Lead on Purpose with 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.


Recent Episodes
  • From Good to Elite: The All Blacks’ Leadership Blueprint
    Jun 5, 2025 – 09:17
  • He Ran for 101 Hours with No Sleep – Sam Harvey’s Ultra Human Story
    Jun 2, 2025 – 01:02:04
  • Why Di Foster Talks to Death—and What It Taught Her About Life
    May 30, 2025 – 01:38:18
  • The 10 Leadership Rules That Transformed a Dysfunctional Culture | Kyle McDowell
    May 29, 2025 – 58:07
  • Jamie Kreiner Studied 1,500 Years of Distraction—Here’s What She Found
    May 28, 2025 – 01:03:01
  • Diagnosed with ADHD as an Adult—How Greg Bennick Turned It Into a Superpower
    May 27, 2025 – 51:47
  • Mick Hunt: How to Lead Through Change, Chaos & Conflict
    May 26, 2025 – 51:47
  • Stranded in Antarctica for 537 Days – David Knoff’s Unbelievable Survival Story
    May 23, 2025 – 57:45
  • The #1 Skill to Calm Anxiety and Heal Trauma | Dr. Christy Gibson
    May 22, 2025 – 55:31
  • Joe Smarro on Surviving Suicide, Childhood Trauma, and Why Empathy Saves Lives
    May 21, 2025 – 01:00:49
  • How to Master Your Emotions Under Pressure | Dr. Haley Perlus
    May 20, 2025 – 52:47
  • Harvard Psychiatrist Dr Frank Anderson: Why You Don’t Recognise Your Trauma!
    May 19, 2025 – 39:19
  • Fasting, Fat Loss, and Fitness After 40 | Dr. Matt Chalmers’ Unfiltered Advice
    May 16, 2025 – 58:25
  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Why Mindset Shapes Performance | Dianna Kokoszka
    May 15, 2025 – 44:05
  • Damon Lembi’s 4-Step Framework to Crush Self-Doubt
    May 14, 2025 – 55:47
  • How to Cure Stress, Burnout, and Loneliness Without Medication with Julia Hotz
    May 13, 2025 – 51:30
  • Can Stem Cells Actually Fix Your Body? Dr David Karli on Health, Injury and Aging
    May 12, 2025 – 01:01:04
  • The Coaching Model That’s Changing the Sports World with Cody Royle
    May 9, 2025 – 01:32:58
  • How to Get Anyone to Open Up | FBI-Level Psychology with Michael Reddington
    May 8, 2025 – 53:18
  • Find Your Purpose, Master Your Skills, Make More Money with Marisa Murgatroyd
    May 7, 2025 – 54:04
  • 7 Proven Ways to Build a Winning Culture with Chris Dyer
    May 6, 2025 – 54:02
  • Preston Smiles: The Abundance Secret EVERY Leader Needs!
    May 5, 2025 – 47:09
  • Stop stressing about the world — Focus on THIS
    May 1, 2025 – 11:02
  • From Microsoft to Xero: Steve Vamos on Leading Through Tech’s Toughest Moments
    Apr 28, 2025 – 01:29:59
  • You Can’t Manifest Greatness – You’ve Gotta Do the Work (1:1 with James Laughlin)
    Apr 24, 2025 – 11:02
  • We quit alcohol and it changed our lives BONUS
    Apr 23, 2025 – 41:48
  • Sam Browne: Secrets of NZ’s biggest LinkedIn influencer (110,000+ followers)
    Apr 21, 2025 – 01:05:13
  • Busy But Not Productive? The Calendar System to 10x Your Time
    Apr 17, 2025 – 08:20
  • Paddy Gower on Overcoming Bullying & Alcoholism, Finding Connection in the Digital World
    Apr 14, 2025 – 01:02:30
  • 3 Surprising Habits That Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE
    Apr 10, 2025 – 11:07
  • The Diary of a CEO's 1% Mentality & Marketing Secrets - Grace Andrews, Marketing Director TELLS ALL!
    Apr 7, 2025 – 53:24
  • Avoid These 4 Mistakes or Stay Stuck All Year
    Apr 3, 2025 – 09:42
  • How Naomi Ballantyne Became NZ’s First Billion-Dollar Female Founder
    Mar 31, 2025 – 01:04:10
  • Raelene Castle: Trailblazing Sports CEO on Leadership Under Pressure & the Israel Folau Controversy
    Mar 27, 2025 – 01:13:22
  • These 5 Stoic Principles Could Change Your Life FOREVER!
    Mar 26, 2025 – 10:29
  • Inside the SAS - Jamie Pennell on Fighting the Taliban & Willie Apiata Winning Victoria Cross
    Mar 20, 2025 – 01:57:09
  • 5 Money Tips I Wish I Heard In My 20s (1:1 with James Laughlin)
    Mar 19, 2025 – 18:50
  • Dave Winsborough, Psychologist & Co-Founder of Deeper Signals: The Science Behind High Performance
    Mar 13, 2025 – 41:25
  • 3 Entrepreneurship Lessons I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business (1:1 with James Laughlin)
    Mar 12, 2025 – 16:19
  • "Yawning Could Change Your Life!" – Author Cortney McDermott on Neuroscience Hacks for Performance
    Mar 6, 2025 – 49:22
  • Follow These Simple Steps to Master Your Mindset - 1:1 with James Laughlin
    Mar 5, 2025 – 12:18
  • Surviving a Volcanic Eruption: William Pike on Losing His Leg & Finding Purpose After Tragedy
    Feb 27, 2025 – 58:36
  • A Full Guide to High Performance Journalling (5 Minutes a Day to Change Your Life) - 1:1 with James Laughlin
    Feb 26, 2025 – 12:52
  • The True Story Behind ‘The Sound of Freedom’ – Paul Hutchinson’s Undercover Rescue Missions
    Feb 20, 2025 – 01:02:22
  • The Harsh Truths Antarctica Taught Me About Leadership - 1:1 with James Laughlin
    Feb 19, 2025 – 17:53
  • Josh Ryan, Social Media Strategist: How to Grow & Monetise an Instagram & YouTube Audience
    Feb 13, 2025 – 56:15
  • The Book That Changed My Life: 4 Lessons from ‘The One Minute Millionaire’ - 1:1 with James Laughlin
    Feb 12, 2025 – 14:12
  • What’s Next for the Podcast? (Big Reveal!)
    Feb 10, 2025 – 01:33
  • Chronic Pain Expert, Nicole Sachs - How Repressed Emotions Lead to Physical Pain & The Solution
    Feb 6, 2025 – 50:42
  • Feeling Behind in Life? Here’s Exactly What to Do - 1:1 with James Laughlin
    Feb 5, 2025 – 10:06
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