In this episode, I’m sharing the secrets to reclaiming your evenings and making the most of your time after work.

Many of us come home exhausted, crash on the couch, and wonder where the time went. But what if you could turn your evenings into a launchpad for success?

Here’s what I cover:

1. Schedule Success – Discover the power of my Sunday Success Steps (SSS) and how a 15-minute planning session can set you up for a productive and fulfilling week.
2. Clean Your Space, Clear Your Mind – Why dedicating time for a deep clean can help declutter not just your home but also your thoughts.
3. Feelings vs. Actions – How to stop letting emotions dictate your evenings and instead create habits that drive intentional outcomes.
4. Small Changes, Big Impact – Learn how tiny habits, like limiting chocolate or staying hydrated, can transform your evenings and set you up for long-term success.
5. The 3-2-1 Evening Routine – My proven formula for winding down: 3 hours before bed, no work; 2 hours before bed, no food or drink; 1 hour before bed, no screens.

Throughout this episode, I share practical tips and personal experiences to help you take charge of your evenings. You’ll learn simple strategies to boost productivity, strengthen relationships, and optimise your health and mindset.

If you’re ready to break free from the evening slump and lead your life with purpose, this episode is for you.

And if you found value in this, I’d love it if you could share it with someone who might benefit from these strategies. Let’s take back our evenings and build habits that create lasting change!

This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can find them at nzmortgages.co.nz.

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In this episode, I sit down with Greg McKeown, bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless, to uncover the secrets to simplifying life, prioritising what matters most, and achieving extraordinary results without burning out.

Greg shares his journey from chasing success to redefining it—shifting from the undisciplined pursuit of more to the disciplined pursuit of less but better. He reveals the personal wake-up call that sparked his transformation and offers practical strategies for anyone feeling overwhelmed by modern life’s demands.

We cover:

• What essentialism really means and how it’s the antidote to burnout.
• Greg’s personal story of prioritising work over family and the life-changing lesson it taught him.
• How to identify the ‘vital few’ tasks and eliminate the ‘trivial many.’
• The 3-step process to regain focus: Explore, Eliminate, and Execute.
• Why most people get stuck in reactive living—and how to break free.
• The power of Greg’s ‘Power Half Hour’ and how to structure your day for clarity and impact.
• Greg’s new Essentialism Planner and how it can help you start 2025 with focus and intention.

If you’re ready to reclaim your time, energy, and focus, this episode with Greg McKeown will leave you inspired and equipped to simplify your life and amplify your results.

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

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In this episode, I sit down with Shaun Quincey, adventurer, entrepreneur, and the second person in history to row solo across the Tasman Sea. From taking on one of the world’s most treacherous ocean crossings to building a thriving business empire, Shaun’s story is one of resilience, grit, and relentless determination.

Shaun reflects on his journey, the lessons learned from his record-breaking adventure, and how his father’s legacy as the first person to row the Tasman Sea inspired his own pursuit of greatness. We also delve into his transition from adventurer to entrepreneur and the mindset shifts that made it all possible.

We cover:

Shaun’s decision to row 2,200km across the Tasman and the life-or-death challenges he faced on the journey.

The influence of his father’s world-first record and the pressure to forge his own path.

The moment he almost gave up mid-ocean and how he turned fear into gratitude and clarity.

How Shaun built a buy-now-pay-later business from scratch and sold it in a multi-million-dollar deal.

The importance of resilience, routine, and finding purpose in hard work — whether on the water or in business.

Practical advice on teaching resilience to the next generation and thriving under pressure.


If you’re inspired by stories of grit, adventure, and the pursuit of purpose, this conversation with Shaun Quincey will leave you motivated to tackle your own challenges head-on.

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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