Episode 97 – Head down, arse up to high performance

In this episode, James Laughlin, a high-performance coach, author of Habits of High Performers and host of the Lead on Purpose podcast, shares how principles of sustained high performance can be applied to farming. Drawing on his work with elite athletes, business leaders and rural clients, James explains why high performance is about consistently exceeding expectations while protecting wellbeing, relationships and long-term resilience.

Guest:

• James Laughlin, Host of Lead on Purpose

Host:

• Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide

James explores practical strategies including simplifying goals, focusing on what’s most important rather than most urgent, building strong boundaries, and adopting a “learn-it-all” mindset. He also discusses the mental health challenges facing the farming community, outlines simple frameworks for managing energy and wellbeing, and addresses how farmers can navigate criticism and tall poppy syndrome while continuing to grow, innovate and perform under pressure.

Read the article featuring James here.