Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin

Are You Wasting Your Life? Hear This Urgent Message In this episode, I sit down with Jodi Wellman, the inspiring author of "You Only Die Once." Jodi explores the profound concept of mortality and its impact on living a fulfilled life. She shares her incredible journey and the motivation behind writing a book that challenges us to make the most of our limited time. We delve into the menta...

In this episode, I share books that have transformed my life, making me rich in spirit, health, and mind. These books offer practical lessons you can apply to improve your life. We cover: The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku Focus on deep, meaningful relationships. SuperLife by Darin Olien Simple tips for a healthier life. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The power of visualization and spec...

The Art of Staying Calm in Extreme Conditions with World Champion Freediver In this episode, I sit down with world champion freediver Ant Williams. Ant shares his incredible journey from being a sports psychologist working with high-risk athletes to becoming one of the world's best in the extreme sport of freediving.  He delves into the mental and physical preparation required for his record-...

This episode is about tackling the monster of procrastination. I dive deep into why you might be putting things off and share some practical hacks to help you overcome it.  We cover: Understanding the root causes of procrastination. The importance of connecting tasks to intrinsic motivation. Practical advice from productivity expert David Allen. Strategies like centralized capture methods, utilizi...

The Hidden Dangers of Stress: What You Need to Know Alice Law is a Stress & Wellness Expert, Sunday Times Best Selling Author (co-author to Mo Gawdat), International Speaker,  Podcast Host & Co-Founder of online wellness membership Unstressable. Her commitment to help bring a million people a year out of stress, has seen her consult and speak for some of the world’s most well-known corpora...

This episode is about how to influence others through storytelling.  I share the importance of being a good storyteller and a powerful process for creating and sharing personal stories. The process involves the following steps: provenance (origin), pain, pivotal moments, possibilitarians (people who see possibilities), passions, purpose, and possibilities.  Your story is more powerful than you thi...

Behind the Scenes with Nelson Mandela : From Apartheid to Reconciliation Zelda la Grange is the Former Private Secretary to Nelson Mandela. She is also an international keynote speaker and a best-selling Author of her memoir “Good Morning, Mr Mandela.” Zelda shares her journey of working with Nelson Mandela, reflecting on her upbringing in apartheid South Africa, her transformation, and the challe...

This episode is about the life-changing habit of journaling. I walk you through how to get started and share four effective prompts to boost your personal growth. The process involves the following steps: gratitude, reflection on what went well, acknowledging what didn’t go well, and identifying daily learnings. Your journal can be a powerful tool for growth and resilience. Please share this with...

The Energy Expert: How to Manage your Energy and Avoid Burnout “You at any given point can choose to change your future!” Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning life coach, is highly regarded for his energy, wisdom, and insights as a speaker. In addition to his exceptional speaking prowess, Simon is a celebrated author. His debut book, Energize, was published by Penguin in April 2022 and quickly so...

In this episode, I discusses the importance of happiness in the workplace and how it impacts performance. I share examples from Formula One and talk about the three key factors that drive happiness. Happiness is not a destination, but a direction, and it is crucial for feeling fulfilled and connected.  Please share this with your loved ones. This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can find...

The Habit Expert: Master your Habits and Create Lasting Change “Neurons that fire together, wire together.” Dr. Gina Cleo is one of the world’s leading experts in habits and is passionate about translating scientific evidence into simple, actionable strategies to help improve health, wellness, mindset, and lifestyle-related habits – long-term.  Gina has a PhD in habit change, is an Adjunct Profess...

Boost Your Immunity: Top Tips and Supplements for Better Health Welcome back to the show! In today's episode, I dive deep into a topic that concerns us all - immunity and health. As we navigate through our daily lives, especially post-COVID, it's crucial to strengthen our immune systems to better handle colds, flus, and other illnesses. Immunity Kit Breakdown: Quercetin: A powerful antio...

The Sobriety Expert : Redefining Life Without Alcohol. “alcohol is the only drug we have to justify not taking!” Sarah Rusbatch is the author of the best selling book “Beyond Booze, How to create a life you love Alcohol Free’, a multi-award winning Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, a menopause coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact...

Welcome back to the show! Did you know New Zealand has one of the highest bowel cancer rates in the world? Every year, around 3,000 people are diagnosed, and 1,200 die from it. Last night, I had the honor of emceeing a charity event for the Gut Foundation, led by the inspiring CEO Alice Fitzgerald. Their mission? To get us talking about our bowel health. In this episode, I share golden insights fr...

From Formula 1 to Manchester United: Meet the Woman Behind Formula 1's Dynamic Rebrand Ellie Norman is the Global Director of Marketing and Communications at Manchester United. She has previously worked as the CMO for Formula 1. Ellie shares her insights on leadership, building a global brand, and creating engagement with fans. She emphasises the importance of treating people with honesty, re...

The 1 Tool You Can Implement TODAY to Enhance Your Effectiveness. In this solocast I talk about enhancing your effectiveness using a simple tool. I have done this exercise with so many of my clients and it works every time. Feedback is crucial for learning and growth. Positive feedback has a favorable impact on subsequent performance, while negative feedback does not. Seeking feedback from people...

Unleash Your Potential: Peak Performance Insights with Dr. Greg Wells Dr. Greg Wells is a world-leading physiologist, keynote speaker and 5-time best-selling author. Dr. Wells has a PhD in Physiology, served as an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and as a Senior Scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Wells has spoken to audiences all over the world at events such as TEDx,...

In this solocast I talk about relationship building and the factors that go into a high performing team.  Relationship building is important in driving performance rankings, but it is not the top factor. Other capabilities such as taking initiative, displaying integrity, inspiring others, and driving for results have a greater influence on performance rankings. The number one factor is the ability...

David Dicker is the founder and CEO of Dicker Data, New Zealand’s leading technology distributor with over 30 years of local experience. He is also the founder of Rodin Cars, which is a car manufacturer known for its FZED and FZERO race cars. David spoke about his early days in business, and how he took a small company and turned it into a Billion Dollar company. He spoke about this fascination wi...

In this solocast I talk about Growth. Growth is a choice, and without a growth plan, we are choosing to decay. Success can breed complacency, so it's important to have a growth plan to continue moving forward. A personal growth plan can include reading books, listening to podcasts, attending courses or seminars, finding mentors or coaches, and giving back by mentoring others.  I am excited to...

Mastering Productivity As a Team David Allen is an American author and productivity expert. He created the “Getting Things Done” time management method. He has been on the show before to discuss all things productivity. He came on the show this time to talk to me about his new book called “Teams: Getting Things Done with Others.” David spoke about how to have more productive and high performing te...

In this solocast I talk about an incredible book I read recently - Chasing Daylight by Eugene O’Kelly. This book has changed the way I think about life and it has greatly impacted me. Please do yourself a favour and take the time to read this book. On my channel I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery. If you could take...

Boosting Your Growth Strategy: The Power of Unfair Advantages Stu Heinecke is a Hall-of-Fame nominated marketer, best-selling author and Wall Street Journal cartoonist. In this episode, Stu discusses his book 'How to Grow a Business Like a Weed' and the inspiration behind it. He explains the pillars of weeds' growth, including their fierce mindset, unfair advantages, and ability to...

In this solocast, I talk about the five tactics of high-performing teams based on research from Gallup. The first tactic is having a common purpose, where everyone in the team knows the shared vision and strategy. The second tactic is connection, which involves creating a sense of belonging and maintaining strong relationships within the team. The third tactic is communication, emphasizing the imp...

From Fleeing the Taliban to Best-selling Author - Abbas Nazari shares his harrowing story Abbas Nazari, a former Afghan refugee, escaped the Taliban in 2001. He was among over 400 asylum seekers saved by the Norwegian container ship, MV Tampa, in the Indian Ocean, while seeking refuge in Australia. Despite being denied asylum and detained offshore for weeks by Australian special forces, Abbas and...