AI Will Use You

Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers. 

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URGENT: Ex-Google CBO says AI is now IMPOSSIBLE to stop with Mo Gawdat

I have never put out an urgent episode before. I recorded this conversation 5 days ago with the incredible Mo Gawdat. After our conversation, I realised how urgent this information is and how critical it is that we are all aware of the super-intelligence of AI.

Mo Gawdat is the Former Chief Business Officer for Google X, an AI expert, a best-selling author and a passionate podcaster.

Mo spoke to me about AI. Most people bury their head in the sand when it comes to this topic, Mo is trying to change that. He believes that AI can be used for good, however we all need to work together to make that happen. 

This episode is incredibly important. If you have any loved ones or people you care about, make sure you send this on to them. I urge you to listen carefully and then take action.

Subscribe to Mo’s podcast : Slo Mo here - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/slo-mo-a-podcast-with-mo-gawdat/id1508914142

Purchase a copy of his books here - https://www.mogawdat.com/books

Learn more about Mo here - https://www.mogawdat.com


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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.

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The Truth About Criticism

Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers. 

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Leading MTV's Evolution: From Vinyl Dreams to Digital Realities with Brent Hansen

Brent Hansen is the former Head of MTV Europe. Brent is originally from Aotearoa but had a passion for music like no other that led him on an exciting journey.

Faced with the choice between becoming a teacher or working in the music industry, Brent decided to give his passion a go. It worked in his favour and led to his 19-year career working with MTV. 

Brent and I spoke about the buildup to his impressive career, his views on leadership, and the challenges he believes businesses are facing in the current climate.

Be sure not to miss this episode!

Learn more Brent here - https://www.nzonscreen.com/profile/brent-hansen

Connect with Brent here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-hansen-b094b491/


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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.

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Leaders Aren't Born, Or Are They_

Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers. 

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Revolutionary Leadership: Transforming Cities and Minds from Within with Hila Oren

Have you ever wondered what a smart city is, and how to build one? My guest in this episode is the incredible Hila Oren who has gone from back-packer to building a smart city.

Hila Oren is the CEO of The Tel Aviv Foundation, which focuses on raising the quality of life for each Tel Avivian through partnerships that enhance the city’s values.

Hila has done some incredible work all around the globe. In our conversation we spoke about leadership, starting business at the age of 25, and overcoming the real pandemic in the world - loneliness. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you will too.

Learn more about The Tel Aviv Foundation here - https://telavivfoundation.org

Have a look at their current initiatives here - https://telavivfoundation.org/fund-initiatives/


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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.

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The Secret Habit Of World Changers

Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers. 

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David Seymour: Disrupting the Status Quo in Kiwi Leadership 

I recently sat down with the Leader of ACT Party, David Seymour. Before getting into politics, David worked as an electrical engineer in NZ and for private sector Think Tanks in Canada. David has served as ACT leader and MP for Epsom since 2014.

David and I spoke about his vision for New Zealand, where he sees opportunities and what he would do differently than the current government. David was candid and honest in our conversation, and raised some very interesting perspectives.

With elections around the corner, I urge you to listen to this interview and then share it with your loved ones.

Check out ACT Party here - https://www.act.org.nz

Learn more about David here - https://www.act.org.nz/david-seymour/

Connect with David here - https://www.act.org.nz/david_seymour_contact


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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.

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How To Never Regret Another Decision

Former World Champion, James Laughlin, shares his high-performance habits, methodologies, and tips for leaders and high performers. 

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Unprepared: The Looming Disasters Threatening Our Communities in New Zealand with Raf Manji 

This week I spoke to an incredible leader and human, Raf Manji. Raf is a New Zealand politician, with a background in governance, finance and social enterprise. Raf is also the leader of The Opportunities Party. 

Raf and I had a conversation about the current state of Aotearoa, the opportunities that we have to make this a leading country, as well as the crisis we might face as a nation if we don’t take action now. 

This is an eye-opening conversation, and one that I recommend sharing with your loved ones.

Check out The Opportunities Party here - https://www.top.org.nz

Learn more about Raf here - https://www.top.org.nz/raf-manji

Connect with Raf here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raf-manji-a576022/


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With much gratitude.

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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.

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Join me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals

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