

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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Oct 19, 2022 • 34min
Ukrainian Leadership with Roman Shulyar
Ukrainian Leadership with Roman ShulyarToday we have the privilege of hearing from Transactional Lawyer from the Ukraine - Roman Shulyar, however, he is no longer practising law. He is now enrolled in the Ukrainian Army. He is currently fighting for the freedom of his loved ones, and his country. He is a normal person, just like you and I, who was going about his life believing that Ukraine was a peaceful country. He thought about war as being something that happened far-away in uncivilised countries. He thought that it would never happen in his country. Yet, here we are.Roman talks about his beliefs around how and why war starts, and what we all need to be aware of. This is definitely a tough episode to listen to, but Roman shares one of the most important messages in it. Please listen to and share this episode with anyone you know.Find Roman on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulyar/----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

Oct 19, 2022 • 10min
Michael Brandt Recap: The New IQ
The New IQ with Michael Brandt Everything Michael Brandt does is fast and intense. Aside from being the CEO and co-founder of Health Via Modern Nutrition (HVMN), he cruises through marathons at a cool 6-minute mile pace. With the launch of Ketone-IQ, Michael and his team created an entirely new category of ketone shots, which have taken over elite sports and high-end workplaces. Michael has quickly scaled the business to multi-million dollars in revenue including a $6MM contract with the US Department of Defense. As CEO, Michael is focused on cultivating a world-class team and increasing education and access to metabolic health & performance. Michael majored in computer science and product design at Stanford. He scored 99th %ile on his GMAT but decided to skip business school and go straight into entrepreneurship. Prior to starting H.V.M.N. he was a professor of brand strategy at the Academy of Art in San Francisco.Michael and his cofounder were awarded Forbes 30 Under 30. Outside of work, Michael is an avid triathlete and holds a 2:42 personal record for the marathon. He lives with his wife and daughter in LA.What are ketones? Ketones are a super efficient source of fuel for your brain, that leave you feeling energized and clear-headed.Visit Ketone IQ here - https://hvmn.comPurchase your ketones here - https://hvmn.com/products/ketone-iq-shotsRead more about the science behind it here - https://hvmn.com/pages/ketone-science----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Oct 14, 2022 • 1h 2min
The New IQ with Michael Brandt
The New IQ with Michael Brandt Everything Michael Brandt does is fast and intense. Aside from being the CEO and co-founder of Health Via Modern Nutrition (HVMN), he cruises through marathons at a cool 6-minute mile pace. With the launch of Ketone-IQ, Michael and his team created an entirely new category of ketone shots, which have taken over elite sports and high-end workplaces. Michael has quickly scaled the business to multi-million dollars in revenue including a $6MM contract with the US Department of Defense. As CEO, Michael is focused on cultivating a world-class team and increasing education and access to metabolic health & performance. Michael majored in computer science and product design at Stanford. He scored 99th %ile on his GMAT but decided to skip business school and go straight into entrepreneurship. Prior to starting H.V.M.N. he was a professor of brand strategy at the Academy of Art in San Francisco.Michael and his cofounder were awarded Forbes 30 Under 30. Outside of work, Michael is an avid triathlete and holds a 2:42 personal record for the marathon. He lives with his wife and daughter in LA.What are ketones? Ketones are a super efficient source of fuel for your brain, that leave you feeling energized and clear-headed.Visit Ketone IQ here - https://hvmn.comPurchase your ketones here - https://hvmn.com/products/ketone-iq-shotsRead more about the science behind it here - https://hvmn.com/pages/ketone-science----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

Oct 11, 2022 • 10min
Dr. G Recap: How to Create Resilience
How to Create Resilience with Dr. GResilience expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G” works with families, organisations, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage. Renowned for her contagious humour, Dr. G works with groups across multiple generations, to rewire their attitudes and beliefs, and create resilience through personal accountability and a completely different approach to adversity.She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and The Doctors. She is also featured frequently in the Washington Post, The New York Times, Authority Magazine, and countless other digital and print outlets. Dr. G is board certified attending family physician and is fluent in American Sign Language. She lives in Pittsburgh with her four sons. Visit Dr G here - https://askdoctorg.comBuy a copy of her book here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1633375951?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/askdoctorg/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgilboamd/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HQQm1qa-SbFIjfdFuuoiA ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Oct 7, 2022 • 1h 10min
How to Create Resilience with Dr. G
How to Create Resilience with Dr. GResilience expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G” works with families, organisations, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage. Renowned for her contagious humour, Dr. G works with groups across multiple generations, to rewire their attitudes and beliefs, and create resilience through personal accountability and a completely different approach to adversity. She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and The Doctors. She is also featured frequently in the Washington Post, The New York Times, Authority Magazine, and countless other digital and print outlets. Dr. G is board certified attending family physician and is fluent in American Sign Language. She lives in Pittsburgh with her four sons. Visit Dr G here - https://askdoctorg.comBuy a copy of her book here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1633375951?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/askdoctorg/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgilboamd/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HQQm1qa-SbFIjfdFuuoiA ----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

Oct 4, 2022 • 10min
Rabi Gupta Recap: Using AI to Build Relationships
Using AI to Build Relationships with Rabi Gupta Rabi Gupta is the Co-Founder and CEO of Evabot, an AI-based corporate gifting platform that makes it super easy for businesses to send highly personalized gifts to their clients and employees, which helps them build authentic relationships that grow their companies. They serve 1000+ businesses, including giants like Facebook, Microsoft, Oracle, AT&T, Zendesk, Silicon Valley Bank, and Cigna. Corporate gifting has proven effective, with 66% of people who received a promotional product/gift remembering the brand and 79% saying they would do business with the company again. Before Evabot, Rabi was also a Co-Founder of iCouchapp, an Indian-based TV show recommendations and social engagement app that had 2M+ monthly active users by the time he sold the company in 2016. After the sale, Rabi took a bold step to move to Silicon Valley to start a new company. With no relationships there, he used gifts to build his network but got frustrated by the lack of technology to make gifting easier. So, together with a few friends, he solved this problem using AI, and that's how Evabot was born. Visit Evabot here - https://www.evabot.com ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Sep 30, 2022 • 1h 3min
Using AI to Build Relationships with Rabi Gupta
Using AI to Build Relationships with Rabi Gupta Rabi Gupta is the Co-Founder and CEO of Evabot, an AI-based corporate gifting platform that makes it super easy for businesses to send highly personalized gifts to their clients and employees, which helps them build authentic relationships that grow their companies. They serve 1000+ businesses, including giants like Facebook, Microsoft, Oracle, AT&T, Zendesk, Silicon Valley Bank, and Cigna. Corporate gifting has proven effective, with 66% of people who received a promotional product/gift remembering the brand and 79% saying they would do business with the company again. Before Evabot, Rabi was also a Co-Founder of iCouchapp, an Indian-based TV show recommendations and social engagement app that had 2M+ monthly active users by the time he sold the company in 2016. After the sale, Rabi took a bold step to move to Silicon Valley to start a new company. With no relationships there, he used gifts to build his network but got frustrated by the lack of technology to make gifting easier. So, together with a few friends, he solved this problem using AI, and that's how Evabot was born. Visit Evabot here - https://www.evabot.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

Sep 27, 2022 • 10min
Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Recap: How to Enforce Brave Boundaries
How to enforce Brave Boundaries with Dr. Sasha ShillcuttDr. Sasha Shillcutt is a renowned cardiac anesthesiologist, professor, bestselling author and CEO/Founder of Brave Enough. Sasha’s TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by more than 50K. Her writing has been published in both the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She’s the author of the new book, Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong and Take Control of Your Time (HCI Books, September 6) and host of The Brave Enough Show podcast. When someone asks you for help, what do you say? Typically the answer is yes! And many of us have an “if not me, then who?” mindset. But after years of saying yes and prioritizing the needs of others, Sasha found herself exhausted, overcommitted, and empty. In Brave Boundaries, she shares how she moved from surviving to thriving by stepping out of expectations, recreating her life according to her priorities and well-being. She began to set boundaries. Utilizing practical and powerful tools, concepts, and exercises, Sasha invites you into a new way of life. She shares personal and professional expertise on how we can overcome burnout and take back control of our time and lives by learning to set clear work-life boundaries. Visit Dr. Sasha online at : https://www.becomebraveenough.comBuy your copy of “Brave Boundaries” here: https://www.becomebraveenough.com/books----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Sep 23, 2022 • 53min
How to Enforce Brave Boundaries with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
How to enforce Brave Boundaries with Dr. Sasha ShillcuttDr. Sasha Shillcutt is a renowned cardiac anesthesiologist, professor, bestselling author and CEO/Founder of Brave Enough. Sasha’s TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by more than 50K. Her writing has been published in both the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She’s the author of the new book, Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong and Take Control of Your Time (HCI Books, September 6) and host of The Brave Enough Show podcast. When someone asks you for help, what do you say? Typically the answer is yes! And many of us have an “if not me, then who?” mindset. But after years of saying yes and prioritizing the needs of others, Sasha found herself exhausted, overcommitted, and empty. In Brave Boundaries, she shares how she moved from surviving to thriving by stepping out of expectations, recreating her life according to her priorities and well-being. She began to set boundaries. Utilizing practical and powerful tools, concepts, and exercises, Sasha invites you into a new way of life. She shares personal and professional expertise on how we can overcome burnout and take back control of our time and lives by learning to set clear work-life boundaries. Visit Dr. Sasha online at : https://www.becomebraveenough.comBuy your copy of “Brave Boundaries” here: https://www.becomebraveenough.com/books----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

Sep 22, 2022 • 11min
Annie Leib Recap: Unlock Your Authentic Self
Unlock Your Authentic Self with Annie LeibWorking for a major pharmaceutical company Annie discovered she was being treated as a statistic, not as a whole person. After leaving a decade-long career she received her executive MBA and crafted a unique modality called the BREATH Framework which helps guide blocked professionals to find fulfillment and unlock their true authentic selves. Annie has worked with Fortune 500 companies including a multi-billion dollar corporation to create better leaders who have a direct impact on staff loyalty, client retention, and an increased bottom line. Her genuine, unconventional, and unorthodox style has created major transformational shifts in the companies and leaders within them. Because when you take care of your people, your people will take care of your business. Visit Annie online at : https://annieleib.comConnect with Annie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieleibmba/Buy your copy of “Begin with the BREATH” book here: https://amzn.to/3eUf7vf ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here:https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show


