In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, to dive into his journey from the boardroom to the Beehive and how he aims to lead New Zealand with purpose and conviction. We explore his vision for the country’s future, his strategies for economic growth, and his ambitious plans to transform key areas, including education.

Christopher shares his thoughts on what it takes to lead under fire, how his corporate background influences his political decisions, and why he believes that leadership is all about mission and purpose—whether in business or politics.

And as a special addition, my son Finn joins us at the end for some quick-fire questions with the Prime Minister—revealing a lighter side of leadership!

If you're interested in understanding how business principles can shape political change, or what drives New Zealand’s new Prime Minister, this is the episode for you.

This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz

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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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