One NZ CEO Jason Paris on Elon Musk, AI Innovation & the Power of Creativity in Business

Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if the secret to high performance isn’t balance—but choice?In this episode, I sit down with Jason Paris, CEO of One New Zealand, to unpack leadership, creativity, and building partnerships at a world-class level.Jason’s led one of NZ’s largest organisations through rapid change—while refusing to miss a single moment that matters with his family. From turning Vodafone into One NZ to forging game-changing deals with Starlink and Salesforce, his approach blends bold moves with deep human values.Here’s what we cover:Why work-life balance is a myth—and what to focus on insteadThe role creativity plays in high-performing teamsThe pitch that landed a world-first partnership with Elon Musk’s StarlinkHow to adopt AI with speed, experimentation, and purposeHandling public criticism while staying grounded and humanIf you’re ready to rethink leadership, scale impact, and stay true to your values, this conversation is packed with lessons from the top—and the heart.You can follow Jason on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-paris-3404565/?originalSubdomain=nzYou can grab your copy of See How They Fall by Rachel Paris here - https://www.paperplus.co.nz/shop/books/fiction/crime-thrillers/see-how-they-fallIf you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at [email protected]: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/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.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at [email protected] the show