Happy New Year

I'd like to ship you a free copy of my book, Habits of High Performers. If you come and join the 2026 goal setting workshop, I will ship you one of these today. The link is in the notes. Please come and join me to set up the very best 2026 you could imagine. If you've set up goals in the past or New Year's resolutions and they haven't substantiated, I'm here to help you across all the key pillars of your life, nail your goals. I'll see you there. Welcome to Lead On Purpose. I'm James Laughlin, former seven time world champion musician and now executive coach to global leaders and high performers. In every episode, I bring you an inspiring leader or expert to help you lead your life and business on purpose. Thanks for taking the time to connect today and investing in yourself. Enjoy the show.

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Happy New Year. Yes, it is New Year's Day and I just want to wish you nothing but the best. And wherever you are in the world, for some of you it may still be New Year's Eve. I just want to say, you know, enjoy the magic moments. Every moment is a magic moment. Even the tough ones are a gift and a privilege. Just being here on this planet and experiencing what we experience is such a gift. And I'm just so fortunate for you, I really am. So thank you, thank you for listening this year to Lead on Purpose. You've invested in yourself and not everyone does that. Some people would say only 1% of people really focus on personal growth. I would say it's 0.05%. It's super small amount of people that consistently grow. But they are the high performers. They are the people that our communities need, that our families rely on, that the next generation is, is waiting for. And that's you. You're that person. So I hope that Lead on Purpose has served you in a powerful way this year. And I'm absolutely committed to bringing you even more incredible guests in 2023. And I've got for the first month, you're in for a massive, massive treat. I got some heavy hitters coming your way and I don't want you to miss it. So please make sure you hit that subscribe button. And also I want to take a moment to thank our podcast sponsors, Green Dinner Table, Mun's, Menswear Flow State and Nutrient Rescue. Just a huge thank you for your ongoing support and belief in the work, the work of leadership and leading on purpose. And as it is the first day, and for some of you it's the last day of the year, I just urge you to take a moment to reflect on you, maybe answer these questions. What went great last year? What didn't go so great last year? What were the three key lessons I learned about myself in the last year?

And then move it forward. What am I so excited to experience this year? Not get or buy or attain, but what am I just thrilled and fizzed about experiencing in the year ahead? Let's write three things down. Let's put pen to paper. What will make you feel euphoric and perhaps, you know, if you want to get more granular, what are three goals for your personal life and three goals for your professional life? And why not stretch yourself a bit? It's amazing what you can achieve in a year. People truly underestimate what can be done in a year. You can do so much and today is the day to hit the ground running. And for all of you individuals who've came through my programs, whether they're live programs or my courses, or you work with me one to one, or in group coaching, you know, I'm a big believer in planning. Planning thoroughly. So for all of you, I know you will have your plan in place already, but if you haven't and you're listening to this, please, today's the day. This is the moment. You deserve it. You've got one shot at this life and to do it on purpose means to do it with intention. So how about leading your life intentionally today and making that a ritual? And every day you step out of bed, you ask yourself, what's my MVP today, my most valued priority? Look, I just want to wish you nothing but the best for the year ahead. If you have any guest suggestions, any people, any heavy hitters, change makers that you think will be great for the show, please get in touch with me or my team. Best way to do that through Instagram or LinkedIn or you can contact carolinejlochlan.com by email and she will be sure to let me know. But for now, please get out there and lead your life on purpose.

Thanks for tuning in today and investing in your own personal leadership. Please hit that subscribe button and I'd love if you'd leave me a rating and review. I've got some amazing guests lined up for you in the coming weeks and leaders. It's that time to get out there and lead your life on purpose.

Sam.