Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most.
Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success.
These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning.
Hosted by James Laughlin, author of the #1 best selling book Habits of High Performers, high performance leadership coach, keynote speaker, and seven time world champion drummer, the show distils lessons from the world’s best into simple, actionable tools you can apply immediately.
If you want to perform at a high level, live with intention, and build a life you do not need to escape from, this podcast is for you.
Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
From Fleeing the Taliban to Best-selling Author - Abbas Nazari shares his harrowing story
From Fleeing the Taliban to Best-selling Author - Abbas Nazari shares his harrowing story
Abbas Nazari, a former Afghan refugee, escaped the Taliban in 2001. He was among over 400 asylum seekers saved by the Norwegian container ship, MV Tampa, in the Indian Ocean, while seeking refuge in Australia. Despite being denied asylum and detained offshore for weeks by Australian special forces, Abbas and his family found resettlement in New Zealand.
Abbas was incredibly vulnerable and open about the experiences he has had and the struggles he’s faced as a refugee. This conversation was eye-opening and gave me a lot of perspective.
Please share this episode with your loved ones.
Thank you to Kaushik at Dark Matter Studio in Christchurch for making this recording possible.
You can learn more about Abbas here:
You can watch Abbas’ TedX talk here - https://tedxchristchurch.com/abbas-nazari
You can connect with Abbas on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/theabbasnazari/
You can purchase your copy of Abbas’ book here - https://www.paperplus.co.nz/shop/books/new-zealand/biography-memoir/after-the-tampa-1068586?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rH3x4C4LwFscgyBb-ShEoda_fw0gf9v6rhsFh3triaaItFSv_mczexoCdScQAvD_BwE
You can learn more about Dark Matter Studios here - https://www.darkmatter.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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