Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin

Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsIn this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Cecilia Robinson, serial entrepreneur and Co chair of B416 (Before 16), to unpack what’s driving the youth mental health crisis and what parents can do about it. - Why is anxiety rising so fast in young people? - What happens when we over protect kids in the real world and under protect them online?- How do you raise independent, resilient kids in a smartphone first world?Cecilia shares the mission behind B416, the push to introduce a minimum age of 16 for social media, and the practical parenting principles she uses at home. We also get into her entrepreneurial journey across Au Pair Link, My Food Bag, and Tend, plus how she handles public criticism and stays grounded in the middle of high pressure seasons. What we cover:Why B416 exists, what the movement is trying to change, and why social norming matters for parents and kidsThe biggest compliance issue schools face with phone free rules, and the parental habits that accidentally undermine themCecilia’s approach to parenting for independence, including the TRICK framework and stretching kids with real responsibilityHow she thinks about building businesses, why execution beats ideas, and how problem spotting drives her ventures The emotional realities behind leadership, including navigating loss, staying steady under scrutiny, and choosing daily happinessIf you care about parenting, leadership, and protecting childhood in a digital world, this conversation will challenge how you think about screens, responsibility, and what kids actually need to thrive.Check out B416 here - https://b416.co.nzConnect with Cecilia on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-robinson-46722311/?originalSubdomain=nzHave a look at Cecilia's speaker profile here - https://www.celebrityspeakers.co.nz/speakers/cecilia-robinsonIf you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at [email protected]: 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.liSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at [email protected] the show

Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsI’m breaking down my exact goal-setting system and the annual planning method I use with my private clients to help them stop starting over and actually follow through.This episode is about clarity, alignment and action. Not hype. Not motivation. And not beating yourself up when things don’t go to plan.I walk you through the thinking behind my annual reset process and explain how to reflect on the past year without judgement, identify what truly matters, and build goals that are achievable and sustainable.In this episode, you will discover:Why most goal-setting fails before FebruaryHow to review the past year without shame or self-criticismA simple way to identify what gave you energy and what drained itHow to use WMI (What’s Most Important) to prioritise your life and workWhy belief systems quietly sabotage behaviour and resultsHow to narrow your focus to the one goal that matters most right nowWhat to do in the next 30 days so momentum actually sticksWhy high performance is hormonal and how the MEDS framework supports consistencyYou’ll also hear about a free goal-setting workbook you can download to work through this process step by step. It’s the same workbook my coaching clients use to reset, reflect and build a clear plan for the year ahead.If you’ve been setting goals with good intentions but struggling to follow through, this episode will help you slow down, see clearly and take meaningful action.Because hope isn’t a strategy.Habits beat hope every day of the week.Download the free workbook here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/2026workbookJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting workshop here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsGet the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletterOn my channel I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsIn this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with my partner in life and business, Caroline, for a conversation we usually have off camera.We look back on 2025 and reflect on what really went well, what didn’t, and the lessons we’ve learned from running a business together while building a life together.We talk openly about growth, pressure, boundaries, clarity, and why success often looks very different behind the scenes than it does on the outside. We also share a personal update that we haven’t spoken about publicly before.This episode is honest, reflective, and very real.What we cover:The biggest highs and hardest moments from 2025, personally and professionallyWhat running a business together has taught us about communication, boundaries, and trustThe pressure points that show up when work and life collide, and how we navigate themWhy clarity is so rare, how distraction keeps people stuck, and what actually helpsThe lessons we’re taking into 2026, and how reflection creates better goalsA personal milestone that made 2025 one we’ll never forgetIf you’re building something meaningful, navigating a relationship alongside ambition, or simply wanting to reflect before setting your next goals, this conversation will give you perspective, reassurance, and a few hard truths you might need to hear.Here is the list of book recommendations:Habits of High Performers – James LaughlinMain Street Millionaire – Cody SanchezUnreasonable Hospitality – Will GuidaraThe Alchemist – Paulo CoelhoVisualize – Maya RaichooraThe Untethered Soul – Michael A. SingerBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself – Dr. Joe DispenzaThe Wealth Money Can’t Buy – Robin SharmaThrough Shifts and Shocks – Steve VamosThe Psychology of Money – Morgan HouselIf you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at [email protected]: 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, FoSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at [email protected] the show

Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsIn this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with former Olympic Team Physiotherapist and author of The Back Fix, Antony Bush, to explore some big questions.Why do one in five of us suffer chronic pain? Why is back pain now the world’s greatest disability? How does movement and strength shape our pain, happiness and even mortality?Antony breaks down what it means to be an analog creature struggling in a digital age and how we can reclaim our health through simple, science backed habits.What we cover:Why modern living has turned back pain into the world’s number one disability and how sitting, screens and stress drive chronic painHow movement, walking, micro exercise and the Big Six strength moves reduce pain, improve mood and extend lifespanHow the brain creates pain, why MRIs often show harmless “wrinkles,” and why movement outperforms passive treatmentsThe mindset side of recovery, including the wishbone, backbone and funny bone model for resilience and why movement is medicineIf you want to reduce pain, boost your energy and future proof your health, this conversation will shift how you move and how you live.Learn more about Antony here - https://thebackfix.com/about-1Connect with Antony on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/antony-bush/Grab your copy of The Back Fix here - https://thebackfix.comIf you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at [email protected]: 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 Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at [email protected] the show

Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsIn this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with former UK Special Forces operator and performance coach Simon Jefferies to unpack how to perform under pressure without burning out.From surviving brutal SBS selection to building simple systems for state control, mindset and habits, Simon shares how anyone can train their mind like an elite operator.What we cover:Why fewer than ten percent pass UK Special Forces selection and why robustness beats raw fitnessThe mindset that separates quitters from finishers, including emotional control and self disciplineSimon’s three part model for high performance, state regulation, mindset work and simple daily systemsPractical tools for pressure, reframing, self talk, controlling the controllables and after action reviewsHow to protect your energy with intentional mornings, deep work, boundaries with tech and real recoveryWhy journalling, breath work and honest reflection help you align who you are with how you liveIf you are ready to lead with clarity, composure and purpose, this conversation is a masterclass.Learn more about Simon here - https://thenaturaledge.comConnect with Simon on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonjeffries/Connect with Simon on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/the.natural.edge/If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at [email protected]: 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 Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show