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.
Episodes
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From Good to Elite: The All Blacks’ Leadership Blueprint
In this solo episode, I share powerful behind-the-scenes insights from three of the greatest minds in sport: Scott Robertson (head coach of the All Blacks), Gilbert Enoka (former mental skills coach), and Sir Wayne Smith (former assistant coach of the All Blacks and head coach of the Blac...
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Sam Harvey went from being bullied in school to becoming one of the world’s top ultra marathon runners. In this conversation, we dive deep into how he built elite-level resilience, redefined pain, and created a career doing what most would call impossible.
What we cover:
- The mental and physical demands of backyard ultras
- How Sam ran 101 ...
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Di Foster was told she had 12 months to live. That was 15 years ago.
In this deeply moving conversation, Di shares how she rejected a terminal cancer diagnosis, removed herself from the medical system, and created her own path to radical remission—physically, emotionally, and spirituall...
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In a world where toxic workplaces are the norm, Kyle McDowell is leading a values-first revolution.
Kyle spent decades inside Fortune 10 companies—leading tens of thousands of people—and what he learned will change how you lead forever.
In this conversation, we explore his framework for transforming culture and leadership through The 10 WEs—a s...
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Jamie Kreiner went back 1,500 years to understand your biggest problem today.
In a world obsessed with hacking attention, Jamie didn’t look forward—she looked back.
In this conversation, we explore her book The Wandering Mind and what early Christian monks knew about distraction, pr...
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In today’s hyper-connected world, distraction has become the norm—and it’s costing us clarity, focus, and a sense of purpose. In this powerful episode, author and speaker Greg Bennick joins James to unpack the psychology of attention, the link between self-worth and focus, and how we can re...
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Most leaders know their “why.”
But what if the real power lies in discovering your “because”?
In this episode, I sit down with Mick Hunt, global leadership advisor and founder of Premier Strategy Box, to unpack the deeper drive behind great leadership...
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What do you do when you're cut off from the world… for over a year?
David Knoff was meant to lead a 12-month Antarctic expedition.
Then COVID hit.
And what should’ve been one year turned into 537 days of complete isolation in one of the world’...
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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with trauma physician and educator Dr. Christy Gibson—author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit—to explore how trauma really works, why it's often missed, and what you can do to start healing.
We unpack why trauma is ...
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Trigger Warning
This episode contains open and honest discussions about depression, suicidal ideation, childhood abuse, and trauma. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is struggling, seek professional help or contact a local mental health ...
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Dr. Haley Perlus is a world-renowned sport psychologist, keynote speaker, and performance consultant who helps elite athletes and top executives unlock their mental edge.
In this energising and insightful episode, Dr. Haley returns to the show to unpack the pow...
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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 healing can start with awareness...
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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, psychedelics, and what you actually...
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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 influenced hundreds of thousan...
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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 of Learnit, a leadership training com...
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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 can fix it without a single pill.
...
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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 heal.
Dr. Karli has spent over two de...
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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 performance really looks l...
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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, interviews, and everyday life. If...
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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 how to monetise your crea...
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