

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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Mar 18, 2022 • 7min
Nabeela Ixtabalan Recap: The Art of Compassionate Leadership
Learn the art of compassionate leadership with the Chief People Officer of Walmart Canada, Nabeela Ixtabalan. Nabeela is responsible for more than 100,000 employees at Walmart Canada and shares her own struggles with wellbeing and overwhelm.You will learn some amazing insights into leading with more compassion from one of the best in the business.----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Mar 13, 2022 • 45min
The Art of Compassionate Leadership, with Nabeela Ixtabalan
Learn the art of compassionate leadership with the Chief People Officer of Walmart Canada, Nabeela Ixtabalan. Nabeela is responsible for more than 100,000 employees at Walmart Canada and shares her own struggles with wellbeing and overwhelm.You will learn some amazing insights into leading with more compassion from one of the best in the business.----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog----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

Mar 11, 2022 • 7min
Brandon Steiner Recap: How to Develop Your Leadership Influence
Learn how to develop your leadership influence with one of the greatest leadership trainers in America, Brandon Steiner. Author of You Gotta Have Balls.Brandon started Steiner Sports in 1987 with a one-room office, $4,000 and single Mac computer. Today, Steiner Sports is the most successful memorabilia company of its kind with over $35 million in annual sales. His mindset has always been to be fearless – that mentality has helped him secure partnerships with the most elite names in sports; Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, Mark Messier and Carmelo Anthony, among others. Brandon’s focus as a speaker is to grow your business by differentiating yourself from your competitors through building relationships, motivating your team, increasing productivity, and anticipating your customers’ needs.Brandon is a leadership trainer for Keller Williams in New York City and spends much of his time sharing his leadership lessons. Brandon is also a best-selling author of You Gotta Have Balls, Living on Purpose, and the Business Playbook.Check out Brandon’s site: https://brandonsteiner.com/Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Mar 8, 2022 • 41min
How to Develop Your Leadership Influence, with Brandon Steiner
Learn how to develop your leadership influence with one of the greatest leadership trainers in America, Brandon Steiner. Author of You Gotta Have Balls.Brandon started Steiner Sports in 1987 with a one-room office, $4,000 and single Mac computer. Today, Steiner Sports is the most successful memorabilia company of its kind with over $35 million in annual sales. His mindset has always been to be fearless – that mentality has helped him secure partnerships with the most elite names in sports; Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, Mark Messier and Carmelo Anthony, among others. Brandon’s focus as a speaker is to grow your business by differentiating yourself from your competitors through building relationships, motivating your team, increasing productivity, and anticipating your customers’ needs.Brandon is a leadership trainer for Keller Williams in New York City and spends much of his time sharing his leadership lessons. Brandon is also a best-selling author of You Gotta Have Balls, Living on Purpose, and the Business Playbook.Check out Brandon’s site: https://brandonsteiner.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

Mar 3, 2022 • 8min
Marc Allen Recap: Unleash Your Inner Genius
Learn how to unleash your inner genius with Marc Allen. As a leader, it's critically important that you manage your self-talk and mindset. In todays Lead On Purpose episode, you will gain so many great leadership insights.Marc co-founded New World Library with Shakti Gawain in 1977 and has guided the company from a small start-up with no capital to its current position as one of the leading independent publishers in the country. Along the way, he has published many books that have changed lives, including Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and Shakti Gawain's Creative Visualization.Marc is a well-known musician and composer as well, having produced five albums of music for his label Watercourse Media. His latest composition is a soaring orchestral work called Awakening, and his first instrumental album, Breathe, has now sold nearly 100,000 copies and has been named a "New Age Golden Oldie" by NAPRA. Marc has discovered, through trial and error, a proven set of principles and simple practices that can help each of us live the life of our dreams, doing what we love to do, while adhering to compassionate, conscious values. His books, audios, and seminars — and the powerful books he has published — have been life-changing experiences for millions of people.Check out Marc's site: https://marcallen.comSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Feb 27, 2022 • 59min
Unleash Your Inner Genius, with Marc Allen
Learn how to unleash your inner genius with Marc Allen. As a leader, it's critically important that you manage your self-talk and mindset. In todays Lead On Purpose episode, you will gain so many great leadership insights.Marc co-founded New World Library with Shakti Gawain in 1977 and has guided the company from a small start-up with no capital to its current position as one of the leading independent publishers in the country. Along the way, he has published many books that have changed lives, including Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and Shakti Gawain's Creative Visualization.Marc is a well-known musician and composer as well, having produced five albums of music for his label Watercourse Media. His latest composition is a soaring orchestral work called Awakening, and his first instrumental album, Breathe, has now sold nearly 100,000 copies and has been named a "New Age Golden Oldie" by NAPRA. Marc has discovered, through trial and error, a proven set of principles and simple practices that can help each of us live the life of our dreams, doing what we love to do, while adhering to compassionate, conscious values. His books, audios, and seminars — and the powerful books he has published — have been life-changing experiences for millions of people.Check out Marc's site: https://marcallen.comCheck out the epic mindset and spirituality books at New World Library: https://www.newworldlibrary.com/#----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/JAMES LAUGHLIN is a 7-Time World Champion, Leadership Strategist & Coach, who helps CEO's, leaders and entrepreneurs to create world-class results in all areas of their lives.Send 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

Feb 22, 2022 • 8min
Andy Ellis Recap: Leadership Highlights from the Interview
Learn how to lead a high performance team at work or on the field. Andy Ellis is a professional rugby player, and formerly played with the All Blacks and Canterbury Crusaders. His high performance mindset also applies to his career, as a serial entrepreneur. Andy shared his thoughts on:- Building Resilience- How to Handle Pressure- Setting 'World-Class' as your personal standard- Embracing AdventureIf you want to learn lessons in leadership, high performance and entrepreneurship then you're in for a treat.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

Feb 20, 2022 • 33min
Leadership & High Performance with Professional Athlete, Andy Ellis
Learn how to lead a high performance team at work or on the field. Andy Ellis is a professional rugby player, and formerly played with the All Blacks and Canterbury Crusaders. His high performance mindset also applies to his career, as a serial entrepreneur. Andy shared his thoughts on:- Building Resilience- How to Handle Pressure- Setting 'World-Class' as your personal standard- Embracing AdventureIf you want to learn lessons in leadership, high performance and entrepreneurship then you're in for a treat.----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Life On Purpose 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.comSupport the show

Feb 19, 2022 • 6min
Jonathan De Potter Recap: Leadership Highlights from the Interview
How can plant medicine help leaders develop deeper levels of consciousness and awareness? Discover the science of how to unlock the rest of your brain, accelerate your growth, and live to the fullest with plant medicine, and by avoiding the common mistakes.I sat down with Jonathan De Potter who guides people through a plant based medicine experience. Before talking with Jonathan, I knew of two leaders (both owners of multi-million dollar businesses) who took part in plant medicine ceremonies and had the most profound, and positive, experience.In today's episode, we go deep to talk about the spiritual side of leadership, and how plant medicine can be a valuable tool for leadership development.Check out Jonathans Plant Medicine Retreat comany: https://www.behold-retreats.comSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 30min
How to Discover Your Higher Truths as a Leader
How can plant medicine help leaders develop deeper levels of consciousness and awareness? Discover the science of how to unlock the rest of your brain, accelerate your growth, and live to the fullest with plant medicine, and by avoiding the common mistakes.I sat down with Jonathan De Potter who guides people through a plant based medicine experience. Before talking with Jonathan, I knew of two leaders (both owners of multi-million dollar businesses) who took part in plant medicine ceremonies and had the most profound, and positive, experience.In today's episode, we go deep to talk about the spiritual side of leadership, and how plant medicine can be a valuable tool for leadership development.Check out Jonathan's Plant Medicine Retreat company: https://www.behold-retreats.com----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blog-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/JAMES LAUGHLIN is a 7-Time World Champion, Leadership Strategist & Coach, who helps CEO's, leaders and entrepreneurs to create world-class results in all areas of their lives.Send 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


