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Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most.
Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success.
These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning.
Hosted by James Laughlin, author of the #1 best selling book Habits of High Performers, high performance leadership coach, keynote speaker, and seven time world champion drummer, the show distils lessons from the world’s best into simple, actionable tools you can apply immediately.
If you want to perform at a high level, live with intention, and build a life you do not need to escape from, this podcast is for you.
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In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Mike Michalowicz, one of the world’s leading thinkers on behavioural finance and the bestselling author of Profit First. We dive into the ideas behind his latest book, The Money Habit, and why financial success is far less about knowledge and far more about habits and systems. Mike explains why most people struggle with money, how our brains are wired to spend the moment income arrives, and the simple six account st...
In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, you’ll learn what it really takes to perform at the highest level when the pressure is relentless, the stakes are high, and there is no room to hide. Olympian Annie Kunz shares the mindset, habits, and systems that helped her go from talented athlete to Olympic heptathlete, and why mastering your inner world is often the true difference-maker. We break down the power of mindfulness, journaling, identity, gratitude, and daily re...
In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, you’ll learn how to release the hidden “parking brakes” holding you back by upgrading the beliefs driving your habits, emotions, and performance. Tim Shurr, MA shares his “mind architect” approach and why one simple shift can create fast, lasting change. We break down how the subconscious influences most decisions, how to uncover blind spots, and two questions you can use to replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones. We also expl...
In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, you’ll learn how to improve your sleep, recovery, and daily energy without adding more to your routine by tapping into passive infrared textile technology that works in the background. Seth explains how this infrared technology enhances circulation, oxygenation, and thermal regulation just through the clothes and bedding you already use. We break down the science in plain language — including what infrared does at a cellular level an...
In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Tom, the number one best selling author of My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns and High Heels, to unpack what it really looks like to live fully when life gets uncertain. Tom shares the private chapters behind his public success, including building a senior corporate career while quietly living with metastatic cancer. We talk about resilience as a muscle, “terrible gifts”, and why belief and personal agency can ...
In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Nic from Binge Free Bestie to unpack why binge eating is so common in high performers, and why it so often stays hidden behind success. Nic shares her own recovery story, the binge restrict cycle, and how shame and perfectionism keep people stuck. We also explore why binge eating has no “look”, why quick fix tools do not work long term without mindset and nervous system work, and how to build real food freedom. ...
In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Hal Elrod, the creator of The Miracle Morning, to unpack the habits, mindset, and personal responsibility that shape extraordinary lives. Hal shares the life defining moments that forged his philosophy, from being declared dead after a high speed car crash, to rebuilding his body, career, and identity from the ground up. We explore stoicism in action, radical acceptance, and why daily personal development is not optio...
In this first episode of Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Caroline to explain why the podcast has evolved from Lead On Purpose and what this new chapter is really about. We talk habits over hustle, consistency over intensity, and why real performance is built quietly over time. What we cover: Why the podcast was rebranded and what listeners can expect from this new seasonThe habits that actually drive health, energy, and long term performanceInstalling habits versus brea...
In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Robbie Paul from Icehouse Ventures to demystify venture capital and what it really takes to back world class founders. We unpack risk and reward, bootstrapping versus raising capital, the traits behind standout leadership, and why trust and honesty are non negotiable in a long game industry. What we cover: What venture capital actually is, and why it has a different risk and return profile to KiwiSaver and index fundsBootstrapping versus...
In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Sam Stubbs, founder of Simplicity, to unpack why simplicity is the ultimate performance advantage. In life. In leadership. And especially with money. We talk about dignity, choices, long game thinking, and how KiwiSaver could help build a fairer future for everyday Kiwis. What we cover: Why Sam founded Simplicity and the idea of being a “dignity company” that gives people more choicesThe hedonistic treadmill, why more money stops adding ...
In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Thomas McClary, founding member and lead guitarist of The Commodores, to unpack how purpose, love, and intention can carry you through adversity, shape world class success, and keep you grounded when life gets loud. What we cover: His childhood integrating a white school in Florida, and why he chose love over bitternessHow music became a bridge for unity, and the start of his intentional approach to impactThe origin story of The Commodor...
In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Mary Holm, author of Rich Enough, to unpack how everyday Kiwis can build wealth simply, avoid common money traps, and focus on what actually leads to a rich life. What we cover: Why “rich enough” beats chasing more, and what money can and cannot do for happinessThe two KiwiSaver choices that matter most: risk level first, low fees secondWhy low fee index investing and patience usually outperform chasing returnsHow to balance KiwiSaver wi...
In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Elise Balsillie from Thryv to unpack what small and medium businesses can do to keep up with the pace of AI, automation, and digital change, without losing their culture, their margins, or their sanity. What we cover: How Thryv runs a fully remote team of around 400 people across Australia and New Zealand, and the culture systems that make it workWhy remote can improve both productivity and customer service, including flexible hours that...
Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goal In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Dr Jack Groppel, co founder of the Human Performance Institute, to explore the hidden cost of achievement, and what it really takes to win in your career without losing yourself and the people you love. What we cover: The “watch me” drive, people pleasing, and how early approval seeking fuels ambitionWhy world class achievement can mask insecurity, and the persona...
Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Chris Naugle to unpack why money feels awkward for so many people, and how to shift from scarcity and stress into clarity and control. What we cover: Why money feels scarce, and how wealth starts with creation and solving other people’s problemsRich vs wealthy, and why looking successful often means living on credit and giving it all backGiving as a practical money...
Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Cecilia Robinson, serial entrepreneur and Co chair of B416 (Before 16), to unpack what’s driving the youth mental health crisis and what parents can do about it. - Why is anxiety rising so fast in young people? - What happens when we over protect kids in the real world and under protect them online? - How do you raise independent, resilient kids in a sm...
Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals I’m breaking down my exact goal-setting system and the annual planning method I use with my private clients to help them stop starting over and actually follow through. This episode is about clarity, alignment and action. Not hype. Not motivation. And not beating yourself up when things don’t go to plan. I walk you through the thinking behind my annual reset process and explain how to reflect on the past year with...
Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with my partner in life and business, Caroline, for a conversation we usually have off camera. We look back on 2025 and reflect on what really went well, what didn’t, and the lessons we’ve learned from running a business together while building a life together. We talk openly about growth, pressure, boundaries, clarity, and why success often looks very different beh...
Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with former Olympic Team Physiotherapist and author of The Back Fix, Antony Bush, to explore some big questions. Why do one in five of us suffer chronic pain? Why is back pain now the world’s greatest disability? How does movement and strength shape our pain, happiness and even mortality? Antony breaks down what it means to be an analog creature struggling i...
Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with former UK Special Forces operator and performance coach Simon Jefferies to unpack how to perform under pressure without burning out. From surviving brutal SBS selection to building simple systems for state control, mindset and habits, Simon shares how anyone can train their mind like an elite operator. What we cover: Why fewer than ten percent pass UK Special Force...
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