

Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
James Laughlin
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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Jan 25, 2023 • 10min
Sir John Key Recap: Former Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister Sir John KeyI am excited to have Sir John Key on the show for a second time. Sir John Key is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand. He began his career in the foreign exchange market in New Zealand, before moving oversees to pursue his career there. During his term as Prime Minister, John had to navigate many tough situations and lead the country through them such as the GFC and the Christchurch Earthquakes. John is an incredible leader and I am so excited to be able to interview him and share his leadership insights with you.This interview was recorded in front of an audience at my most recent HPL event in Christchurch. Every year I host my High Performance Leadership event. Leaders from all over the country get together to focus on their performance and growth. We were honoured to have Sir John Key as one of our guest speakers at the event. The waitlist is now open for HPL 2023. If you would like to be there and listen to some incredible guests like Sir John Key, you can pop your name on the list here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealand ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 27min
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key
Former Prime Minister Sir John KeyI am excited to have Sir John Key on the show for a second time. Sir John Key is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand. He began his career in the foreign exchange market in New Zealand, before moving oversees to pursue his career there. During his term as Prime Minister, John had to navigate many tough situations and lead the country through them such as the GFC and the Christchurch Earthquakes. John is an incredible leader and I am so excited to be able to interview him and share his leadership insights with you.This interview was recorded in front of an audience at my most recent HPL event in Christchurch. Every year I host my High Performance Leadership event. Leaders from all over the country get together to focus on their performance and growth. We were honoured to have Sir John Key as one of our guest speakers at the event. The waitlist is now open for HPL 2023. If you would like to be there and listen to some incredible guests like Sir John Key, you can pop your name on the list here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealand ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Jan 17, 2023 • 8min
Ali Adams Recap: Empowering your Team
Empowering your Team with Ali AdamsAli Adams is the Chief Executive of ChristchurchNZ. She leads the city’s economic development agency with the support of six general managers who lead teams in pillars that each support a vital part of the agency’s work.Ali has a background in economic development, having led New Zealand Trade and Enterprise’s work in Europe and before that, in the South Island. She has also worked in marketing, tourism and sports leadership, spending four years as the domestic manager for New Zealand Cricket.Ali is a powerhouse and I am so excited to see what she brings to the beautiful city of Christchurch.This interview was recorded in front of an audience at my most recent HPL event in Christchurch. Every year I host my High Performance Leadership event. Leaders from all over the country get together to focus on their performance and growth. We were honoured to have Ali Adams as one of our guest speakers at the event. The waitlist is now open for HPL 2023. If you would like to be there and listen to some incredible guests like Ali, you can pop your name on the list here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealand Have a look at the epic work ChristchurchNZ is doing here - https://www.christchurchnz.com ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Jan 13, 2023 • 49min
Empowering your Team with Ali Adams
Empowering your Team with Ali AdamsAli Adams is the Chief Executive of ChristchurchNZ. She leads the city’s economic development agency with the support of six general managers who lead teams in pillars that each support a vital part of the agency’s work.Ali has a background in economic development, having led New Zealand Trade and Enterprise’s work in Europe and before that, in the South Island. She has also worked in marketing, tourism and sports leadership, spending four years as the domestic manager for New Zealand Cricket.Ali is a powerhouse and I am so excited to see what she brings to the beautiful city of Christchurch.This interview was recorded in front of an audience at my most recent HPL event in Christchurch. Every year I host my High Performance Leadership event. Leaders from all over the country get together to focus on their performance and growth. We were honoured to have Ali Adams as one of our guest speakers at the event. The waitlist is now open for HPL 2023. If you would like to be there and listen to some incredible guests like Ali, you can pop your name on the list here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealand Have a look at the epic work ChristchurchNZ is doing here - https://www.christchurchnz.com ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Jan 10, 2023 • 11min
Sir Steve Hansen Recap: How to Build a Winning Team
How to Build a Winning Team with Sir Steve HansenSir Steve Hansen is the former Head Coach of The All Blacks. He was Head Coach from 2012-2019, and won the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Steve is arguably one of the best Head Coaches that New Zealand has ever seen. The successes during Steve’s 8 years in the role are too numerous to list, but among them are:8 x Bledisloe Cup wins6 x Rugby Championship winsThe 2015 Rugby World CupHansen was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order or Merit in the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Honours.This interview was recorded in front of an audience at my most recent HPL event in Christchurch. Every year I host my High Performance Leadership event. Leaders from all over the country get together to focus on their performance and growth. We were honoured to have Sir Steve Hansen as one of our guest speakers at the event. The waitlist is now open for HPL 2023. If you would like to be there and listen to some incredible guests like Sir Steve Hansen, you can pop your name on the list here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealand ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

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Jan 6, 2023 • 59min
How to Build a Winning Team with Sir Steve Hansen
Sir Steve Hansen, the legendary former head coach of the New Zealand All Blacks, shares his secrets to elite team leadership. He discusses the importance of setting expectations and fostering a positive environment for growth. Hansen reflects on learning from failures and the significance of maintaining a team-first mentality. He also delves into making decisions under pressure and protecting players from external expectations. Throughout, he emphasizes the balance between high performance and family life, urging leaders to know their identity and purpose.

Jan 3, 2023 • 11min
Matt Brown Recap: She is Not Your Rehab
She is Not Your Rehab with Matt BrownI had the absolute honour of sitting down with my friend Matt Brown to talk about his life, the lessons he has learnt and his life’s mission. Matt Brown, is a New Zealand born Samoan and an author, communicator, an internationally acclaimed barber and hair artist; known for giving great cuts and inspiring great men.He is a survivor of family violence and childhood sexual abuse and shares his story with the men who frequent his busy Christchurch barbershop, My Fathers Barbers, as a way to foster vulnerability, healing, and connection. Since 2018, Matt and his wife Sarah, have partnered with the Ministry of Social Development as ambassadors for their ‘It’s not OK Campaign’. Together they co-founded She Is Not Your Rehab and launched the concept in Matt’s 2019 TEDx talk. He says the movement is an invitation for men to acknowledge their own childhood trauma and to take responsibility for their healing so that they can transform their pain instead of transmitting it on those around them.Please share this episode with everyone you know, and if you haven’t bought it already, please buy a copy of Matt and Sarah’s incredible book She is Not your Rehab.Buy your copy of She is Not your Rehab here - https://www.bookdepository.com/She-Is-Not-Your-Rehab-Matt-Brown/9780143775980 Connect with Matt here - https://www.instagram.com/sheisnotyourrehab/ Contact Matt and Sarah here - https://www.sheisnotyourrehab.com/contact/ ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Dec 31, 2022 • 9min
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Dec 30, 2022 • 49min
She is Not Your Rehab with Matt Brown
She is Not Your Rehab with Matt BrownI had the absolute honour of sitting down with my friend Matt Brown to talk about his life, the lessons he has learnt and his life’s mission. Matt Brown, is a New Zealand born Samoan and an author, communicator, an internationally acclaimed barber and hair artist; known for giving great cuts and inspiring great men.He is a survivor of family violence and childhood sexual abuse and shares his story with the men who frequent his busy Christchurch barbershop, My Fathers Barbers, as a way to foster vulnerability, healing, and connection. Since 2018, Matt and his wife Sarah, have partnered with the Ministry of Social Development as ambassadors for their ‘It’s not OK Campaign’. Together they co-founded She Is Not Your Rehab and launched the concept in Matt’s 2019 TEDx talk. He says the movement is an invitation for men to acknowledge their own childhood trauma and to take responsibility for their healing so that they can transform their pain instead of transmitting it on those around them.Please share this episode with everyone you know, and if you haven’t bought it already, please buy a copy of Matt and Sarah’s incredible book She is Not your Rehab.Buy your copy of She is Not your Rehab here - https://www.bookdepository.com/She-Is-Not-Your-Rehab-Matt-Brown/9780143775980 Connect with Matt here - https://www.instagram.com/sheisnotyourrehab/ Contact Matt and Sarah here - https://www.sheisnotyourrehab.com/contact/ ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Dec 27, 2022 • 10min
Jean Oelwang Recap: Partnering the Virgin Way
Partnering the Virgin Way with Jean Oelwang Todays episode is one I am so excited for. Jean Oelwang is an incredible leader and she shared someone epic insights in this episode.Jean is the founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite, an entrepreneurial foundation that builds collectives, incubates ideas and re-invents systems for a better world. Over the last 15 years, she has worked with partners to lead the incubation and start-up of several global initiatives, including: The Elders, The B Team, The Carbon War Room (successfully merged with the RMI), Ocean Unite, The Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator, 100% Human at Work, The Virgin Unite Constellation and The Branson Centres of Entrepreneurship. As part of her work over the last three decades, Jean has helped corporations put the wellbeing of people and the planet at their core, including working with over 25 Virgin businesses across 15 industries to help embed purpose in all they do. Jean also served as a Partner in the Virgin Group leading their people strategy. Jean has long explored the overlap of the business and social sectors and has been involved in both, having worked for the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife in Australia, and in numerous volunteer roles, including a year-long stint as a VISTA volunteer where she worked with – and learned from - homeless teens in Chicago. Jean recently wrote a book called Partnering which is about forging deep connections that make great things happen. Purchase your copy of Partnering here - https://www.amazon.com/Partnering-Forge-Connections-Things-Happen/dp/059318954X Have a look at Virgin Unite here - https://unite.virgin.com/unite/ ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show


