Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin

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...

In this solocast, I talk about the 3 steps to becoming a high performer. If you’re ready to take your personal mastery to the next level - watch this video. Let me know if this is something you’re interested in too in the comments! 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 the time to sub...

How to Intermittent Fast the Right Way with Expert Gin Stephens Gin Stephens is a celebrated author and advocate of intermittent fasting, best known for her New York Times bestseller, "Fast. Feast. Repeat." She has also written other influential works such as "Delay, Don’t Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle" and "Clean(ish): Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Cl...

In this solocast, I cover the topic of cloning and what it might mean for us moving forward. I am considering cloning myself! Let me know if this is something you’re interested in too in the comments! 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 the time to subscribe, that would help my chan...

David Seymour: The Treaty of Waitangi has been misinterpreted!!  David Seymour is a New Zealand politician. He is the leader of ACT New Zealand and soon to be Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand. HIs party, ACT, formed part of the current coalition government in New Zealand, along with National Party and New Zealand First.  David sat down with me for the second time to talk about the changes curr...

In this episode I discuss my perspective on email management and the concept of inbox zero. I believe that being a slave to the inbox is not worth the anxiety and stress it can cause. What is important is good communication and connecting with others face to face. High performance is about consistently exceeding norms while maintaining healthy relationships and well-being. Having an empty inbox do...

The Power of an Alcohol-Free Life with James Swanwick James Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He is the creator of the Alcohol Free Lifestyle, which helps people change their relationship to alcohol; the host of the podcast, “Alcohol Free Lifestyle.” After years of drinking alcohol, James decided that he was done with that wa...

In this episode, I’ll share my journey of being sober for 1,460 days and the positive impact it has had on my life and health. I’ll share the health, wealth and relationship wins I have had since quitting alcohol, and why I decided to give it up! I’d like to emphasise that I’m not advocating for everyone to stop drinking, but rather sharing my personal experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The...

The Power of Biohacking - Reverse Ageing, Prevent Disease and Improve your Health Pavel Stuchlik is an expert in self-realization technique + application, international conscious DJ/Producer, serial impact entrepreneur & investor, certified Ambassador of Peace and Wim Hof Instructor. Pavel’s mission is to bring people back to their center in union with others. He created the BDM method to comb...

In this episode, I discuss the psychology of fandom, and I share behind-the-scenes insights into how global brands like Manchester United and Formula 1 have created such an incredible following.  Your brand can be just like the greatest too. Chapters: 00:00 The Psychology of Fandom: Formula One and Manchester United 01:31 Building a Personal Brand: Finding Your Purpose 05:49 Tapping into Emotions:...

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From Prime Minister to Opposition: Chris Hipkins' Resilient Leadership Journey in New Zealand Politics In this insightful episode of the Lead on Purpose podcast, we welcome Chris Hipkins, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, as he shares his remarkable journey from a senior government minister supporting Jacinda Ardern to unexpectedly stepping into the role of Prime Minister.  Chris discusse...

Overcoming Adversity: From Homeless to Coaching the World’s #1 Tennis player  From overcoming the adversity of homelessness to guiding champions like Aryna Sabalenka to Grand Slam victories, Jason Stacy’s journey and coaching philosophy embody the essence of facing and conquering fears.  As the founder of The Coaching Sweet Spot and the Mindset Movement Mentorship program, Jason specialises in tea...