’s leading expert on Socially Conscious Leadership.Anton has a Masters Degree in Social Work and was a Resident Fellow at Harvard. He is the bestselling author of The Presidential Principles and has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall Street Journal, BBC, NPR, and on Good Morning America.From playing SEC football and being the first African American in history elected to the SC legislature from his district early in his career to now serving as the CEO of 937 Strategy Group and serving on multiple boards, he has spent his life helping people build diverse high performing teams and world-class leadership culture.Check out Anton’s site: https://antongunn.com Grab your copy of Anton’s book here :https://antongunn.com/the-presidential-principles/-----Check out this week's episode here:https://link.chtbl.com/LeadOnPurposeJAMES LAUGHLIN is a 7-Time World Champion, Leadership Strategist & Coach, who helps CEO's, leaders and entrepreneurs to create world-class results in all areas of their lives.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

Apr 5, 2022 • 8min
Joe De Sena Recap: How to Develop Resilience
Learn How to develop resilience with Joe De Sena. In todays episode we hear from the Founder and CEO of Spartan races - Joe De Sena. Joe talks to us about resilience, developing grit and the magic in suffering. Joe is a New York Times best-selling author, father, husband and legend.After building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college, and creating a Wall Street trading firm, De Sena set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the Spartan lifestyle.Throughout his lifetime, Joe has competed in any extreme sports adventure he could find, testing his mental and physical endurance against nature. Joe turned an interest in endurance racing into a passion. His racing resume is the stuff of legend – over 50 ultra-events overall and 14 Ironman events in one year alone.Check out Joe’s site: https://joedesena.com/about-joe/ Grab your copy of Joe’s book ’10 Rules for Resilience’ here :https://www.amazon.com/10-Rules-Resilience-Toughness-Families/dp/0063063360Find a Spartan race in your country here - https://www.spartan.comSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Apr 1, 2022 • 50min
How to Develop Resilience with Joe De Sena
Learn How to develop resilience with Joe De Sena. In todays episode we hear from the Founder and CEO of Spartan races - Joe De Sena. Joe talks to us about resilience, developing grit and the magic in suffering. Joe is a New York Times best-selling author, father, husband and legend.After building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college, and creating a Wall Street trading firm, De Sena set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the Spartan lifestyle.Throughout his lifetime, Joe has competed in any extreme sports adventure he could find, testing his mental and physical endurance against nature. Joe turned an interest in endurance racing into a passion. His racing resume is the stuff of legend – over 50 ultra-events overall and 14 Ironman events in one year alone.Check out Joe’s site: https://joedesena.com/about-joe/ Grab your copy of Joe’s book ’10 Rules for Resilience’ here :https://www.amazon.com/10-Rules-Resilience-Toughness-Families/dp/0063063360Find a Spartan race in your country here - https://www.spartan.comSend 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

Mar 28, 2022 • 5min
Patrick Mosher Recap: How to Discover Your Wisdom
In todays episode, you will learn how to uncover your superpower as a leader and how to use it with Patrick Mosher.Patrick is an author, speaker, advisor, consultant, coach, mentor, teacher, husband, father and granddaddy. He's passionate about helping individuals, teams and organisations get from point A to point B with energy, momentum and achieving success! Patrick has a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, a Masters degree in Organisation Communication, a Masters degree in Human Resource Management as well as a PhD in Organisation Behaviour. On top of all of that, Patrick is also a dancer and choreographer, he has participated in Lakota ceremonies for the last 25 years and also teaches Tai Chi! Most recently, Patrick has been conducting his Annual Wisdom Council in Machu Picchu. Wisdom Council members spent 4 days discovering and honing their BIGGEST contribution to the world - their legacy! Check out Patrick’s site: www.patrickmosher.com Check out Patrick’s epic YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHoYhmBqxeG3xeJLHCCUjA -----Check out this week's episode here:https://link.chtbl.com/LeadOnPurposeJAMES LAUGHLIN is a 7-Time World Champion, Leadership Strategist & Coach, who helps CEO's, leaders and entrepreneurs to create world-class results in all areas of their lives.Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show


