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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 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...
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with former All American wrestler and high performance coach Jim Harshaw Jr to unpack what it really takes to go from good to great without burning out. From a blue collar upbringing to the NCAA podium and training as an Olympic hopeful, Jim shares how he rebuilt his entire life through structure, coaching and an environment of excellence. What we cover: Jim’s j...
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with ADHD coach Sharon from The Functional Family to unpack what ADHD really is, why the old labels do more harm than good, and how leaders can create environments where neurodivergent people actually thrive. With over 20 years of study, formal ADDCA training, and the lived experience of raising three boys with ADHD, Sharon blends science, systems, and humour ...
Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this solo episode, I am sharing lessons from my recent time in Hong Kong, Singapore and Fiji, and what I am learning from leaders, innovators and real world conversations on the ground. From delivering keynotes to sitting with the head of Meta for Asia Pacific over lunch, this episode is about mindset, growth and staying curious. In this episode, you will discover: Why a possibilitarian mindset is a co...
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I chat with Kasim about AEO and how it's changing the way we get found online. We also dive into hiring, as he shares his seven step system for finding top performers anywhere in the world. We wrap up with a powerful reminder to stop overthinking and just ship it. What we cover: How AEO differs from SEO and why personal authority now matters mostWhy schema markup and social ...
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com Replace guesswork with data and make your ads pay for themselves. In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Hikari of Omneky, an AI-powered platform that turns creative and performance data into higher return on ad spend across every major channel. Based in the Bay Area and building in AI since 2018, Hikari shares a clear, human take on what to do now, what to ignore, and how to use agents and automati...
Order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com Replace the meeting after the meeting with real talk in the room. In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Keith Ferrazzi — New York Times bestselling author of Never Eat Alone and Never Lead Alone, world-renowned executive team coach, and one of the foremost experts on collaboration and leadership transformation. Keith has coached some of the world’s top organisations, from Fortune 100 companies to g...
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