Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin

James Laughlin
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Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most. Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success. These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning. Hosted by James Laughlin, author of the #1 best selling book Habits of High Performers, high performance leadership coach, keynote speaker, and seven time world champion drummer, the show distils lessons from the world’s best into simple, actionable tools you can apply immediately. If you want to perform at a high level, live with intention, and build a life you do not need to escape from, this podcast is for you.

  1. 6d ago

    Your Body Is Holding Onto Stress with Master Mingtong Gu

    In this episode I sit down with Ming Tong Gu, Qigong master and teacher, to explore how stress lives in the body and what we can do to reconnect with ourselves. Drawing on more than 30 years of working with energy and the body, Ming Tong shares why we often become disconnected from what we’re feeling, how stress can build over time, and simple practices for becoming more aware of what’s happening within us. What we cover: Why stress isn’t just in the mind — it shows up in the bodyHow we become disconnected from what our body is telling usWhy acceptance is the first step towards releasing stressHow movement, meditation and awareness can help us reconnectWhy developing a better relationship with your body can change how you experience life Whether you’re navigating stress, feeling disconnected or simply want to become more present, this conversation offers a different perspective on the relationship between your mind and body. Learn more about Master Mingtong Gu here - https://mingtonggu.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.comComing Home to Embodied Awakening - https://mingtonggu.com/embodied-awakening-book/?utm_source=chatgpt.comFor a free chapter of Master Mingtong Gu’s book, Coming Home to Embodied Awakening visit, https://chicenter.pages.ontraport.net/t?orid=283515&opid=2If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Support the show

  2. Sep 27

    Why Traditional Money Advice Doesn’t Work with Linda Grizely

    Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consider your individual circumstances and seek advice from a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions. In this episode I sit down with Linda Grizely, financial expert and host of Real Money, Real Life, to explore how our beliefs, behaviours and personality shape the way we manage money. Linda shares why traditional financial advice doesn’t work for everyone and how understanding your own “money personality” can help you make better financial decisions. What we cover: The five different money personalitiesHow your past shapes your relationship with moneyThe “Me Money Method” and how it worksWhere to start with saving, debt and investingWhy understanding yourself is key to financial success Whether you want to feel more confident with money, reduce financial stress or build wealth for the future, this conversation offers a practical approach to making your money work for you. Learn more about Linda here - https://www.lindagriz.com/aboutCheck out the MeMoney Method here - https://www.lindagriz.com/memoney?utm_source=chatgpt.comListen to Linda’s podcast here - https://www.lindagriz.com/podcastingConnect with Linda on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely/If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Support the show

  3. Sep 20

    How to Get Better at Change with Curtis Bateman

    In this episode I sit down with Curtis Bateman, change expert, author and FranklinCovey leader, to explore how we can navigate uncertainty and become more adaptable in times of change. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Curtis shares why change can feel so uncomfortable, the stages we move through when our lives are disrupted, and how we can learn to see opportunity on the other side. What we cover: Why our brains naturally resist change and uncertaintyThe four stages we move through when navigating changeHow to move through disruption without getting stuckWhy adaptability is a skill that can be learnedHow leaders can help their people navigate change successfully Whether you're navigating change in your work, leadership or personal life, this conversation offers practical tools to help you move through uncertainty and turn change into an opportunity for growth. Learn more about Curtis here - https://www.franklincovey.com/speakers-bureau/curtis-bateman/Connect with Curtis on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisabateman/Purchase a copy of Curtis’s book here - https://www.franklincovey.com/books/change-how-to-turn-uncertainty-into-opportunity/If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Support the show

  4. Sep 13

    Mental Toughness Is a Skill, Not a Gift with Dr Braden Brown

    In this episode I sit down with Dr Braden Brown, Director of Mental Health at BYU and mental performance specialist, to explore the mental skills that help us perform at our best. Drawing on his experience as a former college football player and his work with high-performing athletes, Braden shares practical tools for managing pressure, overcoming self-doubt and building mental resilience. What we cover: How to manage pressure, nerves and self-doubtWhy psychological flexibility is key to performanceHow mindfulness can strengthen your mental gameWhat separates the world's greatest performersHow to reset and refocus after making a mistake Whether you're an athlete, leader or simply want to perform better under pressure, this conversation offers practical tools for strengthening your mental game. Learn more about Braden here - https://b4lsac.byu.edu/directory/braden-brown-phdFollow Braden on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/drbradenbrown/Connect with Braden on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/braden-brown-phd-005ba544/If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Support the show

  5. Sep 6

    Why Productivity Advice Doesn’t Work for ADHD with Ezra DeWolfe

    In this episode I sit down with Ezra DeWolfe, founder of ADHD Tools, to explore ADHD in high performers and why traditional productivity advice doesn’t always work. Ezra shares how ADHD can affect focus, time awareness, consistency and burnout, and why understanding how your brain works can help you perform at your best. What we cover: Why high performers can go years without recognising ADHDThe connection between ADHD and burnoutWhy traditional productivity advice can failTime blindness, task paralysis and hyperfocusHow to build consistency without relying on motivationThe connection between ADHD, dopamine and addictionHow ADHD can impact relationships Whether you have ADHD or simply want to understand it better, this conversation offers a practical perspective on working with your brain rather than against it. Learn more about ADHD Tools here - https://www.theadhdtools.comSeth Godin’s interview on the Faster Than Normal podcast - https://www.fasterthannormal.com/ftn-025-seth-godin-on-adhd-will-power-triggers-and-changing-your-life/Connect with Ezra on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/theadhdtools/?hl=enIf you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Support the show

  6. Aug 30

    Fredrik Härén : Why Your Best Ideas Come When You Stop Trying

    In this episode I sit down with creativity explorer, author and global keynote speaker Fredrik Härén to explore what it really means to be creative and how we can create the conditions for better ideas. Drawing on 25 years of studying creativity and interviewing thousands of creative people around the world, Fredrik shares why creativity can be developed, the importance of curiosity, and why we need space to turn inspiration into action. What we cover: Why creativity can be learned and developedHow curiosity helps us generate better ideasWhy constantly consuming inspiration can hold us backHow to create an environment that supports creativityWhy stepping away can help overcome creative blocksHow to seize opportunities without constantly hustling Whether you consider yourself creative or not, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on curiosity, ideas and creating space for your best thinking. Grab a copy of Fredrik’s book here - https://bookhero.co.nz/products/the-unvisible-by-fredrik-haren-9789814954556Learn more about Fredrik here - https://www.fredrikharen.comConnect with Fredrik on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikharen/If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Support the show

  7. Aug 23

    Why You Procrastinate (And How to Finally Stop) with Itamar Shatz

    In this episode I sit down with Cambridge University researcher and lecturer Itamar Shatz to explore why we procrastinate, what’s really happening beneath the surface, and how we can stop relying on willpower to get things done. Together, we unpack why procrastination isn’t simply laziness, how fear, uncertainty and perfectionism can keep us stuck, and why distractions like social media are often a symptom rather than the real problem. Itamar also shares practical strategies from his book Solving Procrastination for making action easier and creating systems that work with our behaviour rather than against it. What we cover: Why we procrastinate, even when we know exactly what we should be doingHow perfectionism, fear and uncertainty can make procrastination worseWhy social media may not be the real reason you're avoiding important tasksHow breaking big goals into tiny, manageable steps can make it easier to take actionWhy systems, reducing friction and the “reality rule” can be more effective than relying on willpower Whether you're putting off a career change, struggling to start an important project, avoiding your tax return or simply finding yourself scrolling instead of taking action, this conversation offers a practical, research-based approach to understanding procrastination, and finally doing something about it. Grab a copy of Itamar’s latest book here - https://solvingprocrastination.com/book/Learn more about Itamar here - https://itamarshatz.meConnect with Itamar on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarshatz/If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Support the show

  8. Aug 16

    Chris Barnes: The Truth About Your Genes, Health & Longevity

    In this episode I sit down with epigenetic longevity strategist Chris Barnes to explore how our genes influence our health, and why our genetics don't necessarily determine our future. Together, we unpack the science of epigenetics, how everyday choices like sleep, nutrition, movement and stress can influence gene expression, and why a personalised approach to health may be more effective than blindly following the latest diet, supplement or longevity trend. What we cover: What epigenetics is and how your lifestyle can influence gene expressionWhy your genetics aren't necessarily your health destinyHow genetic and epigenetic testing can help personalise your approach to healthWhy more supplements, biohacking and health data aren't always betterThe simple daily habits Chris believes can support long-term health and longevity Whether you're focused on high performance, longevity or simply having more energy for the people and things that matter most, this conversation is a fascinating look at why understanding your individual biology could help you make better decisions about your health. Learn more about Chris here - https://chrisbarneswellness.com.au/about-wellness-programs/Follow Chris on IG - https://www.instagram.com/chrisbarneswellness/Connect with Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-barnes-wellness/If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com Support the show

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Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most. Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success. These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning. Hosted by James Laughlin, author of the #1 best selling book Habits of High Performers, high performance leadership coach, keynote speaker, and seven time world champion drummer, the show distils lessons from the world’s best into simple, actionable tools you can apply immediately. If you want to perform at a high level, live with intention, and build a life you do not need to escape from, this podcast is for you.

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