Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this powerful conversation, I speak with psychiatrist and trauma specialist Dr. Frank Anderson about the truth behind trauma—and how to heal it.  We explore why trauma is often misunderstood, how it affects behaviour, and how...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter If you want to live longer—and better—this episode is for you. Dr. Matt Chalmers joins me to unpack what real wellness looks like and why the standard advice is letting people down. He breaks down hormones, fasting, blood testing...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In today’s episode of Lead On Purpose , I sit down with the legendary Dianna Kokoszka — author of Becoming More , former CEO at Keller Williams MAPS Coaching, and long-time mentee of John Maxwell. Dianna’s leadership wisdom has i...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter What happens when a pro-level athlete doesn’t make the cut—and has to start over? Damon Lembi went from almost being drafted into Major League Baseball to starting as a receptionist at his father’s small business.  Now, he’s CEO...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter We’re not wired to be this disconnected. In today’s episode, I sit down with Julia Hotz—award-winning journalist and author of The Connection Cure —to explore why modern medicine is missing a huge piece of the puzzle… and how we...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. David Karli, a pioneer in regenerative medicine and CEO of Greyledge Technologies, to uncover the truth about stem cell therapy, longevity, and the science that’s transforming how we...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter What if the greatest leaders are the ones no one’s watching? Cody Royle coaches elite head coaches—from Chelsea to Team Canada—and he’s redefining what it means to lead at the top.  In this episode, we go deep into what high perf...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter Michael Reddington has spent decades mastering the art of getting to the truth—not through force, but through listening . In this episode, he unpacks how high-stakes interrogation techniques apply to leadership, parenting, interv...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode of Lead On Purpose , I sit down with Marisa Murgatroyd—artist turned 8-figure entrepreneur—who went from “no marketable skills” to helping over 12,000 students turn their passions into profit. We dive deep into ho...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter Culture can be your greatest asset—or your biggest liability.  In this episode, I sit down with Chris Dyer, author of The Power of Company Culture , to unpack what makes or breaks a team’s culture. Chris has led award-winning rem...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode of Lead On Purpose , I sit down with Preston Smiles—abundance coach, best-selling author, and global speaker—who’s redefining what it means to be rich in spirit, not just in status. From surviving gang violence as...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter You can’t control the world.  But you can control how you lead yourself through it. In this solo episode, I share the exact strategies I use with my private clients—from CEOs to elite athletes—to stay grounded, focused, and in co...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode of Lead On Purpose , I sit down with Steve Vamos—former CEO of Microsoft Australia, Apple Australia, and Xero—to unpack what it really takes to lead through disruption, pressure, and change. We explore: How to lea...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter Want to go from good to great? Here’s the 7-step system. This isn’t about hacks or hustle.  It’s about building a repeatable, proven framework for high performance. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through the 7 habits I’ve...

In this bonus episode, Caroline and I reflect on five years alcohol-free. We’re not here to preach—just to share what changed for us: mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. In this conversation, we reflect on: Why we chose to stop drinking during the chaos of lockdown What alcohol was really doing to our minds, bodies, and relationship The fear of losing our identity and social life w...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I chat with Sam Browne—musician turned LinkedIn strategist—who went from zero to 100,000 followers in just two years by showing up with value, honesty, and a killer hook. No bots. No shortcuts....

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter Feeling busy but not productive? You're not alone.  Most people don’t need more motivation—they need systems that work. This episode is a tactical breakdown of the real productivity hacks high performers actually use. No the...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode, I sit down with one of New Zealand’s most recognisable truth-tellers—journalist, documentarian, and author Patrick Gower (aka PG). PG is known for hard-hitting headlines, viral soundbites, and a gift for connecti...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter You don’t need more goals. You need better habits. This episode is your reminder that small daily shifts create massive change.  The world’s top performers don’t rely on luck—they rely on systems.  And today, I’m sharing three of...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode of Lead On Purpose , I sit down with Grace Andrews—global brand strategist, digital creator, and right hand to one of the most influential entrepreneurs on the planet, Steven Bartlett. At just 27, Grace has helped...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter You didn’t fail your Q1 goals—your strategy did.  This episode is your reset button. Every year, millions set bold January goals…  And by March, they’re buried under busy-ness and excuses. Sound familiar?  I’ve been there—and so...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Naomi Ballantyne—one of New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs and the first Kiwi woman to sell a company for over a billion dollars. From humble beginnings in a tiny three...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode of Lead On Purpose , I sit down with one of the most influential sport leaders in Australasia—Raelene Castle. A trailblazer who has shattered gender norms and led major sporting organisations on both sides of the...

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter Most people feel overwhelmed—not because life is too hard, but because they’re focusing on the wrong things.  If I could teach you just five principles to build a calmer, more focused, more purposeful life… these would be it.  Ro...

In this gripping episode, I sit down with Jamie Pennell, a highly decorated New Zealand SAS soldier awarded the New Zealand Gallantry Star for his extraordinary actions on the battlefield. This is an intimate and raw conversation about resilience, leadership, and the realities of serving in one of the world’s most elite military units. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Journey to the SAS...