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Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
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Episode Intro In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Kelly Ruta, private advisor to high-performing women, former clinical psychotherapist, and expert in emotional agility, to explore why emotional agility may be the missing skill behind sustained success. Drawing on more than 20 years as a psychotherapist and over a decade advising entrepreneurs, executives, and professional athletes, Kelly shares how psychological skills help people perform under pressure without sacrificing their well-being. Together, they discuss why confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation are no longer "soft skills," but essential skills for thriving in today's high-pressure world.
Episode Description Pressure is inevitable. The question is whether you react automatically or respond intentionally. In this conversation, Kelly explains why emotional agility is one of the most powerful psychological skills we can develop. She breaks down how learning to recognize emotions, pause before reacting, and choose responses aligned with our values creates stronger leadership, greater confidence, and more consistent performance. Dr. Cindra and Kelly also discuss why emotions provide valuable information without needing to dictate our behavior.
The conversation explores what the research shows about psychological skills training, including why organizations that invest in mental readiness consistently outperform those that don't. Kelly shares why so many high achievers reach success only to discover they still feel overwhelmed or unfulfilled, and how developing emotional agility closes that hidden skill gap. Listeners will also learn practical tools, including the Sacred Pause, to build greater awareness and respond more effectively when the stakes are high.
Whether you're an athlete, leader, entrepreneur, coach, or parent, this episode is a reminder that confidence and high performance begin by learning to lead yourself first.
You'll Learn: * Why emotional agility is one of the most important psychological skills for sustained high performance. * What emotional agility is and how it differs from simply managing emotions. * How to recognize the difference between reacting automatically and responding intentionally. * Discover why emotions are valuable data but should not become your decision maker. * Learn how practicing the Sacred Pause helps improve emotional awareness and self-regulation. * Build greater confidence by aligning your responses with your values instead of your triggers. * Strengthen your ability to perform under pressure by developing psychological skills that reduce the likelihood of choking. * Understand what the research shows about why organizations and teams that invest in mental readiness see stronger long-term performance.
Episode Resources & Links Guest Website: kellyruta.com
Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Joe Paulsen, leadership coach, EOS Implementer, and creator of LEAD, to explore how leaders can retain their best employees and build high-performing teams. Joe has spent years helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve accountability, and create workplaces where top performers want to stay. Together, they discuss practical leadership habits that help people feel valued, challenged, and inspired to do their best work.
Episode Description Great organizations don't keep their best people by accident. They do it through intentional leadership. In this conversation, Joe shares the four keys to retaining rock star employees: genuinely caring about people, leading with humility, addressing people issues instead of avoiding them, and consistently modeling the behaviors you expect from others. Dr. Cindra and Joe discuss why difficult conversations are one of the greatest responsibilities of leadership and how balancing truth with compassion creates trust instead of fear.
Joe also explains why accountability is often misunderstood. Rather than viewing accountability as punishment, he encourages leaders to see it as one of the greatest ways to show respect for their team. The discussion includes practical strategies like quarterly conversations, taking clarity breaks before difficult conversations, and using a Rockstar Retention Matrix to better understand where each team member needs support and development.
Whether you lead a business, coach a team, or manage a small group, this episode reminds us that the best leaders don't simply manage performance. They intentionally develop people.
You'll Learn: * Why genuinely caring about your people is the foundation of exceptional leadership. * What the four keys are to retaining your organization's rock star employees. * How to balance truth and compassion when having difficult conversations. * Discover why accountability strengthens trust instead of damaging relationships. * Learn how quarterly conversations help retain top performers and uncover future goals. * Build stronger leadership by modeling the behaviors you expect from your team. * Strengthen your confidence in giving feedback that helps employees grow. * Develop a practical Rockstar Retention Matrix to identify where your team members need coaching and support.
Episode Resources & Links Joe's Website: https://retainrockstars.com/
Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Download the National Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Pre-order The Confidence Habit: https://www.confidencetools.com/
What if taking responsibility did not mean carrying the weight of everything that goes wrong?
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explains the important difference between blame and responsibility. Blame keeps your attention fixed on the past, while responsibility helps you identify what is within your control and choose your next best step.
Through the story of an executive who was blaming himself for challenges at work and at home, Cindra shows how even self-blame can drain your energy and leave you feeling powerless. Real responsibility means owning your part without taking ownership of everything.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why blame keeps you stuck in the past
- The difference between owning your part and blaming yourself
- How responsibility helps you reclaim your power
- Questions that can redirect your attention toward solutions
- How to identify your next best step when a situation feels overwhelming
Power Phrase: "I release blame, I own my part, and I choose my next best step."
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Marilyn Sherman, Hall of Fame speaker, Certified Speaking Professional, five-time author, and founder of UpFront Presentations, to explore how to stop settling and create your own version of Front Row Success. For more than two decades, Marilyn has helped leaders strengthen their resilience, improve communication, and lead with greater confidence. She shares practical strategies to get unstuck, overcome self-doubt, and intentionally choose the seat you want in life.
Episode Description Where are you sitting in the venue of your life? Marilyn explains that we all have three choices: the balcony, general admission, or the front row. The balcony is where we feel stuck and disconnected. General admission is our comfort zone, where life may not feel bad, but we're operating mostly by habit. The front row is where we feel alive, energized, valued, and fully engaged in the life we're creating.
In this conversation, Marilyn shares her SEAT of Success framework: See the outcome you desire, manage your Energy, strengthen your Attitude, and build Tenacity. She and Dr. Cindra explore how fear of failure, limiting beliefs, and negative self-talk can keep us from moving forward. Marilyn also shares why taking action matters more than simply studying successful people and how starting a Win List can train your brain to notice evidence of progress and possibility.
You don't have to settle for the seat you're in. You can change your choices, shift your perspective, and intentionally move toward your own front row.
You'll Learn: * Why fear of failure keeps more people stuck than failure itself. * What it means to live in the balcony, general admission, or front row of your life. * How to define what Front Row Success looks like for you. * Discover the SEAT of Success framework and how to apply it to your goals. * Learn how your self-talk and limiting beliefs influence the actions you take. * Build greater confidence by creating a Win List and collecting evidence of your progress. * Strengthen your energy, attitude, and tenacity when obstacles appear. * Take intentional action to stop settling and move toward the life you truly want.
Episode Resources & Links Guest Website: https://frontrowsuccess.com/
Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Download the National Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Pre-order The Confidence Habit: https://www.confidencetools.com/
Even talented, driven, and successful people experience slumps. In this conversation, Dr. Jermaine explains what a slump really is, the early warning signs that you may be heading into one, and why slumps can spread through workplaces, families, and relationships. He also shares powerful findings from his national Dump Your Slump research and explains why the environments and people around us can either help us recover or unintentionally keep us stuck.
Dr. Cindra and Dr. Jermaine explore the role of self-talk, motivation, and resilience in helping us move forward when life, school, or work feels chaotic, stressful, and overwhelming. Dr. Jermaine shares practical strategies to recognize when you're stuck, shift your thinking, and take meaningful action to build momentum again.
You don't have to wait until you feel motivated to move forward. Sometimes the first step out of a slump is choosing one small action that helps you bounce forward.
You'll Learn: * Why talented, driven, and successful people can still find themselves stuck in a slump. * What a slump really is and the early warning signs that you may be heading into one. * How slumps can spread through organizations, families, and relationships. * Discover what Dr. Jermaine's national Dump Your Slump research reveals about why people stay stuck. * Learn how your self-talk can either deepen a slump or help you move forward. * Understand why a manager or leader can unintentionally contribute to someone feeling stuck. * Build practical strategies to shift your thinking and create momentum when motivation is low. * Take the first step toward bouncing forward when life, school, or work feels overwhelming.
Episode Resources & Links Guest Website: https://drjermainedavis.com/
Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Download the National Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Pre-order The Confidence Habit: https://www.confidencetools.com/
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Tim Eggebraaten, retired Chief of Police, speaker, and founder of Off Duty Chief, to explore what it truly means to lead with resilience—both professionally and personally. Drawing from more than two decades in law enforcement, including serving as Chief of Police, Patrol Sergeant, K-9 Handler, and DARE Instructor, Tim shares the lessons he's learned about leading under pressure while staying grounded in what matters most. He opens up about the importance of balancing career, family, and personal well-being, and why true leadership begins with taking care of your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Throughout the conversation, Tim discusses the emotional challenges that many leaders and first responders face but often don't talk about. He shares how vulnerability, connection, and purpose can become powerful tools for healing, growth, and resilience. His insights remind us that no matter our profession, we all face moments that test our character—and those moments can become opportunities to grow stronger. Tim's message is a powerful reminder that resilience isn't about avoiding hardship. It's about choosing hope, investing in your well-being, and recognizing that you never have to face life's challenges alone. You'll Learn: * Why resilience is built through life's challenges, not in spite of them * How to balance career success with family and personal well-being * The importance of physical, mental, and spiritual health for sustainable performance * How vulnerability strengthens leadership instead of weakening it * Practical ways to navigate emotional challenges with courage and purpose * Why connection and community are essential for healing and growth * How to lead with authenticity during both personal and professional adversity
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Tim Eggebraaten and Off Duty Chief: https://www.offdutychief.com/ Purchase Dr. Cindra's New Book: https://www.confidencetools.com/ Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ Register for the Mental Performance Summit: https://mentalperformancesummit.org/ Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ Download the National Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
What if the key to performing at your highest level isn't pushing harder, but recovering smarter? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares why the world's best performers don't just train with intention; they rest with intention. You'll discover why recovery isn't a reward you earn after the work is done; it's an essential part of sustained success. Drawing from the science of performance and the work of Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, Cindra explores the seven types of rest and explains how the right kind of recovery can improve your focus, confidence, creativity, and resilience. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why recovery is a performance strategy—not a sign of weakness * The seven types of rest and how to identify which one you need most * How intentional recovery boosts confidence, energy, and mental clarity * A simple practice you can use this week to avoid burnout and perform at your best
Power Phrase: "I honor my performance by prioritizing my recovery." To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Jeff Jones, performance coach, leadership expert, and author of The Intentional Edge, to explore what it takes to build lasting mental toughness, leadership, and high-performance habits. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in collegiate athletics, Jeff shares lessons learned from working within elite football programs and championship cultures. He explains why success is less about motivation and more about the standards we consistently uphold, especially when pressure, adversity, and uncertainty arise. Throughout the conversation, Jeff unpacks the powerful idea that when pressure hits, we don't rise to the occasion—we fall to our standards. He discusses why intentional daily actions create sustainable excellence, how elite performers respond to setbacks, and what separates those who grow through adversity from those who become stuck in it. Jeff also introduces his signature 10-Rep Framework, a practical approach to building mental performance through small, consistent actions that compound over time. His insights challenge the common belief that high performance is reserved for a select few and instead demonstrate how anyone can develop the habits, mindset, and leadership skills needed to thrive. This episode is a powerful reminder that excellence isn't accidental. It's built intentionally, one rep at a time. You'll Learn: * Why standards matter more than motivation * What elite performers and leaders consistently do differently * How to respond effectively when pressure and adversity arise * Why culture is the foundation of sustained high performance * The mindset mistakes that often hold high achievers back * Practical ways to strengthen mental toughness every day * How the 10-Rep Framework can help you create lasting growth * Why intentional actions create an enduring competitive advantage
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Jeff Jones: https://coachjeffjones.com/ Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ Download the National Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Confidence may be the missing skill today's workforce needs most. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares insights from her National Research Study on Confidence and her upcoming book, The Confidence Habit, explaining why nearly half of Gen Z workers frequently feel like they're "not enough." Learn how self-doubt impacts performance, why confidence is a business issue, and what leaders can do to help people thrive. You'll also discover Cindra's Learn, Burn, Return™ framework—a powerful tool used by athletes, executives, and high performers to recover quickly from mistakes and move forward with confidence. Power Phrase: "I build confidence by learning, letting go, and moving forward." To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes it's the quiet voice that says, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" – Mary Anne Radmacher In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares how courage is built in the small, everyday moments, not just the big ones. Because fear will always be there… but it doesn't have to stop you. You'll learn how to: * Take action even when you don't feel ready * Quiet the "what if" thoughts holding you back * Build courage through simple, daily steps * Stay grounded under pressure with a Power Pause
If you've been hesitating or overthinking something important, this episode will help you take that next step. Because confidence doesn't come before courage, it comes because of it. Tune in and ask yourself: Where do you need to choose courage over comfort today? To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
Quote of the Week: "Becoming is better than being." — Carol Dweck What if your potential isn't limited by your talent or ability, but by what you believe is possible? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores how a growth mindset helps you embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and continue improving. You'll learn how one simple word—yet—can shift your perspective, and why awareness is the first step to recognizing when you've slipped into a fixed mindset. When you notice your thoughts, you can choose growth instead of staying stuck. In This Episode: * What a growth mindset is and why it matters * How awareness helps you catch fixed mindset thinking * Why adding "yet" can increase confidence and resilience * How to focus on progress instead of perfection
Power Phrase: "I am not there yet, but I am always growing." Remember, you're not stuck, you're simply in progress. To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Kristin Gustafson, a board-certified coach, exercise physiologist, speaker, and author of The GPS Mindset: Grit, Purpose, and Strength. Kristin shares her inspiring journey from elite endurance athlete to navigating life-changing diagnoses including dystonia and multiple sclerosis—and how those experiences became the foundation for her mission to help others rise through adversity. Throughout the conversation, Kristin explains how unexpected detours can challenge identity, confidence, and purpose, but also become opportunities for growth and transformation. She introduces her GPS Mindset framework—Grit, Purpose, and Strength—and discusses why resilience is built through the "boring reps" of everyday life, not just big moments of motivation. Kristin also shares practical strategies for reconnecting with purpose during difficult seasons, strengthening both mental and physical resilience, and becoming "Detour Ready" when life takes an unexpected turn. Her message is a powerful reminder that challenges do not define us—they can refine us. This episode will leave you encouraged to trust your own strength, embrace the journey in front of you, and keep moving forward even when the path changes unexpectedly. You'll Learn: * Why adversity can become a catalyst for growth and purpose * What the GPS Mindset—Grit, Purpose, and Strength—really means * Why grit is built through consistent daily habits and "boring reps" * How to reconnect with purpose when you feel stuck or lost * The connection between mental and physical strength * What it means to become "Detour Ready" * Strategies to build resilience through unexpected life challenges * How to navigate identity shifts and confidence struggles with courage
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Kristin Gustafson Learn more about the Mentally Strong Coach Certification Learn more about The Mentally Strong Institute Register for the Mental Performance Summit Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call Download the Confidence Research Study
In this episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores why saying no is essential for protecting your peace, energy, and priorities. High performers understand that focus requires boundaries, and every yes comes at a cost. Cindra shares practical strategies to help you confidently say no, avoid overcommitting, and create more space for what matters most. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why saying yes too often leads to overwhelm * How boundaries help you stay focused and energized * Questions to ask before committing * Practical ways to say no with confidence * Why "Every no protects a bigger yes"
Power Phrase: "I say no with confidence so I can say yes to what matters most." Quote: "You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage to pleasantly, smilingly, non-apologetically say no to other things." – Stephen Covey To learn about the Mentally Strong Certification, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/certification/ To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Drew Moldenhauer, an international speaker, leadership trainer, and founder of Blue Ethos Specialized Training, to explore what it takes to communicate, lead, and perform effectively when the pressure is highest.
Drawing from nearly two decades in law enforcement, higher education, and leadership development, Drew shares how high-performing teams build trust, navigate conflict, and stay composed in high-stress situations. He explains why communication can either escalate or de-escalate tension within seconds and why emotional control is often the foundation of effective leadership.
Throughout the conversation, Drew discusses the concept of "high stakes teamwork" and why psychological safety, empathy, and accountability must coexist for teams to thrive. He also shares practical strategies leaders can use immediately to strengthen communication, build trust, and help teams stay calm and focused under pressure.
Drew's message is especially relevant in today's world, where stress, conflict, and uncertainty can easily pull teams apart instead of bringing them together. His approach reminds us that leadership is not just about authority—it's about human connection, self-regulation, and creating environments where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
This episode is a powerful reminder that the best leaders are not those who avoid pressure, but those who learn to lead themselves and others effectively through it.
You'll Learn:
• What "high stakes teamwork" really means and why it matters • Common communication mistakes people make under stress • Why emotional control is critical for leadership and performance • How empathy and accountability work together in strong teams • Practical ways to stay calm and think clearly under pressure • How leaders can build trust and psychological safety immediately • Why resilience and self-awareness shape effective leadership
Episode Resources & Links
Learn more about Drew Moldenhauer: https://drewthespeaker.com/
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Register for the Mental Performance Summit: https://mentalperformancesummit.org/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Download the Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores how your self-talk impacts your confidence, resilience, and performance. Inspired by a recent coaching conversation, she shares why high performers often struggle with harsh self-criticism—and how self-compassion actually helps you improve faster. You'll learn: * The difference between your inner critic and inner coach * What self-critical thinking does to your brain * Why self-compassion builds resilience under pressure * A simple tool to shift your mindset in the moment
The 3 Ns: 1. Notice your self-talk 2. Name it 3. Next best thought
Power Phrase: "I choose to be my own coach, not my own critic." To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares the story behind Hank's Hope, a project inspired by her father's 51-day fight in the ICU and the "win wall" her family created to capture small victories each day. Cindra explores why celebrating small wins is essential for building confidence, resilience, and hope. Drawing from performance psychology and confidence research, she explains how focusing on progress—not perfection—helps train your brain to recognize growth and build belief in yourself. In This Episode: * Why small wins matter * The difference between "the gap" and "the gain" * How celebrating progress builds confidence * Simple ways to track your daily wins
Power Phrase: "Confidence grows when we acknowledge our progress, not just our perfection." Learn more about Hank's Hope at Mentally Strong Kids: mentallystrongkids.org/hanks-hope/
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Dr. Armin McCrea-Dastur—leadership and performance consultant, Founder of Diamond Consulting, and expert in both business and sport psychology—to explore what it takes to perform at a high level across every environment. Drawing from more than 30 years of experience in leadership development, organizational performance, and sport psychology, Armin shares a unique perspective on how the skills developed in athletics directly translate into success in business and life. From working with global brands like Ray-Ban, Kraft Foods, and Cadbury to supporting elite athletes and teams—including the University of North Carolina Men's Basketball program during their 2005 championship season—Armin explains how mindset, identity, and self-trust shape performance in critical moments. You'll also hear practical strategies to manage second-guessing in the moment, build confidence in unfamiliar situations, and recognize the competitive advantage athletes already possess. Armin also reflects on her own journey stepping away from competitive skating and how that experience shaped her passion for helping others navigate performance, transition, and leadership with greater clarity. This episode is a powerful reminder that the mindset skills built through sport don't end when competition does—they become the foundation for thriving in every arena of life. You'll Learn: * How performance principles apply across sport, business, and leadership * Why athletes often struggle with identity after sport * How to stop overthinking and trust yourself under pressure * What separates high performers in unfamiliar environments * Why self-awareness and adaptability are critical for long-term success
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Diamond Consulting: https://www.diamondconsultingcorp.biz/ Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ Download the Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
"Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do." – Benjamin Spock What if the biggest thing holding you back… isn't your ability, but your trust in it? In this episode, we dive into a powerful question high performers face all the time: "Have I done enough, and can I trust it when it matters most?" You'll hear a real story from an elite athlete preparing for a major moment, and the simple shift that changed everything. We explore: * Why self-trust is a skill (not something you're born with) * How hesitation and overthinking quietly sabotage performance * The surprising truth: confidence doesn't come before action, it comes from it
Plus, a few simple mindset shifts you can start using immediately: * How to act before you feel ready * A better way to respond when doubt creeps in * The one question that builds real belief fast * Why your inner voice might be the key to everything
If you've ever second-guessed yourself, overthought a decision, or wondered if you're truly ready—this episode is for you. Power Phrase: "I train my trust. I act with belief, even before I feel it." To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Danae Frentz—a mental performance professional and self-compassion researcher—to explore a powerful idea that challenges how many high achievers think: being hard on yourself isn't what drives success—self-compassion is.
Drawing from nearly a decade of research and applied work in sport and performance psychology, Danae shares how self-compassion helps athletes and performers regulate emotions, recover from setbacks, and sustain high performance without burnout. She explains that self-compassion isn't about lowering standards—it's about responding to challenges in a way that fuels growth, resilience, and confidence.
Throughout the conversation, Danae breaks down the science behind self-compassion and its connection to performance, well-being, and emotional regulation. She highlights how perfectionism and a harsh inner critic often block growth—and how shifting your inner dialogue can actually help you perform better, not worse.
Danae also shares her personal journey with perfectionism and how learning to practice self-compassion transformed both her performance and well-being. Together, we explore the common misconceptions that keep people stuck—like the fear that being kind to yourself will make you complacent—and why the opposite is actually true.
You'll walk away with simple, practical tools you can use immediately—especially in moments of failure or self-doubt—including how to respond to your inner critic and what to say to yourself when things don't go as planned.
This episode is a powerful reminder that you don't have to be your harshest critic to succeed—you can be your strongest ally.
You'll Learn:
- What self-compassion really is—and what it's not
- How self-compassion improves performance, resilience, and emotional regulation
- The connection between perfectionism and self-criticism
- Why being hard on yourself can actually hold you back
- A simple way to respond to mistakes with more effectiveness and less judgment
- How self-compassion and confidence work together
- One small step you can take today to be kinder—and more effective—with yourself
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Download the National Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Learn more about Danae Frentz and her work: frentzmentalperformance.ca
"Let them judge. Let them misunderstand. Let them doubt you." – Mel Robbins After seeing Mel Robbins live, I left with three questions I can't stop thinking about: 👉 What if nothing in your life changed in 5 years? 👉What's your Plan B? 👉And… what would you do if you didn't care what people thought? In this episode, we unpack how these questions reveal what you really want and what's holding you back. Inspired by Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. 💬 Power Phrase: "Let them think what they want, I'll focus on becoming who I'm meant to." To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Maximilian (Max) Pollack—a Cognitive Performance Specialist supporting U.S. Special Operations—to explore what it truly takes to think clearly, stay composed, and execute under extreme pressure.
Drawing from his work with elite military operators, Max shares a powerful perspective: high performance isn't just about toughness—it's about training your mind and body to work together when it matters most. His expertise sits at the intersection of psychology, physiology, and performance, helping individuals regulate stress, sharpen attention, and make better decisions in high-stakes environments.
Throughout the conversation, Max introduces the concept of being "introspective about your perspective," and explains how elite performers build awareness, control their internal state, and lead their thinking—especially when everything around them feels chaotic. He breaks down what separates the mentally elite from others, highlighting the importance of emotional regulation, intentional self-talk, and the ability to downshift in moments of intensity.
You'll also hear practical tools you can apply immediately—including breathing techniques for rapid regulation, the role of biofeedback in building awareness, and how to "be the commander of your brain" through intentional self-talk. Max emphasizes that lessons are everywhere—if you're willing to reflect, learn, and apply them.
This episode is a masterclass in cognitive performance—showing you how to build clarity, confidence, and control so you can perform at your best, especially when the pressure is highest.
You'll Learn: • What separates mentally elite performers in high-stakes environments • How to regulate stress and stay composed under pressure • The power of "introspective about your perspective" • A simple breathing tool to downshift and regain control • How imagery and biofeedback can enhance performance • Why self-talk is critical—and how to "command your brain" • One key strategy to perform more consistently when it matters most
Episode Resources & Links
Watch the Mental Performance Summit:
https://mentalperformancesummit.org/
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Download the National Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
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What if the fastest way to change how you feel… isn't changing your situation, but changing your focus? In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares how one simple shift in attention can instantly move you from frustration to clarity and confidence. When you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or "off," it's often not your circumstances, it's where your mind is pointing. Learn how to take back control of your mental spotlight and direct it toward what fuels you. 🔑 In this episode: * Why your focus determines your feelings * How to break free from negative spirals quickly * The power of asking better questions to shift your mindset * A simple reset you can use anytime to feel more in control
💬 Power Phrase: "I protect my focus. I choose to ask myself powerful questions to change how I feel." To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with mental performance coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Lauren Johnson & Co, Lauren Johnson, to explore what it really means to become elite by choice.
Lauren shares the pivotal story that shaped her career. After a job opportunity fell through, she found herself working at Starbucks, questioning her direction and waiting for something to change. A blunt interaction with a customer became the turning point. It forced her to recognize that she was waiting for opportunities instead of creating them.
From that moment, everything shifted. Lauren began taking ownership of her path, building her own consulting work from the ground up, which eventually led to working with the New York Yankees and some of the highest-performing athletes in the world.
At the center of this conversation is a simple but powerful idea. People don't become average because of their ability. They become average because of their actions.
Lauren explains how daily decisions shape long-term performance, especially in moments of adversity. She breaks down why high performers don't wait for perfect conditions, how they respond when things don't go as planned, and what it looks like to take full responsibility for your growth.
This episode is a direct reminder that elite performance isn't random or reserved for a few. It's built through consistent, intentional decisions over time.
You'll Learn:
• What "elite by choice" really means and how to apply it daily • Why average results come from average actions, not lack of talent • The moment that can shift you from waiting to taking control • How to respond to adversity instead of backing away from it • Why creating your own opportunities is critical for growth • How small, consistent decisions compound into long-term success • The mindset shift that separates high performers from everyone else
Lauren is also a featured speaker at the upcoming Mental Performance Summit, where she'll expand on these ideas and share practical strategies to help you take ownership of your performance and raise your standards.
👉 Learn more and register here: www.mentalperformancesummit.org
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Register for the Mental Performance Summit: www.mentalperformancesummit.org
Learn more about Lauren here: www.laurenjohnsonandco.com
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Download our Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Zach Brandon—performance and leadership coach, former Head of Mental Performance and Coach Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and founder of MVP Mindset Consulting—to explore what it really takes to thrive at a high level without sacrificing wellbeing.
Drawing from his experience working with elite athletes, coaches, and leaders, Zach shares a powerful perspective: high performance isn't just about winning more—it's also about living better. He challenges the idea that success and wellbeing are mutually exclusive and instead offers a framework for pursuing both with intention.
Throughout the conversation, Zach breaks down what separates great coaches and leaders from the rest—especially when it comes to building belief, confidence, and trust within teams. He explains how the best performers respond under pressure, why identity plays a critical role in performance, and what it truly means to "lead yourself first."
You'll also hear practical tools from his "Coach's Playbook," including strategies to reset after mistakes, quiet the inner critic, and help individuals move through plateaus. Zach emphasizes that growth starts with awareness—and that small, intentional shifts in mindset can create powerful momentum.
This episode is a reminder that sustainable success is built from the inside out. When you strengthen how you think, lead, and respond, you don't just perform better—you live better, too.
You'll Learn: • What drives high performance at the elite level • How great coaches build belief and confidence in others • What separates those who rise under pressure from those who shrink • A practical tool to improve how you show up immediately • How to reset after mistakes and manage your inner critic • Why leading yourself first is essential for leading others • How identity shapes performance—and how to intentionally build it
Zach is also a featured speaker at the upcoming Mental Performance Summit, where he'll share more in his session: "The Coach's Playbook: Strategies for Winning More and Living Well."
👉 Learn more and register here: www.mentalperformancesummit.org
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Register for the Mental Performance Summit: www.mentalperformancesummit.org
Follow Zach Brandon on X: (4) Zach Brandon (@MVP_Mindset) / X
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Download our Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and author Jess Ekstrom to explore what it really takes to build confidence, find intrinsic motivation, and share your voice without losing yourself in the process.
Jess is the founder of Mic Drop Workshop, where she has helped thousands of women become more confident speakers and step into their voice. Her upcoming book, Making It Without Losing It, focuses on how to stay grounded, purpose-driven, and intrinsically motivated in high-pressure, performance-based environments.
At the heart of this conversation is a powerful shift: moving from being a "spotlight speaker"—focused on how you're being judged—to a "lighthouse speaker"—focused on how you can help others.
Jess shares how this shift not only reduces anxiety but also improves performance, authenticity, and impact.
The conversation also dives into intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, and why chasing outcomes, recognition, or approval can lead to burnout and disconnection. Instead, Jess encourages us to reconnect with purpose, focus on what we can control, and measure success by impact—not applause.
This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence and fulfillment aren't built by performing for others—but by staying connected to what truly matters and using your voice to serve.
You'll Learn:
• The difference between a spotlight speaker and a lighthouse speaker—and how it changes your confidence • How to shift from outcome-driven thinking to purpose-driven performance • A simple "purpose test" to evaluate your motivation • Why intrinsic motivation leads to more creativity, fulfillment, and impact • How to stay confident and authentic—even in high-pressure environments
Episode Resources & Links
Learn more about Jess Ekstrom: https://jessekstrom.com/
Register for the Mental Performance Summit April 17th:
https://mentalperformancesummit.org/
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Download the Confidence Research Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Have you ever felt ready… until doubt showed up? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares how limiting beliefs, thoughts we repeat until they feel true, can quietly derail performance. Drawing from her own running career, she reveals how nothing changed physically in a race, only her thinking did. Listen to this episode and learn how to question those thoughts, refocus on what's true, and respond with confidence when it matters most. Key Takeaway: You don't need to eliminate doubt, you just need to stop believing everything you think. Power Phrase: My doubts are not facts. I trust the work I've put in. 🎯 Take Action 📅 April 17 | Virtual 👉 mentalperformancesummit.org
"You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your training." If you want to perform better under pressure, you have to train your mind. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares how the Mental Performance Summit can help you build confidence, stay composed, and perform consistently, using the same tools as elite athletes and leaders. If there is one thing you attend this spring, let it be this! 💡 What You'll Gain * Confidence under pressure * Clear, focused thinking * Tools you can use immediately
🎤 Featuring * Josh Lifrak * Lauren Johnson * Kris Goodman * Zach Brandon * Dr. Kerry Guest
🎯 Take Action 📅 April 17 | Virtual 👉 mentalperformancesummit.org 💬 Today's Power Phrase: "I train my mind so I can perform at my best."
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with University of New Mexico Head Football Coach Jason Eck to explore what it truly takes to build belief inside a team.
In his first season leading the Lobos, Coach Eck engineered one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football—leading the program to nine wins, a bowl game appearance, and Mountain West Coach of the Year honors after being projected near the bottom of the conference.
But behind the wins is something deeper.
Coach Eck shares how leadership, culture, and mindset shape the foundation of a high-performing team. Drawing from more than two decades of coaching experience across Division II, FCS, and FBS football—including championship runs at Minnesota State and South Dakota State—he explains how leaders create environments where confidence grows and teams outperform expectations.
Throughout the conversation, Eck discusses how belief is rebuilt in struggling programs, how players develop mental toughness for high-pressure moments, and why culture must become player-driven rather than coach-driven for lasting success.
This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence and culture aren't built overnight. They are created through daily standards, aligned leadership, and a mindset that prepares teams to perform when the stakes are highest.
You'll Learn: • How Coach Eck helped players build real confidence after a turnaround season • What leaders can do to help teams handle pressure and rising expectations • Mental habits athletes use to stay composed in high-stakes moments • How leaders rebuild belief in teams that haven't experienced success • Leadership lessons from rebuilding multiple football programs
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Belinda Jensen—Chief Meteorologist at KARE 11, science communicator, children's book author, and beloved "Bel the Weather Girl"—to explore what it takes to perform under pressure when the stakes are high and the forecast is uncertain.
With more than three decades on live television, Belinda shares how she manages stress and decision-making during severe weather events, when clarity, calm, and trust matter most. She explains how high performers stay grounded when conditions change rapidly—and why preparation, presence, and purpose are essential to sustaining excellence over time.
Throughout the conversation, Belinda reflects on her unconventional path into broadcasting, the resilience required to stay energized across a long career, and the mindset habits that help her balance demanding deadlines with family, writing, speaking, and community impact. She also shares why making complex science simple is a leadership skill—and how clear communication builds confidence, reduces fear, and helps people take action.
Belinda also opens up about her passion for educating kids through her Bel the Weather Girl books, especially helping children manage anxiety around storms and inspiring young girls to see themselves in STEM careers.
This episode is a powerful reminder that high performance isn't about controlling conditions—it's about learning how to stay steady, confident, and purposeful no matter what the forecast brings.
You'll Learn: * How to stay calm and focused during high-pressure moments * Mindset strategies for making decisions when outcomes are uncertain * Why clear communication builds trust and confidence * Lessons in resilience from a 30+ year career in broadcast media * How preparation and presence fuel consistent performance * Ways to reduce fear and anxiety through education and understanding * Advice for performing at your best—on air, at work, and in everyday life
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Belinda Jensen: https://beltheweathergirl.com/
Download our 2025 National Confidence Crisis Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Quote of the Week: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." — Ralph Waldo Emerson Why do we care so much about what other people think, and how is it impacting our confidence? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff and Lisa talk about FOPO — the Fear of Other People's Opinions, a term coined by performance psychologist Michael Gervais. When we let outside voices guide our decisions, our confidence shrinks and we start playing small. You'll hear why comparison is one of the fastest confidence killers, how FOPO quietly shows up in everyday moments, and what high performers do differently to stay grounded in their purpose instead of approval. If you've ever hesitated to speak up, share an idea, or pursue an opportunity because of what others might think—this episode is for you. Power Phrase of the Week: "I value feedback — but I don't outsource my identity. To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Glen Guyton—futurist, leadership strategist, and author of The Art of Harmonious Trust—to explore why trust is not a soft leadership concept, but a measurable performance strategy.
Glen's work sits at the intersection of trust, employee retention, and future-focused talent development. Drawing from his experience across military, nonprofit, and corporate systems, Glen explains why competitive pay, perks, and policies often fail to retain high performers—and what leaders must understand about trust if they want people to stay, grow, and contribute at their highest level.
Throughout the conversation, Glen introduces the concept of harmonious trust and breaks down how it differs from traditional conversations about culture. He shares the patterns he's observed in organizations that retain the right people—not just retain people—and the critical role direct supervisors play in engagement and quiet quitting. He also connects retention to skills development, workforce disruption, and future-ready talent strategy.
This episode is a powerful reminder that organizations don't lose people because of change—they lose people when trust erodes during change. Leaders who build trust intentionally don't just improve morale—they create sustainable high performance.
You'll Learn: * Why trust is a performance strategy—not just a leadership value * The real reason high performers leave even when compensation is competitive * What "harmonious trust" means and how to build it * The connection between skills gaps and employee retention * How supervisors directly influence engagement and quiet quitting * Early warning signs that commitment is slipping * One practical habit leaders can implement immediately to strengthen trust
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Glen Guyton: https://www.glenguyton.com/
Order The Art of Harmonious Trust: https://www.glenguyton.com/
Download our 2025 Confidence Crisis Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Ted Ma—leadership strategist, researcher, author, and keynote speaker—to explore what truly separates average leaders from exceptional ones.
Earlier in his career, Ted built and led a sales organization of more than 6,000 people across North America. But through that experience, he began asking a deeper question: What actually makes leadership sustainable, impactful, and human? That curiosity led him to study mentorship, trust, confidence, and culture—and to develop the concept of Everyday Mentorship.
Throughout the conversation, Ted explains why leadership isn't about titles or authority—it's about the small, daily behaviors that build trust, confidence, and performance over time. He breaks down the "DNA" of high-performing teams, why culture is a true competitive advantage, and the common misconceptions leaders have when trying to shift culture.
Ted also shares research-backed insights on what drives engagement and retention, the mental barriers that limit leadership confidence, and practical ways leaders can begin building stronger cultures immediately.
This episode is a powerful reminder that high performance doesn't happen by accident—it's built intentionally, one conversation and one courageous leadership decision at a time.
You'll Learn: * What Everyday Mentorship really means—and why it matters now more than ever * The DNA of high-performing sales teams * Why culture is a competitive advantage (not just a buzzword) * The biggest misconception leaders have about changing culture * Research insights on trust, confidence, and engagement * The mental barriers that limit leadership growth * One practical framework leaders can implement immediately
Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Ted Ma: https://realtedma.com/
Download our 2025 National Confidence Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
"You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life." — Lindsey Vonn After a devastating Olympic crash and yet another surgery, Lindsey Vonn didn't ask, "Why me?" She reminded the world this isn't the end of her story. That response is what separates elite performers. In this episode, we explore why adversity isn't proof you're failing — it's proof you're competing. Our grit research with professional athletes shows that every top performer faces setbacks. What sets them apart is how they respond. We discuss: * Why high performers believe adversity is happening for them, not to them * How doubt and other people's opinions (OPP) erode confidence * The powerful question that fuels growth: "What is this teaching me?"
Adversity isn't a detour. It's the path. Power Phrase: I embrace adversity. It's shaping me into who I'm meant to become. To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Jill Schulman—Bravery Expert, United States Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and author of The Bravery Effect—to explore why bravery isn't a personality trait, but a skill anyone can build.
Jill shares the pivotal experiences that led her to study the science of fear and courage, and why so many high performers unknowingly hold themselves back by playing it safe. Drawing from positive psychology, neuroscience, and her military background, Jill explains why bravery is not the absence of fear—but the decision to act alongside it.
Throughout the conversation, Jill breaks down the hidden cost of avoiding hard conversations, the myths that keep leaders stuck, and why small, repeated acts of bravery compound over time to shape identity, performance, and fulfillment. She also introduces the three core dimensions of bravery—thinking bravely, acting bravely, and connecting bravely—and explains how these skills fuel leadership, confidence, and impact.
This episode is a powerful reminder that growth requires discomfort—and that the life and leadership you want sit just on the other side of a brave decision.
You'll Learn: * Why bravery is a skill—not a personality trait * The difference between fearlessness and true courage * The real cost of playing it safe in your career and life * The most common fears that hold leaders back * How small, daily acts of bravery shape identity and performance * Why psychological safety requires personal bravery * Practical ways to take action even when you feel unsure
Episode Resources & Links
- Learn more about Jill Schulman: https://www.jillschulman.com/
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Order The Bravery Effect: https://www.jillschulman.com/
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Download our 2025 Confidence Crisis Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
- Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
- Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Confidence isn't something you set and forget. It shifts depending on the situation you're in. You can feel powerful in one moment… and shaky in a tough conversation hours later. In this episode, we unpack findings from our national Confidence Study, including: * 70% of working Americans believe they'd earn more if they improved their confidence * 75% say confidence propels you further than sheer intelligence * Nearly 70% dwell on past mistakes and battle a harsh inner critic
You'll learn a simple reset tool called the Truth Meter™ to stabilize your confidence in real time. Confidence isn't about never doubting yourself. It's about knowing how to respond when doubt shows up. Power Phrase: "Confidence isn't a soft skill, it's a performance multiplier." Tune in to strengthen your confidence when it matters most! To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Johnny Quinn—U.S. Olympian, former professional football player, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of PUSH: Breaking Through the Barriers—to explore what it really takes to move forward when life doesn't go as planned.
Johnny shares his remarkable journey of being cut from the NFL multiple times, losing millions in contracts, suffering a career-altering knee injury, and ultimately redefining his identity beyond the game. Rather than letting setbacks define him, Johnny explains how one powerful question—"What's next?"—became the catalyst that led him to represent Team USA in bobsled at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Throughout the conversation, Johnny breaks down the invisible barriers that hold high performers back, the difference between a setback and a setup, and how daily mindset choices shape our response to change, loss, and uncertainty. He also connects lessons from elite sport to leadership and organizational culture, explaining how accountability, resilience, and discomfort are essential ingredients for sustained high performance.
This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence isn't about certainty—it's about adaptability, ownership, and the courage to keep pushing forward when the path changes.
You'll Learn:
- How to respond when your identity, plans, or goals fall apart
- Why asking "What's next?" is a powerful performance mindset
- The difference between a setback and a setup for growth
- How daily mindset practices build resilience and confidence
- What elite sport teaches us about leadership, culture, and accountability
- How to break through mental barriers that keep you stuck
- Johnny's definition of confidence—and how to cultivate it
Episode Resources & Links
- Learn more about Johnny Quinn: https://www.johnnyquinnusa.com/
- Order PUSH: Breaking Through the Barriers: https://www.johnnyquinnusa.com/push/
- Download our 2025 Confidence Crisis Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
- Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
- Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
"Confidence isn't a soft skill—it's a performance multiplier." Our National Confidence Study revealed a quiet crisis at work: • Nearly 70% of employees battle a harsh inner critic • 62% feel like they're not enough • 63% constantly compare themselves to others When confidence drops, people second-guess, hold back ideas, avoid responsibility—and 1 in 3 has quit a job because it hurt their confidence. That's not personal. That's organizational. Low confidence slows performance, stalls innovation, and quietly drives turnover. On this episode of The High Performance Mindset, we break down what leaders can do—starting now. Because confidence doesn't happen by accident. It's built on purpose. To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
What if confidence, not pay, was the reason people stay at work? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares insights from the National Research Study on Confidence, revealing the 8 leadership behaviors that build belief, engagement, and performance. One eye-opening stat: 63% of employees would take a lower-paying job to work for a leader who builds their confidence. If you lead people, they need you to listen to this episode! To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff interviews Meg Myers Morgan, negotiation expert, executive coach, and author of Everything Is Negotiable, to explore why self-worth is the foundation of confidence, leadership, negotiation, and peak performance.
Meg explains how our belief about what we're worth shapes what we ask for, what opportunities we pursue, and how we show up under pressure—long before we ever walk into a negotiation, performance moment, or leadership conversation.
You'll learn why negotiation isn't about winning or convincing, but collaboration, clarity, and context—and how many people try to solve emotional needs (like feeling valued) with logistical asks (like money or titles). Meg also introduces her Three C's of self-worth—clarity, confidence, and navigating conflict—and explains why slowing down, regulating emotions, and deeply knowing yourself are essential skills for sustainable high performance.
This episode will help you advocate for yourself more confidently, negotiate more effectively, and perform at your best by truly knowing your worth.
You'll Learn:
- Why self-worth is a foundation of high performance
- How your self-belief determines what you ask for and what you avoid
- The Three C's of self-worth: clarity, confidence, and conflict
- Why negotiation works best as collaboration, not confrontation
- How to stop solving emotional problems with logistical solutions
- The role of context when negotiating salary, roles, and boundaries
- Why slowing down and self-regulation improve performance
- How to ask for what you need with clarity and confidence
🔗 Episode Resources:
Learn more about Dr. Meg Myers Morgan: https://www.megmyersmorgan.com/ Order Everything Is Negotiable: https://www.megmyersmorgan.com/books Download the Confidence Crisis Study: https://confidencestudy.com/Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ Explore the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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Confidence at work rarely disappears overnight. It erodes slowly through everyday leadership behaviors.
In this episode, Cindra shares findings from her National Research Study on Confidence and introduces the 8 Confidence Killers. These are common leadership behaviors that quietly undermine employee confidence, motivation, and trust.
You will learn what employees say damages confidence most, why these behaviors are often unintentional, and why confidence is directly tied to performance, engagement, retention, and revenue.
You will also hear one statistic that changes how leaders think about confidence at work and a simple action you can take today to become a more intentional confidence builder.
Because every interaction either builds confidence or breaks it.
Quote of the Week: "Confidence isn't lost in one big moment—it's eroded by small leadership behaviors repeated over time."
Power Phrase of the Week: "Every interaction either builds confidence—or breaks it."
To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Will Bowen—founder of the global Complaint Free® movement—to explore how habitual complaining quietly erodes confidence, performance, leadership, and culture.
Will shares the origin story behind the now-iconic purple bracelet and how a simple 21-day challenge became a worldwide movement impacting millions. Together, they unpack why complaining feels so automatic—even for high performers—and how awareness is the first step toward real behavior change.
The conversation dives deep into the psychology of complaining, including Will's five types of complaints and his powerful GRIPE framework, revealing the hidden motives behind why people complain and the true cost it creates for teams and organizations. Will also explains the critical difference between constructive problem-solving and unproductive complaining—and how leaders can model accountability without suppressing honest feedback.
This episode is a masterclass in personal ownership, confidence, and intentional response, showing how reducing complaints doesn't mean ignoring problems—it means choosing responsibility, agency, and growth.
You'll Learn: * Why habitual complaining undermines confidence, mindset, and performance * The five types of complaints and how to recognize them in yourself and others * How the simple act of awareness (like the bracelet) accelerates behavior change * The GRIPE framework and the real reasons people complain * How leaders can address feedback without creating a culture of blame * The difference between problem-solving and complaining—and why it matters * How becoming complaint-free strengthens confidence, ownership, and agency
🔗 Episode Resources: * Learn more about Will Bowen and the Complaint Free movement: www.WillBowen.com * Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study: https://confidencestudy.com/ * Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com * Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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Quote to start with: "Confidence isn't something kids are born with—it's something they build." Gen Z is at the center of a growing confidence crisis. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff breaks down new findings from the 2025 National Research Study on Confidence and shares what actually helps kids and young adults build real confidence. What you will learn today from this episode: * Why nearly half of Gen Z regularly feels "not enough" * How social media fuels comparison and self-doubt * Why confidence is a skill—and how to train it * The 8 science-backed habits elite performers use to build belief
Big takeaway: Confidence doesn't come with age—it comes from habits. Power Phrase: "I build confidence one habit at a time—through effort, support, and belief." To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields to unpack the mental journey behind elite performance, resilience, and reinvention.
Connor shares how he learned competing at a young age, and how his mindset evolved across three Olympic cycles—from disappointment in 2012 to standing on top of the podium in Rio in 2016. He opens up about the mental tools he relied on under extreme pressure, how he learned to reframe failure, and the self-awareness required to perform at your best when the stakes are highest.
The conversation also dives into Connor's recovery and growth following his devastating crash at the 2021 Olympics, including how he uses his "Now What?" framework to turn setbacks into momentum—both in sport and in life.
Now a speaker and coach, Connor shares practical insights for leaders, athletes, and high performers on building resilience, managing pressure, and training the mind even when physical preparation is already elite.
You'll learn:
- How confidence and mindset evolve across different stages of a career
- What separates surviving pressure from performing under pressure
- Why self-awareness is a cornerstone of resilience and peak performance
- How to turn disappointment, failure, and setbacks into powerful comebacks
- One mindset habit every leader should adopt—on and off the field
This episode is a masterclass in confidence, resilience, and choosing your response when life doesn't go as planned.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 🔹 Register for the Upcoming Mentally Strong Conference: Mentally Strong Conference – January 9, 2026 | Virtual Event
🔹 Learn more about Connor Fields: Connor Fields | Olympic BMX Champion and Motivational Speaker
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In this episode, we explore a counterintuitive finding from the 2025 National Confidence Study: the pressure to constantly improve may be eroding confidence rather than building it.
We unpack the data behind comparison, confidence fatigue, and the growing belief of "not enough," including why this mindset is especially heavy at the start of a new year.
You'll hear how performance psychology explains the link between pressure and insecurity, why mastery builds confidence more effectively than endless goals, and how the Learn–Burn–Return™ framework helps you move forward without abandoning who you already are.
We close with a grounded reflection question and a confidence-building power phrase to help you start the year with clarity, not comparison.
Power Phrase: "I build confidence by honoring who I am and not by chasing who I think I should be."
Quote of the Week: "Rest is not falling behind. Reflection is not stagnation. Trusting your current path is not complacency." - Cindra Kamphoff
To view the Oprah Daily article, go here: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/wholeness/a69822509/learn-burn-return-reset/
To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
What if confidence, not talent, was the real driver of performance? In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, we reveal why confidence is a business strategy, not a soft skill. Our national research shows 81% of workers are drawn to organizations that prioritize confidence and when confidence is low, productivity, culture, and retention suffer. If you are a leader, this matters. 👉Press play to learn how confidence impacts your bottom line. Power Phrase of the Week: "I treat confidence as a strategy, not a soft skill." Quote of the Week: "People do their best when they believe they can." — Albert Bandura To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
Today on the High Performance Mindset, I'm talking with someone who is truly changing the way we think about work and wellbeing. Jen Fisher is a global leader in this space — and honestly, she's just one of those people who makes you feel seen and grounded the moment she starts talking.
Jen was Deloitte's first-ever Chief Well-Being Officer, which basically means she helped a massive organization rethink what it really means to support people. Her passion comes from her own journey through burnout and cancer, and she's used those experiences to build a career focused on helping leaders create work cultures where people can actually flourish, not just survive.
She's the bestselling author of Work Better Together, the host of The WorkWell Podcast, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of The Wellbeing Team. But what I love most is her belief that hope isn't just a feeling… it's a strategy. And she helps leaders put that strategy into action.
In this conversation, Jen and I dive into burnout, the future of work, wellbeing intelligence, and what it really takes to create organizations where people feel energized and valued. You're going to walk away feeling inspired — and maybe rethinking a thing or two about how you work and lead.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 🔹 Learn more about Jen Fisher and Hope is the Strategy: Workplace Wellbeing Expert | Jen Fisher
🔹 Pre-order Jen Fisher's book: Amazon.com: Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing: 9781394362974: Fisher, Jen: Books
🔹 Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study at https://confidencestudy.com/🔹 Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra and/or her team at freementalbreakthroughcall.com 🔹 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute at https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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In this episode, we dive into one of the most important findings from the 2025 National Confidence Study: the unique confidence barriers women face at work.
We break down the data on harsh self-talk, comparison, and feeling "not enough," and explore how these challenges are shaped by both internal patterns and cultural pressures.
You'll hear why these confidence gaps matter, what leaders must understand, and the intentional steps women can take to quiet the inner critic and reclaim their strength.
We end with one powerful reflection question and a confidence boosting power phrase you can use starting today.
Quote of the Week: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt
To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com
Our 2025 Confidence Study reveals a striking truth: Gen Z is struggling most with confidence. Nearly half feel "not enough," and many battle constant comparison and a harsh inner critic. In this episode, Cindra and Lisa unpack why this is happening, how it shows up at work and in life, and the simple things leaders, parents, and coaches can do to build Gen Z's confidence every day. Power Phrase: "I choose confidence, not because it's easy — but because it's who I'm becoming." To download the Confidence Report, visit: www.confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
Today on the High Performance Mindset, I'm joined by someone who has dedicated his life to helping people break through limitations and step boldly into the impact they were meant to make. Markus Kaulius, an entrepreneur and bestselling author of Play a Bigger Game, is a force of nature when it comes to transformation.
Markus built multiple businesses from the ground up, but what makes him remarkable isn't just his success, it's his mission. After experiencing deep personal loss and burnout, he rebuilt his identity from the inside out. Now he teaches leaders, athletes, and high performers how to rewrite their stories, live with courage, and take aligned action toward the life they truly want.
His work is rooted in seven powerful principles that help people stop playing small and step into a life of purpose and possibility. Markus brings a rare blend of authenticity, intensity, and heart — and in this conversation, you're going to hear exactly why his message is resonating with audiences worldwide.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 🔹 Learn more about Markus Kaulius and Play a Bigger Game at: https://playabiggergame.com/🔹 Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study at https://confidencestudy.com/🔹 Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra and/or her team at freementalbreakthroughcall.com 🔹 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute at https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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In today's episode, Cindra and Lisa talk about the timeless truth of high performance: You don't build confidence by eliminating fear. You build confidence by moving with it. Inspired by Dr. Susan Jeffers' classic book Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (1987), this conversation explores why fear shows up, how it impacts performance, and how the world's best learn to step toward what scares them instead of stepping back. What We Talk About in This Episode 1. Why Fear Is Universal — and Why This Topic Matters Fear is the #1 barrier to our potential. And as Dr. Susan Jeffers taught decades ago, fear never fully goes away. Instead, confidence grows when we act in spite of it. Courage isn't about being fearless—it's about moving forward with fear in hand. 2. A Story About Fear on the Court Cindra shares the story of a college volleyball player moments before a championship match—shaking hands, tight stomach, racing thoughts. She feared missing a serve. She feared letting her team down. And she walked onto the court anyway. That act of courage allowed her to deliver one of the best serves of her season. The lesson: fear doesn't disqualify you. It prepares you. 3. How Coaching Helps You Work Through Fear Every coaching client—executives, athletes, leaders—hits a wall of fear when they stretch themselves. Coaching helps you name the fear, normalize it, and learn tools to navigate it so you can keep moving toward who you're meant to become. 4. Where Your Mind Goes When You're Afraid Fear doesn't live in the present. It lives in the future. Fear is your mind projecting a worst-case scenario, pulling you out of the moment. Research shows that when we anticipate threats, our working memory, decision-making, and performance all take a hit. Your best performance? It always happens in the present moment. 5. Why Embracing Fear Is Important for Growth The things you fear often reveal the places you're meant to grow. And research backs this: studies from Harvard Business School show that when people reframe anxiety as excitement, they perform significantly better—whether in public speaking, singing, or even difficult math tasks. The goal isn't to eliminate fear. It's to choose courage anyway. 6. The Difference Between Fear and Courage Fear is a feeling. Courage is an action. You can't experience courage without fear—fear is the doorway. When Cindra wrote her first book, she was terrified no one would read it. But she knew she was supposed to write it. So she moved toward what scared her. That's courage. Today's Big Takeaway: The world's best don't wait to feel fearless. They feel the fear—and do it anyway. Fear becomes a signal that they're doing something meaningful and important. This Week's Power Phrase: "I lean into the fear — and let courage lead." To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
Today on the High Performance Mindset, I'm joined by someone who has spent his entire life helping people work with their natural strengths instead of fighting against them. David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp, has literally grown up inside the Kolbe Concept — a system that helps leaders, teams, and organizations unlock instinctive strengths and achieve sustainable productivity.
David is an author, strategist, and the visionary behind many of Kolbe Corp's most transformative tools, including the original algorithm for the Kolbe A Index. Over the years, he has helped thousands of professionals redesign the way they hire, collaborate, and lead by tapping into the way people naturally take action.
His background is rare: part attorney, part economist, part innovation architect. You're about to learn why working with your natural instincts can change everything — your productivity, your energy, and your results. I can't wait for you to hear this conversation.
Alright…let's jump into my interview with David Kolbe. You are going to love this one!
HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 🔹 Learn more about David Kolbe and the Kolbe A Index: www.kolbe.com/strategic-coach/ 🔹 Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra and/or her team: www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com 🔹 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: mentallystronginstitute.com
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If you've ever ended a day exhausted but unclear on what you actually accomplished, this episode is for you. Overwhelm and busyness have become the new norm. Many of us confuse being busy with being productive—which leaves us drained, and doubting ourselves. In today's episode, Cindra and Lisa explore the mental game of prioritization and how high performers stay focused on what truly matters. You'll learn why prioritization is so hard, how clarity and completion fuel confidence, and what mindset shift is necessary to create real work–life harmony. We also share two practical tools you can start today: ⭐ The One Thing Question Ask yourself: "What is the one thing that, if I did it today, would make the biggest impact?" This question cuts through noise, strengthens self-trust, and builds confidence. 🚫 The Not-To-Do List High performers don't just plan what to do—they intentionally choose what to stop doing. You'll learn 3 things to remove that instantly protect your time and focus. We close with four powerful coaching questions to help you lead your day with clarity and intention. High performers don't do more — they do what matters most. ✨ Key Takeaways * Busyness isn't a badge of honor—clarity is. * Completion builds confidence; overwhelm drains it. * Protecting your time is a leadership skill. * Rest isn't a reward — it fuels performance.
Power Phrase of the Week: "Today, I do the work that truly moves me forward" Quote of the Week: "Either you run the day, or the day runs you." — Jim Rohn To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In today's episode, Dr. Cindra is joined by Dr. Karen MacNeill — former Team Canada athlete and world-renowned mental performance consultant who has supported Olympians, executives, and high-pressure teams across multiple Olympic Games.
Karen shares what competing taught her that no textbook ever could, and takes us inside the "pressure ecosystem" of the Olympic Games — revealing what athletes, coaches, and staff need most when the lights are brightest. She and Cindra discuss practical, in-the-moment resets to stay grounded under pressure, the most common thinking traps before big moments, and the habits that transfer from sport to business… plus the ones that don't.
You'll walk away with simple and powerful strategies to settle your mind, disrupt unhelpful thinking, and perform with intention when it counts — whether you're on the field, in the arena, or in the boardroom.
If you want more confidence, resilience, and clarity under pressure — this episode is a must-listen.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE
🔹Learn more about Karen MacNeill and Her Work https://macneillperformance.com/ 🔹To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ 🔹To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ Love the show? Rate and review the podcast—and you might hear your name on the next episode!
In this episode, Dr. Cindra and Lisa explore one of the greatest drivers of motivation, resilience, and fulfillment: your WHY. Every one of us knows what we do in work and life…but very few of us stay deeply connected to the purpose behind it. When we lose sight of our why, stress rises and joy fades. When we own our why, we push through challenges, show up energized, and feel aligned with what truly matters. What You'll Learn • Why purpose fuels confidence, performance, and grit • The difference between WHAT you do and WHY you do it • Why chasing only results can leave high achievers feeling empty • How elite performers flip the script using the Why ➜ How ➜ What approach • A simple exercise to uncover the deeper meaning behind your goals • How to communicate and live your why daily The "So That…" Exercise Cindra guides you through a powerful reflection tool: 1️⃣ Write down what you do 2️⃣ Add "so that…" six times to dig deeper into your true purpose This exercise reveals what really drives you…and reminds you who you're becoming in the process. Key Insight Purpose doesn't just inspire you on the good days. Purpose gives you the fire to keep going on the hard days. Power Phrase of the Week: "I own my why. My purpose fuels me every single day." To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
Opening Quote: "Don't let the noise of others' negativity drown out your inner voice." — Steve Jobs Overview: In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff and Lisa explore how to rise above negativity—both from within and from others. Whether it's the self-criticism that follows a mistake or the draining energy of negative people, negativity can quietly chip away at our confidence and performance. Cindra explains the science behind our natural negativity bias and shares practical strategies to help you retrain your mind to focus on what fuels you, not what frustrates you. What You'll Learn: 🔍The Science Behind Negativity — Why our brains are wired to focus on the negative and how understanding this bias helps you take back control of your mindset. 🧠 The Confidence Drain — How unchecked negativity slowly erodes confidence and creates subtle "leaks" in your energy, focus, and belief in yourself. 🛡️ Two Practical Tools to Reframe Negativity: • Guard Your Mind: You may not be able to control your first thought, but you always have the power to choose the second. • The 12-Second Rule: Learn to pause and fully savor positive moments for at least twelve seconds to help your brain store them as lasting confidence. 🌤️ Managing Negative Energy — Strategies for staying grounded and positive when surrounded by criticism or negativity from others. ⚡ Spotting and Resetting — How to recognize when negativity is taking over and use simple techniques to reset your focus and mindset quickly. Key Insights: * Negativity isn't the enemy—it's a signal. * Awareness is your superpower. * You can train your brain to see the good and build confidence one thought at a time.
Power Phrase of the Week "I choose to rise above the noise and live my day with positivity and purpose." To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode, we dive into the power of grit—the ability to keep showing up, stay committed, and persevere even when things get tough. Grit is more than talent or luck; it's the number one predictor of long-term success in life, work, and sport. You'll hear the inspiring story of J.K. Rowling, who overcame rejection and struggle before building one of the most successful book series in history. We'll explore why grit matters, how it shows up in athletics and everyday life, and most importantly, how you can strengthen your own grit to achieve your long-term vision. Grit is the difference between giving up and breaking through. What You'll Learn in This Episode: * Why grit matters more than instant success or raw talent * How athletes and high performers use grit to overcome setbacks * The four things to remember about grit: clarity, purpose, positive emotions, and self-compassion * Practical strategies to build grit in your own life
Quote of the Week: "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston Churchill
Power Phrase of the Week: "I am gritty. I persevere with passion, purpose, and persistence."
To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode of the High Performance Mindset podcast, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Victoria Rennoldson, an award-winning coach, speaker, and facilitator specializing in global leadership, communication, and cultural intelligence. As the CEO and Founder of Culture Cuppa and host of a top-ranked podcast with over 145 episodes, Victoria shares practical wisdom on how leaders can communicate confidently and collaborate effectively across cultures. Cindra and Victoria explore what it truly means to be a global leader in today's interconnected world—debunking common myths about cross-cultural communication and discussing how to build cultural agility. Victoria also opens up about the mindset shifts that have shaped her journey as an entrepreneur and offers powerful takeaways for professionals who want to lead and perform with impact on the global stage. You'll learn strategies for communicating under pressure, habits that help leaders grow globally, and the critical role self-awareness plays in leadership success. Plus, Victoria gives us a sneak peek at her upcoming book, launching in November 2025, and shares the life lesson that has stayed with her from working across cultures. Connect with Victoria Rennoldson * Website: culturecuppa.com * Podcast: Culture Cuppa Podcast * Book: culturecuppa.com/book * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode, Dr. Cindra dive into one of the biggest barriers to confidence and high performance: the inner critic. You know that harsh voice that nitpicks, second-guesses, and drains your energy? Learn how to recognize it, challenge it, and replace it with empowering self-talk that fuels your purpose and potential. Dr. Cindra shares a real coaching story of an NFL kicker who learned to notice, name, and swap his inner critic — transforming his mindset and performance. You'll walk away with practical strategies to calm your body, reframe your thoughts, and strengthen your belief system. Key Takeaways: * Everyone has an inner critic — it's human, not a flaw. * The three steps to manage it: Notice it, Name it, Normalize it. * Use The Truth Meter to test your thoughts: "Is this true? Is it serving me? What's a more empowering thought?" * Small, consistent mental reps create lasting confidence. * Remember: your inner critic is loud, not accurate.
Power Phrase of the Week: "My self-talk builds me, not breaks me." Quote to Reflect On: "You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." — James Allen To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
What separates good teams from great ones? It’s not just talent or IQ—it’s the culture they create together. In this episode of The High Performance Mindset Podcast, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares the mental strategies and research that reveal why the best teams think differently. You’ll discover why positivity and psychological safety are essential for high performance and how you can lead yourself and others with a stronger, more confident mindset. Dr. Cindra unpacks Google’s Project Aristotle and Barbara Fredrickson’s research on the Positivity Ratio, showing that positivity isn’t just a feel-good idea—it’s a practice that fuels resilience, grit, and innovation. High-performing teams and individuals intentionally build trust, recognize effort, and focus more on what’s going right than what’s going wrong. That’s what it means to be mentally strong. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, you’ll learn why your mindset and words directly shape your team’s performance and how the science of positivity fuels resilience, grit, and innovation. Cindra will walk you through strategies to master your thoughts so you can create the conditions for confidence, along with a practical tool—the “five-to-one rule”—to transform your culture and relationships. You’ll also leave with a Power Phrase to help you own the moment and lead with positivity. This Week’s Power Phrase: "I build my confidence and my team’s success by choosing positivity." This Week's Quote: "people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care" - Theodore Roosevelt Want a breakthrough? Request your free call at freementalbreakthroughcall.com to learn how we can help you or your team build belief and confidence that sticks.
Welcome to The High Performance Mindset Podcast, where we help you master your mindset to gain the high performance edge. My name is Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, and today I am thrilled to share my conversation with Jim Murphy—author of Inner Excellence.
You might have heard about Jim’s book on January 12 when AJ Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles was reading his book on the slide lines of a NFL Game. To be honest, I thought to myself, I have read so many performance psychology books, how will this one be different? But after a recommendation from a colleague, I read the book this summer and loved it. Jim provides so much wisdom and tools in the book! It is amazing.
Jim has spent decades studying what allows athletes and leaders to thrive under pressure. In this episode, he opens up about his five years of research with Olympic coaches and sport psychologists, and the surprising discoveries that shaped his Inner Excellence model. We talk about his viral moment when AJ Brown was spotted reading his book on the sidelines, and what it was like to see his work inspire so many people.
You’ll hear Jim explain his three “Us” framework—being unembarrassable, unoffendable, and unirritable—and how these qualities help you live and perform with freedom. We also discuss the dangers of ego and self-centeredness, the trap of expectations, and how to stay focused on the process rather than outcomes.
This is a conversation packed with wisdom you’ll want to revisit again and again.
Before we jump in, at the Mentally Strong Institute, we help athletes and leaders achieve their goals quicker, uplevel their confidence, and increase their influence. To learn more about our coaching, I invite you to sign for a free coaching call with me or one of my team members at the Mentally Strong Institute at freementalbreakthoughcall.com. We will help you create a breakthrough –a moment of more clarity and understanding. That’s www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com to sign up for a free mental breakthrough call.
Alright…let’s jump into my interview with Jim Murphy. You are going to love this one!
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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares how belief is the catalyst for breaking through limitations, using the inspiring story of Mankato East’s first win in the Jug Game over Mankato West in 19 years. Despite a long losing streak, the team showed up believing in a new outcome—and they made it happen. Dr. Cindra connects this story to everyday challenges we all face—whether in sports, work, or life—emphasizing that our past doesn’t define our future. She introduces the “POP the Pressure” tool to help listeners pause, see opportunity, and focus on the process when the pressure mounts. The takeaway? Change begins the moment you start believing again. Quote of the Week: “The only thing stronger than fear is belief.” — Anonymous Power Phrase of the Week: “I don’t let the past define me—I believe in what’s possible and play like it.” Want a breakthrough? Request your free call at freementalbreakthroughcall.com to learn how we can help you or your team build belief and confidence that sticks.
This episode explores how to receive feedback without letting it shake your confidence. Feedback is often hard to hear because we take it personally, treating it like a judgment rather than data. A key mindset shift is recognizing that feedback says more about the giver—their values, priorities, and perspective—than it does about you. The feedback that stings most is usually the one that confirms our own hidden doubts. To move forward, Dr. Cindra introduces the Learn – Burn – Return strategy. The big takeaway: feedback is information, not identity. Protect your confidence by reframing criticism and choosing growth over guilt. Power Phrase of the Week: “I choose growth over guilt when I receive feedback.” Quote of the Week: “Feedback is a gift. But you decide what to unwrap, and what to return.” — Unknown REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM: https://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
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What you believe about yourself determines what you’re capable of becoming. In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares how high performers—from athletes to entrepreneurs—use the power of belief as a foundation for confidence and success. Drawing on the inspiring story of Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, Cindra shows how speaking your vision out loud and believing in your potential—even before there’s any proof—can fuel massive results. Blakely had no business background, faced constant rejection, and yet declared daily that she was going to help millions of women feel confident. That belief pulled her forward and shaped her actions. Dr. Cindra offers practical tools to help you apply this mindset by using “I am” identity statements to rewire your thinking and align with your future self. Whether you're building a business, preparing for a big opportunity, or simply growing into your next level, it all starts with belief. This Week’s Power Phrase:“I speak to myself like the person I’m becoming—because I’m already on my way.” This Week’s Quote of the Week:“You are not what you think you are. But what you think—you are.” — Norman Vincent Peale * REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM: https://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ * TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Craig Siegel is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Cultivate Lasting Symphony.
After leaving a thriving career on Wall Street, he dedicated his life to helping people reinvent themselves from the inside out. His energy, purpose, and belief in human potential have made him a sought-after coach and entrepreneur, guiding others to align with their vision and overcome self-doubt.
In this episode, Craig shares the powerful mindset shift that transformed his life and how you can apply the same principles to your own journey. We talk about his leap from finance to purpose-driven work, the role of energy in leadership, and how to protect it as a high performer. He also unpacks practical lessons from his bestselling book The Reinvention Formula—a step-by-step playbook for creating clarity, moving past fear, and building a life that lights you up.
In this conversation, you will learn:
- The mindset shift that sparked Craig’s reinvention
- How to move through fear and self-doubt with intention and belief
- Why energy management is critical for leaders and high performers
- Practical tools from The Reinvention Formula to create clarity and overcome obstacles
Craig’s story proves that reinvention isn’t reserved for a few—it’s available to anyone ready to commit to growth, purpose, and possibility.
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Drawing on powerful examples from Olympian Brenda Martinez and legendary coach Nick Saban, Dr. Cindra explains how shifting your attention from results to daily actions can boost performance, reduce anxiety, and help you show up more consistently under pressure. Martinez’s story—recovering from a heartbreaking stumble to qualify for the Olympics just days later—illustrates the power of trusting your routine and staying present. And Saban’s “don’t look at the scoreboard” mindset reminds us that success is built by dominating the little things over time. Dr. Cindra breaks down how to apply this mindset to your own life—whether you're chasing a championship, growing a business, or working on personal goals—by identifying controllable daily actions and committing to them with discipline. This Week’s Power Phrase: “I trust my process, dominate the controllables, and let the results take care of themselves.” This Week’s Quote of the Week: “You win a national championship by focusing on what it takes to get there, and not on getting there.” — Nick Saban REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM: https://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Dr. Jim Afremow is a high-performance consultant and the author of The Creative’s Mind: How Exceptional Artists Think, Make and Perform, along with several bestselling books on sport psychology and leadership. He has trained athletes, teams, coaches, and professionals across achievement domains to perform under pressure and sustain success.
In this special 700th episode, Jim shares how the same mental frameworks used by elite athletes apply to creative professionals. He explains how grit, identity, and deliberate mental training fuel both artistry and performance.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The 5 C’s of Mental Toughness for Creatives—courage, confidence, commitment, composure, and concentration
- The Two Voices that guide performance: Protection vs. Greatness
- Why confidence is a decision and how to strengthen it daily
- Mental tools like the 2-Minute Drill to beat procrastination and the Blow Out the Junk technique to calm nerves
- Why identity before goals creates consistency and resilience under pressure
Jim shows that creativity isn’t about waiting for inspiration. It’s about training your mind like an athlete to step up when it matters most.
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In this insightful episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores why psychological safety is the foundation of high-performing teams.
Drawing on Google’s groundbreaking Project Aristotle study, she explains that the best teams aren’t the ones that avoid mistakes—they’re the ones that embrace them as learning opportunities.
Psychological safety means people can take risks, share ideas, and challenge the status quo without fear of judgment or punishment. Cindra outlines practical strategies for leaders to build this culture.
This Week’s Power Phrase: "I create a safe space for my team to take risks, make mistakes, and grow. We learn together, and we win together."
This Week’s Quote of the Week: "Psychological safety is not just about being nice or lowering performance standards. It’s about creating an environment where failure is an opportunity to learn, not something to fear." — Dr. Amy Edmondson
Tune in to discover how normalizing mistakes can unlock creativity, boost performance, and strengthen your team’s commitment to success.
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Henna Pryor, CSP, is an award-winning keynote speaker, workplace performance expert, and the author of Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You.
She’s been featured in major outlets like Forbes, Fast Company, and NBC, and her work helps leaders and teams reframe awkwardness as a superpower. She blends science, storytelling, and real-world strategies to help us step into the discomfort that fuels growth.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How “good” awkward moments—paired with deliberate discomfort and strategic micro stressors—can fuel growth, connection, and high performance.
- Henna shares insights from her Social Muscles research, revealing how avoiding awkwardness actually increases it, and why embracing it builds likability, trust, and resilience.
- Henna offers practical ways to build your “social muscle,” reframe embarrassment, and turn cringe moments into leadership superpowers.
- You will also learn daily practices to adopt a “do it awkward—but do it anyway” mindset, along with lighthearted stories that show the power of leaning into discomfort.
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In this inspiring episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores how grit is the foundation for achieving your biggest goals and dreams. She shares the powerful metaphor of the pearl—how something rare and valuable begins with irritation. Just like a pearl forms when an oyster transforms a piece of grit over time, our greatest achievements come from leaning into challenges and staying committed through discomfort. You’ll also learn practical ways to strengthen your grit muscle, such as committing to one challenging action every day, surrounding yourself with people who push you, and focusing on deliberate—not just repetitive—practice. This Week’s Power Phrase: “I am gritty. I do the things others won’t to achieve the things others can’t. I put in the hours necessary for success.” Quote of the Week: “Grit is not just having resilience in the face of failure, but also having deep commitments that you remain loyal to over many years.” — Angela Duckworth Tune in to discover how to develop the grit you need to create your own “pearl”—the legacy, dream, or goal you’re deeply committed to achieving. REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM
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In this fascinating and high-energy episode, I interview Traci Brown—ranked the #3 body language expert in the world and a go-to voice on lie detection, deception, and influence. A former elite cyclist turned deception detection expert, Traci brings a rare combination of athletic discipline and forensic insight to her work.
Traci is a frequent television guest featured on CBS, NBC, and Nancy Grace, and is the author of How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft. She works with businesses, financial groups, and law enforcement to prevent fraud, protect profits, and make better decisions under pressure. In this episode, Traci shares practical strategies to read people more accurately, ask better questions, and spot deception before it costs you.
You’ll learn:
- Why detecting deception is a leadership skill—and how to sharpen it
- The body language differences between big and small lies
- How lie detection can accelerate business results and reduce losses
- Everyday signs of deception that are easy to miss—and how to catch them
- How to use body language to gain the truth from customers, coworkers, and clients
Traci also discusses her new book and how her experience as a U.S. National Cycling Team member helped shape her ability to “read between the lines.” Whether you're hiring, selling, or simply trying to understand people better, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you lead and decide with clarity.
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In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful mindset tools high performers use: reframing. You’ll hear the inspiring story of Spanx founder Sara Blakely and how her father helped her see failure as a sign of courage and growth. We break down how reframing allows you to reinterpret challenges with strength and optimism, turning setbacks into comebacks and adversity into fuel. You’ll learn: * What reframing really is and why it’s essential to high performance. * Practical questions and tools to help you shift your perspective in real-time. * Everyday examples—from tough conversations to public speaking—where reframing can give you an edge.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, educator, or executive, this episode will help you see challenge through a new lens—and move forward with clarity and confidence. Power Phrase: “I see challenge through the lens of growth. I flip the frame to fuel my strength and stride forward.” Quote of the Week: “When you change your story, you change your power.” – Brené Brown
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In this science-backed and practical episode, I interview John Edwards—executive coach, speaker, and founder of The Edwards Groups. With a background in neuroscience and years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, John shares powerful insights on how to navigate stress, lead with presence, and thrive through change.
John’s approach blends neuroscience with leadership strategy to help high performers build resilience, expand their influence, and lead confidently in complex environments. In this conversation, he breaks down why our brains are wired for stress, how to rewire for strength, and what it means to be a standout leader in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.
You’ll learn:
- Why your brain’s default setting is stress—and what you can do to override it
- The neuroscience behind executive presence and how to grow your influence authentically
- How to boost cognitive capacity and resilience through better daily habits
- What a “chaos point” is—and how to lead your team through uncertainty
- Practical strategies for navigating change, conflict, and ambiguity with clarity and calm
John also shares a roadmap for change leadership and how you can put executive presence on “autopilot” by rewiring habits and emotional patterns. This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to lead with more resilience, clarity, and confidence—especially in high-pressure environments.
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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff challenges you to dream bigger and pursue bold, gritty goals—even if they feel just out of reach.
She shares compelling research from Harvard and insights from performance psychology that show how stretch goals—ambitious targets that push you beyond your current limits—can fuel creativity, persistence, and breakthrough performance. The key is believing the goal is possible and tying it to a powerful “why.”
Cindra also draws on wisdom from her conversation with Caroline Adams Miller, author of Getting Grit, about the value of pursuing hard goals that demand risk, discomfort, and long-term effort. These are the kinds of goals that spark real growth.
You’ll learn:
- Why stretch goals create clarity, focus, and passion
- How top performers connect long-term dreams to daily actions
- What to do when doubt creeps in and tempts you to play small
- Why writing down your goals can be a game changer
This episode is a reminder that dreaming big isn’t just for vision boards—it’s a discipline. And you deserve to pursue goals that challenge and inspire you.
Power Phrase This Week: “I pursue bold goals because greatness lives just beyond my comfort zone.”
Quote of the Week: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” — Norman Vincent Peale
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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Alden Mills—former Navy SEAL platoon commander, championship rower, best-selling author, inventor, and entrepreneur. Alden’s life is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. From overcoming childhood asthma to leading Navy SEAL teams and building a $95M business with the Perfect Pushup, Alden shares how the unstoppable mindset shaped every chapter of his extraordinary journey.
Alden is the author of Be Unstoppable, Unstoppable Teams, and Unstoppable Mindset, and was named Entrepreneur magazine’s #1 virtual speaker. In this episode, he reveals the mental strategies that helped him turn adversity into advantage, failure into fuel, and vision into impact.
You’ll learn:
- Why being “unstoppable” is a choice—and how to practice that choice daily
- The story behind the mantra: “No one defines what you can and can’t do”
- How Navy SEAL leadership skills apply directly to business, family, and life
- The CARE Loop framework and how to build high-trust, high-performing teams
- The 8 essential actions from Be Unstoppable, including “Plan in Pencil” and “Understand Your Why”
Alden also unpacks how setbacks have fueled his biggest comebacks and what mental toughness means at the highest levels of performance. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or chasing a personal goal—this episode will help you unlock your unstoppable potential.
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In this inspiring episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores how optimism can turn adversity into advantage. She shares a powerful story of a collegiate athlete who, after a devastating ACL injury just before nationals, chose to reframe the setback as a new beginning. Her shift in perspective led her to mentorship, sport psychology, and a new purpose: becoming a mental performance coach. Cindra breaks down how optimism isn’t naive positivity—it’s an active choice to find meaning in difficulty. Backed by science, she discusses the many benefits of optimism, including increased resilience, creativity, persistence, and even longer life expectancy. Research from Harvard shows that optimistic leaders and entrepreneurs outperform their peers in both business and recovery from failure. You’ll also learn about the Three OPP Strategy from Beyond Grit, a practical mental tool to help you reframe challenges. This week’s power phrase: “Setbacks don’t define me. I see the opportunity in the obstacle." Quote of the week: “Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so.” — Noam Chomsky Tune in to learn how to train your brain for optimism—and why that mindset is your performance advantage. REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM
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In this engaging episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff talks with Stacey Hanke—nationally recognized communication expert, keynote speaker, and author of Influence Redefined and Influence Elevated. Stacey challenges the common myths around influence and shares how true influence isn’t about charisma or likability—it’s about showing up consistently with presence, clarity, and connection.
Stacey is the founder of Stacey Hanke Inc., where she equips leaders and teams with the tools to communicate more effectively in high-stakes environments. Her work with Fortune 500 companies, NFL teams, and top-level executives offers real-world strategies for building trust and leading with credibility, even when feedback is limited or unclear.
You’ll learn:
- The biggest misconception people have about influence—and what it really takes
- Stacey’s 6-part Influence Elevated model for lasting impact
- Why self-awareness is the foundation of powerful communication
- The connection between confidence and your ability to speak up under pressure
- Daily rituals and mindset shifts to lead with authenticity and consistency
Stacey also shares how elevated presence leads to stronger connections and greater influence, plus one tool you can start using today to transform how you come across. If you want to level up your leadership and communication, this episode is a must-listen.
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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores one of the most powerful mindset shifts we can make: choosing the meaning we assign to our experiences. She shares a story of coaching a senior executive who was initially devastated after being passed over for a promotion. But by reframing the experience and asking, “How is this happening for me?”, the executive discovered a more aligned, fulfilling path—and ultimately created a new role within her company that better matched her strengths. The meaning she gave the event became her fuel for growth. Cindra explains that successful people condition their minds daily to see opportunity in difficulty. They deliberately choose empowering meanings—not because it’s easy, but because it leads to greater resilience, clarity, and long-term success. You’ll learn: * Why your brain is wired to avoid pain and how to override that instinct * The difference between interpreting challenges as happening to you vs. for you * How to reframe past and current experiences for growth * Key questions to ask yourself to reassign empowering meaning
Cindra also shares her own story of turning a personal professional setback into a powerful realignment moment—and why choosing the right meaning can change not just your outcomes, but your identity and future. This Week’s Power Phrase: “I see the opportunity in every difficulty. Life is happening for me not to me.” Quote of the Week: “Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late.” — Byron Katie
Welcome back to the High Performance Mindset Podcast, the show where we explore what it takes to show up fully and perform at your best—mentally and emotionally—every single day. I’m Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, and I’m so grateful you’re here.
Today’s guest is someone who lives and breathes mental performance. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristofer Kracht, a championship coach, professor, entrepreneur, and highly respected mental performance expert with over 25 years of experience. Kris is known for his vulnerability, energy, and contagious passion for helping others grow.
He currently serves as the Director of Mental Performance for Washington State University Football, where he empowers athletes to thrive under pressure and train their minds to match their physical talent. He’s also worked with elite programs at South Dakota State, Creighton, Winona State, and several others across the country.
In this episode, Kris shares what he’s teaching athletes most often, how he helps players thrive under pressure, and a simple performance number system that builds self-awareness and accountability.
We dive into practical tools like breathing and refocusing techniques, and why hallway conversations matter more than you think. Kris also reflects on his personal journey—from studying applied sport psychology to shaping the culture at Washington State Football.
Let’s get into it. Here’s my conversation with Kristofer Kracht.
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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset, we dive into the power of emotional agility—the skill of being present with your emotions without letting them take the wheel.
Backed by cutting-edge research, we explore how processing and labeling emotions can reduce distress, enhance performance, and improve your ability to lead and live with purpose.
You’ll learn:
- Why emotional agility is a key to resilience, leadership, and well-being.
- The three essential steps to becoming emotionally agile: noticing, labeling, and choosing action aligned with your values.
- How to shift from “I am anxious” to “I’m noticing I feel anxious”—and why that subtle reframe matters.
- Why emotions are data, not directives—and how that mindset gives you back control.
- Whether you're an athlete, leader, or high achiever under pressure, this episode will help you respond with intention, not reactivity, and become the kind of person who leads with clarity and confidence.
Power Phrase: “My emotions inform me, not define me.”
Quote of the Week: “You don’t have to believe everything you feel.” — Dr. Susan David
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In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful mindset tools high performers use: reframing. You’ll hear the inspiring story of Spanx founder Sara Blakely and how her father helped her see failure as a sign of courage and growth. We break down how reframing allows you to reinterpret challenges with strength and optimism—turning setbacks into comebacks and adversity into fuel. You’ll learn: * What reframing really is and why it’s essential to high performance. * Practical questions and tools to help you shift your perspective in real-time. * Everyday examples—from tough conversations to public speaking—where reframing can give you an edge.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, educator, or executive, this episode will help you see challenge through a new lens—and move forward with clarity and confidence. Power Phrase: “I see challenge through the lens of growth. I flip the frame to fuel my strength and stride forward.” Quote of the Week: “When you change your story, you change your power.” – Brené Brown
In this powerful episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with internationally respected sport psychologist Dr. Richard Thelwell to explore the psychology behind high-performance coaching. Drawing on decades of research and applied practice, Dr. Thelwell shares why coaches must see themselves as performers and how their emotional intelligence, communication, and self-awareness directly shape athlete performance and team culture.
Richard is a Professor of Applied Sport Psychology and currently serves as the Executive Dean at the University of Portsmouth. He’s a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and his groundbreaking research has helped shape how we understand the coach-athlete relationship, emotional intelligence in sport, and how coaches thrive under pressure.
You’ll learn:
- Why the coach-athlete relationship is central to consistent performance
- The surprising impact of nonverbal cues on athlete engagement and confidence
- How coaches can manage pressure, burnout, and organizational volatility
- Why rest is a psychological skill—and how coaches can develop a rest strategy
- Practical strategies to help coaches stay composed, reflective, and effective under pressure
Dr. Thelwell also offers insights from his research on coach stress, organizational change, and the powerful role of emotional regulation. Whether you're on the sideline or in the boardroom, this conversation will help you lead with more purpose, presence, and performance.
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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset Podcast, Dr. Cindra explore the impact of setting stretch goals - ambitious, meaningful targets that push us out of our comfort zones and closer to our potential.
Backed by research from Harvard Business School, they explain how high-effort goals can fuel innovation, focus, and sustained performance when they're supported by belief and purpose.
You’ll also learn why writing down your goals matters, how to break the habit of playing small, and how to shift your thinking when self-doubt shows up.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I pursue bold goals because greatness lives just beyond my comfort zone.”
Quote of the Week: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” — Norman Vincent Peale
Today’s episode features a powerful conversation with two standout leaders in sport and performance—Melissa Hager and Brock Thompson.
Melissa is one of the only women in Minnesota coaching boys high school basketball and brings a wealth of insight on leadership, resilience, and building trust with athletes. Brock is the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at South Dakota State University and a seasoned leader with over 25 years in college athletics. Both are certified Mentally Strong Coaches and bring real-world perspective on what it takes to develop confident athletes and teams.
Together, we discuss:
- Why confidence is the most fragile and most essential performance skill
- How to help athletes recover after a setback or tough feedback
- The different ways confidence shows up in male and female athletes
- What mentally strong coaching really looks like—and how to model it
- Why relationships are foundational to performance and growth
We’ll also share a sneak peek into our upcoming free webinar on June 10—Building Confidence for Athletes and Coaches—and the exciting launch of the Mentally Strong Academy for Athletic Coaches, starting June 19.
To register for the webinar or learn more about both opportunities, visit mentallystronginstitute.com. If you're listening after June 10, head to confidenceforathletes.com to catch the replay.
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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset podcast, Dr. Cindra shares how the way we talk to ourselves can shape our confidence, performance, and leadership.
Drawing from Serena Williams’ affirmation practice before winning Wimbledon in 2015, we explore how powerful self-talk can override doubt and pressure—especially when things aren’t going perfectly.
You’ll learn how thought patterns are formed early in life to protect us, and how those same patterns can now limit us unless we choose to rewire them through consistent mental conditioning.
This episode covers four tools you can use to shift your mindset, respond to challenges with intention, and talk to yourself in a way that builds strength instead of stress.
Power Phrase of the Week: “Speak louder than your doubt.”
Quote of the Week: “I am strong. I am a champion. I’ve got this.” – Serena Williams
I’m incredibly excited about today’s guest—Sylvie di Giusto—who is a globally recognized expert in personal branding, leadership presence, and first impressions.
Sylvie helps professionals and organizations explore how people make decisions about them—and what they can do to influence those decisions effectively. With a background in corporate training and a multicultural career across Europe and the United States, she brings a unique and powerful perspective to leadership development.
She is the author of The Image of Leadership and Fair Advantage, and she’s worked with some of the world’s top organizations, from the U.S. Air Force to Google, McDonald’s, and the NBA. Sylvie is also a CSP—Certified Speaking Professional—and a highly sought-after keynote speaker who combines psychology, strategy, and practical tools to help leaders take ownership of their personal brand.
In today’s conversation, we talk about how to craft a powerful presence, why first impressions matter more than we think, and what it means to lead from the outside in.
🔑 Key Takeaways from Sylvie di Giusto
- Perception Drives Opportunity Sylvie was inspired to focus on perception because it's often the silent deal-maker or breaker. The way people perceive us influences the decisions they make about our credibility, leadership, and potential—often before we speak.
- First Impressions Are Fast and Lasting First impressions are made in seconds and are difficult to reverse. They impact sales, leadership trust, and client relationships. In high-stakes environments, your visual and behavioral cues can speak louder than your resume.
- Unconscious Biases Are Always at Play Every human has cognitive shortcuts (biases) that affect how they perceive others. Professionals and leaders can’t eliminate these, but they can become more aware and intentional in how they present themselves to mitigate misperceptions.
- The Five Cornerstones of Decision-Making Success today requires mastery of five key areas:
- Visual intelligence – how you look
- Behavioral intelligence – how you act
- Verbal intelligence – how you speak
- Digital intelligence – how you show up online
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Social intelligence – how you connect with others
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Perception Can Be Reality While perception isn’t truth, it influences how others treat us. Therefore, managing perceptions is not manipulation—it’s leadership.
- Balancing Authenticity with Professionalism Professionals often struggle between “being themselves” and meeting organizational expectations. Sylvie suggests “authenticity within context”—knowing your audience and adjusting your expression, not your values.
- Rebuilding a Damaged Reputation To recover from a misstep, be transparent, consistent, and patient. Rebuilding trust is a process—and how you communicate and behave over time tells your story more than any apology.
- Managing Difficult Conversations Leaders must be mindful of the perception ripple effect. Sensitive conversations should be clear, kind, and anchored in purpose, recognizing that how something is said often matters as much as what is said.
- Technology + Human Connection Embracing tech doesn’t mean losing the human touch. High performers must use digital tools to amplify trust, not replace it. Leaders must be intentional about showing up in real and relational ways—even in virtual spaces.
- 3D Immersive Keynotes Sylvie is known for pioneering the first-ever 3D immersive keynote experience, combining storytelling with cutting-edge visuals. Her goal? To not just inform—but transform how audiences feel, think, and act.
- Final Message to High Performers Perception is your silent business partner. Take ownership of how you show up in every setting, every platform, and every interaction. You don’t have to be perfect—but you do have to be intentional.
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In this episode of High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra dives into the science of worry—and how to take back control of your mind and energy. Drawing on research from Dr. Robert Leahy, she shares that 85% of what we worry about never actually happens. Even more powerful: when our fears do come true, we tend to handle them better than expected. Cindra unpacks why our brains are wired to worry—usually about the people and priorities we care most about—and how unchecked worry can steal our joy, drain our energy, and keep us stuck in the future. She then shares three practical strategies to reduce worry: * Notice and label your thoughts instead of reacting to them. * Schedule a “worry window” to contain anxious thinking. * Let go of perfectionism and the need to plan for every possible outcome.
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I’m thrilled to bring you a high-energy, insight-packed conversation with the dynamic and fearless Anne Bonney. After moving 27 times, attending 13 different schools, living on four continents, and navigating six distinct careers, Anne has turned change into her comfort zone.
She’s a keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and emotional intelligence expert who helps individuals and organizations embrace discomfort, lead courageously, and ignite positive momentum in their teams.
In this episode, Anne shares her personal journey of mastering change, along with actionable strategies to lead through transition, elevate emotional intelligence, and conquer tough conversations.
- How to turn discomfort into a leadership advantage
- The three steps every leader needs to navigate change
- What emotionally intelligent leadership looks like during tough transitions
- How to handle difficult conversations without avoiding or escalating them
- Ways to build a fired-up team culture that performs under pressure
Anne’s energy is contagious, her insights are practical, and her message is clear—growth comes when we get uncomfortable on purpose.
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This week when you notice yourself overthinking or believing a thought that doesn’t serve you, use The Truth Meter. Your mind tends to lie to you to keep you safe and small. Instead, take control of your mind and choose a different thought that would serve you right now. Your mind does not control you, you can control your mind!
Quote of the Week: "You don’t have to believe every thought you think." — Byron Katie
Power Phrase of the Week: “I choose my thoughts. I create my reality."
Dr. Amy Climer teaches teams and organizations how to increase their creativity so they can maximize innovation. She works with forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, Stanford University, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Amy is the author of the best-selling book Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results. She is also host of The Deliberate Creative Podcast, where she shares practical advice and strategies to help leaders build innovative teams. Amy has a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change and is a Certified Speaking Professional.
In this episode, Amy shares her powerful “Deliberate Creative Spectrum,” and she unpacks her three-part model explains how psychological safety fuels innovation.
Cindra and Amy discuss:
- Why creativity is essential for organizational relevance and survival
- The Deliberate Creative Spectrum: from destructive to scalable teams
- The three essential elements of creative teams
- Brainstorming guidelines for creativity: suspend judgment, combine ideas, aim for wild ideas, prioritize quantity
- Tips for fostering psychological safety and handling conflict in teams
- The leadership insight: to do something new, leaders must intentionally let something go
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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset podcast, Dr. Cindra explores the power of belief and how it shapes our future.
Using Simone Biles’ inspiring story as a launch point, we discuss how your vision for your life begins with what you choose to believe about yourself.
When you get clear on your vision, you can align your daily actions and mindset to match that future.
This episode encourages you to replace self-doubt with empowering beliefs and reminds you that your potential is limitless when you believe it before you see it.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I am becoming the person my dreams require.” Quote of the Week: “Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.” – Oprah Winfrey
Robyn Hatcher is a powerhouse keynote speaker and communication expert who once created drama for a living as a soap opera writer and actor. Now, she’s on a mission to eliminate drama from the workplace and help leaders and professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
With a rich background that includes writing for All My Children and One Life to Live, acting on TV and stage, Robyn brings a unique perspective to communication and leadership.
She’s a Certified Speaking Professional, a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, and the author of Standing Ovation Presentations, where she introduces her transformative ActorTypes communication-style system.
In this episode, Robyn and I talk about:
- How to Own Your Power
- Her Drama Triangle,
- Why we Experience Drama
- Her LOVE Formula for Reducing Drama
- Other Strategies to Reduce Unnecessary Drama
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In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff unpacks the power of optimism and why training your brain to spot opportunity in the face of difficulty is essential to building grit.
Drawing from legendary moments like Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game,” she explains how mindset shifts fuel resilience.
Cindra introduces a simple mental tool called the Three Ops Strategy to help you find fresh paths forward, even in the middle of setbacks.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I choose optimism. I train my mind to see the opportunity.”
Quote of the Week: “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” - Winston Churchill
On today’s episode, we’re joined by a truly inspiring guest—Frank Kitchen, a Certified Speaking Professional and High-Performance Motivation Expert.
Frank is known for helping individuals and organizations think, act, and perform at their highest level.
Frank’s journey as a speaker began with a major life pivot—he was fired from his job on Father’s Day weekend. Instead of letting that setback define him, Frank made a courageous choice: he pursued his dream of becoming a full-time professional speaker. Today, his story of resilience and mindset mastery captivates audiences.
In our conversation, Frank shares how he teaches others to:
- How to “Flip Your Mindset”
- Ways to “Cook Up the Results You’re Hunger For”
- How to live his Live F.R.E.S.H. philosophy
- And other powerful strategies to stay motivated, overcome challenges, and live with purpose
Frank is also a bestselling author, mentor, and community leader—and his passion for helping others grow shines through in every word.
This is a conversation full of energy, insight, and practical tools to help you elevate your performance and impact.
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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset podcast, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores the concept of flow, a mental state of complete absorption and peak performance, drawing on insights from sport psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson, who collaborated with Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the pioneer of flow research.
The episode highlights how flow occurs when we are fully engaged in meaningful tasks, using our skills to the fullest while staying present in the moment.
Cindra outlines three key barriers to flow and encourages you to identify activities where you naturally lose track of time and feel energized, while learning to trust the process and stay focused on the present.
The episode wraps with a motivating reminder that flow, like a muscle, strengthens with mindful practice.
This Week's Power Phrase: "I will stay in the present trusting that everything unfolds perfectly."
Joining us is Alex Hodgins, a visionary mental performance consultant and inspiring speaker who’s spent his career helping athletes, teams, and leaders rise to the occasion when it matters most. Alex specializes in building high-performance systems that don’t just withstand pressure, they thrive in it.
For eight years, Alex was the Head of Mental Performance for the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team, guiding them to Olympic bronze in Rio 2016 and an unforgettable gold in Tokyo 2020. Currently, he brings his expertise to the NHL as the Head of Mental Performance for the Vancouver Canucks, and he’s also working with the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, Canada’s Ski Cross Team, and elite performers across both sport and corporate arenas.
He’s a lifelong learner, passionate about helping others tap into their potential, and he calls the beautiful Pacific Northwest home.
In this episode, Alex and Cindra discuss:
- The key ingredients behind high-performing team cultures
- Practical strategies for staying composed under pressure
- Why talent alone isn’t enough to ensure success at elite levels
- How corporate leaders can leverage sports psychology principles to boost team outcomes
- What the highest-achieving teams consistently do differently
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra explores the power of positivity and how cultivating positive energy creates a psychological advantage in teams, businesses, and relationships. Research shows that positivity enhances engagement, problem-solving, and resilience, with high-performing teams and successful relationships maintaining a strong positive-to-negative interaction ratio. To harness this power, Dr. Cindra suggests shifting focus to strengths, building a culture of positivity from the top down, and priming yourself for positivity each morning through gratitude, visualization, and Power Phrases. By choosing positivity intentionally, we rewire our brains for success, motivation, and deeper connections. This Week's Power Phrase: "I am a source of positive energy. I inspire, uplift, and bring out the best in myself and those around me. My mindset fuels success and possibility." Quote of the Week: "When you focus on the good, the good gets better." – Abraham Hicks
Today we have an incredible guest who embodies leadership, influence, and the power of storytelling—Ty Bennett. Ty is a dynamic entrepreneur, CEO, bestselling author, and world-renowned speaker who has built three multi-million dollar businesses across different industries. As the Owner & CEO of the largest Ninja Warrior Gym in the world, he knows a thing or two about resilience, strategy, and high performance.
Ty’s entrepreneurial journey started in his 20s when he and his brother built a direct sales empire, generating over $20 million in annual revenue and impacting leaders across 37 countries. As the founder of Leadership Inc., Ty is on a mission to help leaders cultivate influence, build exceptional relationships, and challenge the status quo. His books—including Partnership is the New Leadership and The Power of Storytelling—are shaping the next generation of business leaders, even being used in courses at MIT.
In this episode, Ty shares:
- The latest results of his newest study on high performance including his secrets to high-performance leadership.
- 7 reasons that high performance is important.
- 4 drivers of high performance, and the barriers to high performance.
- His personal journey—what drives him, how he navigates challenges, and his best advice for leaders looking to level up.
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Dr. Cindra explores the power of self-discipline and how understanding dopamine can help us build better habits. Sharing her own experience of struggling to finish her book Beyond Grit, she explains how visualizing her audience reignited her motivation.
Self-discipline, she says, is the ability to take action even when we don’t feel like it—yet our brains are wired for instant gratification, making it difficult to stay on track. To make discipline easier, Dr. Cindra suggests attaching small, immediate rewards to challenging tasks, using habit tracking, and visualizing success to stimulate dopamine release.
By training our brains to associate discipline with rewards, we can turn self-discipline into second nature and overcome procrastination for good.
Quote of the Week: "We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret." — Jim Rohn
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra highlights the crucial role of self-compassion in achieving success, using Serena Williams as an example of how elite performers embrace setbacks with kindness rather than self-criticism. Drawing on Dr. Kristen Neff’s research, Dr. Cindra outlines three key elements of self-compassion: self-kindness, recognizing common humanity, and practicing mindfulness. By making self-compassion a habit, you can bounce back stronger, reduce stress, and enhance performance. Power Phrase this Week: “I am kind to myself. I am doing the best I can. I got it next time!” Quote of the Week: "Self-compassion is not a luxury; it's a necessity for growth. Embracing our imperfections is what helps us rise stronger." — Kristin Neff
Welcome back to the High Performance Mindset Podcast! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of mental performance with a special guest who works at the highest levels of sport and business.
Joining us is Michael Urban, the Director of Mental Performance for the L.A. Clippers. With a career dedicated to coaching elite athletes, coaches, and corporate leaders, Michael specializes in evidence-based mental skills training to help individuals sharpen their focus, enhance resilience, and unlock their full potential.
Before working with the Clippers, Michael played a key role in developing the mental performance program at Clemson Athletics, where he worked closely with student-athletes and coaches to strengthen their mindset for success. Beyond sports, he also brings his expertise to the corporate world, guiding executives and CEOs to build a high-performance mindset in business.
With a Master’s in Kinesiology with a focus on Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior from the University of Tennessee and his certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Michael is passionate about helping others achieve their biggest goals and become the best version of themselves.
In this episode, we’ll explore the strategies and techniques that fuel high performance—whether on the court, in the boardroom, or in everyday life. Get ready to take notes because Michael is here to share game-changing insights on mental toughness, resilience, and peak performance.
Let’s dive in!
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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset Podcast, we dive deep into the power of self-awareness and how to silence your inner critic. That disempowering voice—often fearful, judgmental, or angry—holds many of us back. But here’s the truth: your inner critic lies to you. Instead of accepting its negativity, we can train ourselves to challenge it. By consciously replacing limiting thoughts with empowering and truthful statements, we shift our mindset toward confidence and success.
This week, we challenge you: Every time you hear your inner critic, pause. Acknowledge it. Then replace it with the truth. Growth starts with self-awareness—let’s rewire our thinking and unlock high performance from the inside out!
Power Phrase of the Week: “I talk to myself powerful instead of listening to my inner critic.”
Quote of the Week: “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” - Brene Brown
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alan Chu, a leading expert in sport psychology, mindfulness, and self-compassion. As an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Chu helps athletes, executives, and high performers unlock their full potential by leveraging positive psychology approaches.
We explore the science and application of self-compassion—why it matters, how to practice it, and how it enhances motivation and resilience. Dr. Chu also shares insights on mindfulness, self-determination theory, and strengths-based approaches to managing stress, overcoming setbacks, and improving performance.
If you're looking for practical strategies to lead with self-compassion, sharpen your mindset, and sustain motivation, this episode is for you! Tune in for game-changing insights that will help you perform at your best—both in sports and life.
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In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares why we experience compassion and how to break free from it.
Power Phrase of the Week: "I focus on my own journey and growth. I celebrate my progress."
Quote of the Week: "A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." – Zen Shin
Welcome to High Performance Mindset, the podcast where we dive into mental strategies to help you be your best more often.
Today, we have a truly special guest—someone who plays a pivotal role in helping elite athletes navigate the mental side of the game. Joining us is Kerry Guest, the Mental Health Specialist for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a leader in the field of sport psychology and mental well-being.
Kerry’s work is all about helping athletes understand and master their emotions so they can perform at their best—both on and off the field. In a high-pressure sport like baseball, mental resilience can be the difference between good and great. And that’s where Kerry comes in, guiding players through the ART of emotions—a model built around Acknowledging, Regulating, and Tolerating emotions.
In this conversation, we’ll dive deep into: ✅ Where emotions come from and why they matter ✅ The power of emotional awareness in high performance ✅ How athletes and leaders can buy into the process of understanding their emotions ✅ Practical strategies like “Say, See, and Do” to develop emotional mastery
And of course, we’ll wrap up with Kerry’s best advice for all of you—high performers looking to level up your mindset.
This is going to be a fascinating and insightful discussion, so let’s jump in!
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The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I embrace my fear and choose courage.”
Quote of the Week: “Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.”—Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbuck
New beginnings – like New Years Day, your birthday or even Mondays – are a great time to restart. That is why people like to set resolutions or goals at the beginning of the year. You are extra motivated to turn the page and reset. But, in general, we want to set goals this year – not resolutions.
Dr. Kamphoff shares with us strategies to consider what we really want in 2025, and provides 3 tips on how to get to there.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I am focused on my goals to crush it this year.”
Quote of the Week: “When you set a goal, your brain opens up a task list.” - Mel Robbins
Welcome to High Performance Mindset, the podcast where we dive into mental strategies to help you be your best more often. Today, we’re thrilled to have a powerhouse guest—someone who’s left his mark on the NFL with grit, determination, and sheer talent.
Our guest is none other than Chris Reed! As a versatile offensive lineman, Chris has played for multiple NFL teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, and my favorite, the Minnesota Vikings. Known for his incredible athleticism, Chris’s journey from his college days at Minnesota State, where he excelled in football and track and field, to the pros is nothing short of remarkable.
But there’s more to Chris than just his football career. Off the field, he’s a dedicated family man cares about mental health, and a testament to resilience, having climbed the ranks as an undrafted free agent in 2015 to become a reliable presence on some of the league's toughest offensive lines.
In this episode, Cindra and Chris discuss:
- Chris’s 10-year NFL career, outlasting most players and playing for seven teams
- His focus on strength, conditioning, and football strategy to achieve longevity
- How mental performance coaching helped him stay present and control the controllables
- Overcoming negative self-talk and breaking challenges into actionable steps
- A powerful visualization experience that felt like "magic"
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High performers see stressful situations as a challenge they can overcome instead of a threat to their performance or confidence. This improves their health and their performance.
They remember it’s all about our perception of a situation and they talk to themselves powerful when experiencing stress – reminding themselves they can handle anything. Power Phrase this Week: “I adopt a challenge mindset. I can handle anything that comes my way.”
Quote of the Week: “Challenges are an opportunity to test you and rise to the next level.” - Angelica Montrose
Kelly Clements is the creator of The Entreprenewer, a marriage centric coaching program for entrepreneurs. Her professional experience working for world class coaching programs like Strategic Coach and Lifebook have taught her how to work with driven entrepreneurs, but it was her personal experience that underscored why it was so important for both the entrepreneur and the spouse to have a coach.
Kelly can seamlessly help bridge The Ambition Gap that many entrepreneurial couples experience, as well as giving relevant perspective changes to help couples connect at a deeper level. Her Relationship Spectrum™ helps couples identify ways to create a healthier power dynamic, and her Presence Principles™ will help both parties get more enjoyment and intimacy out of the relationship. Author of The Power of Play, Praise, and Purpose, and Grow Your Business Without Growing Apart, Kelly provides actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs WIN at work and home.
In this episode, Cindra and Kelly discuss:
- The 6 Presence Principles
- Her DANA Acronym and how it relates to you
- How your Reticular Activating System impacts relationships
- Her “Alpha-Omega Spectrum” and why you should understand it
- Most importantly, how to grow your business without growing apart
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High performers set goals and they consider who they can become in the process. They get clear on what they want and reflect on their wishes and dreams. They write their goals down and keep them in mind during the year.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I am committed to myself, my goals, and my dreams.”
Quote of the Week:“Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.” - Les Brown
Krista Ryan, PCC, is a highly sought-after business coach, facilitator, speaker, and Workplace Performance expert known for helping clients effectively navigate uncertainty and promoting collaboration, communication, and confidence. Her global clients include C-suite executives, startup entrepreneurs, individual contributors, elite athletes, and performers.
With nearly two decades of experience as a human resources director, Krista is the CEO and founder of KfG Coaching, LLC. She’s a Bravely Pro Coach and a Room Tilter with Limitless Minds, a mental conditioning organization that unites personal growth with business success through the power of neutral thinking. She is the author of the new book, Keep Fricking Going: A step-by-step guide to successfully navigate change.
In this episode, Cindra and Krista discuss:
- The 3 steps of KFG
- The importance of accountability and awareness in success
- How to focus on the next best step
- How to take action towards who you want to become
- Ways she is using KFG to battle cancer right now
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Regularly practicing gratitude is powerful because it has a lasting impact when doing it regularly. Gratitude is connected to better health, more optimism and resilience. Remember, you can shift your focus at any time to what is good and what you are gratitude for in the situation. Choose to take the perspective of a resilient person and draw the good from a difficulty.
Power Phrase for This Week: “I choose to intentionally practice gratitude each day.”
Quote of the Week: “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”—Oprah Winfrey
Annie Lalla has spent her life studying the world of emotions -mapping the complexities of communication & subtleties of relationships. A philosopher, speaker and a thought leader, Annie is known as the “Cartographer of Love”. In her coaching, Annie helps individuals attract, create and foster extraordinary connections that maximize freedom and minimize shame. She has professional certifications in Coaching, NLP and Clinical Hypnosis.
In this episode, Cindra and Annie discuss:
- How to minimize shame in relationships
- The biggest barrier people experience in building relationships
- How to upgrade your beliefs about relationships
- What creates conflict in relationships
- Her top advice on how to address conflict in relationships
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In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares how the world’s best seeing adversity as happening for them, not to them. Adversity helps you grow into the person you are supposed to become to reach your goals and step into your dreams. Everything magnificent that you've likely accomplished required or even perhaps demanded difficulty, struggle, and grit. We can embrace adversity and believe it’s a time to learn and grow. This Week’s Power Phrase: “I embrace adversity. I see adversity as happening for me, not to me.”
This Week's Quote of the Week: “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” – Napoleon Hill
Juliet Wright is a branding expert, author, keynote speaker, and parallel entrepreneur who helps authors, speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs connect the dots in their brand ecosystems. A small-town girl born and raised in Nebraska, Juliet has traveled the world to work with clients one-on-one, helping them clarify their vision, align their messaging, and build brands that ignite their audiences.
As the author of Red Thread and Coming In Hot, Juliet brings a unique perspective to storytelling and strategy, empowering her clients to bring big ideas to life. With an entrepreneur husband and four teenagers, there’s never a dull moment in her world!
In this episode, Cindra and Juliet discuss:
- The most important thing you need to know about building a brand
- How mindset and branding are related
- The difference between branding, advertising, and marketing
- What people get wrong about branding
- Her 7 steps of the Red Thread Process
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In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares how pre-planned, specific thoughts can address your negative thinking. She also shares the 3 Ps to give yourself an even better chance to be your best today. This Week's Power Phrase: “I choose powerful, possibility-oriented, and positive thoughts to keep me at my best.”
Quote of the Week: "Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave". - - Harvey McKay
Paul Juda started gymnastics at the age of five after friends of his parents suggested it to help him burn off his extra energy. He was fortunate to live near the Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center, where he trained with renowned coaches Leo Krivitsky and Yevhen Vovkiv. These coaches played a key role in both his gymnastics and personal development.
After high school, Paul received a full scholarship to the University of Michigan, where he has been studying since the fall of 2019. He completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, earned a Certification in Sales and Marketing from the Ross Business School, finished a graduate program in Real Estate Development, and is now working on a Master’s in Accounting, also from the Ross Business School. Paul’s career goals focus on entrepreneurship.
Paul is currently the captain of the Michigan Men’s Gymnastics Team. He is a three-time NCAA Champion, a World Championship Medalist, and the winner of the prestigious Nissen Emery Award, which is the top honor in collegiate men’s gymnastics and equivalent to the Heisman Trophy. 2024 Olympic Bronze Medalist
In this episode, Cindra and Paul discuss:
- Why he didn’t make the Olympic Team for Tokyo
- How he performed his best when it mattered most to him at the Paris Olympics
- How the team mentally prepared at the Paris Olympics
- The mental skills he uses to perform on demand
- What he has learned from working with sport psychologists
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Our focus determines our feelings. If you want to change how you feel, you can change your focus. Your focus is like a mental spotlight. Your attention is always on something; it’s not really ever lost. You can choose to shine your focus on what helps you at any given moment. This Week's Power Phrase: “I protect my focus. I choose to ask myself powerful focus improving questions to change how I feel.”
Quote of the Week: “Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention.” - Greg Anderson
Dr. Laura Gallaher is a professional speaker and organizational psychologist who inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationship with themselves and accomplish more than ever. She combines insights on radical self-acceptance with humor to create a unique connection with her audience.
Despite being a national best-selling author, Dr. Laura stands out from the typical "academic" personality of her PhD peers. Her notable achievements include being hired by NASA to reshape organizational culture after the Columbia accident, leading significant changes in performance management at Disney, and inspiring Yahoo’s global teams to pursue transformation from within.
In this episode, Cindra and Dr. Laura discuss:
- What is radical self-acceptance
- Why radical self-acceptance is difficult and important to practice
- Strategies to grow in your radical self-acceptance
- How radical self-acceptance relates to culture and leadership
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Your goals and dreams should be just a little scary – meaning a little outside your comfort zone because when you dream big, you grow into who you can become. Most people dream too small or lose the ability to dream because of limiting beliefs or listening to other people’s disbelief. Make dreaming for a living part of your daily mindset practice. This Week's Power Phrase: “I dream big to help me reach my best and my potential. I have everything inside me to make my dreams happen.”
Quote of the Week: “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” - Christopher Reeve
John is a marketing enigma, a “direct response customer attraction expert” who thinks way outside the box. His marketing consultancy business is called The Institute Of Wow – & John’s mantra is that one’s marketing needs to “wow” prospects. He’s also the guy who shocked the marketing world some years back when he convinced Jerry Seinfeld to come out of retirement.
John helps business owners understand how to exploit platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. His client list includes 7 Eleven, Walt Disney, KFC and BP to name a few. In this episode, Cindra and JD discuss:
- What marketing has to do with mindset
- How to craft campaigns that grab attention
- His top 3 strategies for incentive-based marketing offers
- How he got Jerry Seinfeld to come out of retirement
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As humans, our default is to focus on the uncontrollables. It is much easier to blame, complain, and make excuses than to take a close look in the mirror and examine ourselves and our actions.
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares how to focus on what you can control and the importance of dominating the controllables.
Power Phrase This Week: “I dominate the controllables.”
Quote of the Week: John Maxwell said, “Life is 10% of what happens to me, and 90% of how I react to it.”
As a certified executive coach, with experience as a change management consultant, Vered has helped hundreds of individuals adapt more successfully to change. She has over 13 years of training and certifications in numerous modalities for change, including HeartMath®, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis, Brainspotting®, Havening Techniques®, EFT Tapping, Rapid Transformational Therapy®, and Psych-K®.
Vered is the host of the popular podcast called The Mindset Game® Podcast and CEO of the Momentum Institute.
In this episode, Cindra and Vered discuss:
- How emotions impact your results
- Her PLAY Framework to increase your resilience
- How a leader’s mindset impacts the change process
- How you can navigate change more easily
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If you are not using imagery consistently, you are missing out on a powerful way to improve your performance. Include imagery as part of your daily routine. It will help you think like the world’s best and accomplish even more than you thought was possible. Power Phrase this Week: “I imagine success. I create success in my mind first and then I live it.”
Quote of the Week: “If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” — William Arthur Ward
High performers in sport, business and life use pressure to be at their best. They use natural tools inside of them to see pressure as a privilege. They POP the Pressure.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I see pressure as a privilege. Pressure leads me to greatness.”
Quote of the Week: “I don’t feel pressure. I apply it.” Justin Jefferson, Wide Receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
Sam Bishop has a decade of experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams. His client base ranges from Premier League and Women’s Super League footballers, to Premiership rugby players, Professional Golfers and Cricket players.
Over the last 5 years, he has also worked as an Executive and Performance Psychology Coach adapting his performance coaching style from the sports fields to the boardroom. He regularly delivers performance psychology keynote talks and masterclasses to companies such as Hewlett Packard, Nestlé, Citibank and Microsoft.
In this episode, Cindra and Sam discuss:
- The #1 thing holding us back
- 3 key core principles of performance psychology
- How change is a personal journey
- What the best of the best do differently
With a Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy and accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, let’s welcome Sam to the show!
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Your life is based on the meaning you give it. You want to reframe things that limit you and your future. Choose meanings that empower you not enable you. Choose meanings that make you better not bitter. Choose meanings that help you not hinder you. See everything has happening FOR you not TO you.
Power Phrase this Week: “I see difficulties and challenges as happening for me, not to me.”
Quote of the Week: Hal Enrod, a Bestselling Author of the Miracle Morning said, “That is our responsibility to choose the most empowering reason for the challenges, events and circumstances of our lives.”
Self-compassion, or the practice of being kind to yourself in times of failure, pain or when you note something you don’t like about yourself instead of being self-critical, is key to practice right now to be your best more often.
When we show self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness as we would to others recognizing that all humans suffer and we are not alone. We can then use tools to stop being so critical of ourselves remembering we are not alone.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I am kind to myself. I remind myself I am doing the best I can.”
Quote of the Week: "You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” - Louise Hay
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares why it is important to remember we have a negativity bias. Still, we can counteract that negativity by choosing not to believe everything we think. Instead, we can remember to see the opportunity in every difficulty. This week’s Power Phrase: “I choose a good attitude regardless of what I cannot control. I talk to myself not listen.”
In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares with us how we can create psychological safety in a culture in which we are a leader. Psychological safety is important because it leads to higher performance, but also people feel comfortable trying new things, asking questions, and admitting mistakes—all which leads to creativity and innovation. This helps us respond to mistakes in a positive and empowering way.
Power Phrase this Week: ”I see failure and mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow.”
Quote of the Week: “If you want to succeed, double your failure rate.” -Tom Watson, CEO of IBM
We can all be overcome by self-doubt. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares with us why self-doubt is so common and how to overcome it.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I choose to see the possibilities for myself and my future.”
Quote of the Week: “Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential.” - Brian Tracy
Dr. Patty Ann Tublin is the CEO and Founder of Relationship Toolbox LLC, a training and development coaching and consulting firm specializing in the development of emotional intelligence and other “soft” skills that promote optimal individual and group performance that impacts the bottom line. Dr. Patty Ann understands that a company’s people are its most important asset.
She is the podcast host of “The Dr. Patty Ann Podcast” and the author of two Amazon best-selling books: "Not Tonight Dear, I've Got a Business to Run" and "Money Can Buy You Happiness: Secrets Women Need to Know to Get Paid What They Are Worth!"
In this episode, Patty and Cindra talk about:
- Proven strategies to increase your emotional intelligence
- How your feelings impact others
- 3 powerful and simple questions to ask yourself to increase your emotional intelligence
- 3 tips to communicate even more effectively
- And, how to have even more effective conversations with your kids
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In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares the history of the Impostor Syndrome, what to do when you experience it, and why many high achievers experience feelings of an impostor.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I believe in myself and my ability.”
Quote of the Week: "Believe you can and you're halfway there" - Theodore Roosevelt
Are you dealing with any physical pain in your body?
Pain from an injury, an accident, an operation, or some type of physical trauma?
If so, you're likely wondering if there's a better, faster way to heal. Today, we're going to talk about that better faster way with our guest, Garrett Salpeter.
Garrett is a nervous system expert. Using his formal training as an engineer and neuroscientist, Garrett has created a patented device called THE NEUBIE. This amazing invention is used by doctors, therapists, and professional sports teams around the world, including by over 3,100 professionals certified by Garrett and his team at NeuFit. He's the best-selling author of the book The NeuFit Method and host of The Undercurrent Podcast.
In this episode, Garrett and Cindra talk about:
- How the brain’s main purpose is survival and what to do about it,
- Why it is important to treat the hardware of the body with a method addressing the body’s software,
- The applications of the nervous system for fitness and long-term health,
- And, what THE NEUBIE is all about.
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You were meant to adapt and adjust. You were meant to be resilient and bounce back. You can get through anything you are going through right now! The key is to intentionally reframe your experience and remember resilience has been part of your history.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I can see the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Quote of the Week: “Success is how high you bounce when you hit rock bottom.” - George S. Patton, US Military General
Rob Dube is the co-author of Shine: 10 Disciplines for Maximizing Your Energy, Impact, and Inner Peace with Gino Wickman, the bestselling author of Traction. Rob is the cofounder of imageOne, Visionary and CEO of The 10 Disciplines for Managing and Maximizing Your Energy, and cofounder and podcast host of Entrepreneurial Leap. He is also the author of donothing and host of the Do Nothing retreat. Through his work, Rob challenges business leaders and entrepreneurs to look inward with mindfulness and meditation by sharing his own mindful leadership journey.
In this episode, Rob and Cindra talk about:
- The 10 Disciplines that lead to maximizing your energy and impact
- How outer success can take a toll on your inner experience
- How to write your 10-year vision and keep it in mind each day
- Why saying no and taking time off is important
- And, how to make decisions out of love over fear
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To reduce overthinking, self-doubt, and fear – our inner limits – starts with self-awareness. Self-awareness includes understanding yourself, your emotions, and what drives you. Dr. Cindra challenges you this week to notice yourself – how are you feeling, what are you thinking about, and then use the PCR strategy to keep increasing your own awareness of yourself. This Week's Power Phrase: “I choose to lead the hardest person first—myself.”
Quote of the Week: “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves” - Psychologist Carl Jung
Coach Kyle is a Video Marketing Therapist. No matter what he’s doing, he always finds himself talking someone off the ledge when it comes to how they show up online. He simplifies the process of creating videos and empowers people to recognize the significance of their unique voice. As an unwavering supporter, Kyle guides Realtors, Lenders, and other entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses organically through social media.
Kyle is an Amazon Best Selling Author of “Rethink Everything You Know About Social Media” and is the CEO of Content Compounding, Partner/Co-owner of The Collective Coaching and CEO of Hire Culture Virtual Assistants.
In this episode, Kyle and Cindra talk about:
- How social media can change your career
- How mindset is everything when it comes to social media
- The biggest mental hurdle you might have about social media and how you can overcome it
- Why story telling matters on social media and how you can tell a great story
- And, more best tips and tricks for social media
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In this week's 5-minute episode, Dr. Cindra shares that failure is inevitable and when you define failure on your terms, you are able to see failure as an event, not who you are. You are able to keep pushing outside your comfort zone because that is how you learn and grow. Remember you want to fail. That means you are pushing yourself to be all you can be and stepping into your potential.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I see failure and mistakes as opportunity to learn and grow.”
Quote of the Week: Zig Ziglar said it best, “Failure is an event, never a person; an attitude, not an outcome; a temporary inconvenience; a stepping stone. Our response to it determines just how helpful it can be.”
Coach Kyle is a Video Marketing Therapist. No matter what he’s doing, he always finds himself talking someone off the ledge when it comes to how they show up online. He simplifies the process of creating videos and empowers people to recognize the significance of their unique voice. As an unwavering supporter, Kyle guides Realtors, Lenders, and other entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses organically through social media.
Kyle is an Amazon Best Selling Author of “Rethink Everything You Know About Social Media” and is the CEO of Content Compounding, Partner/Co-owner of The Collective Coaching and CEO of Hire Culture Virtual Assistants.
In this episode, Kyle and Cindra talk about:
- How social media can change your career
- How mindset is everything when it comes to social media
- The biggest mental hurdle you might have about social media and how you can overcome it
- Why story telling matters on social media and how you can tell a great story
- And, more best tips and tricks for social media
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Annie Hyman Pratt, Founder and CEO of Leading Edge Teams, is an integrative business expert with decades of distinctive experience. She has dedicated her career to providing, trusted, high-level executive consulting and training. Annie develops and leads change regarding a company’s business strategies, leadership, teams, and operations. She is a sought after C-Suite consultant for CEOs, CFOs, and COOs.
Annie is the author of “The People Part: Seven Agreements Entrepreneurs and Leaders Make to Build Teams, Accelerate Growth, and Banish Burnout for Good.”
In this episode, Annie and Cindra talk about:
- Her 7 Agreements
- The CCORE Empowered Process
- How to Build High-Trust Relationships
- Why it is important to “Recognize, Regulate, and Resolve”
- The ACE Agreement-Making Process
- And, new strategies for your Leadership Toolbox
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In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares the 3Ps of Optimism and how you can use this concept to better your life. She also shared her tool called the Three OPP Strategy to get out of a pessimistic perspective and choose optimism.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose optimism. I believe the best is yet to come!”
Quote of the Week: "Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities." - Roy T. Bennett
At the age of 7, our guest today was selling greeting cards door-to-door. By age 14, he owned a small international import business. By age 21, he was teaching at the University of Minnesota, and during the next 15 years, he was selected as the “Outstanding Faculty Member” by two different universities.
At age 36, our speaker retired from teaching and opened his own speaking, training, and executive coaching company. That position has allowed him to deliver more than 3000 programs around the world.
Of course, you may already be familiar with Dr. Zimmerman. You may have heard him speak at a conference, or perhaps you’ve seen him on Fox News, CNN, on the CBS Morning Show. And you may have read his books, several of which have become #1 best-sellers on Amazon.com.
In this episode, Alan and Cindra talk about the:
- The 12 Keys to Peak Performance and Extraordinary Relationships
- Why most people live smaller than they should be
- His LASTING acronym and how it can help you to be your best more often
- His 3 legged stool to help you understand your purpose more deeply
- And, his 8 parts of balance.
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The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. As Jimmy Johnson, the coach who led the Dallas Cowboys to two consecutive Super Bowls, once said, “Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great?” This Week's Power Phrase: “I embrace my fear and choose courage.”
Quote of the Week: “Do the thing that you fear to do and keep on doing it…that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer your fear.” - Dale Carnegie (American author)
Flying an airplane is a challenging activity, even in clear skies and perfect weather…
Now imagine you are flying a plane in combat. The enemy on the ground is trying to kill you by shooting down your plane. All while you are trying to save the lives of YOUR TEAM on the ground who are under attack. That's exactly what Martha McSally did as an A-10 fighter pilot in the Air Force.
Martha's life has been spent overcoming things like fear, self-doubt, trauma, adversity, and obstacles.
After arriving at the U.S. Air Force Academy for basic training at 18, she was told that it was against the law for women to become fighter pilots.
So what did she do? She decided that’s exactly what she would do and became the first woman in U.S. history to fly a fighter jet in combat!
Plus, she later became the 1st woman in U.S. history to command a fighter squadron….which meant, in combat, she was the first one in and the last one out! She deployed 6 times to the Middle East and Afghanistan, flying 325 combat hours, earning the bronze star and six air metals.
After serving our country for 26 years in the Air Force and retiring as a full Colonel, Martha was elected to Congress. She served 2 terms in the U.S. House of Representative and was appointed to the U.S. Senate after Senator John McCain’s passing. As you can imagine, she has had a front row seat, and been an active participant, in shaping the world we live in… always in service to others.
Now, Martha continues to serve by sharing her hard-learned life and leadership lessons through keynote speaking, online courses, and beyond.
In this episode, Martha and Cindra talk about the:
- The ways fear holds you back from your dreams
- How you can “Drop the Drag”
- How to intentionally shape your identity
- And, she openly shares how she has worked through trauma in her own life to help us understand how we can work through ours.
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In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares how everyone has limiting beliefs that hold us back. We explore in this episode how to recognize your limiting beliefs and the steps to address your limiting beliefs.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose powerful beliefs about my future.”
Quote of the Week: “If you accept a limiting belief, then it will become a truth for you.” - Louise Hay
You are here because you want to be the best that you can be. You have high standards for yourself. You want to gain the competitive advantage.
That is what Lynne Jensen-Nelson is here today. After earning her master’s degree, she rose through the ranks from front line sales to corporate executive leadership.
Now through her skills in keynote speaking, workshops, and business strategy, Lynne transfers key lessons learned from years of experience to organizations across the country.
Lynne founded Conversion-omics Speakers & Consultants to help organizations create true competitive advantage.
Today this company has grown to 90+ professional speakers and consultants who are experts in virtually all topic areas. Her goal is to bring the INFORMATION, MOTIVATION, and INSPIRATION you need to take your event or project to the next level.
In this episode, Lynne and Cindra talk about the:
- 4 components of Competitive Advantage
- How to consider your mindset, skillset, and toolset to gain a competitive advantage
- The 4 P’s of Confidence
- The 2 most important things you should do for those you work with
- And, language to use and language to lose
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As a high achiever, it is good to strive for success and have high expectations. These high standards keep you going, striving to be your best. When you strive to be your best, you help others around you do the same. But perfection is unattainable. Instead, consider striving for excellence instead and Dr. Cindra shares with us how to do just that.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am kind to myself when things don’t go perfectly moving on quickly to protect my confidence.”
Quote of the Week: “At the root of perfectionism isn’t really about a deep love for being meticulous. It’s about fear. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of failure.” - Michael Law
Finding your flow zone starts with your mind and channeling your focus to the present moment. Your mind is a muscle; it takes daily practice to master it. Flow is like a muscle—the more you train and experience flow. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares the 3 barriers that get in the way of flow for you.
Power Phrase this Week: “My mind is like a muscle. I train my mind to increase my chances of finding flow.”
Quote of the Week: “Flow is being completely involved in the activity for its own sake. The ego falls away. Time flies.” - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
You're here because high performance is one of your mindsets. You're already good at what you do and you know there's still more that you can do on your journey both personally and professionally. One of the most famous high performers in the world of business and finance is Warren Buffett. He is ranked as the number one investor of all times and is now one of the world's richest men. Warren said, "You can improve your value by 50% just by learning communication skills and public speaking."
That's why I wanted you to meet our special guest, Joel Weldon. Joel is my personal speaking skills coach and a Hall of Fame professional speaker, He is the creator of the Ultimate Speaking System for entrepreneurs and business owners as well as executives to speak even more effectively by following one of the most important mindsets ordinary speakers just don't have.
If you rated yourself using a 1 to 10 scale on your ability to speak in front of a group, made up of your ideal audience members, what would that number be right now? It can be anywhere from one which would mean, I'm terrified to speak and I hate it to 10 which would be, I love to speak and I'm amazing at it.
Wherever you are on that scale, the mindset that Joel is going to share with you can help you be an even better speaker and communicator. Joel has been paid to speak at over 3,000 events and has personally coached well over 10,000 speakers. He is considered one of the highest performing speakers and speaking skill coaches in America. I have seen how he can turn an ordinary presentation into an extraordinary one. You will too.
In this episode, Joel and Cindra discuss:
- How to start and end a presentation or speech
- His NFV Formula to connect with the audience
- How ordinary speakers get it wrong
- How to choose the best story to tell
- And, how to start a story
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Your big dreams allow you to step into your own unique potential. And when building your career and pushing forward, it’s easy to spend too much time thinking about and planning the future. In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares when to focus on the process vs. your destination, or the outcome.
Power Phrase this Week: “I take my goals on step at a time focused on the process.”
Quote of the Week: “If you focus on the process and not the outcome, you’ll have better results.” - Joe Madden
Maura Nevel Thomas is an award-winning international speaker, trainer, and an author on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and one of the most widely-cited authority on attention management.
Maura’s clients include the likes of Google, Old Navy, L’Oréal, and NASA. She is a TEDx speaker, and author of six books on the topics of attention management and personal and organizational productivity. She has columns in Forbes and Harvard Business Review.
Maura earned an MBA from the University of Massachusetts and has studied the field of productivity all over the world for more than two decades.
In this episode, Cindra and Maura discuss:
- How productivity advice gets it wrong
- Her Empowered Productivity System
- 10 signs that you need to master attention management
- When multi-tasking works and doesn’t work
- And, her communication guidelines for leaders
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You can use the ABC method to increase my self-awareness and change my thoughts, emotions, and actions when needed. Consider what people or situations push your buttons? What can you do to stay in control in those situations? When you feel pressure or stress, you can pay attention to what led you to feel that way? In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff talks about how to increase your self-awareness and why it is important to your performance.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I master myself to master my life.”
Quote of the Week: “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.” - Benjamin Franklin
When we mindfully and purposefully practice authenticity, we invite peace, gratitude, and happiness into our lives, and this impacts our performance. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares 4 ways to be an authentic leader. To be successful in your career, you must be yourself.
Power Phrase this Week: “The world needs me and my gifts. I will show my authentic self to the world through my leadership.”
Quote of the Week: “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” —Brené Brown, researcher and author
As Founder/CEO of the Intrigue Agency, and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, Sam helps people create respectful, intriguing, proactive communications that are a win for all involved.
Sam's 3 TEDx talks and 10 books - including Tongue Fu!, POP!, Talking on Eggshells, SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week - have been featured in NY Times, Fast Company, Forbes, Readers Digest, TED.com, NPR.
Sam's IKIGAI - and one of her great joys - is helping people crystallize a meaningful message/mission that puts the light on in their eyes and creates a rising-tide LEGACY that adds value for all involved. In this episode, Cindra and Sam discuss:
- “Words to Lose, and Word to Use”
- Her AIR acronym
- What to do when you disagree with someone
- Tools to deescalate a situation
- And, why her PLAN tool can help you prepare for any conversation
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Leading yourself can be very difficult because our brain is hardwired to see what is missing. Instead, you can lead yourself to your own personal vision by remembering:
- What you think about yourself, you become.
- Thoughts only have power if you believe them.
- You can act independent of how you feel.
Chance thinking doesn’t lead to success – instead, make time each day to master your thoughts and lead yourself even more deliberately.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I lead myself today.”
Quote of the Week: “Work harder on yourself than you do your job.” — Jim Rohn
Allistair McCaw is recognized as one of the world’s leading figures on team culture, leadership, and mindset. For over 25 years, he has consulted and worked with numerous Olympians, Grand Slam Champions, Fortune 500 companies and NCAA Colleges including LSU, SMU, Duke, and the University of Minnesota.
An author of 7 best-selling books and a keynote speaker, Allistair consults and mentors leaders, coaches, teams and organizations. A 29x marathon finisher and former 5-time World Championship competitor in the sport of Duathlon, Allistair resides in Florida.
In this episode, Cindra and Allistair discuss:
- 7 Types of People You Should Surround Yourself With
- The 90/9 Rule
- 3 Steps to Achievement
- The Power of Your Story
- And, 10 Things You Should Let Go Of
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Confidence is a choice you make daily. Your belief and trust in your ability is your choice. Don’t overthink the feeling of confidence – you might feel nervous and unconfident when you are trying something new. Keep building the foundational skill of confidence. Intentionally decide today to take control of your confidence. Believe and trust that you can!
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose confidence today!”
Quote of the Week: “You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” - Oprah
Much of our happiness can be changed by engaging in daily, intentional activities that impact how we act and think. In fact, happiness also comes from the relationships we develop. This week be even more deliberate about building relationships and being present in them.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I choose happiness by building relationships around me.”
Quote of the Week: "Happiness is not the goal…it’s a by product of a life well-lived.” - Elenor Roosevelt
You can never outperform your self-image. Your self-image is your view of yourself. Be careful what you say to yourself about yourself. To level of your self-image, consider the beliefs you want to hold about yourself to reach all of your goals and dreams.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I talk to myself powerfully today.”
Quote of the Week: “People are never able to outperform their self-image.” - John Maxwell
Dr. Nick Holton is a Co-Founder of The Antifragile Academy whose work focuses on helping individuals, teams, businesses and organizations become better versions of themselves through the application of the cutting-edge science of human flourishing – a synergistic development of both peak performance and overall well-being and fulfillment.
He also runs a podcast alongside the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. Nick has also directed multiple large scale implementation projects oriented toward human flourishing for schools and organizations around the globe, and has delivered talks and trainings across the US, Europe, India, Hong Kong, Australia, Uganda, Singapore, Mexico, and South America.
Dr. Adam Wright is a Co-Founder of The Antifragile Academy who is a high-performance and executive coach, consultant, and educator who supports a broad range of elite performers whose craft demands their absolute best in volatile, high-stakes environments.
He consults with clients in such disparate performance arenas as the front office of the NFL, MLB, the European PGA, MLS, Hollywood, and Wall Street. As a practitioner-scientist, Adam draws from decades of practical experience as a coach and athlete, as well as lessons learned as a researcher and professor.
Adam currently serves as Major League Mental Performance Consultant for the Washington Nationals.
In this episode, Cindra, Nick and Adam discuss:
- What does it mean to be antifragile
- 4 Thinking traps that get in our way of being antifragile
- Their “Top Down” and “Bottom Up” approach
- How to create an antifragile environment in sport, work and at home
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Today on the podcast we talk about not taking things personally. When you decide to protect yourself and not take things personally, you avoid needless suffering. You cannot be hurt by others. Your anger, irritation, jealousy, frustration, and conflicts with others lessen. You are happier and at your best more often. Now, does that sound good?
Power Phrase this Week: “I care what I think about myself more than what other people think of me.”
Quote of the Week: “Not taking things personally is a superpower.” - James Clear
Speaking, training and leading teams have characterized the past 20 years of Andy’s career. He is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, coach and consultant. He travels weekly to present workshops on leadership and sales-related topics for numerous Fortune 500 firms as well as small and mid-sized companies, trade groups and associations.
In addition to teaching leadership principles for Concordia University’s MBA program, Dr. Andy published his first book, The Golden Principles: Life and Leadership Lessons from a Rescued Dog, which uses simple lessons learned from a Golden Retriever about living well and leading well. It was honored by Amazon.com with a “Top 100 Best Books of the Year” award.
Clients hire him to help them develop their leaders because he is one: He owns several businesses, manages a team of key leaders, and owns the ultimate P&L responsibilities for several million dollars of annual revenues.
In this episode, Cindra and Andy discuss:
- The 4 Leadership Necessities
- The 10 Golden Principles
- How and why you should “fail fast and fix”
- Strategies to be a high-performing leader
- How he and his wife built a franchise swim school that provided over 200,000 swim lessons last year
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Confidence is a choice you make daily. Your belief and trust in your ability is your choice. Dr. Cindra shares how to intentionally decide today to nurture your confidence. Believe and trust that you can!
Power Phrase of the Week: “I choose confidence.”
Quote of the Week: “Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” - Michelle Obama
Ellen Long is a seasoned professional, guiding business owners to build, prove and sell their highly profitable companies. She is a “Women to Watch” award winner, investor, and board member. Ellen is also a TEDx speaker, in which she delivered a talk on her passion entitled, “The Journey to Enough: Finding Your Minimum Viable Happiness", which focuses on the theme of entrepreneurial happiness and well-being. Her expertise serves as a compass in an unpredictable world, offering business owners the assurance of a well-thought-out plan when they need it the most.
In this episode, Cindra and Ellen discuss:
- 3 components of building, proving, and selling your business story
- 3 main drivers of business value
- How early should you start thinking about an exit
- The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when transitioning their businesses
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High performers in sport, business and life use pressure to be at their best. Awareness is the first step to reducing pressure. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares the natural tools you can use to POP the Pressure.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I have everything I need inside me now.”
Quote of the Week: “The bigger the moment, the bigger than man.” Bill Cowher – CBS Commentator about Patrick Mahomes
Over the past 18 years, Joshua Lifrak, M.S. has worked with elite athletes and corporate leaders to help them perform at their highest levels. He has also been instrumental in helping transform organizational cultures and individual mindsets to create an environment for optimal development and growth. He is currently the Director of Performance and Coaching for Limitless Minds, a Health and Wellness Technology Company founded by Denver Broncos Quarterback Russell Wilson and Mental Performance Coach and author of It Takes What it Takes – the late Trevor Moawad. He is also the President of Lift Up Consulting. From 2014-2019, he has worked in Major League Baseball including 5 years as Director of the Mental Skills Program for the Chicago Cubs from 2014-2019 where he helped them win their first World Series in 108 years. From 2019-2021, he was the New York Mets Major League Mental Performance Coach.
In this podcast, Josh and Cindra talk about:
- 4 Ways to Train Your Mind and Body
- The Mental Philosophy that helped the Chicago Cubs Win the World Series
- The One Thing that Separates the Best
- The Illusion of Choice
- E + S = R
- Human Being vs Human Doing
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Showing yourself self-compassion is key to adapting and bouncing back quickly after setbacks, adversity, and mistakes. There are so many things you cannot control. Self-compassion is also a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and perfectionistic thinking, which can lead to poor performance. When you practice self-compassion, you are able to live and let go. In this episode, Cindra shows you how.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am kind to myself today.”
Quote of the Week: “To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.” – Jack Kornfield
Justin Jones-Fosu, MBA, CSP is a full-time family man who also happens to be a highly sought-after business speaker, social entrepreneur, and meaningful work researcher. He is the founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. where he combines over a decade of leadership in Fortune 500 companies, his real-life experience and research to help global organizations create new rhythms of sustainable excellence, profitability, and engagement. Speaking over 60 times a year, Justin speaks and leads workshops and training with companies, organizations, and associations in the US and internationally on meaningful work and workplace engagement.
He is passionate about helping organizations and individuals take ownership of their mindset, purpose, and performance to achieve amazing results. His latest book "Your WHY Matters NOW: How Some Achieve More and Others Don't" challenges the reader to merge their purpose and productivity to get more out of work and life. His latest book "I Respectfully Disagree" will be out April 16th.
In this podcast, Justin and Cindra talk about:
- Why Should You Respectfully Disagree
- 5 Pillars to Bridge the Divide
- How to cultivate your curiosity
- His 3A Framework
- The Power of 3
- His 3 Self-Model
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High performers use reframing daily. They don’t ignore the difficulty, but instead see a different perspective and see how the obstacle is helping them. This helps them intentionally choose the story they tell.
Power Phrase this Week: “I see a setback as a comeback.”
Quote of the Week: “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” - Wayne Dyer
Mimi is a dynamic communication and leadership expert, known for her ability to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to make an impact. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, coaching, and training, she has helped countless people enhance their skills and achieve their goals.
As the CEO of AMP Up Success, Mimi is a sought-after speaker, author, and media personality. She has authored three books on leadership, communication, and sales and has been recognized as Michigan's Elite 40 Under 40 and Michigan Meetings and Events Magazine's Best Speaker of 2020.
Mimi's engaging and humorous speaking style has made her a hit with audiences, as she combines practical tips with fun anecdotes to make learning enjoyable. When not speaking or coaching, Mimi can be found kickboxing or hanging out with her adorable niece, Aly, ensuring even the little ones know how to AMP Up their success!
In this podcast, Mimi and Cindra talk about:
- How to “Own Your Swag”
- The Mindset Shift to overcome sales blocks
- 5 keys to overcoming the toughest sales objections with ease
- the single most important question that we MUST ask when a client reaches out
- How to authentically project your value more often
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High performers are gritty. They know what they really, really, really want. They get clear on why they do what they do. They also choose to feel good each day, and give themselves some grace and compassion along the way.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision of the life I am building.”
Quote of the Week: “Grit is about doing the hard work, day in and day out, without immediate rewards.” - Angela Duckworth
Our brains are wired to worry but worrying can kill your joy, take you out of the present and drain your energy. Dr. Cindra shares some keys to overcome your worry including to notice your thoughts and feelings, label them, and carefully observe them. We can also practice accepting uncertainty and work to overcome perfectionistic tendencies.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I reduce my worry to feel more joy and stay in the present.”
Quote of the Week: "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia.” - Charles Schultz
John R. Miles is a leading authority on intentional behavior change, personal growth, and mattering. He is a keynote speaker, author, top-rated show host, and the founder and CEO of Passion Struck®.
His award-winning podcast, Passion Struck with John R. Miles, consistently ranks among the world’s top 100 shows and the #1 Alternative Health podcast.
Recognized as one of the top thinkers in personal mastery and a Premier 100 Leader, his influence extends far and wide. With over two decades of corporate and military leadership experience, he’s the trusted advisor sought after by some of the world’s most prominent companies and visionary entrepreneurs.
Yet, beneath these remarkable achievements, John’s true passion lies in guiding individuals to live a passion-struck life in every facet.
In this podcast, John and Cindra talk about:
- What it means to be passion struck
- 12 principles to unlock purpose
- Why intentionality, passion, and intrinsic motivation are important
- Strategies to decrease anxiety and fear
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Today we talk about the importance of talking to yourself powerful and Dr. Cindra shared several mental strategies to allow you to remain optimistic and see life with a clear lens. Channeling your inner coach allows you to see different solutions and opportunities than if were letting your inner critic run the show. The future of your career and life is directly tied to see an opportunity in the difficulty.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I talk powerfully to myself each and every day.”
Quote of the Week: “Watch what you tell yourself, you’re likely to believe it.” — Russ Kyle
Scott Danner is a champion of high performers — and those who strive to be the best version of themselves.
A CEO, entrepreneur, coach, consultant and LIFE Optimization specialist, he is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Freedom Street. He hosts the podcast The High Performance LIFE for high performers in any profession.
Although a high income is often the by-product of success, Scott encourages high performers to focus first on LIFE (an acronym representing love, impact, faith and energy), and the money will follow.
2016, Scott launched his own business in Chesapeake, Va., that has grown to more than 70 professionals in seven states. His business has grown more than 2,000 percent in less than six years and continues to expand nationally.
In this podcast, Scott and Cindra talk about:
- This LIFE Model – Love, Impact, Faith, and Energy – and why it is important for us
- 3 traits of the world’s best
- How we can live a RICH life
- Strategies for scaling your business
- The difference between living a legacy and leaving a legacy
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Spend some time reflecting on what you want to accomplish in 2024. Use this opportunity to reflect on 2023, and then set 3 goals to keep you motivated and focused for the year to come.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I am focused on my goals in 2024.”
This Week's Quote of the Week: "When you set a goal, your brain opens up a task list.” Mel Robbins
Dr. Gary Sanchez is an International speaker, author, dentist, and inventor. He is best known as “Dr. WHY” for discovering the 9 WHYs, developing the WHY Discovery Tool, the WHY.os Discovery (WHY Operating System), as the Founder and CEO of the WHY Institute.
Many people talk about the power of knowing your WHY, but Dr. Sanchez took it from concept to reality to activation when he created the world’s first WHY Discovery tool to help people accurately and quickly discover their WHY in under 5 minutes. In 2021, WHY Institute launched the WHY.os Discovery which discovers your WHY, HOW, and WHAT and creates your personal brand message for you in under 10 minutes.
Dr. Sanchez is the author of the book The Power of the 9 WHYs: How People and Teams Get Clear, Stand Out and Play Bigger which helps readers deep dive into understanding who they are, strip away their mask to see their real gifts and then equip them to be themselves by living their WHY.
In this podcast, Gary and Cindra talk about:
- The 9 Different Why’s
- How you can create a personal brand message
- Why people don’t take time to understand their why
- Why you should understand your why
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Dr. Arlene Bauer is an expert in Peak Performance whose career includes extensive work in the public sector with professional athletes and top executives at companies like Visa, Google, and IBM to the private sector, where she has directly consulted and trained leaders at NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Army.
As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC), she focuses on coaching individuals towards continued, optimal growth through self-monitoring and regulating physiological and cognitive processes while cultivating present-moment awareness and flow under high-pressure, high-stakes situations.
In addition to her consulting work, Arlene is an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University and National University. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science, an M.S. in Sport and Performance Psychology, and an Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership.
She lives in the San Antonio, Texas, area with her husband, son, dog, three cats, and bearded dragon. She loves the outdoors, breakfast tacos, writing children’s books with her sister, and cooking (when someone else offers to do the dishes).
In this podcast, Arlene and Cindra talk:
- The intrinsic drivers to the flow state
- The STIR acronym and how it relates to flow
- The internal and external flow blockers
- The flow triggers
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High performers see stressful situations as a challenge they can overcome instead of a threat to their performance or confidence. This improves their health and their performance. They talk to themselves powerfully when experiencing stress – reminding themselves they can handle anything. They consciously choose their response.
Power Phrase this Week: “I can handle anything that comes my way. I choose a challenge mindset today!”
Quote of the Week: “With a challenge mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow.” - Carol Dweck
Are you harder on yourself than you are on others? Do you believe that the more critical of yourself, the better you will perform or more motivated you will be?
Dr. Ashley Kuchar is a former collegiate student-athlete and the founder of Fail Better Training™. As a mental performance coach, she is passionate about helping athletes (of all levels) learn how to respond to challenging situations in ways that foster resilience rather than rely on harsh criticism.
Ashley completed her PhD at The University of Texas at Austin, working alongside Dr. Kristin Neff. During her doctoral degree, Ashley developed a resilience program called RESET. She tested the 6-session program with over 250 NCAA student-athletes and found that it supported adaptive coping, well-being, and sport performance. In 2019, Ashley was one of five graduate students to receive an NCAA research grant to aid in the development of RESET (formerly "Fail Better").
In this podcast, Ashley and Cindra talk:
- The research-supported reasons we should practice self-compassion
- 3 components of self-compassion
- How self-compassion is a learnable skill
- How the best approach mistakes
- And how to reduce your inner critic
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The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. High performers know that when they feel fear, it means they are doing something important and meaningful.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I embrace my fear and choose courage instead.”
This Week's Quote of the Week: Dale Carnegie said it best, “Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it…that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear.”
Dr. Christopher Mesagno is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. With over 20 years of research expertise in anxiety, attention and concentration skills, Dr. Chris has successfully developed theory-matched interventions to improve performance for highly anxious and “choking-susceptible” athletes.
Dr. Chris has an internationally-recognized research profile with 60+ research articles and book chapters published and national and international conference presentations including keynote speaking engagements.
Dr. Chris is a Fellow of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), which recognizes significant contributions to the sport and exercise psychology community and to the AASP organization. Dr. Chris works with numerous athletes from a range of team and individual sports to enhance mental skills for better performance and mental health outcomes with a specific focus on performance under pressure.
In this podcast, Chris and Cindra talk:
- The 3 components of choking
- How choking is linked to mental health
- What makes you susceptible to choking
- And practical, research-backed tools to reduce choking
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When we define failure on our terms, we are able to see failure as an event, not as who we are. We are able to keep pushing outsides our comfort zone because that is how we learn and grow. In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares with us how to see failure as an opportunity.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I see failure and mistakes as opportunity to learn and grow. I take an easy-going approach when I fail."
Quote of the Week: Zig Ziglar said it best, “Failure is an event, never a person; an attitude, not an outcome; a temporary inconvenience; a stepping stone. Our response to it determines just how helpful it can be.”
“Why do you get up in the morning?”
For more than four decades, Richard has pioneered the way we answer that question. From fast-growing start-ups, to established organizations, universities, summits, and conferences, his message has taken him as a keynote speaker to all 50 states, Canada, and four continents.
Along the way, Richard has written ten books, including three best sellers, which have sold over one million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. Repacking Your Bags and The Power of Purpose are considered classics in the personal growth field.
Richard is founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company and a Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota’s acclaimed Center for Spirituality and Healing. Richard holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor.
In this podcast, Cindra and Richard talk about:
- Impact of crucial life events on finding purpose
- The role of purpose in enhancing health, happiness, and longevity.
- Practical strategies for discovering personal purpose through daily actions.
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Self-compassion, or the practice of being kind to yourself in times of failure, pain or when you note something you don’t like about yourself instead of being self-critical, is key to practice. When we show self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness as we would to others recognizing that all humans suffer and we are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares about how to show yourself more self-compassion.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I am kind to myself. I remind myself I am doing the best I can.”
This week's Quote of the Week: “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” Brene Brown
Greg Coleman is an inspirational speaker, gifted storyteller and former NFL punter, teaching leaders and business owners how to Flip the Field, get a Leg Up on Life, and Shift the Atmosphere in their companies and organizations using proven principles.
Some of his most notable distinctions are of being the first African American punter in the NFL and his induction into the 2021 class of the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
For 21 years, he served as the Sideline Analyst for the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network. He recently retired at the end of the 2021 NFL season. He recently published his first book, PUNT – Flip the Field and Get a Leg Up On Life. Greg is from Jacksonville, Florida, attended Raines HS and is a graduate of Florida A&M University.
In this podcast, Greg and Cindra talk:
- What it means to “Flip the Field”
- The difference between the most successful athletes and coaches
- How we can “PUNT on Purpose”
- The mental tools he used to thrive for 12 years in the NFL
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High performers don’t hope their thinking will work for them; they make their thinking work for them. They are intentional and purposeful with their daily self-talk. They condition their minds each and every day which helps overcome self-doubt.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I level up my thoughts to level up my life."
This Week's Quote of the Week: “Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential.” Brian Tracy
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares with us the research behind happiness. Did you know that research in the field of positive psychology shows that up to 40% of our happiness can be changed by engaging in daily, intentional activities that impact how we act and think? Also, when we "try" to be happier this elevates our mood. When we are happier, we are more productive, creative, engaged, live longer, and enjoy the relationships with our family and friends more.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I choose happiness. Happiness is inside of me!”
This week's Quote of the Week: “Happiness is a state of mind. It’s just according to the way you look at things.” Walt Disney
Dr. Dave Webb is the author of the Amazon best selling book, “Homerun Leadership - Your Guide to Better Faster Team Decisions.” His passion for collaborative team decision making, grew out of his doctoral research in conflict management and shared decision-making. For decades, Dave’s IROD leadership tool has served organizations to increase collaborative team decision-making, consensus building and inclusive team participation. His training presentations focus on helping individuals and organizations like businesses, schools and churches utilize the best, simplified team science to accelerate collaborative team decision-making solutions.
In this podcast, Dave and Cindra talk:
- The 4 Components of Homerun Leader
- The difference between a Homerun Leader vs. a Regular Leader
- How we can use IROD in our work and life
- Why leaders need to understand their “Gifts and Gaps”
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When we decide to respond not react, we are less likely to have our buttons pressed. We take control over our self, creating choice. We are able to lead intentionally, and lead the hardest person to lead – ourselves. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares the PCR Strategy from her new book, Beyond Grit for Business, to help us respond not react.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose to respond with purpose and intention.”
Quote of the Week: “When you react, you are giving away your power. When you respond, you are staying in control of yourself.” Bob Proctor
Dr. Jessamy Hibberd is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, international bestselling author and speaker. With over 15 years clinical practice she works one-to-one with adults experiencing common mental health problems. She is the author of nine books, including The Imposter Cure, described by the Sunday Times as “the definitive guide to tackling and understanding the psychological mind trap of imposter syndrome.” Her new book How to Overcome Trauma and Find Yourself Again: 7 Steps to Grow from Pain, came out in May.
In this podcast, Jessamy and Cindra talk:
- What is Imposter Syndrome and how it appears
- The varying degrees of Imposter Syndrome
- The negative impact of Imposter Syndrome
- How our upbringing impacts feelings of Imposter Syndrome
- How to address our feelings of Imposter
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High performers don’t hope their thinking will work for them; they make their thinking work for them. They are intentional and purposeful with their daily self-talk. They condition their minds each and every day which helps overcome self-doubt. Intentional thinking does.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I level up my thoughts to level up my life.”
This Week's Quote of the Week: “Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential.” Brian Tracy
Dr. Peter Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom. His Ph.D. thesis, completed in 2012, focused on stress and coping in elite sports coaching, and his current research focuses on coach burnout, and well-being in high-performance environments.
Dr. Olusoga is a BPS Chartered Psychologist, an experienced consultant, and host of the award-winning sport and performance psychology podcast, Eighty Percent Mental.
In this podcast, Peter and Cindra talk:
- Stress in high-performance environments
- The 3 components of burnout
- The role of recovery in burnout
- How self-awareness is a performance skill
- 4 research-backed ways to reduce burnout
- Advice for high performers on how to reduce and prevent burnout
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Your inner critic is your disempowering inner voice. We all have an inner critic inside of us. We want to be aware of our inner critic to reduce it. Remember our inner critic tends to lie to us. We want to respond to our inner critic with challenging questions like a judge in a court room and choose a more empowering and truthful statement to tell ourselves instead.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I talk to myself powerful instead of listening to my inner critic.”
Quote of the Week: “Don’t beat yourself up for beating yourself up. We need to make friends with our inner critic.” Kristen Neff
Dr. Robin Vealey is a Professor in the Department of Sport Leadership & Management at Miami University in Ohio (USA). Her research has focused on self-confidence, burnout, mental skills training, and coaching effectiveness. She has authored five books, Coaching for the Inner Edge (2005, 2022), Best Practice for Youth Sport, Competitive Anxiety in Sport, and Successful Coaching (2024). She has also published over 60 journal articles/book chapters in sport psychology and has made over 200 presentations to national and international audiences.
Dr. Vealey is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), a nationally accredited certification in North America. She has worked as a consultant for the U.S. Nordic Ski Team, U.S. Field Hockey, elite golfers, and is involved in mental training with athletes and teams at Miami University. In 2022, she received the Kate Hays Distinguished Mentor Award from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. In 2023, Dr. Vealey received the Benjamin Harrison Medallion Award from Miami University, the highest honor given to a faculty member for significant accomplishments in scholarship, teaching and advising, and professional service across a career. A former college basketball player and coach, she now enjoys the mental challenge of golf.
In this podcast, Robin and Cindra talk:
- The difference between confidence as a belief and a feeling
- Examples of confidence hijacks
- Why confidence is a job
- 4 research-backed ways to grow confidence
- Advice for coaches, leaders and parents on how to build confidence
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Think about a time that you were in flow. What did your flow zone feel like? What led to that feeling? What were you doing? Why do these particular activities lead to flow for you?
Finding your flow zone starts with your mind and channeling your focus to the present moment. Your mind is a muscle; it takes daily practice to master it. In this episode, Cindra talks about three things you can do to increase your chances of getting into the flow.
Power Phrase this Week: “I find my flow and do what I love.”
Quote of the Week: “The happiest people spend much time in the state of flow.” Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Jack Canfield is the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He has developed 42 New York Times bestsellers, and holds a Guinness Book World Record for having seven books on the New York Times bestseller list simultaneously.
Known as “America’s #1 Success Coach,” Jack has studied and reported on what makes successful people different. Over the last 40 years, his compelling message, empowering energy and personable coaching style has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals achieve their dreams. He has been a featured guest on more than 1,000 radio and television programs in nearly every major market worldwide. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.
In this podcast, Jack and Cindra talk:
- His mirror exercise to give yourself appreciation
- How to reduce your negative thinking
- Ways to address your limiting beliefs
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Becoming happier and being your best self means learning how to disengage from overthinking. Every day, in all parts of our life, we can experience minor setbacks and hassles. Learning to stop overthinking about them will help you reach your highest level of performance and think like the world’s best.
Power Phrase this Week: “I notice when I excessively and endlessly think too much. I use the CAR Shift.”
Quote of the Week: "Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could, some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
Kirsten Peterson, PhD, is a performance psychologist, leadership coach, speaker, and most recently an author, having just published her first book, When Grit Is Not Enough.
She has spent decades working in elite sport, both with the U.S. Olympic Committee as a Senior Sport Psychologist and then as Head of the Performance Psychology team at the Australian Institute of Sport.
Kirsten melds this “performance under pressure” experience with expertise in neuroscience and mindfulness to help leaders and teams in and out of sport to work better with their brains and minds for improved performance, well-being, and interpersonal connection.
In this podcast, Kirsten and Cindra talk about:
- When grit is not enough
- How mindset, purpose, and effort connect to grit
- The difference between clean and dirty effort
- And her three A’s model to be in the present more often
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In this episode, Cindra talks about how you can’t be exceptional on your own. You need support and a crew of like-minded superstars who believe in your vision and push you to be the very best version of yourself. In this episode, we talk about how the world’s best know that their friends can either elevate their game, or not. Choose your friends wisely!
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose people to be around who bring me energy.”
Quote of the Week: “You are the average of five people you spend the most time with.” —Jim Rohn, author and motivational speaker
Lindsey Hamilton is the Head of Mental Performance at IMG Academy where she leads and develops a team of 15 mental performance coaches that oversees the mental skills development of over 1,400 high school aged student-athletes across eight sports. She also leads the IMG Institute through developing and delivering high performance mindset training to executive-level business professionals and corporate teams.
Lindsey holds two bachelor’s degrees from Chapman University in psychology and sociology, a master’s degree from the University of Utah in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in psychosocial aspects of sport, and a doctorate in kinesiology from UNC Greensboro. She is also a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Lindsey relentlessly encourages those around her to pursue the best version of themselves and have a fun time doing it.
In this podcast, Lindsey and Cindra talk about:
- How executive and elite athletes train their mind
- 3 questions you can ask yourself when you notice yourself chasing your mind
- How we can’t change what we don’t know
- 3 tips to communicate more effectively
- A unique way of understanding the mental game
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In this episode, Cindra talks about the power and benefits of optimism. She also describes a strategy to help us choose optimism called the Three OPP Strategy. The Three OPP Strategy helps you look at the glass as half-full, not half-empty, and continue to see the opportunities in the difficulties, setbacks, and adversity.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I choose optimism. I believe the best is yet to come!”
This Week's Quote: “Optimism isn’t a belief that things will automatically get better, it’s a conviction that we can make things better.” - Melinda Gates
Jack Stahlmann’s entertaining and informative presentations are built around his experiences in Los Angeles as an actor, producer, director — and of course, a waiter.
In Hollywood, he launched his own production company which created several films that enjoyed international success and was an Assistant Director for the Margaret Cho stand-up show, Cho Revolution.
As an actor, his shining moment came in a co-star role on the CBS drama Cold Case, where he played a wimpy park ranger. He also appeared briefly – very briefly – on Days of Our Lives and several commercials.
Jack has been a business and pop culture contributor to The Huffington Post and currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.
In this episode, Jack and Cindra talk about:
- What Jack means by the “Intangible It”
- His story about meeting George Clooney
- What he means by the “Upside”
- And strategies to find the “Upside” more often
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At some point, you will likely wake up and not want to take the necessary steps to reach your “gold medal.” You will have to fight with yourself to have daily discipline. You will get in your own way. In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about how to find your "gold medal goal" and how to stay hungry going after it.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I am 100 percent committed and all-in. I don’t make excuses. The next level is calling me and I hear it.”
This Week's Quote: “Once you make a 100 percent commitment to something, there are no exceptions. It’s a done deal. Nonnegotiable. Case closed!” —Jack Canfield
Dr. Karen Doll is a Licensed Psychologist, Consultant, and author of the bestselling book, Building Psychological Fitness. She has spent 25 years partnering with industry leading organizations and coaching high achieving professionals. She works at the intersection of personal well-being and professional development and is committed to improving workplace mental health.
In this episode, Dr. Karen and Cindra talk about:
- How we have agency over our mental health
- The ACE Pillars and why are they important to psychological fitness
- How our brain can change when we train it
- Why fear fuels self-doubt
- Top cognitive training principles to build psychological fitness
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In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff talks about the importance of the present moment and how to experience it more often. In the present moment you can do anything you want to. In the present moment, pressure does not exist. The great thing is that you can train your present moment focus and today we talk about how.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I live in the moment. I take it one play at a time.”
This Week's Quote: “Live in the moment. Take one day at a time. One play at a time.” —Adam Thielen, Wide Receiver for the Carolina Panthers
As humans, we have a negativity bias. We pay attention to negative information more often than positive information. Our negativity bias keeps us safe, yet it can prevent us from leading ourselves and others, forming relationships, and taking risks in the pursuit of our dreams. In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about why we have this negativity bias and three powerful thought principles to combat our bias.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I talk to myself powerfully and don’t believe everything I think!”
This Week's Quote of the Week: “Your beliefs, either positive or negative, helpful or hurtful, largely determine everything you do and how you do it.” - Brian Tracy
Dr. Nate Zinsser is an expert in the psychology of human performance who consults to individuals and organizations seeking a competitive edge. Dr. Zinsser has been at the forefront of applied sport psychology for over thirty years. Dr Zinsser’s latest book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide for Unshakable Performance, was released in January 2022.
Dr. Zinsser has been a regular consultant to the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Giants for twelve seasons and a keynote speaker for companies such as General Electric, Facebook, McDonald’s, and Staples.
Since 1992, Dr. Zinsser has directed a cutting edge applied sport psychology program at the United States Military Academy’s Center for Enhanced Performance, personally conducting over seventeen thousand individual training sessions and seven hundred team training sessions for cadets seeking the mental edge for athletic, academic, and military performance. Dr. Zinsser has a PhD in sport psychology from the University of Virginia.
In this episode, Nate and Cindra talk about:
- The 5 misconceptions of confidence
- The difference between the success cycle and the sewer cycle
- 7 limiting beliefs and the “First Victory Alternative Belief” we should adopt instead
- How to be your “best and most honest friend”
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We all receive tough feedback and we can easily take it personally. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares three strategies on how to receive feedback and find wisdom in the feedback.
Remember that what people do and say is about them and not about you. When you receive feedback or criticism, ask yourself, "What about this person would make them give feedback in this way?" Next, if the feedback is really bothering you, ask yourself, "What does this tell me about what I believe about myself?" And then, use the learn, burn, return strategy to move on.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I find the meaning in the feedback I receive.”
This Week's Quote of the Week: “It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it.” - Stephen Covey
Dr. Scotta Morton is a mental performance coach from Columbia, MO and owner of Go For It Coaching, LLC. She recently resigned from her position as Assistant Athletic Director of Mental Performance & Psychological Services from the University of Missouri Athletic Department where she served college athletes, coaches, and staff for 11 years. Dr Morton’s work is grounded in strong personal/team development and holistic well-being.
Dr. Morton received her PhD in Sport Psychology from the University of Missouri in 2014. A product of Bozeman, MT, Dr. Morton played college basketball for the Montana State Bobcats (2003-2007). In her spare time, Dr. Morton loves a good game of PIG, exploring nature, and watching live music.
In this episode, Scotta and Cindra talk about:
· How to find your best self
· The impact of loneliness in our culture today
· The importance of developing an identity that cannot be taken away
· How strong personal development is at the heart of high performance
· Strategies to develop belonging on your team
· “Can we set our mind before our mind sets us.”
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Boundaries are helpful because they help you care for yourself. It is easy to say yes to everything, and to "people please" in our culture. In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares with us the two parts of setting boundaries, when we should set boundaries, and how boundaries help you communicate what you need from others.
Quote of the Week: “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” - Brené Brown
This Week's Power Phrase: “I learn to say no to things so I can say yes to myself.”
Sarah Ciavarri, M.Div., PCC, CDTLF, is the Founder of Level Up Leadership and she loves seeing leaders get excited about their lives and futures. As a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, trained in all of Dr. Brené Brown’s research, and a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Sarah is always seeking new adventures in helping leaders craft a life they love.
Sarah has traveled nationally keynoting and facilitating workshops on resilience, vulnerability, and authenticity. Sarah is the author of Find Our Way to Truth: Seven Lies Leaders Believe and How to Let Them Go and to be released this summer, The Unnamable: Beyond EQ: A Deeper Level of Emotional Understanding for Leaders and Entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Sarah and Cindra talk about:
* What it means to be “Afrave”
- The 7 lies leaders believe and what to lean in towards instead
- Accessible tools to grow as a leader
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And what I gained from her Dare to Lead Training based on Brené Brown’s work
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We all need courage and risk taking to be successful in our careers and experience fulfillment. Staying the same and not changing or growing can lead us to feeling stuck. Dr. Cindra talks about how we need to keep trying new ideas and taking risks to find our purpose and what we are meant to do. Quote of the Week: “No one knows what’s a good idea or a bad idea until you try it.” -Marc Randoph, Cofounder of Netflix
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I try new things to experience success.”
Dr. Cassidy Preston is a Mental Performance Coach that works with elite athletes, teams, & high-performing executives. Cassidy is also the founder of CEP Mindset and is dedicated to shifting the culture of sport from results first to mindset first.
Cassidy specializes in creating relatable and practical strategies by combining his personal experiences as a former OHL & PRO hockey player, with the current research in Sport & Performance Psychology. He continues to expand the CEP team of Mental Performance Coaches to help as many athletes and high performers as possible optimize their performance and well-being.
In this episode, Cassidy and Cindra talk about:
- 7 mental skills that are necessary for success
- Why we need internal validation and not external
- His “Be-Do-Have Model”
- How to reduce the “Yo-Yo Confidence”
- And why doubt is a healthy thing
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In this week's podcast, Dr. Cindra shares the ABC method to better understand yourself. You can use the ABC method to increase your self-awareness and change your thoughts, emotions, and actions when needed. Consider what people or situations push your buttons. What can you do to stay in control in those situations? When you feel pressure or stress, you can pay attention to what led you to feel that way.
Quote of the Week: “I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.” —Billie Jean King
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I master myself to reach a new level.”
The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. High performers know that when they feel fear, it means they are doing something important and meaningful.
Quote of the Week: Tiamo de Vettori said it best, “Fear is the only thing in the world that gets smaller as you run towards it.”
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I embrace my fear and choose courage.”
In this episode, we discuss the difference between showing yourself self-compassion vs. being self-critical. Self-compassion is a practice we can work towards each day and there are numerous benefits. The practice of self-compassion is giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others. When you are kind to yourself, you can also be kind with others.
Quote of the Week: “Learning to embrace yourself and your imperfections gives you the resilience needed to thrive.” - Kristen Neff
This Week's Power Phrase: “I am kind to myself. I know I am doing the best I can.”
We can feel like a fraud or fear that someone will “find us out” despite real concrete evidence that we should be confident in our ability, our future, and ourselves. In this episode, we talk about The Imposter Syndrome and what you should do when you doubt yourself and your ability.
Quote of the Week: Dr. Valerie Young said, “I think at the core of so much of these impostor feelings is these unrealistic, unsustainable expectations that we have for ourselves.”
This Week's Power Phrase: “I choose confidence today.”
In this episode, we talk about the secret of thriving as a team and as a person. In general, we can thrive to experience the 3 to 1 ratio which predicts us thriving. And in the workplace, we should strive for more of a 6 to 1 ratio if we want to build a high-performing team. Dr. Cindra explains both ratios.
Quote of the Week: “When you think positive, good things happen.”– Matt Kemp
This Week's Power Phrase: “I choose empowering emotions and a positive perspective today.”
In this episode, we talk about the Power of Grit at an individual level and organization level. Grit can be developed at the organizational level of your business. To build a gritty team, start by selecting and hiring gritty people and developing the grit of the people you already have. Gritty organizations have the same traits as gritty people: they are clear about their goals, keep their purpose front and center, choose positive and empowering energy, are compassionate with one another and themselves, have a desire to work hard, and persevere despite adversity and setbacks.
Quote of the Week:"Grit is having the courage to push through no matter what the obstacles are because it’s worth it.” Chris Morris
This Week's Power Phrase: “I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision of the life I am building.”
We all have the need to matter. How does what you do help, inspire, and provide for others? We achieve our deepest satisfaction when we desire to make a difference in the world. When we understand and express our gifts in the interest and for the sake of others, we feel fully alive. In this episode, we talk about how to find that uniqueness.
Quote of the Week: “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Mark Anthony
This Week's Power Phrase: “I live with purpose and in my Ikigai each day.”
High performers in sport, business, and life use pressure to be at their best. Awareness is the first step to reducing pressure. They use natural tools inside of them to see pressure as a privilege. They POP the Pressure.
Quote of the Week: "Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise." - Kobe Bryant
This Week's Power Phrase: “I see pressure as a privilege. Pressure leads me to greatness.”
You’ll have more energy to sustain you and your goals over years and decades when you cultivate your grit. Success is about sustained performance over time, and cultivating your grit each day is necessary to do so. In this episode, Cindra shares what it means to have grit over gift.
Quote of the Week: “Grit is sticking with your future day in, day out and not just for a week, not just for the month, but for years.” - Angela Duckworth, Professor at University of Pennsylvania
This Week's Power Phrase: “I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision of the life I am building."
When you decide to protect yourself and not to take things personally, you avoid needless suffering. You cannot be hurt by others. Your anger, irritation, jealousy, frustration, and conflicts with others lessen. You are happier and at your best more often.
Quote of the Week: “Quit worrying about what other people think and follow your heart.” —Jack Canfield
This Week's Power Phrase: “I don’t take what other people do or say personally. I decide to protect my confidence and grit.”
Self-compassion is a practice; it is not a switch we can just flip on. Self-compassion is a habit we form by practicing kindness in the moment many times throughout our day. When you are kind to yourself, then you can be kind with others. As the Dalai Lama said, “One must be compassionate to one’s self before external compassion.”
Quote of the Week: “A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” —Christopher K. Germer
This Week's Power Phrase: “I am kind to myself. I am doing the best I can. I got it next time!”
Jake Thompson is a keynote speaker and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car.
Jake works with organizations and individuals around the country, teaching how they can develop the focus, habits, and culture in order to grow their businesses and their individual lives.
It’s through his entrepreneurial sales experience, client work, and research that he’s built a proven CE³ Model to help people build their grit, better block out distractions, and create more influence as an impactful leader.
Jake is a third-generation entrepreneur, the youngest strategic advisory board member at the University of Dallas’ College of Business, and a graduate of both Texas Christian University (B.S.) and University of Dallas (M.B.A.). He lives in Dallas/Fort Worth with his wife, Elena and their three dogs, Sugar, Biscuit & Donut.
In this episode, Jake and Cindra talk about:
- What it means to Compete Every Day
- His “CE3 Model”
- How our choices determine our fate
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How we can “Outwork our Talent”
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His “Midnight Rule”
- Why Discomfort Comes Through Growth
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Erik Westrum is a former professional hockey player, author, motivational speaker, leadership coach, and entrepreneur at heart.
During his hockey playing years, he faced daily challenges to make it to the top. By implementing the tools and strategies discussed in his book, Becoming Elite, he was able to consistently perform at the top of his game.
After retiring from hockey and trying to figure out the next step in life, Erik struggled with finding out what success looked like being off the ice. He shortly realized the steps and tools he used as a high-performing athlete could transfer to many other areas of life. And once again, his life changed dramatically.
After coaching hundreds of people over the past 22 years, Erik has helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back. Through this process, he has established the principles and processes of Becoming Elite and what it takes to transform your life using 4 proven pillars of performance. Life’s too short to not try and become elite. HYPERLINK "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSXQKGFQ"
In this episode, Erick and Cindra talk about:
- What it means to “Becoming Elite”
- How to take failure in stride
- The 4 shifts to develop to become elite
- Why it is important to fall in love with the process
- His “reset strategy”
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We all experience automatic negative thoughts because our brain’s role is to keep us safe, not to help us perform well or be happy. To reduce our automatic negative thinking, we first must notice our thoughts. An important part of reaching your greater potential is recognizing that you shouldn’t believe everything you hear—you want to recognize the ANT, label the ANTs, and then question your ANT.
Quote of the Week: Rick Hanson, PhD said: "Our brain is like Velcro for bad experiences and like Teflon for good ones.”
This Week's Power Phrase: "I am not my thoughts. I will not believe everything I think!”
We are meaning making machines and we create stories around events all day long. The important point for today is that we can intentionally choose the stories we create. When we do that, we have more energy, creativity, and passion to keep going.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I intentionally choose the story I am creating today.”
Quote of the Week: “Changing your story is as simple as choosing better stories to tell yourself.” Kindra Hall
We all experience automatic negative thoughts because our brain’s role is to keep us safe, not to help us perform well or be happy. To reduce our automatic negative thinking, we first must notice our thoughts. Question those thoughts you have and ask yourself, "What data do you have to support your interpretation?"
Power Phrase of the Week: "I am not my thoughts. I will not believe everything I think!”
Quote of the Week: “You are not your thoughts. You are the OBSERVER of your thoughts.” Amit Ray
In 2015, Joe Ehrmann and Jody Redman, with a grant from the NFL Foundation, implemented a statewide pilot program in partnership with high school athletic associations, educational leadership associations, and the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. Since that time, the InSideOut Initiative has partnered with 20 NFL teams in 17 states. With the support of the NFL Foundation, the InSideOut Initiative is creating a national movement to transform interscholastic athletics.
Joe Ehrmann, All-American football player played professional football for 13 years and was the NFL’s first Ed Block Courage Award Recipient. Joe is the author of the highly influential and popular InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives which provides the basis for purpose-based athletics: connecting student-athletes to transformational coaches, in a nurturing community for their social, emotional and character development.
Jody Redman is a nationally recognized speaker, facilitator, author, and thought leader on strategic planning, organizational design and transformation, and leadership development. She is a former collegiate basketball stand-out, high school teacher, head coach, and Athletic Administrator at both the high school and collegiate levels. During her nineteen-year tenure as an Associate Director for the Minnesota State High School League, Jody authored, developed and produced cutting edge online education that supports the social-emotional and character development of school community stakeholders.
In this episode, Joe, Jody and Cindra talk about:
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Why it is important to be purpose-driven
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What it means to be an inside-out coach and leader
- How leaders can become transformational
- What healthy masculinity looks like
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Your inner critic is your disempowering inner voice that can sound scared, angry, or judgmental. We want to be aware of our inner critic to reduce it. We all have an inner critic inside of us. Remember our inner critic tends to lie to us. We want to respond to our inner critic by challenging it, and choose a more empowering and truthful statement to tell ourselves instead.
This Week's Power Phrase:“I talk to myself powerful instead of listening to my inner critic.”
This Week's Quote of the Week: “It is not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it is what you whisper to yourself that has the most power.” Robert Kiyosoki
You’ll have more energy to sustain you and your goals over years and decades when you cultivate your grit. Success is about sustained performance over time, and cultivating your grit each day is necessary to do so.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision of the life I am building.”
Quote of the Week: “Grit is sticking with your future day in, day out and not just for a week, not just for the month, but for years.” Angela Duckworth, Professor at University of Pennsylvania
This week on the podcast, we talk about various ways to adopt a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset. When we adopt a growth mindset, we see challenges as exciting and find optimistic ways of explaining adversity. A growth mindset has been linked to achievement, more happiness, healthier relationships, and a higher motivation. “Quote of the Week: "I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan
Power Phrase of the Week: "When I get frustrated with my progress, I will remind myself I just haven’t done it yet.”
In this episode, we encourage you to think about what you really want in 2023. High performers set goals because it gives them direction and focus. They write their goals down. They follow through with their goals and keep them in mind during the year. They write down the steps to reach their goals, and then are flexible along the way.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I am focused on my goals in 2023.”
Quote of the Week: “Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.” Les Brown
Angie Bastian, along with her husband, Dan, are the founders of Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, one of the most successful homegrown snack food stories in the 21st century.
Angie and Dan Bastian were looking to put aside some money for their kids’ college fund when they started a small kettle corn business out of the family’s garage. They sold the popcorn at festivals and sporting events, eventually becoming the official popcorn of the Minnesota Vikings after delivering several free bags of popcorn to the players to eat while they watched film during training camp. Eventually, Angie retired from her work as a nurse practitioner and Dan from teaching history to run their company full-time.
The ultimate game changer took place when Angie’s Kettle Corn became BOOMCHICKAPOP, and the rebranding took place. Several years later, Dan and Angie, sold the business in the fall of 2017 as a part of a $250 million dollar buyout by Conagra Brands.
In this episode, Angie shares with us:
- How the popcorn company started,
- The behind-the-scenes story of the naming of BOOMCHICKAPOP,
- The strategies they used to overcame setbacks to build the company,
- Why we should not discount our own unique perspectives, and
- Her personal passions driving her today.
“Don’t discount your own unique perspective.” Angie Bastian
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Our negativity bias keeps us safe, yet it can prevent us from leading ourselves and others, forming relationships, and taking risks in the pursuit of our dreams. In this episode, we talk about why we have the negativity bias, and how we can handle negativity from others.
Power Phrase of the Week: “ I level up my thoughts to level up my life.”
Quote of the Week: Willie Nelson said: “We create our own unhappiness. The purpose of suffering is to help us understand we are the ones who cause it.”
Gratitude is connected to better health, more optimism, and an increased in resiliency. This week you could start using a scientifically proven tool to increase your gratitude. Three tools we discussed are starting your day with gratitude, using gratitude language, or trying the Grateful Flow exercise.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I choose to intentionally practice gratitude daily. I focus on what I am grateful for to stay fueled and excited for my life.”
This Week's Quote of the Week: “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” Eckhart Tolle
Your mindset drives everything – how you live, the stress you feel, and how you lead. Remember all of your emotions are valuable –emotions are not good or bad. By labeling your emotions, you can understand what led to that feeling with curiosity and openness.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I respond with purpose and intention. I master my emotions.”
Quote of the Week: “Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.” John Maxwell
Today we are talking about 4 mental strategies that allow you to remain optimistic and see life with a clear lens. Why is this important? Because the future of your career and life is directly tied to your expectations and the ability to see the opportunity in the difficulty.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I level up my self-talk to level up my life.”
Quote of the Week - “Work harder on yourself than you do your job.” —Jim Rohn
Dale Carnegie said it best, “Fear doesn’t exist anywhere except in the mind.”
The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. High performers know that when they feel fear, it means they are doing something important and meaningful.
This week’s power phrase:“I embrace my fear and choose courage.”
In this episode, Cindra shares how high performers choose positive energy because it makes them and others around them better. They do this by focusing on what they have, not what is missing. They choose to develop a positive culture at work and with their team. And they prime themselves with powerful emotions to start your day. Power Phrase of the Week: “I generate energy and positivity. I bring energy in each situation. I am full of enthusiasm, energy, purpose, and happiness.”
Quote of the Week: Dalai Lama – “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”
Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. In 2001 she founded Reality-Based Leadership. She is the author of three books: Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace and Turn Excuses Into Results (2010), NY Times Bestseller, The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace: Know What Boosts Your Value, Kills Your Chances, and Will Make You Happier (2013), and her new release No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results (2017). In 2017 and 2018, she was named as one of the Top Global Leadership Gurus by Global Gurus, a Top 100 Leadership Expert to Follow on Twitter, and was deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace.”
In this interview, Cy and Cindra discuss:
- What it means to operate with “no ego”
- How our stress comes from our stories
- How suffering is optional
- Ways to question your thinking
- Tools for Reality-Based Leadership
- The actual time we waste in work-place drama…and it is astonishing!
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“When your brain says that you’re done, you’re only 40 percent done.” —David Goggins, Navy SEAL and ultramarathoner
Remember the following this week: when I feel like giving in or giving up, I’ll remember the 40 percent rule and how much more I have to give—perhaps up to 60 percent more! When I feel emotional or physical discomfort this week, I’ll remember that discomfort is an ally, not an enemy. To embrace my discomfort, I will write out a discomfort plan so I am ready and can stay gritty.
Power Phrase this Week: “I have a reserve tank that hasn’t even been tapped. I work hard, stay the course, and remain gritty.”
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than the fear.” Franklin D. Roosevelt
High performers choose courage instead of comfort. To choose courage over comfort, consider what you can do TODAY that is uncomfortable. Courage is a muscle – the more you use it, the better you get at it. Being uncomfortable each day is the fastest way to make your vision for your life a reality and it’s the only way to reach the people you are intended to serve. Discomfort is the price you pay to experience success, step into your destiny and live a meaningful life. What will you do today to be uncomfortable?
This Week's Power Phrase:“I choose courage over comfort. I flex my courage muscle and go for it.”
“Experience tells you what to do. Confidence allows you to do it.” —Stan Smith
Confidence is belief and trust in your ability. It is your certainty that you will be successful. Having skills and talent is not enough; we have to believe in our skills in order to use them to the best of our ability. In our last episode, we talked about 3 ways to build confidence: 1. Make a Decision, 2. Remind Yourself of Your Accomplishments, and 3: Put on Your Confidence Armor. We are talking about 4 more ways to build confidence today.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose confidence. I choose to nurture my confidence to be my best for myself and my team.”
“You have to believe you’re good enough to excel at the highest level if you ever expect to get there.” —Pat Summit
In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about research-backed ways to build confidence. Confidence is a choice you make daily. Your belief and trust in your ability is your choice. Intentionally decide today to take control of your confidence. Believe and trust that you can!
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose confidence. I choose to believe and trust in my ability.”
Dan is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor for Northwestern Mutual. He has nearly a decade of experience in corporate business to business sales. He holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). He is married to his wife Melissa and has two children, Cameron and Addilyn. When Dan isn't in the office, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family outdoors. He has participated in multiple marathons and coaches youth sports within his community.
In this interview, Dan and Cindra discuss:
- How he uses the Law of Attraction to grow his business
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How coaching helped him grow his business by 35%
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Ways he has learned to reframe his focus and the impact
- Steps to RACE to your Growth
- Pain of discipline vs. plan of regret
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It is easy to care for other people more than we care for ourselves. In this episode, we talk about 7 types of rest to combat burnout and stress. Consider your rest as you are listening. Which type of rest would be most important for you to implement more often?
Power Phrase this Week: “I care for myself so I can thrive and be my best.”
Quote of the Week: “Sometimes the best way to recharge our batteries is to unplug them.” Anonymous
Finding your flow zone starts with your mind and channeling your focus to the present moment. There are three barriers to flow which we discuss in this episode. In this episode, we refer to these 3 barriers as The Three Fs: 1. Focusing on the outcome, 2. Forcing flow, and 3. Focusing on yourself. Your mind is a muscle; it takes daily practice to master it. Flow is like a muscle—the more you train and experience flow.
Power Phrase this Week: “My mind is like a muscle. I train my mind to increase my chances of finding flow.”
Quote of the Week: “If you can’t control the current of the river, then don’t fight it. Just go with the flow.” Anonymous
Corey Perlman is a speaker, consultant and nationally-recognized social media expert. His latest book, Social Media Overload!, ranked #1 on Amazon.com in every major business category. Corey’s spoken for brands such as General Motors, The PGA Tour and Sysco Foods on how to drive business results through social media. His company, Impact Social, Inc., employs a team of highly-skilled digital specialists that manage the social media accounts for over 40 businesses. When not working, Corey loves singing Jimmy Buffett lullabies to his young son and trying to overtake his adolescent daughter for the most Instagram followers.
In this interview, Corey and Cindra discuss:
- The mental barriers that get in the way of using digital marketing
- What is means to be “Authentically Social” on social media
- Steps to being “Authentically Social”
- Tips to do social media your way
- Ways to find a balance on social media
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“Beware of the thief in your mind that’s after your promise and purpose.” Jim Rohn
Think of your inner limits like thieves in your mind. The thieves take away your power, motivation, and a connection to your purpose. Your thieves are inner limits. Today we are going to talk about three – the three biggest self-limitations that get in the way of our best: 1) Limiting beliefs, 2) Comparison, and 3) Judgment.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose to empower my beliefs about myself and the world to reach my potential.”
“Beware of the thief in your mind that’s after your promise and purpose.” Jim Rohn
Think of your inner limits like thieves in your mind. The thieves take away your power, motivation, and a connection to your purpose. Your thieves are inner limits. Today we are going to talk about three – the three biggest self-limitations that get in the way of our best: 1) Limiting beliefs, 2) Comparison, and 3) Judgment.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose to empower my beliefs about myself and the world to reach my potential.”
Dr. Rob Elliott Owens, CMPC, CSCS, BCC is a leadership and mindset performance coach trained in the mental and physical aspects of human performance. He currently consults with healthcare and business executives. He is the former chair of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Diversity Committee, and co-facilitated AASP’s Diversity in Sport and Culture course from 2017 until 2021. He currently serves on the certification council for the Certified Mental Performance Consultant credential. In addition to his coaching work, Dr. Owens has taught workshops and college-level courses on leadership development; diversity and inclusion; positive coaching; health and wellness; and group, team, and organizational dynamics. He is a board-certified coach and a nationally certified counselor.
In this interview, Rob and Cindra discuss:
- Mindset practices needed to thrive
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What is means to be a humble leader
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How to be cultural inclusive
- What we should consider about culture when working with people
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Dr. Rob Elliott Owens, CMPC, CSCS, BCC is a leadership and mindset performance coach trained in the mental and physical aspects of human performance. He currently consults with healthcare and business executives. He is the former chair of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Diversity Committee, and co-facilitated AASP’s Diversity in Sport and Culture course from 2017 until 2021. He currently serves on the certification council for the Certified Mental Performance Consultant credential. In addition to his coaching work, Dr. Owens has taught workshops and college-level courses on leadership development; diversity and inclusion; positive coaching; health and wellness; and group, team, and organizational dynamics. He is a board-certified coach and a nationally certified counselor.
In this interview, Rob and Cindra discuss:
- Mindset practices needed to thrive
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What is means to be a humble leader
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How to be cultural inclusive
- What we should consider about culture when working with people
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hink of your mind as having two parts: the observer mind and the thinking mind. The thinking mind is the monkey mind going from thought to thought to thought. In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about how to thoughts to be your best more often.
Quote of the Week: "Observe your thoughts and actions so that you can live from true choice in the present moment rather than being run by programming from the past." T. Harv Eker
Power Phrase this Week: “I notice my thoughts and quietly observe my mind.”
hink of your mind as having two parts: the observer mind and the thinking mind. The thinking mind is the monkey mind going from thought to thought to thought. In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about how to thoughts to be your best more often.
Quote of the Week: "Observe your thoughts and actions so that you can live from true choice in the present moment rather than being run by programming from the past." T. Harv Eker
Power Phrase this Week: “I notice my thoughts and quietly observe my mind.”
Becoming happier and being your best self means learning how to disengage from overthinking. Every day, in all parts of our life, we can experience minor setbacks and hassles. Learning to stop overthinking about them will help you reach your highest level of performance and think like the world’s best.
Power Phrase this Week: “I notice when I excessively and endlessly think too much. I remind myself why I should be confident in my plan and myself.”
Quote of the Week: Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could, some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
Becoming happier and being your best self means learning how to disengage from overthinking. Every day, in all parts of our life, we can experience minor setbacks and hassles. Learning to stop overthinking about them will help you reach your highest level of performance and think like the world’s best.
Power Phrase this Week: “I notice when I excessively and endlessly think too much. I remind myself why I should be confident in my plan and myself.”
Quote of the Week: Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could, some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thinking about your big vision to give you energy and motivation. But day to day we also need to stay focused on the process because it allows us to be in the present moment. It’s important to stay focused on the daily process and the present moment, as it decreases stress, pressure, and anxiety. Plus, when you stay focused on the process, you are more likely to persist, stay passionate about your work, and have a higher sense of satisfaction. You’ll also think less about failure and be more likely to try new things.
Quote for of the Week: “Fall in love with the process and the results will come.” Eric Thomas
Power Phrase this Week: “I take my goals on step at a time focused on the process.”
Thinking about your big vision to give you energy and motivation. But day to day we also need to stay focused on the process because it allows us to be in the present moment. It’s important to stay focused on the daily process and the present moment, as it decreases stress, pressure, and anxiety. Plus, when you stay focused on the process, you are more likely to persist, stay passionate about your work, and have a higher sense of satisfaction. You’ll also think less about failure and be more likely to try new things.
Quote for of the Week: “Fall in love with the process and the results will come.” Eric Thomas
Power Phrase this Week: “I take my goals on step at a time focused on the process.”
Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create brain-science based solutions for today’s workplace challenges. Britt is the former CLO for Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) and has over 10 million views worldwide of her online courses. She regularly consults with organizations on leadership development and learning strategy. Britt is the author of several books on the brain science of success including Wired to Grow, Wired to Resist, and Wired to Connect. In 2021, she was named a Top 20 Learning Influencer and a Top 20 HR Influencer for Leadership Development.
In this interview, Dr. Britt and Cindra discuss:
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Why people are experience more burnout than ever before
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4 Steps to Post Traumatic Growth
- The emotions people experience during change
- 4 Main Types of Change Journeys
- Organization recommendation
- How fear and failure get in the way of embracing change
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Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create brain-science based solutions for today’s workplace challenges. Britt is the former CLO for Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) and has over 10 million views worldwide of her online courses. She regularly consults with organizations on leadership development and learning strategy. Britt is the author of several books on the brain science of success including Wired to Grow, Wired to Resist, and Wired to Connect. In 2021, she was named a Top 20 Learning Influencer and a Top 20 HR Influencer for Leadership Development.
In this interview, Dr. Britt and Cindra discuss:
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Why people are experience more burnout than ever before
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4 Steps to Post Traumatic Growth
- The emotions people experience during change
- 4 Main Types of Change Journeys
- Organization recommendation
- How fear and failure get in the way of embracing change
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In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about how it's going beyond grit that leads to mastering your mindset and reaching your potential, to realizing your bold vision and building the business and career of your dreams. The ten practices she shares in her new book, Beyond Grit for Business, leads to greatness, realization of potential, and consistent high performance. You can purchase the book at www.beyondgrit.com and receive $5 off, free shipping, a Multiply Your Confidence video series, a Values Exercise, a Confidence-Building Morning Routine, a Game-Changing Business Roadmap, and the High Performance Mindset Summit for free! Power Phrase this Week: “I take action today to master my mindset to master my life.”
Quote of the Week: “Grit depends on a different kind of hope. It rests on the expectation that our own efforts can improve our future.” Angela Duckworth
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Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. He joined the Toronto Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA.
Dr. Auerbach earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. He received a Master’s in Business Administration from Salve Regina University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry.
In this interview, Alex and Cindra discuss:
- The 3 mindsets that separate the best from the rest
- How stress can be enhancing
- The case against self-affirmations
- The reason we should fall in love with boredom
- Why we need a dash of fixed mindset
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A stretch goal helps you move beyond your current capabilities and performance. It requires sacrifice, dreaming big, and grit, and it should push you toward new possibilities, feeding the fire in your belly. A stretch goal may even be a little uncomfortable to pursue. It might include a new approach or a brand-new path. What hard, gritty goals do you want to pursue?
Quote of the Week: “The key to stretch is to reach for more than you think is possible. Don’t sell yourself short by thinking that you’ll fail.” Jack Welch, Former Chairman of General Electric
Power Phrase this Week: “I stretch myself to keep dreaming big.”
Today on the podcast we talk about taking 100% responsibility for all areas of your life. This is essential for our success. At the end of my day, you could take the Responsibility Test. As you lie in bed, ask yourself, “Did I take 100 percent responsibility today?” If the answer is no, show yourself some compassion, remembering that you are human and that tomorrow is a new day. Wake up the next morning ready to take 100 percent responsibility.
Power Phrase this Week: “I take 100 percent responsibility for my success.”
Quote of the Week: “Find success by taking responsibility for your life. Learn how to take 100% responsibility.” Jack Canfield
Dr. Doug Gardner has spent twenty-four years working with athletes, coaches, executives and organizations throughout the athletic and performance spectrum. Doug brings on-the-ground experience, in addition to a theory-to-practice common sense approach to improvement in preparation and performance of both the person and the player. Doug is a respected member in the industry of Applied Sport Psychology, and he has experiences working with the Green Bay Packers, the Boston Red Sox, and the NFL Players Association. In his role with executives, he works to enhance leadership capabilities, build cohesive teams and to grow business opportunities internally and externally.
In this interview, Doug and I discuss:
- The psychology of preparation
- The role of awareness in high performance
- How to think neutrally
- The difference between mindfulness and mindlessness
- What to do when you overthink
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We all have the need to matter. How does what you do help, inspire, and provide for others? We achieve our deepest satisfaction when we desire to make a difference in the world. When we understand and express our gifts in the interest and for the sake of others, we feel fully alive. Dr. Cindra encourages you to answer the 4 questions provided and reflect on your ikigai today.
Power Phrase this Week: “I know my reason for being. I live with purpose each day.”
Quote of the Week: “Our ikiagi is different for all of us, but one thing we have in common is that we are all searching for meaning.” Hector Garcia, Author
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares 5 ways we can develop our grit. High performers are gritty. They know what they really, really, really want. They get clear on why they do what they do. They also choose to feel good each day, and give themselves some grace and compassion along the way.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision of the life I am building.”
Quote of the Week: “Everybody has their own Mount Everest— we were put on this earth to climb.” —Seth Godin, entrepreneur and author
For 20+ years, Fabienne Fredrickson has powerfully mentored thousands of women business owners to grow, then scale their businesses, earning them tens of millions collectively each year, while increasing their time off to enjoy lives they love.
Her Leveraged Business methodology is based on her nearly 15 years of experience in generating multiple 7 figures annually with three children at home, while taking 14 weeks of unplugged vacations each year. It is proven to work.
Fabienne’s revolutionary book, The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go From Overwhelmed at 6-Figures to 7 Figures (and Get Your Life Back) is the new definitive roadmap on how she’s done it with heart and how you can too, without sacrificing your life.
You can get a free copy of the book at TheLeveragedBusinessBook.com, and you can find her at Boldheart.com and on social media channels.
In this interview, Fabienne and Cindra discuss:
- How to develop a leveraged business
- 8 strategic Leverage Activators to grow your business to $1 million
- How to address your limiting beliefs about money that impact business development
- The difference between masculine and feminine energy, as it relates to growing a business
“What is a Leveraged Business? It is the result of doing less, better – using smaller efforts to multiply your outcomes and turning your business into a self-managing company.” Fabienne
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High performers know who they are. They grow in their awareness of themselves and one way to do that is to identify your core values in a conscious way. Meaning, you decide what values, or core beliefs, you want guiding you in this phase of life. Then, you can use these values to guide your behavior and actions.
Power Phrase this Week: “I know myself and use my values to guide my actions each day.”
Quote of the Week: Elvis Presley said, “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.”
High performers are intentional with their outlook realizing that they can change their focus at any time. They use the practice of reframing each day when they experience difficulties. They don’t ignore the difficulty, but instead see a different perspective and how experiencing the obstacle is helping them. This helps them feel positive and motivated to keep going in their life, sport, and/or job.
Power Phrase this Week: “I use reframing regularly to keep me passionate and charged for my goals and my life. I see a setback as a comeback.”
Quote of the Week: “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne Dyer
In this episode, we talk about how you can do hard things. You are more capable than you realize. You have a reserve tank that you haven’t even tapped. You can move to the next level whatever that next level is for you. And you can do difficult things 😊
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I have a reserve tank that hasn’t even been tapped. I work hard, stay the course, and remain gritty.
This Week's Quote of the Week: “Success is never owned it is only rented, and the rent is due every day.” —Rory Vaden, Bestselling Author, Take the Stairs
John Register failed to clear a hurdle as he trained for the Olympic Games—a move that led to a tragic accident and altered his life forever. He shifted his focus and embraced a “new normal mindset.” The decorated Persian Gulf War combat U.S. Army veteran world champion became a two-time Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, professional speaker, and global influencer. Register “amputated his fears” and founded the U.S. Olympic Committee Paralympic Military Sports Program. He authored 10 Stories to Impact Any Leader: Journal Your Way to Leadership Success in Spring 2020 and works with business leaders to hurdle adversity, amputate fear, and embrace a new normal mindset to win life's medals. The artificial leg he used to win the silver medal is displayed in the Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In this interview, John and Cindra discuss:
- His definition of the “New Normal Mindset”
- 3 ways to develop the “New Normal Mindset”
- How we can “amputate our fear”
- 10 Power Words to overcome any obstacle
- How we can each “hurdle” the adversity we experience
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In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about the practice of "future-tripping" where we experience anticipatory anxiety and how address future-tripping. She provides us a reminder that you may think that mastering your mindset is like riding a bike—once you learn it, you can always do it—but actually stepping into your potential and living the High Performance Mindset requires ongoing attention. Your mind is a muscle; it takes daily practice to master it. She teaches us how to visit the future without dwelling on it. This Week's Power Phrase: “My mind is a muscle. It takes daily practice to master it.” This Week's Quote of the Week: “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” —Mark Twain
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It’s easy to compare yourself or your performance to others instead of staying focused on your own improvement. It’s easy because we live in a culture obsessed with comparison. Go deep for a minute: How have you shifted your eyes toward your competitors or others’ achievements or things? How has this impacted your performance or happiness? Would you like to change your focus? In this episode, Dr. Cindra helps us explore the negative consequences of comparison and what to do instead.
Power Phrase of the Week: “ I pursue my standard of excellence. I stay gritty and work to be my best one step at a time.”
Quote of the Week: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” —Theodore Roosevelt
For over 20 years, hundreds of thousands of people, both national and international audiences of all sizes, have experienced the passion, creativity, storytelling, unshakeable positivity and mind-shifting power of Dr. James Smith, Jr. CSP.
After 14 years in corporate America, and four years working with several training and development and diversity and inclusion consulting firms, Dr. James formed his own company help others remove self-created and/or organizational barriers to jump into their BIGNESS.
A personal-power expert, educator, speaker and coach, Dr. James has taken his message to over 25 countries and has achieved the National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Professional designation – a designation that only about 17 percent of NSA members worldwide have earned. Dr. James has authored three books with The No Excuse Guide to Success: No Matter What Your Boss or Life Throws at You book earning an NAACP Image Award nomination. His most recent book (a co-authored book project), A Collective Breath: Stories of Being Black in America and Visions of Change, was recently released.
In this interview, James and Cindra discuss:
- The true meaning of authenticity
- Why it is more important than ever before for leaders to be their authentic best
- His life-changing decision to pursue his own authenticity more often
- What hinders authentic expression
- And 3 ways to pursue authenticity more in your life
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To create the life, performance, and business that you desire and deserve, you have to see it first. You have to have a positive expectation about yourself, other people, and the circumstances in your life. Dr. Kamphoff talks in this episode how when you continually believe in the best-case scenario and make it happen with your "my-scenario", your life changes. This will change your future and bring your grit to a whole new level.
This Week's Power Phrase: “ I focus on what I want to happen. I believe the sky is the limit for me.”
This Week's Quote of the Week: “Don’t spend a lot of time imaging the worst-case scenario. It rarely goes down as you imagine it will, and if by some fluke it does, you will have lived it twice.” —Michael J. Fox
Many of us have gifts that we are not expressing to their fullest. We may not have reflected about what is unique about us, or we might have taken our own unique gifts for granted. We may have even overlooked or downplayed them. But when you name your gifts and work to find your Zone of Genius, you gain more excitement and energy to live your life on purpose. Dr. Kamphoff asks us to consider “What is in your Zone of Genius? How can you spend more time in that zone?” When you make the choice to do just that, you thrive. You spend more time doing what you love and what you were uniquely designed to do.
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I own my unique skills and talents. I engage in what I love.”
Quote of the Week: “Hard work doesn’t feel like hard work when you are doing what you love.” —Unknown
Today on the podcast we discuss expectations. Expectations can place pressure on us without even realizing it. To be our best more often, we want to stay focused on excellence, not perfection. We are at our best without expectations when we are focused on the process (the small things we need to do) and our mind is in the present (not the future where expectations live). Today, to be the best you that you can be – do your best and have fun. These two expectations will free you from pressure.
Power Phrase this Week: “I do my best and have fun!”
Quote of the Week: “Expect nothing, appreciate everything.” Anonymous
Your inner critic is your disempowering inner voice that can sounds scared, angry, or judgmental. We want to be aware of our inner critic to reduce it. We all have an inner critic inside of us. Remember our inner critic tends to lie to us. We want to respond to our inner critic with challenging it, and choose a more empowering and truthful statement to tell ourselves instead.
Quote of the Week:“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” Brene Brown
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I talk to myself powerfully instead of listening to my inner critic.”
Regularly practicing gratitude is powerful because it has a lasting impact when doing it regularly. Gratitude is connected to better health, more optimism and resilience. Remember, you can shift your focus at any time to what is good and what you are gratitude for in the situation. Choose to take the perspective of a resilient person and draw the good from a difficulty.
Quote of the Week:“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”—Oprah Winfrey**
Power Phrase of the Week:“I choose to intentionally practice gratitude daily. I focus on what I am grateful for to stay fueled and excited for my life.”
Dr. Adam Naylor leads the Performance Psychology division of Integrated Mental Health Services for Deloitte and is a mental performance coach for Telos Sport Performance Consulting. He has spent over two decades serving as a mental performance consultant to high performance leaders and competitors – an expert in emotions and mindsets that allow people to thrive and connect well with teams.
His clients have stood on Olympic podiums, hoisted the Stanley Cup, competed in tennis’s Grand Slams, won NCAA championships, thrived in international soccer competition, led corporations large and small, and more. He has published and presented widely on topics ranging from self-regulation under stress to the social-environmental factors that shape performance through the psycho-social development of leaders.
In this interview, Adam and I discuss:
- 4 tips to operate under stress and thrive
- Why the mental game is tough to implement
- How acceptance allows you to perform confidently
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In order to reduce overthinking, self-doubt, fear – all of our inner limits – it all starts with self-awareness. Your self-awareness is having an understanding of yourself, your emotions, and what drives you. Cindra challenges you this week to notice yourself – how are you feeling/thinking about, and use the PCR strategy that she discusses to keep increasing your own awareness of yourself.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I choose to lead the hardest person first—myself.
This Week’s Quote of the Week: “Self-awareness is the ability to take an honest look at your life without any attachment to it being right or wrong, good or bad.” Author Debbie Ford
Think about a time that you were in flow. What did your flow zone feel like? What led to that feeling? What were you doing? Dr. Cindra shares with us three things we can do to get in the flow more often. Flow is like a muscle—the more you train and experience flow, the easier it will be to reach your flow zone.
Power Phrase of the Week:“I find my flow and do what I love.”
Quote of the Week:“This is how memories are made….by going with the flow.” Amanda Bynes
High performers don’t hope their thinking will work for them; they make their thinking work for them. They are intentional and purposeful with their daily self-talk. They condition their minds each and every day which helps overcome self-doubt. In this episode, Cindra shares two ways to address self-doubt to be intentional with your self-talk.
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I level up my thoughts to level up my life.”
This Week’s Quote of the Week: “Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential.” Brian Tracy
We can all train our mind like a professional athlete, and we should. When we do, we get to our goal quicker and think and act like a high performer. To give ourselves the best chance of success, we can work to have a short-term memory of mistakes, focus on the right thing at the right time, and see adversity as helping us get to where we want to go.
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I train my focus each day to help me reach my goals.”
Quote of the Week: “The sky has no limits. Neither should you.” Usain Bolt
Everyone is a leader. As a leader, you are leading yourself and leading others towards a common goal or purpose. You will not be effective at leading others until you’re first effective at leading yourself. In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about how we can each lead ourselves more intentionally.
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I show up in this world with intention.”
This Week’s Quote: “To lead yourself, use your head. To lead others, use your heart.” John Maxwell
We have the opportunity to practice acceptance every minute of every day. We can work to accept the situation, accept ourselves, or accept other people. Acceptance is a pillar of peak performance. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares with us how we can move towards acceptance more often.
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I accept what is and know that I am doing the best I can.”
Quote of the Week: Wayne Dyer said, “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
The key to feeling unstuck is a change in your perspective. In this podcast, we discuss three perspective shifts to getting unstuck to help you feel like your best self again.
Power Phrase of the Week:“Each day I master my mindset and see the opportunity in the difficulty!”
Quote of the Week: “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” Dolly Parton
In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about how we can approach any task from a mastery or an ego orientation. A mastery orientation is focused on improving and learning. With a mastery orientation, you engage because you enjoy it and are passionate about the activity. This is the orientation we want to develop because it leads to long-term success. On this episode, we discuss several ideas how you can develop a mastery orientation.
Power Phrase This Week: “Today I focus on myself and on getting 1% better!”
Quote of the Week: “The time that leads to mastery is dependent on the intensity of our focus.”—Robert Greene
Leading yourself can be very difficult because our brain is hardwired to see what is missing. Instead, you can lead yourself to your own personal vision by remembering these three principles: 1) What you think about yourself, you become, 2) Thoughts only have power if you believe them, and 3) You can act independent of how you feel. Chance thinking doesn’t lead to success – instead, make time each day to master your thoughts and lead yourself.
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I level up my thinking to level up my life!”
Quote of the Week:““Work harder on yourself than you do your job.”—Jim Rohn, American businessman and self-made millionaire
A world-renowned psychologist, Dr. Hank Weisinger is the Author of the New York Times Bestseller Performing Under Pressure and his most recent book that we focus on in this episode is The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure. Dr. Hank has also written several other books including Emotional Intelligence at Work, The Power of Positive Criticism, The Genius of Instinct, the New York Times Bestseller Nobody’s Perfect.
He has spent three decades helping individuals and organizations enhance their personal and work effectiveness through innovative applications of clinical, counseling, social, organizational, and evolutionary psychology. He is a popular blogger for PsychologyToday.com, Huffington Post, Execunet.com, and Lifehack.org.
In this interview, Hank and I discuss:
• What is pressure and when we experience it
• How parents can unintentionally put pressure on their children
- How we can be supportive parents and leaders instead of pressure parents and leaders
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“Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.” Les Brown
High performers set goals because it gives them direction and focus. They get clear on what they want and spend time reflecting on their wishes and dreams. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares 3 strategies as you set your goals for the new year.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am committed to my goals and dreams in 2022.”
High performers see stressful situations as a challenge they can overcome instead of a threat to their performance or confidence. They remember it’s all about their perception of a situation and they talk to themselves powerful when experiencing stress – reminding themselves they can handle anything. Remember, “You have the resources to overcome this.”
Power Phrase of the Week: “I adopt a challenge mindset. I can handle anything that comes my way.”
Quote of the Week: “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose on thought over another.” William James
Kristen Brown is an energy mastery expert who helps you get charged up even during change and stress. She works with companies around the world and has appeared in media like Live with Kelly, Forbes, Working Mother, Psychology Today, and more. Her biggest faults – she is an occasional know-it-all and frequent wine aficionado. She lives in Minneapolis and loves hiking, anything on, in, or near water, and hanging with her dog and daughter.
In this episode, Kristen and Cindra discuss:
- Her life changing experience lead her to starting her business
- Why reducing our stress is ever more important
- How our energy is connected to our emotions
- Her 5 P’s to help you reduce your stress
- The Happy Hour Effect and why we love it
- And how to organize a Work/Life Map
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Grit has been described as the #1 predictor of success. Grit is important we keep developing within ourselves because it is connected to our performance in work, school, and sport. We can develop our grit as we reflect on the year and ask ourselves, “What did we learn? How did we fail? And what do we want in 2022 that might be similar or different from 2021?”
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision of the life.”
Have you ever wondered how your brain really works, how it sometimes drifts away, or why you sometimes talk to yourself? In this podcast, we will translate some of the brain science into applicable, doable, and easily implemented steps for higher performance.
Dr. John B. Molidor, CSP, works with individuals, leaders, and organizations to understand how their brains work, to use their brains more efficiently, and to avoid making bad decisions. He learned much of this from his undergraduate years at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota) and then at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine (East Lansing and Flint, Michigan) working with medical students, residents, and faculty.
John is currently a Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, a Past President of the National Speakers Association, a Past President of the Global Speakers Federation, and the recent recipient of the Cavett Award from the National Speakers Association.
In this episode, Dr. John and Cindra discuss:
- The brain’s main function
- How to break the pattern of limiting beliefs
- Why we each need to practice his AARP concept
- Why we pay more attention to stories
- And many other brain strategies for us to be our best more often
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High performers see stressful situations as a challenge they can overcome instead of a threat to their performance or confidence. This improves their health and their performance. They talk to themselves powerful when experiencing stress – reminding themselves they can handle anything.
Quote of the Week: “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. — Joshua J. Marine, Author
Power Phrase of the Week: “I see stress as a challenge I can overcome. I can handle anything that comes my way.”
High performers in sport, business, and life use pressure to be at their best. They use natural tools inside of them to see pressure as a privilege. In this episode, Cindra talks about how the best POP the Pressure they feel.
Power Phrase of the Week: “ I see pressure as a privilege. Pressure leads me to greatness.”
Quote of the Week: “Don’t be afraid of pressure. Pressure is what transforms a lump of cool into a diamond.” Nicky Gumbel, Author
Gratitude is connected to better health, more optimism and resilience. This week, you could start using a scientifically proven tool to make you feel more grateful. Three tools we discussed are starting your day with gratitude, using gratitude language, or ending your day with confidence. Choose gratitude! This perspective is always available.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose to intentionally practice gratitude daily. I focus on what I am grateful for to stay fueled and excited for my life.”
Quote of the Week: “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”—William Arthur Ward
Three-time Olympian A.G. Kruger III took over responsibilities as the University of South Dakota's throws coach in 2015. He enters his seventh year with the team this year.
In his own competitive career, A.G represented the United States at the 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, and 2012 London Olympic Games in the hammer throw. He competed on a total of five World Championship teams and qualified for 15 U.S. National Championships. He holds a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
In 2014, A.G. broke American records in the 35-pound weight throw and 56-pound ultra weight throw. He also holds the 35-39 age group World record for the throws pentathlon, a combined event consisting of the hammer throw, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw and weight throw.
A.G. is a graduate of Morningside College where he was a NCAA Division II national champion and NCAA DII National Outdoor Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Fun fact, he went to the same high school as Cindra, the host of the podcast.
In this episode, A.G. and Cindra discuss:
- How to achieve success on the big stage
- How the best respond to adversity
- Why hard work will always pay off
- How the mindset of always getting better is key to success
- What to do when you feel like you don’t belong
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Staying gritty and reaching high performance requires adopting the mindset of constant and never-ending improvement. Showing self-compassion is key to adapting and bouncing back quickly after setbacks, adversity, and mistakes. Self-compassion is also a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and perfectionistic thinking, which can lead to poor performance. When we practice self-compassion, we are able to live and let go.
Power Phrase this Week:“I see failure and mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow. I am kind to myself.”
Quote of the Week: “Learning to Live is Learning to Let Go.” Sogyal Rinpoche, Bestselling Author
As a top-performing business leader, entrepreneur, or salesperson, it is good to strive for success and have high expectations. These high standards keep you going, striving to be your best. When you strive to be your best, you help others around you do the same. But perfection is unattainable. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff describes what to do instead.
Quote of the Week:“You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” Louise Hay, author
Power Phrase of the Week:“I am kind to myself when things don’t go perfectly moving on quickly to protect my confidence.”
Pete has worked with a wide range of high performers, including athletes, first responders, military units, and performing artists. Prior to his current role as the mental performance coach for the Chicago Blackhawks, he held academic positions at both Western Colorado University and Boston University. In line with his goal of being a lifelong learner, he started the Mental Training Lab podcast in order to have fun conversations with brilliant people in the field of performance psychology. At the core of it, Pete's purpose on this planet is to help people learn the mindsets and mental skills that empower them to live a life of deep meaning, and to enable them to take good care of themselves and others along the way.
In this episode, Pete and Cindra discuss:
- The importance of being uncomfortable on purpose
- The purpose of suffering
- How failure is the thing that activates growth
- Ways to have grace under fire
- How to start your own Suffer Club
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Bryon Katie said, “Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late.”
A key factor in our success is to consciously choose the meaning we give to situations. In this episode, Cindra talks about how you can choose a meaning that empowers you, that makes you better, and serves you. We can choose a meaning that acknowledges that the events happened for you, not to you.
Phrase this Week: “I see the opportunity in every difficulty. Life is happening for me not to me.”
John G. Miller is the author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, Flipping the Switch: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability, Outstanding! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional and co-author of Raising Accountable Kids. He is founder of QBQ, Inc., an organizational development firm based in Colorado dedicated to “Helping Organizations Make Personal Accountability a Core Value.” A 1980 graduate of Cornell University, John has been involved in the training and speaking industry since 1986. He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife, Karen.
In this episode, John and Cindra discuss:
- The story behind QBQ
- Why moment-to-moment discipline with your thoughts is important
- 3 guidelines for powerful questions
- 3 ways blaming negatively impacts organizations
- Powerful questions to ask yourself instead
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Successful people know how to say “no.” In this episode, Cindra talks about why it is difficult for us to say no, and how to say yes to the right activities and events in our life. She also suggests we make a “Stop Doing List” and provides other strategies for us to be intentional with our time and energy.
Power Phrase this Week: “I say no to things that are good so I can say yes to what lights my soul on fire.”
As humans, our default is to focus on the uncontrollables. It is much easier to blame, complain, and make excuses than to take a close look in the mirror and examine ourselves and our actions. In this episode, Cindra talks about the foundation of performance – focusing on what you can control and how to do that.
Power Phrase of the Week:“I dominate the controllables.”
Quote of the Week: John Maxwell said, “Life is 10% of what happens to me, and 90% of how I react to it.”
Today on the podcast we hear from Tina Van Steenbergen who is a keynote speaker with a passion and purpose for working with women. She helps women tear down the walls built between us. Her speaking style gives women permission to open up, have honest conversations, and connect. With a combination of authenticity, storytelling and humor, she has helped hundreds of thousands of women build relationships with one another, believe in themselves and take up space at companies, campuses and organizations.
In this episode, Tina and Cindra discuss:
- Her life-changing question to build your confidence
- Why this conversation also pertains to men
- How confidence is a team sport
- What makes you badass
- Ways to not sacrifice your authenticity
- Her Persist Conference online on November 6 and 7th
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Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.”
Today on the podcast we explore the power of our thoughts. We all have automatic negative thoughts (or ANTS) and our ANTS can seem very real. We want to notice our ANTS and take a step back to diminish their power. You shouldn’t believe everything you think because your brain’s purpose is to keep you safe, watching for negativity.
Power Phrase this Week: “I level up my thoughts to level up my life.”
Knowing doesn’t create change; it’s the doing that creates change. You may know about why we have negativity as humans, but you mustput it into action to see the results. In this episode, Cindra talks about how negativity isn’t always bad – it can help us make good decisions and protect us. But many times too much doesn’t serve it. Savoring is one way to train your mind to see the good and the possibilities.
Power Phrase of the Week: “I savor the good to combat my negativity bias.”
Quote of the Week: “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” Willie Nelson
Today on the podcast we hear from David McNally who has a cutting-edge, life changing topic he speaks on related to leaving your mark and finding your purpose in the world.
David has spent a career studying the attitude and behaviors that drive personal and professional success. McNally is a member of the Speakers Hall of Fame and through his best-selling book, films and work with many of the world’s most successful companies, he is recognized as a foremost thought leader on what motivates and inspires people.
David is the CEO of Transform Corporation based in Minneapolis. Transform is a business consulting company focused on developing purposeful leaders, inspired organizations, and iconic brands.
In this episode, David and Cindra discuss:
- How your life is unique
- How to better understand your purpose
- The two benefits of considering the past
- Ways the desire to contribute is in our DNA
- Strategies to connect with the mark you are leaving
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In this episode, Cindra shares how we can overcome adversity and the research that supports the importance of looking for the opportunity in setbacks. She describes that practice “benefit finding” and how we can use the practice to stay strong in adversity.
Quote of the week: “The most successful people see adversity not as a stumbling block, but as a stepping stone to greatness.” Shawn Anchor
Power Phrase of the week: “I see the opportunity in the difficulty. I seek the positive perspective.”
Today on the podcast we hear from Scott Burrows who has an unforgettable, life-changing story that proves that Limits Can Be Exceeded, Barriers Broken and that No Circumstances Can Ever Destroy the Power of the Human Spirit.
By the age of 19, Scott was playing football at Florida State University and was a Top-Ranked kick-boxing Black Belt champion, having his last fight broadcast by ESPN. That same year, however, his life changed dramatically.
He was involved in a horrendous automobile accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down and diagnosed a quadriplegic. Despite his grim diagnosis, he refused to be sidelined.
Today, as an Author, Motivational Speaker, Wheelchair Athlete and Successful Business Entrepreneur, he travels the world inspiring organizations to Stand Up to Any Challenge. He also wrote a book, Vision-Mindset-Grit, which details his journey.
In this episode, Scott and Cindra discuss:
- The life-changing advice he got from his dad in the hospital
- The power of forgiveness
- Why “letting is happen” is important
- Why we all need impossible goals to pursue
- How to improve our vision, mindset and grit
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Today on the podcast we discuss the importance of leading ourselves first before leading others. Growing our self-awareness is crucial to become a better leader, yet few people are self-aware. Dr. Cindra shares with as a “Finding Your Best Self” exercise to help you connect with your best and gain self-awareness to lead yourself each day.
Power Phrase this Week:” I choose to lead the hardest person first—myself. I choose to find my best self today.”
Quote of the Week:“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” Stephen Covey
On the podcast today, we discuss how the stories about the events in our life shape our reality and our identity. To cultivate more empowering emotions, it’s important to tell yourself more empowering stories. You can do this by seeing the story from various lens.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose an empowering meaning to the stories in my life in order to reach my potential.”
Quote of the Week: “People can cultivate positive energy by learning to change the stories they tell themselves about the events in their lives.” Tony Schwartz
This week on the podcast we discuss the importance of responding with intention and how the PCR Strategy (Pause, Consider, Respond) can help us do that.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose to respond with purpose and intention.”
“When you react, you are giving away your power. When you respond, you are staying in control of yourself.” Bob Proctor
In this episode, we talk about getting clear on your own vision and then deciding the beliefs you need to adopt about yourself to make that vision happen.
Power Phrase this Week: “I think “I am…” to help me reach my goals and dreams.”
Quote of the Week: “You have the power to change your thoughts and your thoughts have the power to change your life.”— Ron Willingham
Grit has been described as the number #1 predictor of long-term success. We all need to develop our grit to be successful. To do so, you can consider what are you working towards long-term? What will take years and years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice to develop? And then, remember you will experience plenty of obstacles and setbacks – both external and internal obstacles. The key is to focus on the gains, and find an empowering meaning even in the difficulty.
Power Phrase this Week:”“I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision of the life I am building.”
James Robilotta is a author, professional speaker, personal coach, and entrepreneur that's trained in stand-up and improv comedy. He has been speaking professionally to willing and unwilling audiences for years and have found that quality humor — not your slapstick, dad-joke humor — is the secret to hosting powerful conversations and making a real impact.
He works with colleges, corporations, associations, and individuals with a focus on authentic leadership. He focuses on something other authors and speakers won’t touch: imperfection.
In 2015, he published his first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings. The concepts of authentic leadership and leading imperfectly are the driving forces behind conversations about giving/receiving feedback, rapport building, engagement, increased productivity, retention, promoting memorability, life balance, and more.
In this episode, James and Cindra discuss:
- How to lead imperfectly
- The values of authentic leadership
- Where love fits in the workplace
- And strategies to provide feedback that sticks
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Today we talk about when we can be too gritty. We discuss Simone Biles, the USA gymnast, who withdrew from the Olympic All-American competition. As Simone said, our “physical health is mental health.” To ensure we are not pushing too hard, we can listen to our mind and body, care for ourselves, and engage in good self-care.
Power Phrase this Week: “**I listen to my body and mind in order to reach my potential.”
Most people dream too small or lose the ability to dream as they age. They let limiting beliefs get in the way, or they listen to other people’s disbelief in their goals and dreams. A key factor to keep in mind when you are setting goals is that the power of setting goals is who you can become in the process. Make connecting with your goals a daily mindset practice.
Power Phrase this Week:” “I dream big to help me reach my best and my potential.”
Quote of the Week: “Believe in your dreams and anything is possible.” Usain Bolt
On the podcast this week, we discuss how to thrive on “the big stage” in the moments that are important to us. It is natural to feel pressure in these moments. We feel pressure when the outcome is important to us and the outcome is uncertain. You can’t live a life without pressure. The key is to manage your reactions to it. Notice your thoughts and emotions. Focus on what you can control – which is only you and your response to the situation.
Power Phrase this Week:”I focus on what I can control. I trust myself today.”
Quote of the week: “Everything negative – pressure and challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.” Kobe Bryant
Today we are talking about the power of our own self-talk and how to overcome our own inner critic. What you think about yourself, you become. You can train your mind to level up your belief in yourself. Dr. Kamphoff shares with a powerful strategy we can use to level up our thoughts called The Truth Meter.
Power Phrase this Week:” I talk to myself powerfully and tell myself the truth.”
Quote of the Week: “Work harder on yourself than you do your job.” Jim Rohn, American businessman and self-made millionaire
Several years ago, Google undertook a massive two-year study on high-performing teams, calling it “Project Aristotle.” They sought to answer the question “What makes a high performing team?”After conducting over 200 interviews, they surprisingly found a top ingredient for high-performing teams was psychological safety—in fact, it was the mostimportant ingredient in high-performing teams. Today on the podcast, we talk about how we can apply this idea to building a thriving culture at work, home, or any other place we lead.
Quote of the Week: “If you want to succeed, double your failure rate.” Tom Watson, CEO of IBM
Power Phrase of the Week:”I see failure and mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow.”
Today on the podcast we have Chris Benard, a two-time Olympic triple jumper, who just made his second Olympic team. He will be competing at the Tokyo Olympics in a few short weeks. He holds a personal record of 17.48 m (57 ft 4 in) in the triple jump. He has represented the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics along with multiple World Outdoor and Indoor Championships. Bernard is an eight-time NCAA All-American where he competed for Arizona State University. He trains in Chula Vista at the Olympic Training Center.
In this episode, Chris and Cindra discuss:
- His Olympic Trials performance two weeks ago that landed him on his second Olympic Team
- Strategies he uses to deal with pressure
- How he avoids being victim to his thoughts
- Why having joy in the process is essential
- Ways mindfulness and meditation has changed his life and performance, and
- His meditation practice
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Today in this episode, Dr. Cindra who works with several Olympians, talks about how we each need to train our mind like an Olympian. Training your mind like an Olympian includes believing in your potential, and believing anything is possible. Research also confirms that importance of preplanning our self-talk for moments we feel pressure. What do you want to say to yourself when you want to step into your potential?
Power Phrase this Week:“I train my mind like an Olympian believing anything is possible.”
Quote of the Week:“Failure, I can live with. Not trying is what I can’t handle.” Sonya Richards Ross, Gold-Medal Track and Field Athlete
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Today on the podcast we have Jon Lokhorst, who is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and author of the new book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions. He works with organizations to develop leaders everyone wants to follow, build teams no one wants to leave, and deliver exceptional results.
Before launching Lokhorst Consulting LLC, Jon enjoyed a 30-plus year career as a CPA, CFO, and organizational leader. He has a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and is recognized by the International Coach Federation as an Associate Certified Coach. He also serves as adjunct faculty in the School of Business and Nonprofit Management at North Park University. Jon is a member of the National Speakers Association and serves as President-Elect of the Minnesota chapter.
In this episode, Jon and Cindra discuss:
- The 4 directions of leadership
- How leadership skills are “power skills”
- Why the “mission-critical leader” is different from other perspectives on leadership
- The critical behaviors that someone needs to lead in all 4 directions
- His TIES acronym to use to develop your leadership skills
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Today on the podcast Dr. Cindra talks about the importance of using our emotions as data to regulate our emotions. We are not born regulating our emotions instead we learn this skill. Our emotions direct our actions, decisions, relationships, performance, and health. The RULER acronym can help us consider our emotions and Cindra shares how the “Meta-Moment Strategy” can help us regulate our emotions (from Dr. Barckett's book, Permission to Feel).
Power Phrase this Week:“I notice how I feel and use my emotions as data.”
Today on the podcast we have Iris Zimmerman, an American Olympic fencer turned Performance Coach. Iris is an Olympian, Mother, and Performance Coach. At 14 years old, she became the first Fencing World Champion from the United States. Over the next 21 years, she had a successful fencing career -- becoming a NCAA Champion for Stanford University and making the 2000 Olympic team. Her accomplishments and career in fencing eventually earned her a place in the United States Fencing Hall of Fame. After she retired from fencing, she became the co-owner of the Rochester Fencing Club with her sister and fellow Olympian, Felicia Zimmermann. Iris is currently the Director of Client and Coach Experience and Performance Coach for Valor Performance. Through her work at Valor, she has coached leaders from Salesforce, Akamai, Brigham and Women's Hospital. She also owns her own consulting and coaching business that specializes in working with business owners and entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Iris and Cindra discuss:
- Her lessons learned from her journey to the Olympics
- The top traits of high performers in sport and business
- The impact of negative self-talk and the Imposture Syndrome
- Why you are your greatest enemy and what to do about it
- Why it is important to “take a step back to thrive forward.”
- How having joy in the process is essential
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Today on the podcast, Dr. Cindra talks about the importance of when you feel stress or pressure to interpret that as “I am excited” instead of trying to calm down. We all experience moments of stress and pressure in our lives. We cannot live a life without stress and pressure. Seeing your stress or pressure as excitement will help you feel more confidence and perform to your potential.
Power Phrase this Week:“I am excited for anything that comes my way.”
Quote of the Week: “When you change your mind about stress, you can change your body’s response to stress.” Kelly McGonigal
Today on the podcast we have Cindra’s own speaker coach, Jane Atkinson! Jane Atkinson has been helping speakers catapult their careers for more than 30 years. She is the author of The Wealthy Speaker 2.0, The Epic Keynote, The Wealthy Speaker Daily Success Planner and Journal, and her latest book, Scaling Your Speaking Business – 10 Strategies for Earning More While Doing Less.
Prior to coaching, Jane worked as an agent for several speakers whose careers skyrocketed. She also served as Vice President of a Speakers Bureau in Dallas where she represented several celebrities, best-selling authors and business experts.
Jane’s Wealthy Speaker School offers online courses, masterminds and private coaching programs for speakers at all levels, helping them position for higher fees and to build the business of their dreams. (Note: NSA National has negotiated a special price for members to Jane’s School).
In this episode, Jane and Cindra discuss:
- Where our beliefs about money come from and how they limit us
- A powerful thought model we can use to examine our limiting belefs
- How she has personally conditioned her mindset about money and her value
- The impact of COVID on our beliefs about money and our potential
- And how you decide the thoughts that you will have about money!
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Today on the podcast, Dr. Cindra shares with us how to find the opportunity in everything. We can find the opportunity in the difficulties we have experienced in the past, current struggles, or events in the future. When we see the difficulty as happening for us, we grow and learn, feel in control, and create more powerful energy.
Power Phrase this Week:“I see the opportunity in everything.”
Quote of the Week: “Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.” Napoleon Hill
In this episode, Cindra Kamphoff shares the power of completing the Best Possible Self where you imagine everything going perfectly in the future for you 1, 5, 10 or 15 years from now. Research has found that by completing this exercise, it helps improve optimism, positive affect, and expectations for the future. Once you complete the Best Possible Self exercise, you can then consider obstacles that might get in your way and plan for them.
Power Phrase of the Week:“I have a clear focus of my future.”
Quote of the Week: “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” Oprah Winfrey
In the episode today, Dr. Cindra talks with Lisa Kaye about how we all have an inner gremlin what is formed to protect us. Listening to this gremlin leads us to playing small and puts a cap on our limitless potential. To identify your gremlin message, ask yourself “What gets in the way of you moving forward in your life?” and then uncovering the underlying message to your response to that question. Dr. Cindra also reminds us that it’s important to remember to not believe everything you think!
Power Phrase of the Week: “I don’t believe everything I think.”
Quote of the Week: “You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” Louise Hay
The present moment is the only place peak performance is possible. Breathing deliberately is important to your mindset because it allows you to remain in the present moment and reduces your stress, anxiety, and anger. Breathing deliberately also improves memory and awareness. Dr. Cindra talks about how to count with your breathing because this helps you NOT focus on what is creating your stress and anxiety.
Power Phrase this Week: “I train my mind taking a breath to stay in the present.”
Quote of the Week: “The breath that you just took, that’s a gift.” Rob Bell
Dr. Chris Stanley earned his BA from the University of Illinois-Chicago, where he was also an all-conference track athlete. Thereafter, he earned an MS in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Florida State University, and a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Loyola University-Chicago. He coached at Florida A & M University and Illinois-Chicago during these years.
He was full-time faculty at Winston-Salem State University and Florida Gulf Coast University, teaching Sport Psychology and working as a Sport Psychology consultant with numerous teams and athletes at these universities. Currently, he is research faculty at Florida State University. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and lead consultant for USA Track and Field for the Tokyo Games and into the next quad. His scholarly and writing interest relate broadly to performance enhancement and development in educational and sport contexts. He is currently writing a book due for release later this year focusing on coaching athletes with hidden disabilities and impairments.
In this episode, Chris and Cindra discuss:
- How to adapt a growth mindset
- Why stay processed focused is key to peak performance
- Strategies to respond to failure
- Why it’s important to savor small joys
- Mental tools that are “low risk but high reward”
- 4 considerations when deciding how a breathing exercise will lead to peak performance
- How the game “Whack-a-Mole” can be applied to your thoughts
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Trusting yourself is an essential part of building your self-confidence. Your trust is a trait that can be trained, and should be trained. First, when training your trust, it is important to not wait for confidence – instead, act confidently. Second, we need to doubt our doubts! Most of what we say to ourselves when we doubt ourselves is a lie. The third strategy to train your trust is to be kind to yourself. Make sure your inner dialogue supports trusting yourself.
Power Phrase this Week: “I train my trust. I act confidently and my belief follows.”
Quote of the Week: “If you’re going to trust one person, let it be yourself.” Robert Tew
Monica Coleman is the founder of Inside Information Coaching and Consulting, LLC, and architect of the Limitless Methodology. As an athlete herself, Monica has always been intrigued by the link between mindset, performance and leading a successful, satisfying life. Her work over the past 15 years with athletes and executives created a birds-eye view of the challenges inherent to high achievers in both their professional and personal lives. Monica's natural curiosity, her ability to inspire others, and her commitment to ensure her clients' move from potential to success has made her a pioneer in the field of performance coaching.
As a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) since 2009, Monica meets clients wherever they are on their journey, helping them to create a successful pathway to the lives they have thought were unattainable. Monica crafted the Limitless Methodology to apply the principles in a different setting and with a larger scope, enabling more people to unlock the top performer who resides within them. Her dream is for every individual she meets to better understand their true nature. Bearing witness to other's success and watching their transformation is the greatest expression of her true purpose in life.
In this episode, Monica and Cindra discuss:
- What it means to be limitless
- Strategies to become limitless
- Her PEAK acronym
- Why reducing our judgement is important
- How intention, expectation and attachment intersect
- How the ego contributes to our performance
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This week on the podcast we talk about The 3 Gifts Technique. Consider a difficulty you are experiencing right now – the difficulty could be big or small. Then, ask yourself, how can this be a gift? The gift could come from an increased knowledge, power to grow your mental muscle in a new way, or inspiration where your action becomes a gift. When you have the ability to turn everything into a gift, you have nothing to fear because everything is an opportunity in some way.
Power Phrase this Week: “I see the gift in every difficulty.”
Quote of the Week: “Every problem in your life carries a gift inside it.” Richard Bach
In this episode, we talk about the impact of overthinking on your performance, happiness and fulfillment. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff encourages us to use the Truth Meter when you notice yourself overthinking or believing a thought that doesn’t serve you. Your mind tends to lie to you to keep you safe and small. Instead, take control of your mind and choose a better thought that would serve you right now to play bigger and step into your courage zone. Remember, your mind does not control you, you can control your mind.
Power Phrase this Week: “I control my mind. My mind does not control me.”
Quote of the Week: “Pressure isn’t supposed to break us, it’s designed to make us.” Sarah Johnson
We have renowned sports psychologist Len Zaichkowsky and mental performance consultant Dan Peterson on to provide a deep dive on the cognitive demands of the sport and performance. Len and Dan recently released their new book, The Playmaker’s Decisions.
As a professor, researcher and consultant for almost four decades at Boston University, Len pioneered sport psychology by bringing cognitive neuroscience and sport performance together as an interdisciplinary science. He has consulted with teams in the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, Australian Rules Football, the Spanish men’s national soccer team, and Olympic sport organizations around the world. Len is a former president and a fellow of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
Dan is an Author, Speaker and Consultant. Specializing at the intersection of neuroscience and sports performance, Dan combined twenty-five years of technology management experience with his second life as a sports dad and coach to explore how athletes make decisions. In this episode, Len, Dan and Cindra discuss:
- What are the attributes of a playmaker
- The best way to move forward after a mental mistake
- How to make a clutch play when you want to
- The Athlete Decision Model and how we can use this concept to improve our performance
- How we can improve our decision making skills in moments of pressure
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This week I encourage you to consider the one goal that if you went after would change everything. Cindra calls this your Ultimate Game-Changer Goal. Then, commit to the next step. Many times we have multiple completing goals.You want to keep the main thing the main thing to focus your attention on what would make the biggest impact for you.
Power Phrase this Week: “I go after my goals with a deep passion and commitment.”
Quote of the Week: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” Steven Covey
Dr. Anne Shadle is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, where she earned her B.S. in Exercise Science. During her undergraduate career, Shadle was a member of the Huskers’ national powerhouse track and field team. She was an NCAA National Champion in both the indoor mile and the outdoor 1500 meters. Following graduation, Shadle ran three years professionally for Reebok and was a 2008 Olympic Trials semifinalist.
Shadle went on to earn her Masters Degree from the University of Missouri in Sport Psychology. She also earned her Ph.D. in Health Education and Promotion. Her research focused on understanding the psycho-emotional challenges, preparations and responses of Olympic Gold Medal-winning athletes. Shadle is a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC) and is a member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee's (USOPC) Sport Psychology registry. She also serves as a performance consultant for the NBA and has been part of the performance enhancement and mental health programming for the NBA.
In this episode, Anne and Cindra discuss:
- What it means to control your Olympic moment
- The top findings from her research with Olympians
- Mindset strategies she used as a professional runner
- The mindset characteristics the world’s best
- Obstacles that get in the way of our success
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This week on the podcast we share a powerful strategy to help you respond not react. When you respond, you choose thoughtfulness and are guided by logic over emotion. You are intentional with your intentions.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose to respond with purpose and intention.”
Quote of the Week: “When you react, you are giving away your power. When you respond, you are staying in control of yourself.” Bob Proctor
If Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was writing his incredibly popular book, The Power of Positive Thinking, today he would need to add a separate chapter on JohnKriesel.
In 2006 Kriesel was nearly blown to shreds by a 200 pound roadside bomb in the parched sands of Iraq. He died three times and was shocked back to life. Somehow he survived through four hospitals, 35 surgeries and months of recovery. He lost both legs and suffered numerous other major injuries, but it was the loss of two close friends that hurt the most.
The guy who wasn’t supposed to survive and was told he probably would be in a wheelchair the rest of his life walked out of Walter Reed Army Medical Center after nine months. His transition from military to civilian life offered many challenges, but his amazing support system, positive attitude and sense of humor allowed him to bounce back stronger than ever.
In 2010 he was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives but decided not to seek re-election when his family said they wanted to spend more time with him. He is director of veterans services for a County in Suburban Minneapolis, MN, a part-time personality on KFAN Radio, motivational speaker, and co-author of the book, “Still Standing: The Story of SSG John Kriesel,” winner of 8 national book awards.
In this episode, John and Cindra discuss:
- The warrior’s mindset
- His “second chance at life” perspective
- Lessons he learned in the hospital
- Strategies to respond to adversity and challenges
- Why it is essential to not compare our adversity to others
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This week on the podcast, we talk about how being courageous and taking calculated risks is essential for success. You can’t go after your goals without some risk and courage. When you encounter obstacles, stress and pressure, a key is to see these obstacles as a challenge not a threat. Remember, you have everything inside you that you need! Choose courage over comfort.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am courageous and go after my goals. I see obstacles as a challenge in front of me.”
Quote of the Week: "Don’t let the fear of failure become an obstacle. No one ever reached the stars from the comfort of their couch!" Richard Branson
Daniel McGinn is a senior editor at Harvard Business Review, and the author of Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed.
He is an experienced business editor and reporter. In his current role at Harvard Business Review, he oversees the magazine's feature well and the team of editors who produce its long-form articles. Dan previously spent 17 years as a reporter, writer, and editor at Newsweek. He has written two books of his own, and regularly collaborates with authors as a ghostwriter and book doctor.
In this episode, Dan and Cindra discuss:
- How our performance can come down to a few critical moments
- What happened when he sent Malcolm Gladwell a keyboard
- How athletes, surgeons and other professionals can psych up
- A powerful centering exercise you can use
- The power of priming in your life and performance
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This week on the podcast we talk about how to set yourself up for future success. Cindra describes how to engage in the “Best Possible Self Exercise” to get clarity on your future self which has been found to increase possible affect and optimism. This week spend some time visualizing a date in the future, and then write about it in detail. A small dream will limit you. A big dream is a prerequisite for reaching your potential which is limitless.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am gritty. I go after hard and difficult goals.”
Quote of the Week: “Everybody has their own Mount Everest – we were put on this earth to climb.” Seth Godin
Caroline is one of the world’s leading experts on the science behind successful goal setting and the use of ‘good grit’ to achieve hard things. For more than 30 years, she’s been sharing her research-backed, actionable strategies to help people cultivate more grit and dig deeper to clarify and achieve their toughest goals. Achieving hard goals is one of the most rewarding things we can do in both our personal and professional lives.
Caroline’s TEDx talk, “The Moments That Make Champions,” explores the three things that we can choose to do differently to improve our chances of developing authentic grit. Caroline has a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, graduated magna cum laude from Harvard, and teaches at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School’s Executive Education program. Caroline is the author of six books, including Creating Your Best Life (Sterling 2009 and 2021) and Getting Grit (Sounds True 2017). Live Happy Magazine named Creating Your Best Life one of the top 10 goal setting books ever published and Getting Grit one of the 10 books that would change your life in 2017. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation.
In this episode, Caroline and Cindra discuss:
- What is authentic grit
- 2 life-changing exercises to help you find your best possible future self
- 3 types of grit we don’t want to cultivate
- Strategies to build our grit
- Why building your passion to fuel purpose is key to your success
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n this episode, we talk about why it is important to consider what your future self looks like in 5 or 10 years. Research shows that when you see your future self as someone different than you are today (your current self), you make better decisions. Dr. Kamphoff shares 3 specific ways you can get clarity on your future self.
Power Phrase this Week: “I make decisions today with my future self in mind.”
Quote of the Week: “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” Unknown
Dr. Sian Beilock is a celebrated cognitive scientist. She’s published over a hundred papers in her field of study and gave a Ted Talk on choking under pressure which has been viewed over 2 million times. She is the current president of Barnard College in New York City.
Prior to her appointment as President, Beilock spent twelve years at the University of Chicago. As the Stella M. Rowley Professor of Psychology and a member of the Committee on Education, she specialized in how children and adults learn and perform at their best, especially under stress.
President Beilock is the author of two books that have been published in more than a dozen languages—the critically acclaimed Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal about Getting It Right When You Have To (2010) and How the Body Knows Its Mind: The Surprising Power of the Physical Environment to Influence How You Think and Feel (2015).
President Beilock earned her Bachelor of Science in cognitive science from the University of California, San Diego, and doctorates of philosophy in both kinesiology and psychology from Michigan State University.
In this episode, Dr. Beilock and Dr. Kamphoff discuss:
- The science behind performing under pressure
- Why choking occurs
- How we can reach our unlimited potential
- Why it is important to “Don’t think, just do.”
- How to unhook our prefrontal cortex
- How writing thoughts down on paper can prevent your mind from dwelling on them
- The power of self-compassion in pressure moments
- Numerous tools to help you avoid choking under pressure
- Plus, much more…
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Quotes from this episode:
Kobe Bryant once said, “Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.”
Ed Jacoby once said: “Pressure come from within and so must be mastered from within.”
Sian Beilock writes, “Athletes’ tendency to overthink their performance is one of the big predictor of whether they will chock in important games or matches.”
As humans, we all experience Hedonic Adaptation which is our way of quickly adapting to new situations. This adaptation gets in the way of our long-term happiness. This is the reason people aren’t happier long-term after they make more money or get a new job. To combat this adaptation, we want to savor the good – notice and appreciate the positive experiences and good in our life for 10-12 or so seconds.
Power Phrase this Week: “I seek out the good and savor the greatness in my life.”
Quote of the Week: Albert Einstein said it best, “Life is a preparation for the future; and the best preparation for the future is to live as if there were none.”
Brett Ledbetter is a Consultant, Author, Speaker and Co-founder of the What Drives Winning Conference. He is the author of 4 books: What Drives Winning, What’s Really Important, What Drives Winning Teams, and What Drives Winning Environments. He has given three TedX Talks on topics such as Building Your Inner Coach and How to Stop Comparing and Start Competition. Athletic Departments hire him as a monthly on-site thinking partner for athletic directors, coaches and athletes. He co-founded and facilitates the What Drives Winning Conference with Hall-of-Fame coach, Becky Burleigh. His work focuses on character development, behavior management, priority alignment and self-awareness. Brett works with and applies his high-performance training within education, military, sport and business sectors.
In this episode, Brett and Cindra discuss
- What drives winning environments and cultures
- How the championship coaches focus more on the process than the results
- Why it is important to see a person over a player
- Ways to fear of failure holds us back
- How the best define failure in their environments
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In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff talks about how the World’s Best are on constant pursuit of their potential. Your potential is unlimited and endless. You can connect with your potential by considering what is getting in your way of your unlimited potential, getting clarity on what your next level of your potential looks like, and by identifying and addressing the limiting beliefs that are getting in your way.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am in search of my unlimited potential. I am bound by no one or nothing!”
Quote of the Week: “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dr. Steve Bull is a Chartered Psychologist, speaker, author and high performance consultant. During his 30+ year career he has coached CEOs, Olympic Gold Medalists, NATO officers, professional actors and university academics.
He was the Great Britain Team Headquarters Psychologist at 3 Olympic Games and worked with the England Cricket Team for 16 years during which time they famously regained the Ashes from Australia in 2005 before going on to reach No.1 in the world rankings for the first time ever in the modern era. Over the course of those 16 years he fulfilled the roles of team psychologist, leadership coach and change management consultant.
Steve has worked in the corporate world as a performance psychologist since the late 1990s delivering development programs in high performance leadership, team effectiveness, culture change and resilience. He has consulted with a wide range of companies in Europe, the USA, the Middle East and Asia.
He is the author of 8 books - most notably “The Game Plan” which presents a practical guide to developing resilience in the workplace. The book has received considerable praise and sold in more than 10 countries around the world. Steve was a university academic and researcher for 15 years, earned a PhD in Applied Psychology.
In this episode, Dr. Bull and Dr. Cindra discuss
- How to develop the 4 types of resilience
- How mental toughness and resilience are different
- The difference between celebrating success and reviewing success
- Ways to lead with your strengths
- How the best leaders seek out challenges
- Why it is important to carefully and considerately take risks
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Millions of people secretly worry they're not as intelligent or capable as others think they are. It’s called impostor syndrome. And it hurts individuals -- and the bottom line.
Today’s guest is Dr. Valerie Young is an internationally-known expert on impostor syndrome and author of award-winning book The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It (Crown Business/Random House), now available in six languages.
She has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, and Japan at such organizations as Google, NASA, Chrysler, Boeing, YUM!, Facebook, Merck, National Cancer Institute, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, to name a few. She provide clients with the information, insight, and tools needed to understand and address impostor syndrome in individuals and the organization.
Her career-related tips have been cited in dozens of business and popular publications around the world and she’s been interviewed on countless programs including the BBC, Minnesota Public Radio, and Yahoo Finance. She believes that “everyone loses when bright people play small.”
In this episode, Dr. Valerie and Dr. Cindra discuss
- What is the imposture syndrome, anyway?
- 7 perfectly good reasons you feel like an imposture including that you were raised by a human!
- How stereotypes matter related to the imposture syndrome,
- Practical tools to use when you feel like an imposture,
- And what luck, timing, connections and personality have to do with success.
Quotes of the Week:
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt
“Confident people aren’t any more intelligent, capable, or talented than the rest of us. Instead they think differently about 3 things: Competence, Failure/Mistakes/Criticism, and Fear.” Valerie Young
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In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff talks about how the World’s Best in every field have a short-term memory of their mistakes and a long-term memory of their successes. Moving on quickly after a mistake helps us be confident and become or remain a high performer. You can use the strategy Cindra talks about in this episode (Learn, Burn, Return) to move on quickly from a mistake taking the lesson and remaining confident.
Phrase this Week: “I learn and burn having a short term memory of my mistakes.”
Quote of the Week: “Failure is an event, never a person; an attitude, not an outcome; a temporary inconvenience; a stepping stone. Our response to it determines just how helpful it can be.” Zig Ziglar
“The little things… The little moments…They aren’t little.” John Kabat Zinn
The things that make me different are the things that make me.” Winnie the Poo
“You can’t know for certain if it’s a bad round until the round’s over. Let go of the poor result you had on the last hole and you have a lot better chance of enjoying the hole you’re playing now.” Dr. Joseph Parent
Today’s guest is Dr. Joe Parent who is an expert in Performance Psychology and Applied Mindfulness working with athletes, actors, artists, and executives. His books have sold more than one million copies. In the field of athletic performance, he has the singular distinction of coaching both a man (Vijay Singh) and a woman (Cristie Kerr) to #1 in the World Golf Ranking. Golf Digest magazine honored Dr. Parent in their list of “Top Mental Game Experts” in the world.
Dr. Joe’s international best-seller, Zen Golf: Mastermind the Mental Game, introduced mindfulness as the foundation for excellence in golf and has sold more than a half-million copies. Reviews call it “highly original and exciting, a book that has become a classic. In my list of top golf books of all time.”
Other popular golf books authored by Dr. Parent include, Zen Golf: The Art of the Mental Game, and How to Make Every Putt. He has also written Zen Tennis: Playing in the Zone and his book, The Best Diet Book Ever: The Zen of Losing Weight, is a meta-diet of mindfulness and habit change includes powerful tools for changing your relationship to food and eating.
Dr. Parent's most recent work is A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear named Pooh. This Disney Editions publication is introducing Dr. Parent’s unique Values-Based Mindfulness teachings to a new generation.
In this episode, Dr. Joe and Dr. Cindra discuss
- His PAR System of Continuous Improvement
- What he see the best in the world doing
- How mindfulness is a state of being and a practice
- How your mind can be like a time machine and what to do about it
- His NINJA System of Behavior Change
- Why you need to give up control to get control
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Dr. Cindra Kamphoff talks about in this episode about the importance of looking for the opportunity even in the most difficult situations. When we experience 3 to 1 empowering emotions we thrive, hence looking for the opportunity is essential to our health, happiness and performance. In the workplace, we should strive for closer to a 6 to 1 ratio to build a high-performing team which we discuss.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose empowering emotions and a positive perspective today.”
Quote of the Week: Christopher Reeve, said “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to preserver and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff talks about how you decide the meaning you provide to every difficulty or challenge. The key is to be consciously aware of the meaning you place on an event. When you see challenges as happening for you, you choose grit and your potential. When you see challenges as happening to you, you choose a victim mentality.
The Power Phrase this Week: “I see difficulties and challenges as happening for me, not to me.”
Quote of the Week: Hal Enrod, the Bestselling Author of The Miracle Morning said, “It is our responsibility to choose the most empowering reason for the challenges, events and circumstances of our lives.”
Shirzad Chamine, a Stanford lecture and NY Times Bestseller said, “Most successful and highly-achieving people are tortured by their own Judges.”
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff talks about how your internal judge limits you. You experience more happiness, creativity, and curiosity when you reduce your judge. Next time you notice your judge without judgement, be kind to yourself, and tell yourself why that judge is plain wrong.
Power Phrase this Week: “I work to be kind to myself and reduce my judge. I reduce it’s power.
Nohelani (Lani) Lawrence, Psy.D., is the Director of Wellness and Clinical Services for the New York Football Giants. Prior to joining the Giants, Dr. Lani was a clinical and sport psychologist at the University of Southern California. Her background in both sport and clinical psychology has led to a unique perspective regarding the concerns of student-athletes. At SC she provided performance enhancement training and mental health support to 21 elite NCAA Division-I teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, track & field, and swimming. She is a licensed psychologist in the State of California, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
In 2012, she earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Denver and went on to complete both her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship at USC’s Student Counseling Services. Previously, she received her Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology, with emphasis in Sport Psychology from Boston University in 2008 and B.S. in Psychology from Northeastern University in 2002.
In this episode, Lani and Cindra talk about:
- What the best of the best do related to the mental game
- Strategies to reduce pressure she learned from elite athletes
- The mental game differences at the collegiate, Olympic and professional levels
- The Giant’s response to the death of George Floyd
- Why she is passionate about social justice issues
- Stategies she has implemented for herself as a female of color working in professional sport
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Jedi Master Yoda is among the oldest, most stoic, and most powerful Jedi Masters in the Star Wars universe. He is 800 years old and has so much wisdom to share. Darth Vader had the potential to be one of the most powerful Jedi’s but choose negativity and The Dark Side. Think about your mind in a similar way. We all have an inner Jedi and an inner Darth Vader. That is why it is important to train your mind each day. In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about how to tap into your inner Yoda more often.
Power Phrase this Week:“I channel my inner Yoda each day.”
Quote of the Week: “The dark side clouds everything. Impossible to see the light, the future is.” – Yoda
Pam Solberg-Tapper MHSA, CPP, BCC is a “Leaders Under Pressure" expert. She guides leaders who are dealing with the pressures of today’s world and helps them shift from feelings of overwhelm and ambiguity to calm and clarity by building their brain’s mental fitness muscles. Pam has coached hundreds of executives and their teams to accelerate accomplishing their objectives using innovative mindset techniques. Pam believes that success in business and life is 80% mindset and 20% strategy.
Pam is a passionate and engaging speaker who creates instant rapport with her audiences through personal storytelling and tailoring her messages to audience-specific challenges. Her messages ignite the mind and inspire the heart.
Pam’s Mental Fitness Bootcamp is a virtual program based on Positive Intelligence. Leaders learn the techniques to re-wire their negative disempowering brain neuropathways to more positive empowering pathways to better handle life’s pressures. Results show leaders reduce stress, make better decisions, enhance performance, and improve relationships.
Pam has a master’s degree in Health Services Administration, is an International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach, a Board Certified Executive Coach and a Positive Intelligence Certified Coach. She is a business owner and president of Coach for Success, a thriving speaking, executive coaching and leadership development company. Some of her clients include Microsoft, Target, Deloitte, AT&T, Waste Management, SAP, Oracle, and Prime Therapeutics.
What differentiates Pam is that she is an avid runner and is among only a handful of women in the world having completed marathons on all 7 Continents as well as the North Pole and Mt Everest. Hence, she brings a sense of adventure, accomplishment, and can-do attitude to support her clients in achieving big things in their professional and personal lives.
Pam lives by her motto:
“Live intentionally, be extraordinary and do great things for your world.”
In this episode, Pam and Cindra talk about:
- Her sweet-spot exercise
- What to do when you don’t feel passionate about your work
- How to see an opportunity in the difficulty
- Why “What if…” is a powerful phrase to help you create change
- How to create a new neuropathway and when it is important to do so
- A powerful strategy we can use when we notice we are sabotaging our success
“If your mind perceives it to be true, you can’t believe anything else.” Pam Solberg-Tapper
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“Being challenge in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.” Roger Crawford Dr. Kamphoff talks about how high performers see stressful situations as a challenge they can overcome instead of a threat to their performance or confidence. To see stressful situations as a challenge, remember it’s all about your perception of a situation and how you talk to yourself. It’s best to remind yourself that you can handle anything.
Power Phrase this Week: “I adopt a challenge mindset. I can handle anything that comes my way.”
Give Yourself Permission to Feel Good “The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything." Anonymous In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff talks about how our brain is hardwire for negativity to keep us safe and help us survive. The problem is something bad doesn’t occur as much as we expect it too! This week choose to feel good. Consider what would help you feel good and experience more gratitude, joy, hopefulness, love and inspiration in your life. Then, remember your focus determines your feelings. You can always choose to see the good.
Power Phrase this Week: “I give myself permission to feel good. I focus on what gives me joy, hopefulness and gratitude.”
Dr. Rainer Meisterjahn started Courtex Performance in 2013 and is the lead mental performance coach for their NBA and FIBA clients and also oversees many of our daily business operations. As a former collegiate player, skills trainer, and youth coach, Rainer understands the game from different angles. He has worked closely with numerous high level pros and prospects, as well as with some of the top coaches and executives in the game.
He has provided NBA Pre-Draft consulting services to multiple organizations, including the Miami Heat, Utah Jazz, and Milwaukee Bucks. Outside of basketball, Rainer has consulted with clients in numerous other sports, up to the Olympic level. A native of Germany, he is fluent in both English and German.
He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, has a PhD in Sport Psychology from the University of Tennessee and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Frostburg State University.
In this episode, Rainer and Cindra talk about:
- What is proactive mental training
- The process he goes through when mentally training an pro athlete
- How our core values are connected to our performance
- The best way to debrief performance
- Ways that playing in the NBA is different than overseas
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Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen." In this episode, Cindra talks about how high performers spend time considering what they want so their mind is open to opportunities. Knowing what you want also helps you say “no” to things that you don’t want. You design your own destiny and only you can develop your grit. Cindra suggests for us to consider what we want today.
Power Phrase this Week: “I get clear on what I want and stay open to opportunities.”
Dr. Jeni Shannon serves as the Director of the Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program. She is a Counseling and Sport Psychologist within the UNC Department of Sports Medicine, providing performance enhancement and psychological services to UNC student-athletes.
Shannon meets with individual student-athletes on a one-on-one basis and also works with teams to offer comprehensive and integrated mental health and performance psychology support. Additionally, she collaborates with other Athletic Department staffers to educate student-athletes on a range of topics related to mental health, well-being and optimal performance.
A native of Phoenix, Ariz., Shannon earned both a master’s and a doctorate in counseling psychology with an emphasis in sport psychology at the University of Missouri. She also completed a pre-doctoral internship and a post-doctoral fellowship, both with a specialty in sport psychology, at the University of California, Davis.
She is a licensed psychologist, a Certified Consultant with AASP and a member of the USOC Sport Psychology Registry. She also serves on the advisory board for the Collegiate Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association.
Shannon and her husband, Eric, live in Cary, N.C., with their son, Oliver, and daughter, Ivy.
In this episode, Jeni and Cindra talk about:
- Why committing to action under pressure is important for high performance
- How to train yourself to be in the present more often
- 3 strategies you can use to build team culture in sport and business
- How we can use our values to guide our decision making
- Why failure is a teacher
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“A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.” Bruce Lee High performers set goals and when they do, they consider who they can become in the process. They get clear on what they want and spend time reflecting on their wishes and dreams. They write their goals down. They follow through with their goals and keep them in mind during the year.
Power Phrase this Week:“I am gritty. I am committed to my goals and dreams.”
A Psychoanalyst, Certified Personal and Executive Coach, Sports Coach and Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Dr. Aronoff combines three decades of training and experience to help people rediscover and affirm the warrior within by regaining a sense of purpose, meaning, confidence, and determination to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
He believes that people are inherently driven to be masterful and successful. It is the warrior within that enables people to achieve this mastery and success. Yet, sometimes, life’s challenging moments and unexpected events get in the way and impede one’s drive and capacity to execute.
In his role over three decades as therapist or coach, he helps people recover from temporary setbacks and re-engage their inner warrior so they can regain their confidence, sharpen their skill set, identify a path forward, and get moving again.
In this episode, Jonathan and Cindra talk about:
- Why it’s difficult for us to be positive in the face of adversity, loss, grief, and COVID
- What “flipping the coin” means and how that is important right now
- How positive emotions enhance physical and mental health
- What humans are hardwired for
- The positivity of negative emotions, and the negativity of negative emotions
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“You can destroy your now by worrying about tomorrow.” Janis Joplin
Worrying is part of being human. Our brains are wired to worry but worrying can kill your joy, take you out of the present and drain your energy. In this episode, Cindra shares how the key to overcoming your worry is to notice your thoughts and feelings, labeling them, and carefully observe them. We can also practice accepting uncertainty and work to overcome our perfectionistic tendencies to reduce our worry.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I reduce my worry to feel more joy and stay in the present.”
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“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” William James
We all experience automatic negative thoughts because our brain’s role is to keep us safe, not to help us perform well or be happy. To reduce our automatic negative thinking, we must notice our thoughts. Remember you shouldn’t believe everything you hear in your own mind! Start today and reduce my negativity so you can thrive and reach your best more often.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “ I reduce my ANTs so I can reach my fullest potential. I will not believe everything I think!”
Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea served with the U.S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, “Unbreakable: A Navy Seal’s Way of Life” and his latest release, “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos.” As founder of Unbreakable Leadership, Thom has trained thousands of people around the world to overcome chaos by applying the rule of Three Simple Things to their lives and businesses.
Thom developed his leadership process and methods during his military career where he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was later hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course.
In his downtime, Thom competes in numerous ultra marathons and alongside his wife Stacy has volunteered countless hours to charity, raising funds through his athletic events for organizations like Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Chris Kyle Memorial Trust. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University and a Master Training Specialist certification from the Naval Special Warfare Center. Thom and Stacy live in Greenville, South Carolina with their three children.
and their four children
In this episode, Thom and Cindra talk about:
- How leaders can gain influence with those they serve
- How to develop caring, connection, courage and collaboration in your leadership
- The CRAP acronym and why it is essential to leadership
- 3 Powerful questions to develop trust
- What it means to be a people-focused leader
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“Greatness is defined by how much you want to put into what you do.” Lebron James
You can never outperform your self-image, or your view of yourself. Be careful what you say to yourself about yourself because we are always listening. To level of your self-image, consider the beliefs you want to hold about yourself to reach all of your goals and dreams. Write out those statements and say them in the morning to be intentional about building your self-image.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I will be careful what I say to myself because I am always listening and intentionally build my own self-image.”
Your goals and dreams should be just a little scary – meaning a little outside your comfort zone because when you dream big, you grow into who you can become. Most people dream too small or lose the ability to dream because of limiting beliefs or listening to other people’s disbelief. The reason we need goals and dreams are less about checking off a box, but instead about who you can become. Making dreaming for a living part of your daily mindset practice.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I dream big to help me reach my best and my potential. I have everything inside me to make my dreams happen.”
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This Week's Quote of the Week: “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” Christopher Reeve
Jason Hunt teaches people how to bring out the very best in others. He is the founder of Eye Squared Leadership and he has had the pleasure of working with companies large and small, including FedEx, The Taylor Corporation, Jack Links, and Pearson.
Jason's first major leadership responsibility was to run a branch of 100 church members in outer Siberia when he was 19. Since then, he has been in various leadership positions, including principal of a junior high where he turned around the culture of a school in only 2 years.
Jason has a Masters degree in leadership from the University of Minnesota, is certified by the John Maxwell Leadership Institute, and is the author of The Other Side: 5 Rules for Leading with Influence.
and their four children
In this episode, Jason and Cindra talk about:
- How leaders can gain influence with those they serve
- How to develop caring, connection, courage and collaboration in your leadership
- The CRAP acronym and why it is essential to leadership
- 3 Powerful questions to develop trust
- What it means to be a people-focused leader
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“Gratitude is the heathiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar
Gratitude is connected to better health, more optimism and increased resilience. This week, you could start using a scientifically proven tool to help you feel more grateful. Three tools we discussed that you could use are starting a gratitude journal, using gratitude language, or taking a gratitude walk. On Thanksgiving, you could share your answers to one or two or two of the gratitude-focused questions such as 1) What can I be thankful for? 2) What am I happy about right now? and 3) What is going right in my life. A grateful perspective is always available.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I choose to intentionally practice gratitude daily. I focus on what I am grateful for to stay fueled and excited for my life.”
Super Bowl champion Matt Birk is a 15-year veteran of the National Football League. Since retiring from football in 2013, Matt has held a number of roles inside the NFL League Office. A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Matt was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 1998 and was a key off-season acquisition of the Baltimore Ravens in 2009. A six-time NFL Pro Bowl Selection and two-time All Pro, Matt proved to be an undisputed leader on the field and was named the sixth smartest athlete by Sporting News.
More importantly, he has established a legacy of community service that will last far beyond his years of football. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in economics, Matt is the founder and CEO of Matt Birk and Company, LLC. He was the recipient of the 2011 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award for his excellence on and off the field, including his commitment to emphasizing the importance of education through his H.I.K.E. Foundation.
He speaks to organizations across the country about the value of true inspiration, lasting leadership principles, the dynamics of teamwork, and fulfilling potential. Clients such as 3M, Coca Cola, Northwestern Mutual Life, and Walmart have benefited from the programs Matt has presented to their teams. Matt is the author of All Pro Wisdom: The Seven Choices that Lead to Greatness, and resides in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Matt and his wife, Adrianna, are the proud parents of eight children.
In this episode, Matt and Cindra talk about:
- How he has mastered a focus on the process over outcome
- Why “living radcially in the present” is his life’s motto
- How went from Harvard to become a 6-time Pro-Bowler
- Why failure it not the same thing as losing
- How to make specific goals focused on the process
- And, why “appropriate fear” is helpful
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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”—Oprah Winfrey
Practicing gratitude has a lasting impact when done regularly. One study suggested just 2 weeks of a gratitude practice can have a lasting impact for 6 months. Gratitude is also connected to better health as well as more optimism and resilience. You can start a daily gratitude practice at the beginning of your day or end of your day by writing down 3 things you are grateful for each day. You can also shift your focus at any time to what is good and what you are gratitude for in any situation. Choose to take the perspective of a resilient, optimistic person and draw the good from a difficulty.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I choose to intentionally practice gratitude daily. I focus on what I am grateful for to stay fueled and excited for my life.”
“If you gave your inner genius as much credit as your inner critic, you would be light years ahead of where you are now.” Alan Cohen
Your inner critic is your disempowering inner voice that can sounds scared, angry, or judgmental. Remember your inner critic tends to lie to you. You want to name your inner critic to tame it. We all have an inner critic inside of us, and a key is to notice your inner critic. We want to respond to our inner critic with compassion and grace, and choose a more empowering and truthful statement to tell ourselves instead.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I name my inner critic to tame it. I talk to myself powerful instead of listening to my inner critic.”
At an early age, Hillary was curious about the athletic mindset and finding ways to enhance one's "heart" and inner drive to reach personal success. While pushing herself to her physical limits, she began to understand the importance of mental strength.
Her education began with a focus in sport psychology. Through her studies, she realized the magnitude sport had on one's personal growth. Understanding the psychological aspect of sport, she began to blend the fields of clinical and sport psychology.
Dr. Cauthen, now a sport psychologist who has 13 years of experience applying mental skills training, is the Director of Performance Services at Texas Optimal Performance and Psychological Services, LLC. She is an active member in her local community and professional associations. Dr. Cauthen is currently a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. She is also the Membership Chair for the Division 47 of the APA - Society for Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology and Elected Secretary-Treasure for AASP.
Hillary strongly believes in the practice of: embracing personal growth, enhancing performance, and enriching one's passion for athletic and professional endeavors.
In this episode, Hillary and Cindra talk about:
- The Continuum of Care of Mental Illness to Mental Performance
- Strategies to optimize our own wellness
- How to create a culture of caring in your family and in sport
- 6 parenting types
- 6 parenting tips
- And, a powerful story about failure that we can all relate to
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Confidence is the trust in yourself and your abilities, and is the core of reaching your potential. To build your confidence, it is important you are on your own side, not on your own case. On your case means you are overly critical, negative and never satisfied. On your side, means you are rationale, realistic, and encourage yourself. To be on your own side more, focus on learning over beating yourself up.
Quote of the Week: “It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures.” Oprah
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I am on my own side and keep learning and growing.”
Dr. Nicole Linen is a Behavior Health Specialist with the Denver Broncos where she works directly with the team's players and coaches and consult regularly with the Broncos' medical, athletic training and player development staffs.
Her job is to offer mental health assistance and provide them with sport psychology support. Nicole spent 2017-20 at Auburn University, where she focused on giving clinical and sport psychology support to more than 500 individual student-athletes.
Nicole is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). She also was the founding faculty advisor for Black Women in Mental Health, a graduate student organization that increases and promotes mental health awareness in the Black community.
Nicole is a former collegiate basketball player who holds three post-graduate degrees from Wright State University: a master's degree in clinical psychology (2012), a Master of Business Administration in interdisciplinary business (2013) and a Doctor of Psychology in clinical psychology (2015).
In this episode, Nicole and Cindra talk:
- Why it is important to focus on progress and process over perfection
- How to address anxiety including when your body is in control, your brain is in control
- Ways to address your self-talk when it is not serving you
- Why it’s important for everyone to do the tough work related to social justice
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“I know this for sure, what we dwell on is who we become.” Oprah
If you don’t train your mind, you are letting your thoughts happen by chance. Chance thinking does not lead to success. We must stand guard to our mind. We can do this by the 3 quick steps in The Truth Meter to help us think more powerfully about ourselves and our future.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I will not believe everything I think and put my thoughts through the truth meter. I will talk powerfully to myself today!”
Dr. Nicole Gabana is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant who specializes in helping athletes, teams, coaches, and other performers optimize their mental well-being and mental performance. She currently serves as the Director of Sport Psychology for the University of Massachusetts Athletic Department where she provides mental health and mental performance services to athletes and teams. She is passionate about reducing the stigma of mental health in athletics and helping individuals thrive in sport and life.
Prior to beginning her role at UMass in May 2020, Dr. Gabana was an Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology at Florida State University, where she taught graduate courses in sport psychology, supervised master’s and PhD students in their mental performance consultation training, and conducted academic research in athlete mental health and performance. She has been published in numerous academic journals and book chapters, and continues to be actively involved in research, focusing on topics such as positive psychology in sport, stigma-reduction programs for athletes, and how cultivating gratitude can help athletes, coaches, and teams to enhance mental health, resilience, and performance. Dr. Gabana received her undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross, Master’s from Springfield College, and PhD from Indiana University Bloomington.
In this podcast, Nicole and Cindra talk:
- How to deal with uncertainty right now
- How gratitude is connected to performance and well-being
- The best way to address fear
- Why we should not make decisions driven by our emotions
- How positive psychology is not just “being positive”
- Why learned optimism is essential right now
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Grit has been described as the #1 predictor of success. Grit is essential to develop because it is connected to our work, school and sport performance. We can develop our grit when we connect to what we really want, own our purpose or why each day, and fuel our optimism, hope and gratitude.
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This Week’s Power Phrase: “I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision of the life.”
David W. Eccles, is an Associate Professor at Florida State University, and his research concerns the psychology of skilled and expert performance and its development in real-world domains involving performance under stress, ranging from sport to law enforcement, and from medicine to the military.
David received his PhD in Sport Psychology from Bangor University in the UK in 2001 and undertook post-doctoral training at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition from 2002 to 2003. He was then Assistant and later Associate Professor of Psychology at Florida State University (FSU), took a sabbatical from the Sunshine State for a few years at a small university in England, and is currently a Professor of Sport Psychology back at FSU.
He serves as Associate Editor for Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport and is on the Editorial Board for the Psychology of Sport and Exercise. David has been the recipient of approximately $5M of external funding to support his research, where funders have included the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
In this podcast, Dr. Eccles and Cindra talk:
- The importance of deliberate practice
- The benefits of rest to performance
- Ways to “cognitively detach” so we can rest
- How to get high-quality rest
- Ways to prevent burnout
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Albert Einstein said: “Once you stop learning, you start dying.”
In this episode, Cindra talks about the lessons Coach COVID has taught her and the importance of reframing difficulties. Reframing is intentionally choosing to see circumstances and challenges through a different lens. We don’t ignore the injury, difficulty, or pain. Instead, reframing allows us to see our circumstance differently. Reframing helps us to stay stoked and excited despite hardships. Consider what lessons Coach COVID has taught you, and the lessons you will continue to gain through this difficulty time in our history.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I reframe my situation and listen to the lessons from Coach COVID.”
Sara Krisher is the president and founder of STAND TALL, a company that helps build confidence. Her extensive work in business-to-business sales and public speaking training has been developed from her twenty-plus years’ experience presenting to Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-size businesses.
She is an international speaker, narrative coach, and developer of the “Fearless Speaker” program. She delivers training programs to business leaders who want to lead from the front of the room with more confidence.
Sara’s passion for speaking her truth is evident in her candid approach to communications. Her clients like her fun, spirited, and encouraging personality. She is a champion of bravery and doesn’t just talk the talk. She continually demonstrates confidence building in her work and personal life. She stands tall at 6’1” and looks up to her fourteen-year-old daughter, who is 6’2” tall.
In this podcast, Sara and Cindra talk:
- How to have “radical self-acceptance”
- What failure really is
- 6 steps to building confidence
- 5 parts of her confidence building habit loop
- How to your confidence speaking
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Michael Jordan said, “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”
Failure is a necessary part of success. It is not the opposite of success. What if you adapted the idea that the more you fail, the more you will succeed? The first key to doing so is to keep learning from the failure. A second key is to be compassion with yourself which helps you stay motivated and confident. Show yourself the same kindness as you would a friend. This Week’s Power Phrase: “I embrace failure and see it as a necessary part of my success and reaching my potential.”
Dr. Lauren S. Tashman, CMPC is a Performance Coach based in New York City. Through her private practice, Align Performance, LLC, she works with clients on mindset, leadership, and team/organization culture. She is also a Master Coach with Valor Performance, providing leadership and performance coaching to ignite and sustain peak performance.
Lauren received her PhD in Educational Psychology with a major in Sport Psychology from Florida State University while also researching expert performance in SWAT police officers and critical care nurses under the direction of Drs. K. Anders Ericsson, David Eccles, and Paul Ward. She has almost 20 years experience performance coaching, with diverse clients in sport including 6 years at the international/Olympic level as well as clients outside of sport in various sectors of business, tech, law, healthcare, and the performing arts.
Lauren was a professor in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology at Barry University for almost 8 years and continues to teach and mentor graduate students for John F. Kennedy University and Holy Names University. She has co-edited three books and has delivered workshops, webinars, seminars, lectures, and panels both nationally and internationally to a wide variety of audiences. She is also the co-host of The Path Distilled podcast which aims to explore diverse stories of success, failure, and greatness as well as examine the development of and science behind high performance.
In this podcast, Lauren and Cindra talk:
- How to manage the emotional rollercoaster of 2020 and as an entrepreneur
- Ways to “play bigger” when we feel like we are “playing it safe”
- 3 pillars of developing culture
- How leaders can craft their own identity
- The power of values based leadership vs. emotional based leadership
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Our focus determines our feelings. If you want to change how you feel, you can change your focus. Your focus is like a mental spotlight. Your attention is always on something; it’s not really ever lost. You can choose to shine your focus on what helps you and gives you energy at any given moment.
This Week’s Power Phrase:“I protect my focus. My focus determines my feelings.”
“Your success and happiness lies within you.” Helen Keller
Morris Morrison is the CEO of StoryMaker Brands and Windmill Park Media—whose purpose is to build stronger, smarter and kinder human beings. Morrison’s story began in the bright lights of New York City, before being orphaned… twice. His unforgettable message sounds like a Hollywood movie script and his energy on stage has uncovered a unique brand of engagement that explodes & connects with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. His primary goal onstage is to build fearless, focused leaders that drive uncomfortable change, growth and disruption.
Most importantly, Morris Morrison has a genuine desire to increase human connection, bring families & communities closer, and make organizations more impactful, through service and generosity. Morrison is the author of Overnight Success: An Inspiring Story About Culture, Results and The American Dream and Disrupt Yourself: Disrupting, Growing & Giving On Purpose.
In this podcast, Morris and Cindra talk:
· What it means to Disrupt Yourself
· The lessons “Coach COVID” taught him
· What to do when we experience fear
· Why is it important for leaders to “drive uncomfortable change”
· 7 steps to help you focus and achieve results
· Strategies to increase our conviction
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“Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” Zig Ziglar In this episode, Cindra talks about how having pre-planned, specific thoughts to address our limited thinking will help us develop a “million dollar mind.” The 3 P’s include thoughts that are Powerful, Possibility-Oriented and Positive. We give ourselves a better chance of success and are most likely to reach our potential.
Powerful thoughts: I can do anything I put my mind to. I am pumped and excited to go to work/practice today!
Possibility-oriented thoughts: My future is going to be outstanding. The possibilities in my life and performance are endless.
Positive thoughts: I will crush everything on my schedule today! I will be and play the best I can today.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I choose powerful, possibility-oriented, and positive thoughts to keep me at my best.”
Ashwin Patel is a Professor and Program Coordinator for the Sport Management and Recreation and Leisure Services programs in the Faculty of Business at Humber College. He is also the co-founder of Sport and Wellness Consulting. Ashwin received his Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Tennessee. Upon graduating, Ashwin spent seven and a half years as an Associate Professor in the Recreation and Exercise and Sport Sciences department at Western Colorado University. During his time there he worked with coaches and players in the Athletic Department. In 2014 he accepted a position as a Professor at Humber College.
Since 2003, Ashwin has provided Mental Performance Consulting to individuals and groups. His primary passion is working with hockey players. Since 2016, he has worked in this capacity with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League. In 2017 he began providing mental skills services with the student-athletes at Victus Academy – a private hockey school in Kitchener. In fall 2019, he also began working with the Vancouver Canucks – with a focus on the AHL team in Utica, NY. In June 2020, he was selected to work with Hockey Canada's U17 team.
In this podcast, Ashwin and Cindra talk:
- What failure really means
- How we can think differently like the world’s best
- How to avoid having a $1 million dollar body and a 10 cent mind
- Ways we can use “Release, Review, Refocus”
- How the best are using COVID as an opportunity
- What to do if you feel like someone “stole your confidence”
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It’s easy to be impacted my negativity right now with COVID, politics, or the negativity that can be within each of us. But negativity has consequences and the more negativity around us, the more negative we become. In this podcast, Dr. Cindra talks about how we can detachment ourselves from negativity and step away from the situation emotionally. We also can be careful with who we spend time with to reduce the negativity around us.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I choose to reduce the negativity around me. I choose positive energy.”
As a sought-after keynote speaker, Elizabeth teaches from her professional life, sharing stories about her time spent as a decorated Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot and Chief Warrant Officer 2 for the US Army.
She has received many awards in the army, and supported United Nations peacekeeping operations in Kosovo, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal for her excellence in service. In 2011, Elizabeth was awarded the US Congressional Veteran Commendation for her commitment to serving her country and community as a disabled veteran.
An authority on Leadership and Veterans Issues with the media, Elizabeth has been seen on ABC, CBS, FOX, CW, MSNBC, and been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and more. A best-selling author, her personal development book, The P.I.L.O.T. Method; the 5 Elemental Truths to Leading Yourself in Life, has sold more than 35,000 copies! Elizabeth also has more than 19 total books out; with her series of small format business success tip books: Soar 2 Success in a variety of Leadership, Culture, and Entrepreneurial topics.
In this podcast, Elizabeth and Cindra talk:
- Why we need to FLY – First lead yourself
- How she keeps service front and center in her work
- The 5 elemental truths in the PILOT Method
- 3 lessons she learned in the military about mindset
- How you can find your message in your mess
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Don Miguel Ruiz said, “Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.” In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff talks about the first agreement, “Be Impeccable with Your Word” of Don Miguel Ruiz’s book “The Four Agreements.” Cindra talks about how a key to be impeccable with our word is to be a silent listener to the voice in your own mind. We all have some degree of negativity. You have a choice to believe the thoughts or not when your thoughts are critical or negative about yourself. A key is to build yourself up to protect your confidence, energy and leadership.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I will talk to myself powerfully. I will avoid using my words to speak against myself or others.”
In 2002, Melissa graduated from the University of Colorado and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Two year later she deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to Baghdad, Iraq. On April 13, 2004, she was on a routine convoy when her HUMVEE was hit by a roadside bomb. The blast resulted in the amputation of her left leg above the knee and she became the first female to ever lose a limb in active combat.
After a year of rehab at Walter Reed Army Medical Center she was medically retired with a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. She quickly adapted into a life of sports and went on to swim in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics before turning to the sport of triathlon in 2009.
She is a 3x Paratriathlon World Champion and a recent bronze medalist from the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Melissa currently travels the nation for her career as a motivational speaker and runs a prosthetics company with her husband in Colorado Springs.
Melissa is a proud above the knee amputee, a proud American and proudly lives a life of sport. She feels she has done more in her life with one leg than she ever would have done with two. Melissa is currently training with hopes of her third Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2020.
In this podcast, Melissa and Cindra talk:
- The power of choice
- Why staying in the present moment is key to success in life and sport
- How passion and pressure connect
- How to keep going when the world feels upside down
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Zig Ziglar said it best, “Failure is an event, never a person; an attitude, not an outcome; a temporary inconvenience; a stepping stone. Our response to it determines just how helpful it can be.”
In this week’s podcast, Cindra talks about how failure is inevitable and when we define failure on our terms, we are able to see failure as an event, not who we are. We are able to keep pushing outsides our comfort zone because that is how we learn and grow.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I see failure and mistakes as opportunity to learn and grow. I take an easy-going approach when I fail.
This week Cindra joins Lisa to talk about how you cannot control what is happening in the world, but you can control its meaning and our interpretation of the events. It is the interpretation of the events that shapes your life, what you do and how you feel. You can change your interpretation to find a story that serves you better.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I pay attention to the stories I tell myself. I choose an empowering interpretation.”
Jan is an executive coach, productivity consultant and speaker. She is the founder and CEO of CTC Productivity. CTC is a Twin Cities-based, woman-owned and operated business. With over 20 years of corporate consulting experience, Jan personally understands the unique challenges of leading a busy professional life. With three young children and a company to run, Jan fully understands the importance of maintaining a work-life balance.
The roots of Jan’s business acumen and people-first attitude can be traced back to her formal education. She earned a business degree in Operations and Systems Management with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University Kelley School of Business. CTC is the perfect forum for her to blend her people skills and productivity expertise.
Prior to launching CTC, Jan worked for a number of Fortune 100 companies, including an expatriate assignment in Stockholm Sweden with Kraft Foods, and a consulting role at Accenture, the world’s largest consulting firm. As a consultant, she was responsible for optimizing and streamlining the business processes for Fortune 500 companies, including the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), World Book Encyclopedia & United Airlines.
Jan helps clients all over the country. She is currently a national board member for NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals). Jan was recently named a 2018 Women Who Lead Minnesota Business Magazine Honoree.
In this podcast, Jan and Cindra talk:
· Her top strategies to help us work more effectively in a virtual world
· How to keep the most important thing we need to do top of mind
· The best ways to manage our email
· Ways to leverage technology to help you right now
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In this episode, Cindra talks about how the world’s best choose courage instead of comfort. To choose courage over comfort, consider what you can do TODAY that is uncomfortable. Courage is a muscle – the more you use it, the better you get at it. Being uncomfortable each day is the fastest way to make your vision for your life a reality and it’s the only way to reach the people you are intended to serve. Discomfort is the price you pay to experience success, step into your destiny and live a meaningful life. What will you do today to be uncomfortable?
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I choose courage over comfort. I flex my courage muscle and go for it.”
This Week’s Powerful Quote: “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than the fear.” Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Dr. Justin Grunewald works at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in the heart of Minneapolis treating patients during their hospital stays. He works nights for seven to 10 days in a row, then he'll get about two weeks off. When Cindra caught up with Justin, he was in Colorado ready to go on a RV trip, running, camping and adventuring in the woods.
On Episode #14 on the High Performance Mindset back in 2015, Cindra interviewed Justin’s wife, Gabe Grunewald. The fearless middle distance runner who was going after her dreams to make an Olympic team despite cancer. Gabe’s life was cut short at just 32 last year, but she still managed to make a huge impact on the running community and beyond. While battling a rare form of cancer and competing as one of the best middle-distance runners in the country, she inspired countless people to live bravely.
For over 10 years, she fought adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare cancer of the salivary glands, which she was diagnosed with as a fifth-year senior running for the University of Minnesota. Despite the diagnosis, she went on to become an All-American in the 1500 meters, and after that, a professional runner who almost made the 2012 Olympic team.
In this podcast, Justin and Cindra talk:
· Gabe’s life physiology and how we can each learn to live bravely
· How their foundation “Brave Like Gabe” started
· How Gabe was able to turn a difficulty into an opportunity
· Their “chance” encounter in Central Park with Chip Gaines that changed their world
· An inside look at the mindset of an elite athlete
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In this episode, Cindra talks about given all the changes we are experiencing right now that it is important to remember that it is okay to feel whatever you are feeling. A key to being resilient is to remember there is no reason to judge your emotions as good or bad. Instead, use how you are feeling as information and data about what is important to you. There are so many things we cannot control right now but we can look ahead and create a new vision for our future and consider 1 thing we can do to move towards that vision each day. You can continue to adjust and adapt like you have been for the last 5 months!
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl
This week’s Power Phrase: “I can adjust and adapt. I can handle anything that comes my way.”
Cindra talks about embracing a “new better” which helps you move forward despite the things in our world that you cannot control. It is easy to live in fear right now given the uncertainty in the world. Today, Cindra talks about what to do when you “amygdala gets hijacked” due to fear and how we can move forward embracing a “new better” instead. One way to embrace a "new better" is to consider what your vision looks like and what is one thing you can do today to reach that vision. As Abraham Lincoln said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it!”
This week’s Power Phrase: “I embrace the new better. I imagine the future in my mind and then create it.”
Sue is a registered psychologist with a specialization in sport psychology, and is an expert in flow and its application to performance excellence. Sue has been involved in the psychology of flow since completing a PhD on flow state in elite athletes in the early 1990s. Sue’s work in flow has helped to make this optimal psychological state understandable and more accessible to all levels of performers, from weekend warriors to Olympic champions.
Sue has extensively researched with her mentor and the founder of flow, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Sue has written the popular book on flow for athletes and coaches with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Flow in Sports: The Keys to Optimal Experiences and Performances. In addition, Sue has an extensive publication record on flow in sport, and has worked in academic positions in sport and exercise psychology for many years. Sue has developed a suite of Flow Scales, self-report instruments that have applicability across a diverse range of settings.
In addition to her work in the psychology field, Sue is a yoga and meditation teacher, and has undertaken training in a variety of psychological approaches that emphasize the importance of mindfulness. Mindfulness offers a great skill set for facilitating flow, and Sue provides consultation, coaching, and workshops in both mindfulness and Flow. Sue coaching and conducts consultative work with individuals and groups includes a focus on the following areas: developing present-centered awareness and attention, aligning life with identified values, reaching for performance excellence, and finding flow in life endeavors.
In this podcast, Sue and Cindra talk:
· How improve your potential to experience flow
· What lead her to her pioneering work in flow
· Why finding an activity you enjoy is important to flow
· The role of mindfulness in the flow state
· What gets in your way of flow
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Lauren is an athlete-turned-mental conditioning coach, who is highly motivating, and relatable with a passion for developing the minds of the elite. Lauren trains professional athletes, military personnel and business professionals through national speaking engagements, educational training workshops and consulting.
For the past four years Lauren has served as the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees, where she is responsible for aiding in the development of athletes and staff through education, application, and support.
From the playing field to the boardroom, Lauren helps elite performers develop mental toughness so they can be their best regardless of circumstance. Her practical, straight-forward advice and performance strategies provide tangible results and skills that help individuals push through the inevitable challenges life throws at us.
In this podcast, Lauren and Cindra talk:
· How a job at Starbucks led her to the work with the Yankees
· Her definition of failure
· How to zoom into the moment
· The ways professionals are different than amateurs
· Why we should each seek discomfort
High performers see the upside of stress. They realize it is their interpretation of the stress that matters the most. Dr. Kamphoff shares in this episode how a moderate level of adversity can lower depression and increase greater satisfaction in life. Remember it’s our interpretation of the stress that matters most and we can learn to embrace stress by remembering how we have grown after adversity or setbacks.
Power Phrase this week: “I see the upside of stress. I view adversity as helping me grow and learn.”
“When you embrace stress, you can transform fear into courage, isolation into connection, and suffering into meaning.” Dr. Kelly McGonigal
It’s easy to let your survival, fear-based part of your brain take over your daily actions and emotions. We can train our mind in two ways: 1) preventative mental skills and 2) daily present and presence skills. Training our mind in both ways helps your be your best every day and thrive. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff talks about how to train both types of mental skills during times of uncertainty and change.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I train my mind each day. I remember I can act independent of how I feel.”
“Being scared is part of being alive. Accept it. Walk through it.” Robin S. Sharma
Shannon Huffman Polson has worked with leaders in industries across the country and around the world on managing change, building leadership and grit, and planning for diversity. Shannon is founder and CEO of The Grit Institute, a leadership development organization dedicated to the whole leader approach to ethical and people centered performance in times of change and challenge. Shannon is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, forthcoming from Harvard Business Review Press in September 2020. Before writing her book and starting The Grit Institute, Shannon was one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters, serving on three continents and leading two flight platoons and a line company. As a keynote speaker at business and corporate events around the world her clients have included Microsoft, Amazon, New York Life, Bristol Myers Squibb, the FDIC, and T-Mobile.
In this podcast, Shannon and Cindra talk about:
· How to develop your grit
· What it was like bring one of the first female Apache helicopter pilots
· How grit and leadership are connected
· Why your core purpose helps you be gritty
· Ways to own your own story
· Why stress is a good thing and how we learned this from the Navy Seals You can find more information about Shannon here: http://www.shannonpolson.com/ and at https://www.thegritinstitute.com/.
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“You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” Louise Hay
Self-compassion, or the practice of being kind to yourself in times of failure, pain or when you notice something you don’t like about yourself, is key to practice right now. When we show self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness as we would to others recognizing that all humans suffer and we are not alone. We can then use tools to stop being so critical of ourselves remembering criticizing ourselves doesn’t help us get to where we want to go.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I am kind to myself. I remind myself I am doing the best I can.”
Anne Grady is a bestselling author, two-time TEDx speaker and a truth-bomb dropper. Anne has a master’s degree in organizational communication and has spent the last twenty years working with some of the largest organizations around the globe.
She has become known as a leading expert on communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience, contributing to Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, FOX Business and many more. Anne shares inspiring personal stories, cutting edge, research-based content, and implementation tools to transfer learning into real life to improve relationships, navigate change, and triumph over adversity. And she’ll make you laugh while she does it.
In her most recent book, Strong Enough: Choosing Courage, Resilience and Triumph, Anne draws from her personal life experiences that touch the hearts and minds of audiences helping them use adversity as a catalyst to grow "strong enough".
In this podcast, Anne and Cindra talk:
· Why now is the time you need resilience
· How to reset your resilience
· How she makes meditation part of her day
· Why struggle is a human condition
· Why gratitude improves resilience
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Your “crucibles” are the moments of greatest adversity in your life. We have all experienced adversity and struggle. By connecting with your crucibles moments, you are able to reframe these adversities to consider how these moments led you to where you are today. This helps you see how these moments happened FOR you and not TO you. In fact, it’s not your experiences that have shaped your life, it is how you describe those experiences. It’s the story you tell yourself about yourself that matters the most!
This week’s Power Phrase: “I own my story. I am in control of my perspective and my story creates my reality.”
Jack Canfield is the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He has developed 42 New York Times bestsellers, and holds a Guinness Book World Record for having seven books on the New York Times bestseller list simultaneously.
Known as “America’s #1 Success Coach,” Jack has studied and reported on what makes successful people different. Over the last 40 years, his compelling message, empowering energy and personable coaching style has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals achieve their dreams. He has been a featured guest on more than 1,000 radio and television programs in nearly every major market worldwide. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.
In this podcast, Jack and Cindra talk:
· His mirror exercise to give yourself appreciation
· How to keep score on your success
· Ways to address your limiting beliefs
· Way fail = fall
· How he overcame rejections from 144 publishers
· His Rule of 5 Strategy
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“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” Marcus Aurelius
We are not born happy or unhappy. In fact, up to 40% of our happiness can be changed by engaging in daily, intentional activities that impact how we act and think (see Sonya Lyubomirsky’s cool studies!). We can try to be happier which elevates our mood, and when we are happier, we are more productive, creative, engaged, live longer, and enjoy the relationships with our family and friends more. This week, choose happiness, my friends!
This week’s Power Phrase: “I choose happiness. Happiness is inside of me at any time!”
Zach’s passion is studying human excellence and guiding others in pursuit of their own personal excellence. He serves as the Mental Skills Coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks where he oversees mental performance services for players and staff across all levels of the organization. He is also the Founder/Director of MVP Mindset Consulting, a performance psychology business that consults with performers and leaders across disciplines. Prior to his current role in professional baseball, Zach served as a Mental Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy (FL).
Zach is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. He received his Master’s degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton and his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Linfield College (OR). He was a starting pitcher for four years on the Linfield College baseball team including their national championship squad in 2013.
In this podcast, Zach and Cindra talk:
· Why your perspective matters
· What failure means to him
· Strategies we can use to be more mindful
· How stress can be a good thing
Two Harvard psychologists recently found in a study that 47% of the time our mind is not in the present moment. The amount of time our mind is not in the present moment is connected to our unhappiness. Staying in the present is so important because the present moment is also the ONLY place high performance happens and the only place we can be great leaders and parents. The key is to give up on nursing those grudges, or recalling the past when things didn’t go well. We need to train ourselves not to live in the future focused on pressure, fear and anxiety. Remember that staying in the present moment more often is all about awareness first, and a choice second.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I own the moment. I train my mind to be in the present, right here, right now.”
Deirdre Van Nest is the go-to expert on the topic of speaking to groups. She is the creator of the Crazy Good Talks® Blueprint, a system that teaches financial advisors, leaders and sales pros how to bring in business faster and impact more lives through the power of speaking. She is the host of Crazy Good Talks® TV and is called upon for interviews on podcasts and TV talk shows.
Deirdre is an international speaker and trainer, a Certified World Class Speaking™ Coach, a Certified Fearless Living Coach, a contributing author of the Amazon bestseller World Class Speaking™ in Action and author of “Fire Your Fear™.”
Deirdre is an Italian/Irish New Yorker living in Minneapolis where she tries hard not to scare people with her loud voice and enthusiastic hand gestures.
In this podcast, Deirdre and Cindra talk:
· What is a “Crazy Good Talk”
· How to stand out and own the room EVERY TIME you speak
· The barriers to own the room
· How to overcome fear and self-doubt when speaking
· A formula for telling a good story You can find Deidre at https://crazygoodtalks.com/. HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/dierdre
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In this time of change and uncertainty, there are many uncontrollables including when we will get a vaccine for COVID-19 or the restrictions in place. But we are in control of our attitude. In this episode, Cindra shares how your attitude impacts how you perceive events in your life which impacts your actions and the outcome. It’s helpful to remember we do have a negativity bias, but we can counteract that negativity by choosing to not believe everything we think, talking to ourselves powerfully, and remembering to see the opportunity in every difficulty.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I choose a good attitude regardless of what I cannot control. I talk to myself not listen.”
Dr. Jim Afremow is a much sought-after mental skills coach, licensed professional counselor, and the author of The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train and Thrive (Rodale, 2014), The Champion’s Comeback: How Great Athletes Recover, Reflect, and Reignite (Rodale, 2016) , and The Young Champion’s Mind: How to Think, Train, and Thrive Like an Elite Athlete (Rodale, 2018).
He is the founder of Good to Gold Medal, PLLC, a leading coaching and consulting practice. Dr. Afremow provides individual and team mental training services across the globe to athletes, teams, and coaches in all sports, as well as to parents, business professionals, and all others engaged in highly demanding endeavors. He is passionate about helping others achieve peak performance and personal excellence, and reach their true potential.
For over 20 years, Dr. Afremow has assisted numerous high school, collegiate, recreational, and professional athletes. Major sports represented include MLB, NBA, WNBA, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, NHL, NFL, and the UFC. He served as the staff mental coach for two international Olympic teams, was the senior staff member with Counseling Services and Sports Medicine at Arizona State University, and as a Mental Skills Coach and the Peak Performance Coordinator with the San Francisco Giants MLB organization.
In this podcast, Cindra and Jim talk:
- The 12 essential mental skills needed to thrive
- How attitude is a decision but also a learned behavior that requires discipline and energy to sustain
- The 4 C’s you need to develop
- Why we need to think gold and never settle for silver
- How to love your comeback more than your setback
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In this time of uncertainty around the nation, we can show compassion with others by gifting others with kindness and understanding. As leaders, we can realize people are suffering and have an authentic desire to listen and understand. Showing compassion is essential for human survival. We can listen with an open mind without judgment, work to understand another person’s perspective, and show ourselves some self-compassion at the same time.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I show myself and others compassion while listening with an open mind to understand their perspective.”
Kirsten Peterson is a registered psychologist, endorsed sport and exercise psychologist and principal sole trader for Kirsten Peterson Consulting. Prior to her current role, Kirsten worked as a senior sport psychologist with the US Olympic Committee, and more recently headed up the performance psychology team for the Australian Institute of Sport.
Kirsten’s current practice consists of performance psychology and executive coaching services for individuals and consulting to organizations in the areas of “happy, healthy, high performance,” culture, and team building, and education to groups in the areas of performance enhancement, mindfulness, neuroscience, and mental health.
In this podcast, Cindra and Kirsten talk:
- Why embracing failure is key to high performance
- What is at the heart of mastering the mental game
- The separations of the world’s best from a mental perspective
- Why we need to become friends with our mind
- A free summit on thriving in uncertainty she is organizing
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If you don’t train your mind, you are letting your thoughts happen by chance. Chance thinking does not lead to success. Start today and reduce your negativity so you can thrive and reach your best more often. Reduce your ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) so you can reach your fullest potential. You can also put your thoughts through “The Truth Meter” and choose an I will….I can…or I am statement to give you a better chance of success.
This week’s Power Phase: “I will not believe everything I think and put my thoughts through the truth meter. I will talk powerfully to myself today!”
Over the last 15 years, Ali Brown has advised and helped nurture the businesses of many of the 7- and 8-figure online thought leaders you see thriving today, and her mentoring has even been spotlighted on CNN.com. Ali has been dubbed the "Entrepreneurial Guru for Women" by Business News Daily and has taken her company to the Inc. 500 list rankings.
She was named a Forbes Woman to Watch, one of EY's Winning Women Entrepreneurs, and an entrepreneur delegate for the United Nations Foundation's Global Accelerator. Ali has been featured on major media including the ABC hit primetime show Secret Millionaire.
She provides leadership and business advice to over 250,000 followers via AliBrown.com, her social media channels, and her award-winning Glambition® Radio show. She was also named by Entrepreneur Magazine as having one of the Top "10 Twitter Accounts Every Entrepreneur Should Be Following". Ali is an angel investor with a special interest in women-led ventures. She and her Australian husband Brett are parents to 5-year-old twins, and they are currently based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In this podcast, Cindra and Ali talk:
- How business is a giant experiment
- Why it’s essential to trust yourself and how to develop trust in yourself
- How money is energy
- The radically different mindset shifts it requires to break-through into multiple 7-figures and beyond.
- How you can stand out in a sea of noise and position yourself as a ‘category of one’
- The keys to becoming ICONIC in your industry out of the pack and step into the greatest
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What is the reason you are on this earth? What gets you out of bed each morning? Connecting to your purpose is a life’s journey of reflection and exploration. People who are connected to their purpose live up to 7-10 years longer, and living our purpose is connected to health, healing and happiness. Each of us has a unique purpose and living that purpose is like driving your car with a full tank of gas!
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I live and play on purpose. No one else has the same experiences, knowledge, and gifts as I do. I have a unique purpose and live that purpose.”
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Carey Lohrenz is a dynamic communicator with an incredible story. As the first female F-14 Tomcat pilot, she was a pioneer in military aviation. Having flown missions worldwide as a combat, mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Carey Lohrenz is used to working in fast moving, dynamic environments where inconsistent execution can generate catastrophic results.
As a high content Keynote Speaker, who is both motivational and inspirational, Carey Lohrenz inspires Fearless Leadership and increased team performance. Carey has worked with AT&T, Cisco, Comcast, Kimberly Clark, New York Life, Prudential, State Farm Insurance, Sprint, TripAdvisor, Walmart, and Wells Fargo Advisors.
Her ability to connect with both an audience and on a one-on-one level, coupled with her knowledge and experience in leading high-performing, diverse teams, has made her highly sought after as a business consultant and leadership speaker.
Carey Lohrenz is the author of a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, “Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck.” She resides in Excelsior, MN and is currently working on her Masters in Business Administration in Strategic Leadership.
In this podcast, Cindra and Carey talk:
· What is Fearless Leadership?
· The 3 fundamentals of Fearless Leadership
· 7 Steps to lead yourself through adversity
· How to put Fearless Leadership into action
· Strategies she has personally used to become a Fearless Leader
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Cindra talks about how we as humans are meant to adjust and adapt. Our life experiences have led us to this moment of being resilient and bouncing back from adversity. She shares how “stress” can be “eustress” or “distress” and why embracing challenges and finding opportunities is key during COVID-19. Being resilient is part of our history as humans – it’s key we look for the opportunity in every difficulty!
This week’s Power Phrase: “I can bounce back. I can see the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Michael is the founder of Teamwork and Leadership, a speaking and training company with a mission of building extraordinary teams and helping leaders love their jobs more. He is a former Director of Learning, Performance and Quality at a Fortune 50 company.
He is the author of the best-selling book – You Are the Team—6 Simple Ways Teammates Can Go from Good to Great and his new book "Do You Care to Lead" just hit bookshelves in February.
His blog Teamwork and Leadership regularly ranks in the top 10 of leadership blogs and has a monthly following of over 30,000. He is an Inc. Top 100 Leadership Speaker. Michael received both his Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science degrees from Utah State University.
Michael resides in Southern Utah with his wife, Terri. They have been married 30 years and have six sons.
In this podcast, Cindra and Michael discuss:
· His #1 Leadership Strategy
· The 5 leadership stars
· How SONIC can help you
· His work with the Southern Utah Football team
· How the best leaders and coaches develop a strong culture
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Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgrogers/
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We can think like the world’s best by seeing adversity as happening for us, not to us. Adversity helps us grow into the person we are supposed to become to reach our goals and step into our dreams. Everything magnificent that we’ve likely accomplished required or even perhaps demanded difficulty, struggle, and grit. We can embrace adversity and believe this is a time to learn and grow.
This week's Power Phrase: “I embrace adversity. I see adversity as happening for me, not to me.”
Simon T. Bailey is a Breakthrough Strategist whose life's purpose is to teach 1 billion+ people how to be fearless and create their futures.
He equips companies with the tools necessary to effect cultural transformation resulting in higher employee engagement and platinum customer service experiences. He challenges individuals to dig deep to find and release their inner brilliance.
With more than 30 years' experience in the hospitality industry, including serving as sales director for Disney Institute, Simon knows how to engage and inspire leaders and team members through his keynotes, workshops, books and online courses. He has personally worked with more than 1,700 organizations in 46 countries.
Simon has been named one of the top 25 people who will help you reach your business and life goals by SUCCESS magazine, joining a list that includes Brene Brown, Tony Robbins and Oprah Winfrey. He is the author of ten books including his most recent release, Be the SPARK: Five Platinum Service Principles for Creating Customers for Life. His courses on Lynda.com have been viewed by thousands of people worldwide. His Goalcast video has over 87+ million views.
Simon holds a Master's degree from Faith Christian University. When he is not working, Simon spends quality time with his two active teenagers, roots for the Buffalo Bills, and serves as a board member for the U.S. Dream Academy, Orlando Health Foundation, and Worldmaker.
In this podcast, Cindra and Simon talk:
- How you are not born to be small – you were born to be brilliant
- How to fully embrace your story
- Why it is important to ask, “What makes me come alive?”
- His acronym for ego
- How the future is created in the present
Cindra talks about how the world’s best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. You can use a Courage Roadmap to identity your fears and decide the steps you can implement to reduce that fear. Courage is fueled by optimism and hope and is a decision you can make.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I choose courage over fear. I fuel my optimism and hope, and remember I can handle anything that comes my way.”
“Why do you get up in the morning?”
For more than four decades, Richard has pioneered the way we answer that question. From fast-growing start-ups, to established organizations, universities, summits, and conferences, his message has taken him as a keynote speaker to all 50 states, Canada, and four continents.
Along the way, Richard has written ten books, including three best sellers, which have sold over one million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. Repacking Your Bags and The Power of Purpose are considered classics in the personal growth field.
Richard is founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company and a Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota’s acclaimed Center for Spirituality and Healing. He is ranked by Forbes as one of the “Top 5” most respected coaches, and by the Conference Board as a “legend in coaching.”
Richard holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor. Widely viewed as a pioneer of the global purpose movement, his work is featured regularly in many media sources including PBS public television and NPR public radio. His PBS Special – The Power of Purpose – was viewed by millions of people across the U.S. Combining cutting-edge science with positive psychology, Richard works with leaders and people of all ages of life to help them unlock the power of purpose.
In this podcast, Cindra and Richard talk:
· The first place to start when searching for your purpose
· How purpose helps us live 7-10 years longer
· Our default purpose
· The Napkin Test we can use to find our gifts, passion and values
· What he learned when he met Steven Covey about the 8th habit
· How we have 1441 purpose moments in one day
During this time period of change and adversity, we need to protect our mind. We need to stand guard to our mind and pay attention to the meaning we are assigning to our experience. We can choose to attach a negative or a positive meaning to our experiences. When we choose a positive meaning, we are focused on how this time is a gift, how we can learn and grown, adjust as humans, and invest in ourselves. This is the high performance mindset.
Power Phrase this Week: “I control what this means to me. I find a higher meaning.”
Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and psychology lecturer at Northeastern University. She’s also an international bestselling author. Her books, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, and 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do have been translated into 39 languages.
The Guardian dubbed her “the self-help guru of the moment” and Forbes calls her a “thought leadership star.”
Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 10 million views. She’s a regular contributor to Forbes, Inc., and Psychology Today where her articles on mental strength reach more than 2 million readers each month.
Her advice for building mental strength has been featured by major media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, Inside Edition, CNBC, Today, Good Morning America, Success, Business Insider, Time, and the Hallmark Channel.
In this podcast, Cindra and Amy talk:
- What it was like to have her Forbes article go viral
- The struggle that lead her to write and study mentally strong people
- The power of choosing gratitude over self-pity
- How failure is evidence of courage
- The power of naming your emotions
- Why women really need to own their success
Reach Amy at @AmyMorinLCSW on Twitter and me @Mentally_Strong.
Cindra discusses how to deal with your emotions during this time of uncertainty and change. She describes that your mindset drives everything – how you live, the stress you feel, and how you lead. Remember all of your emotions are valuable. Emotions are not good or bad. By labeling your emotions, you can understand what led to that feeling with curiosity and openness. Your emotions are data not directives, as Dr. Susan David describes. You can show up and act despite how you are feeling.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I respond with purpose and intention. I use my emotions as data.”
Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines.
A successful business owner and veteran basketball performance coach, he spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant).
In his corporate keynote programs and workshops, Alan reveals how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. He delivers practical lessons that can be implemented immediately.
His clients include American Express, Pepsi, Sabra, Starbucks, Reeds Jewelers, FDA, Omnicell, and numerous college athletic programs.
The strategies from Alan’s book, Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, are implemented by corporate teams and sports teams around the country. His inspirational words are featured on 12-foot mural outside the Penn State Football Training Center, so that players run past it on the way to practice every day.
In this podcast, Cindra and Alan talk:
- His lessons learned from watching Kobe Bryant and Steph Curry practice
- How self-awareness is “the hub” and a “habit”
- Ways to have an unwavering self-belief like Sarah Blakley and Jess Itzler
- How 50% of the time we aren’t thinking about what we are actually doing
- How arrogance prevents us from seeing our flaws
Reach Alan at @AlanSteinJr and Cindra at @Mentally_Strong on Twitter.
This Friday April 17th I was set to do a Ted Talk that has been put on hold. I knew I needed to direct my energy to something new. I asked myself, “How can I help? How can I serve?" So I reached out to 20 top experts in mindset and mental performance and put them all in one place for you. It’s call the High Performance Mindset Summit and it starts Friday!
These top 20 experts include bestselling authors, top mental performance coaches for pro teams, and other influencers on the topic of mindset and how you can deal with adversity and change. When I got done interviewing these 20 experts, my mind was blown. I learned so much. And the best part – I feel more on purpose, clear on my values, and mentally stronger. The summit it designed for you to do the same.
The summit is FREE and you can access it at www.HighPerformanceMindsetSummit.com. You will learn strategies to lead yourself and others with grit, how to reduce fear and stay in the present, and other mindset tools to be your best more often. In these week's podcast, I summarize a few key ideas from the interviews. This Week’s Power Phrase: “I am meant to adapt and persevere. I stay mentally strong.”
Brad Stulberg (@Bstulberg) researches, writes, coaches, and speaks on health, human performance, and well-being. His books are Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. They have sold more than 200,000 copies and been translated into more than 15 languages.
His essays and articles have appeared in The New York Times, Wired, New York Magazine, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and other national and international outlets. He also writes the popular Do It Better column for Outside Magazine. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes. He is also co-creator of The Growth Equation, an online platform dedicated to the understanding and practice of performance and well-being.
In this podcast, Cindra and Brad talk:
- How passion can be a gift and a curse
- Ways to follow your passion
- His equation “Stress + rest = growth”
- What is a mastery mindset
- How thinking about failure can improve performance
- Why 60% of breakthrough ideas come not when you are working on it!
“Alone we are strong…together we are stronger.” Anonymous
We are all in this together. Everyone in the world is impacted by COVID-19. The key is to remember to be compassionate with others. We are all doing the best we can. To be more patient, we can put space between the stimulus and how we respond. We can do this by using the Power Pause by taking a deep breath and then saying a Power Phrase such as “I can handle anything that comes my way” or “I stay mentally strong.”
Today’s Power Phrase: “I choose to respond with purpose and intention. I can handle anything that comes my way.”
Dr. Karen MacNeill has the unique experience of having both competed and consulted on the World Stage. She is a performance psychologist with over 18 years of experience, having worked with athletes competing at the last 4 Olympic Winter Games, and competed herself at the international level for over a decade. Most recently, she was the Lead Mental Performance Consultant for the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea and will perform the same role in the 2021 Olympics in Japan.
As part of the day to day routine, Karen thrives having a broad scope of practice focused on building mental health, mental fitness and resilience. She is a founding partner with headversity, a mental wellness tech company that measures, tracks and trains to help people think, feel and be better.
Karen is a sought-after presenter and speaker having delivered multiple presentations to CEO forum, leadership conferences and corporate events. She has been invited as a keynote speaker to industry leading conferences, organizational retreats and presented to aspiring leaders at the Young Women of Influence event. She has also been selected as a TEDx speaker and was to deliver this talk later this spring.
In this podcast, Cindra and Karen talk:
- Resilience strategies you can use right now
- 3 phrases we may go through during this change
- Why emotional agility is relevant right now
- How to see our emotions as data not directors
- Emotion driven vs. brand driven behavior
- 2 powerful questions we can ask ourselves to connect with our purpose
For more information about Karen, visit: https://www.headversity.com/
During this time of uncertainty and change, we want to focus on the controllables and watch the words we use to explain our experiences. The words we attach to our experiences becomes our experience. Replacing one word can help us shift our thinking during COVID-19. We can use words like “opportunity,” “purpose,” “mission,” “goals,” or “grounded” to stay positive and focused on what we can control.
Today’s Power Phrase: “I choose to level up my language. I notice the words I use to describe my experiences because those words become my experience.”
Dr. Michael Gervais is a high performance psychologist working with some of the best in the world, training the mindset skills and practices essential to pursuing and revealing one’s potential. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport and Fortune 100 CEOs.
Dr. Gervais is also the co-founder of Compete to Create, a joint venture with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, which has built a framework to enhance high performance cultures by focusing on mindset training for individuals. More than 30,000 employees from across Microsoft and AT&T have completed the High-Performance Mindset Training Course.
A published, peer-reviewed author and recognized speaker on optimal human performance, Dr. Gervais has been featured by CNN, The Wall Street Journal, ESPN, NBC, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, Extra, The Huffington Post, Outside Magazine and others.
He is also the host of Finding Mastery, a podcast that takes you inside the rugged and high-stakes environments of those on the path of mastery to explore how they train minds to be at their very best. Gervais unpacks and decodes each guest’s journey, psychological framework and mindset skills and practices.
Dr. Gervais received his undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University. He completed his Ph.D. while studying under Dr. Bruce Ogilvie, at San Diego University, Integrative Studies.
In this podcast, Cindra and Mike talk:
- The journey Cindra went on after hearing Mike keynote in September
- Strategies to deal with changes and adversity
- What to do with the excessive anxiety we may feel right now
- How to care less about what other people think
- What mastery is to him
- Why we need to live on the edge between vulnerability and courage each day
- Lessons he has learned from some of the best athletes and coaches in the world
To view the full show notes, visit here.
To join Cindra’s webinar mentioned in the podcast, visit here.
“The secret to having it all is knowing you already do.” Anonymous
During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, to reduce your anxiety and fear, choose practicing gratitude each day. It is impossible to feel fear at the same time you feel gratitude. Use one of the 5 gratitude-focusing questions to help you shift your focus because your focus determines your feelings:
- What can I be thankful for?
- What’s the opportunity here?
- What am I happy about right now?
- What is going right in my life?
- What is awesome about my family?
It is more important than ever to train your mind each day.
My Power Phrase This Week: “I choose to intentionally practice gratitude today. I focus on what I am grateful for to reduce my fear and anxiety.”
Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professionals and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits.
He is the author of 20 books includes 8 best-sellers, The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, and his latest Stay Positive.
Jon and his tips have been features on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat and The Los Angeles Rams. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.
Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.
We talk:
- How to stay positive through adversity and change
- Strategies he is using to stay positive through this time
- What makes the best teams and leaders
- As a leader, what your team wants from you right now
- His writing and social media process to stay relevant
Jacob Green, who has been tasked with his company's response plan during COVID-19, joins me today on the podcast.
Jacob is a nationally recognized leadership and emergency management expert. As the #2 executive in a large city overseeing 1200 employees and a $500 million budget, Jacob was responsible for emergency management, risk management, and a variety of public safety functions. Jacob now provides leadership development, training, and coaching services through his roles as Managing Director at Interwest Consulting Group and CEO of JacobGreen.com.
Clients such as FedEx, Mattel, Hyundai Capital, Scripps, the US Air Force, and many other private and public organizations have hired Jacob to help their teams navigate change, leverage adversity and build organizational resilience.
His new book “See Change Clearly” is an Amazon New Release Best Seller and hit #1 in five new release business categories.
We talk:
- How to lead through adversity and change in this time
- How he is supporting 1200 employees across many companies through this change
- Why overcommunicate is key to leader during this time
- Do’s and Don’t related to the language you use to lead and keep service front and center.
- Individual tools and strategies YOU can use to cope
- And, why we all need “do-over-days” right now
We are living in unprecedented times and given all the uncertainty in our world, it is essential we manage our fear. The best don’t let fear get the best of them. They train their mind in times of stress. They notice the fear, getting their mind back into the present. This is a great time to use a GRIT Priming Exercise in the morning, take several deep breathes, engage in meditation, spend time with family, or focus on a new project.
To download the Grit Priming Exercise go to: beyondgrit.com/morning.
Today’s Power Phrase: “I calm my anxiety and fear. I get my mind back to the present, choosing faith over fear.”
As the former Chief Information Officer at Facebook, Tim Campos doubled overall productivity to $1.8 million per employee - making it the most productive company in the world. Now, as CEO of Woven, he is taking those lessons to reimagine how people use their calendar, so they can spend time on what matters most to them.
In this podcast, Tim and Cindra talk about:
- Why we don’t value our time like our money
- An exercise his life coach taught him to see the value of his time
- How they use the motto “Fortune Favors the Bull” at Facebook + what it means for you
- Why the best companies keep asking why
- How to impact culture within your organization
- How Facebook is flawed
You can find more about Tim’s company, Woven here where you can set up a free account.
When helping our kids thrive in sports and activities, we want to help them stay focused on the process. It’s important to teach them to let go of mistakes quickly reminding them that they want to develop a long term memory of their successes and a short term memory of their failures.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I have the inner strength and motivation to keep going.”
BJ Hellyer has over 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He started as an intern, spent 10 years as Chief Development Officer, and is now Managing Partner. He received his degree from Drake University in Bank Management and Investments. He is an experienced leader in business planning, developing talent and entrepreneurship. BJ believes that “leaders are readers” and that “we become the average of what the most influential people expect of us.”
In this podcast, BJ and Cindra talk about:
- Similarities between the mindset of financial advising and sports
- Ways to become a master of your morning
- What he means by Return on Energy and Return on Relationships
- Strategies to master your calendar and focus on high value activities
- Ways to lead yourself
- What culture is to him and how he works to build his culture
You can find more about BJ here.
“Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential.” Brian Tracy
High performers train their minds each day. They intentionally condition their mind to believe what they want to believe about themselves. The “I am…” phrase is the best way to condition your mind. The morning is the best time to condition your mind– you will feel more confident, motivated and on task.
Power Phrase: “I choose to see the possibilities for myself and my future. I condition my mind each day remembering I am……”.
Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques learned how to define his values and set goals. Marques attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played football and then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan’s footsteps, getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. He played five years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars.
At the peak of his post-NFL career, Marques Ogden was worth $4 million. Following his NFL career, Marques started Kayden Premier Enterprises, a constructions company in 2007 which quickly escalated to being a multi-million dollar construction firm. In 2013, it all crashed around him. Marques got involved in a bad business deal and he ended up losing everything.
Now Marques is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer. His passion is to create value for each client and help others succeed where he failed. This clients include Home Depot and JP Morgan and Chase.
In this podcast, Marques and Cindra talk about:
- How mindset is key to longevity in the NFL
- How the best in the NFL train their mind
- His definition of resilience and 3 things you must possess to persevere
- What he learned from Bill Belichick, the current New England Patriots Coach, Ray Lewis, Hall of Fame player with the Ravens, and Mel Robbins, the bestselling author
- His lessons learned when his construction company failed
- 4 things you need to do to have a dream big mindset
You can find more about Marques at https://marquesogden.com/.
“You give life to what you give energy to.” Unknown
High performers pay attention to their energy. They watch their thoughts because they are loaded with energy. And when you experience a problem this week – I challenge you to see the opportunity even if it is difficult to do.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I generate energy and positive momentum. I bring energy in each situation. I am full of enthusiasm, energy, purpose, and happiness.”
“Words can inspire. And words can destroy. Choose yours well.” Robin Sharma
High performers watch their words. They know that what they think about themselves, they become. They condition themselves to choose empowering words in their own mind and the words they say to others to help them reach their potential.
This week’s Power Phrase: “I choose empowering words in my mind and out loud. What I think about myself, I become!”
In this episode, we provide you with a chapter from Cindra’s Bestselling book, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge. You will learn how to identify your why and how to own your way each day.
The limited time special offer she provides is a FREE copy of her book: BeyondGrit.com/FreeBook (just pay shipping and handling).
“It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures.” Oprah Winfrey
High performers know that confidence takes nurturing every day. They remind themselves of the past achievements to build their confidence, and they put their confidence armor on and protect their confidence.
Power Phrase This Week: “I choose confidence. I nurture my confidence to be at my best for myself and my team.”
Dr. Poczwardowski is an associate professor at University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology and a Consultant with Sport and Performance Excellence Consultants (SPEX). He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and is listed in United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry.
Since 1991, Dr. Poczwardowski has consulted with athletes and teams from numerous sports such as tennis, golf, hockey, judo, squash, baseball, team handball, soccer, track and field, diving, rowing, air pistol shooting, alpine skiing, cross country skiing, figure skating, and speed skating. At the elite level, he worked with the Polish national men’s and women’s judo teams (1991 & 1992 European Championships, 1992 World Championships, and 1992 Olympic Games), St. Lawrence University Division I women’s hockey team (2001 and 2004 Frozen Four), and tennis players from Academia Sanchez-Casal (Naples, Florida).
He has 38 publications and has delivered over 60 professional presentations at the national and international level and over 30 invited lectures and workshops in the United States, Canada, Greece, Denmark, and Poland. His publications and professional presentations focus on sport psychology practice for performance enhancement and psychological well-being, coach-athlete relationships, and coping strategies in elite performers. In 2006 he was nominated for the President of Association of Applied Sport Psychology, which has membership from about 30 countries.
Artur received his Ph.D. in exercise and sport science with specialization in psychosocial aspects of sport from University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
In this podcast, Artur and Cindra talk about:
- His work with the US Paralympic Team and how he has looked into his own biases
- Differences in the world’s best athletes
- His theory of performance excellence
- How to deal with expectations
- How he defines failure and success
- What do to with the “uncontrollables” in performance
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/artur.
High performers in sport, business and life use pressure to be at their best. They use natural tools inside of them to see pressure as a privilege. They POP the Pressure: (P = Power Breath, O = Opportunity, P = Process).
This week’s power phrase: “ I see pressure as a privilege. Pressure leads me to greatness.”
Carrie Cheadle lives just north of San Francisco, California and has been working on the performance of teams, organizations, and individual athletes and exercisers since 2002. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and author of the book On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance and co-author of Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries as well as the co-host of the podcast The Injured Athletes Club.
She has been interviewed as an expert resource for articles that have appeared in publications such as Outside Magazine, Shape Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Women’s Running Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, New York Times, and HuffingtonPost. She is a sought-after speaker and has spoken and consulted with many collegiate teams, cycling teams, and triathlon teams, as well as corporate organizations including CamelBak. She’s also been featured in the TrainingPeaks blog and webinar series as an expert in Mental Skills Training.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at Sonoma State University and her Master of Arts degree in sport psychology at John F. Kennedy University.
Carrie is engaging, energetic, and fun. She has a great sense of humor and employs a real-life approach to working on the mental aspects of sport and performance with her clients. Carrie has her own personal commitment to lifelong fitness and when she isn’t working you might find her hiking a trail, playing guitar, or hitting the slopes on her snowboard.
In this podcast, Carrie and Cindra talk about:
- Her new book Rebound and the contents that can help you
- 4 types of coping
- Her “Go Far” exercise
- Her “Feel Focus” exercise
- Why you need to understand your operating manual
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/carriecheadle.
“Don’t tell me how rough the water is, just bring the boat in.” Kobe Bryant
High performers in sport, business and life stay focused on their standard of excellence. They work the process by breaking down their goal and considering what they need to do each day to get extraordinary results. They own the process just like Kobe Bryant.
This Week’s Power Phrase: I attack the process it takes for me to reach my highest potential. I keep my focus on the process daily.
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it. Go through it. Or work around it.” Michael Jordan
High performers in sport, business and life keep doing. They don’t let adversity stop them. They work around the adversity. They embrace adversity because it helps them grow into the person they are supposed to become to reach their destiny.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I embrace adversity. I keep going. I see difficulties as happening for me, not to me.”
The Colombia native is a Mental Performance Coach at the Cleveland Indians where he assists players, coaches and other staff members. His focus is on the development and integration of programs and services that enhance performance and mental and emotional growth. Additionally, Oscar’s responsibilities include the design and implementation of systems that facilitate the acculturation process of Spanish speaking players.
Gutierrez’s practice in sport and performance psychology has included athletes and teams in soccer, tennis, swimming, diving, basketball, bowling, slalom, bowling, baseball, and other sports. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Oscar is a 2008 graduate of Florida Atlantic University, received a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from Florida State University in 2012, and completed his doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Florida State University.
In this podcast, Oscar and Cindra talk about:
- His experience coming to the US
- What athletes needs as they transition from another country
- What he does when someone doesn’t buy in to mindset training
- 3 questions he uses to guide his work
- The lesson he learned the hard way
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/oscar.
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” Henry Ford
High performers let go of mistakes. Mistakes and disappointments can teach us a lot about ourselves and lead to success. It’s important when we do experience failure that we see it as learning tool – perhaps motivating us to improve and get better. The best, learn, burn and return.
This Week’s Power Phrase: I see failure and mistakes as opportunity to learn and grow. I flush it!
Since December 2017, Dr. Stephany C. Coakley has served as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health at Temple University. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that student-athletes, from 19 teams, have access to mental wellness services that they need.
An experienced and certified mental performance consultant (CMPC), she is also the founder/director of Maximum Mental Training Associates (MMTA) LLC, a performance psychology consulting business. She is dedicated to helping athletes, youth to professional, master the fundamentals of mental preparation for training and competition.
Dr. Coakley has worked with the Superbowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (2015 – 2017) as the clinician and Rookie Success Program facilitator; as Group Doctor, for the NBA Pre-Draft Combine. For 10 years, she worked as a Master Resilience Trainer – Performance Expert with the United States Army.
Dr. Coakley earned both her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. She received her Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Sport and Exercise Science with a concentration in Sport Psychology from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, North Carolina.
In this podcast, Stephany and Cindra talk about:
- The power of our thoughts
- What to do when you have a disempowering thought
- What NFL rookies most struggle with
- How to help NFL rookies overcome pressure
- Her work with mental training in the Army
- Her Manifesto of Greatness activity
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/steph.
You can reach Dr. Coakley at www.maximumentaltraining.com.
“Words matter, and the right words matter most of all. In the end, they’re all that remain of us.” John Birmingham High performers live intentionally. They consider the ways they can be their best. The one word allows them to live on purpose throughout their day. They keep their word front and center.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am intentional with my words. I show up as my best, on purpose with purpose.”
Liz Uram is a nationally-recognized speaker and corporate trainer who works with leaders who want to make a bigger impact, get better results, and motivate others to do their best.
Whether she’s training onsite at a client location or speaking at a leadership conference, audiences get practical solutions to everyday leadership challenges they can apply in the real-world.
After 20 years of experience practicing, studying, and teaching leadership skills, she developed systems that work. In fact, she created the Leadership SkillKit® and packed it full of tools to help leaders get real results, real fast.
In this podcast, Liz and Cindra talk about:
- The 6 Most Basic Tools You Should Have in Your SkillKit
- Why Clear Expectations is at the Heart of Giving Feedback
- Her QQT Strategy for Giving Feedback
- Her Nickle and Dime Strategy
- Why Praising in Public is Important
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/liz.
You can reach Liz at http://lizuram.com/.
“The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.” Bill Copeland High performers set goals not resolutions. They get clear on what they want and spend time reflecting on their wishes and dreams. They write their goals down. They follow through with their goals and keep them in mind during the year.
Phrase this Week: “I am gritty. I stay focused on where I am going after in 2020. I put in the hours necessary for success.”
Wes Simmons is the CEP of 3Dimensional Coaching and a national presenter who has delivered workshops to thousands of coaches at every level of sport. From youth sports clubs to college athletic departments, from local school districts to National conventions, from Florida to California, Wes has captured audiences with the 3Dimensional Coaching content while sharing his personal experience of both playing for, and coaching with, a 3D coach.
Wes played college football at Northwest Missouri State University where he started on back-to-back NCAA DII National Championship teams. Upon graduation, he began his coaching career at Northwest while completing his Master’s degree in Athletic Administration. Since that time, his career has shifted from on-field coaching to coaching both athletes and coaches in all areas of life. Along with presenting 3Dimensional Coaching workshops/clinics, Wes serves as an adjunct lecturer at NWMSU where he teaches the 3D Coaching course to graduate students. resides in St. Joseph, MO, where he lives with his wife Amy and their 4 children.
In this podcast, Wes and Cindra talk about:
- The 3 Dimensions of Coaching
- Why Love is Important in Coaching and Leadership
- His Definition of Love
- Ways to Coach Love and the Heart
- Why Sharing Your purpose and Story is at the Heart of Relationship Building
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/wes.
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excited you.” Oprah Winfrey
High performers choose positive energy because it makes them & others around them better. They do this by focusing on what they HAVE, not what is missing. They focus on what they can control, not what they cannot control. And the majority of their thoughts/focus is on the present.
Power Phrase this Week: ““I generate energy and positive momentum. I bring energy in each situation. I am full of enthusiasm, energy, purpose, and happiness.”
“ Forgiveness is not a one-time thing. Forgiveness is a life-style.” Dr. Martin Luther King High performers live and let go. They use a practice like Ho’oponopono to judge themselves less and show others compassionate and grace. Ho’oponopono includes 4 phrases: “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you.” Listen to learn more.
Power Phrase this Week: “I let go of resentment and judgement. I free myself of beating myself up and instead, replace it with compassion and grace.”
Lindsey Hamilton is the Assistant Head of Mental Conditioning of the IMG Institute at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL where she helps lead, develop, and facilitate several areas in the Mental Conditioning Department. The Mental Conditioning Department oversees the mental skills development of over 1,200 middle school and high school aged student-athletes in 8 sports. She also works with external groups such as professional athletes, military experts, business leaders, and year-round campers. She leads the IMG Institute through developing and delivering High Performance Mindset training to corporate clients, such as VISA, Marriott, and Gatorade.
Growing up, Lindsey was a competitive soccer player in California, where she and her team won 5 State Championship and went on to win 2 National Championships. Following her youth career, Lindsey played collegiate soccer at Chapman University, while also receiving two bachelor's degrees in psychology and sociology.
After graduating, she pursued her love of psychology at Stanford University, where she worked in the social psychology research lab. Years later, she combined her passion for psychology with her appreciation for sport when she pursued her master's degree in Sport and Exercise Science with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Utah. Lindsey is now pursuing her doctorate in kinesiology from UNC Greensboro. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and serves as the Chair of the Student Development Committee. Lindsey currently lives in Florida with her husband, Paul, and her three kids, Benjamin (6), Mark (4), and Nora (2).
In this podcast, Lindsey and Cindra talk about:
- How the mind and body are not separate
- 3 Ways to improve confidence along with a specific exercise
- Her story of failure and what she learned from it
- Powerful tips for parenting
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/lindsey.
Grant Parr, M.A. is a Mental Sport Performance Consultant focusing on high impact and combat sports. His consulting practice uses mental performance techniques and strategies to help athletes and coaches gain a competitive edge in their sport performance. He consults with a wide variety of athletes and sports disciplines including fencing, football, wrestling, martial arts and many others.
Grant’s career in sports began at the age of 7. His fascination with full contact and combat sports led him down an exciting and inspiring career in various sports, including baseball, basketball, soccer, and football. His football career as quarterback spanned 13 years in both high school and college, earning him various awards and accolades. After graduating from California High School, Grant excelled at the collegiate level playing for Chabot Junior College and Sonoma State University. He has a Bachelors degree in Communications – Media Arts and a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from JFK University. After graduation, Grant spent 17 years in sales in the technology space in the Bay Area before pursuing a career in Sport Psychology.
Grant’s enthusiasm for mental performance in sports is not only fueled by his passion as an athlete, coach, and sport performance consultant, but how mental performance translates into life skills.
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/grant.
You can find Grant at https://www.gamefaceperformance.com/
“Adversity causes some men and women to break; others to break records.” William Arthur Ward High performers play to win. They take risks, have courage and put themselves out there. They talk to themselves powerfully and embrace the 3 C: challenge, chances, and confidence.
Power Phrase this Week: “I play to win in my life and sport. I go for it – challenging myself and believing in my ability to be successful.”
Josh Lifrak served as the Director of the Mental Skills Program for the Chicago Cubs from 2014 to 2019. His greatest passion is to help people discover their full potential. He has been a part of six national championship with the most recent being the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs.
Josh holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Sports Psychology from Ithaca College. He has been a leader in the mental training and mindfulness industry for the past fifteen years, and has helped many teams, individuals, and businesses reach peak performance. On his off-time Josh enjoys extreme sports, Yoga and meditation, and spending time with his family.
In this podcast, Josh and Cindra talk about:
- How mindset played a key factor in the Chicago Clubs winning the World Series in 2015
- Why all 3 types of thoughts have value – even the negative thoughts
- How to address thinking that doesn’t serve you
- Why reaching your goals is all about the process
- His recommendation related to how often we should meditate
- Why journaling is key to your success
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/joshlifrak.
You can find Lynn at https://www.joshualifrak.com/.
“No one is you. And that is your superpower.”— Anonymous High performers know and embrace their strengths. They use their strengths to make a difference in the world and work from their strengths. They are self-aware of their kryptonite so they understand themselves and what takes them off their best.
Power Phrase this Week: “I embrace my superpowers to be at my best more often and make a difference in the world.”
“People who are committed to a purpose usually view stress as a challenge rather than a threat and aren’t impacted by it in a negative way.”— Steve Gilliland High performers see stressful situations as a challenge they can overcome instead of a threat to their performance or confidence. This improves their health and their performance. They talk to themselves powerful when experiencing stress – reminding themselves they can handle anything.
Power Phrase this Week: “I see stress as a challenge I can overcome. I can handle anything that comes my way.”
Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets. Ryan holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University and is a leadership and management professor at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He is a well-published leadership, management, and organizational behavior researcher in several industry leading journals: Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Business Horizons, Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, and Journal of Leadership Studies. Ryan has consulted for dozens of organizations across a variety of industries including banking, healthcare, education, and energy.
In this podcast, Ryan and Cindra talk about:
- Ryan’s new book “Success Mindsets” (available
- What leaders need to do to be successful
- The 4 types of mindsets
- The 4 desires that lead to negative mindsets
- 4 ways to change your mindsets
You can find a full description of the podcast episode at cindrakamphoff.com/ryan.
You can find Ryan at https://ryangottfredson.com/.
“Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.” Tony Robbins High performers ask themselves powerful questions to shape the way they experience the world and help them generate momentum and energy. They ask themselves 3 types of powerful questions: “Growing through,” “Daily Gift” and “Gratitude Questions” to create their best life.
Power Phrase this Week: “I ask myself powerful questions each day to create the life I want.”
Lynn is a behavioral coach, team development consultant and owner of Core Growth Consulting. Lynn spent five years as the Director of Growth & Development with Northwestern Mutual in New York City. Following a burning desire to help others realize their true greatness, Lynn founded Core Growth Consulting in 2005, which allowed her to focus on helping individuals and teams thrive.
Lynn’s passion is helping people build emotional intelligence through self-awareness. Lynn is a certified Harrison Assessment consultant and certified Martha Beck Coach. Lynn gets to live out her dream of running a family business with her husband and business partner, Craig. They are raising their two sons: Reid (7) & Ty (5) and now call Orange County, CA home.
In this podcast, Lynn and Cindra talk about:
- The ah-ha moment Cindra had at Lynn’s presentation
- The triad to change how you feel
- How to should change your old stories
- 5 Blocks to emotional intelligence
- The 3 Mandates of Leadership she learned at a Tony Robbins leadership course
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/lynn.
You can find Lynn at https://coregrowthconsulting.com/.
“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” Deepak Chopra
High performers solve their problems like puzzles. This perspective keeps them creative, energized, and calm. They are more likely to reach their goals when they can experience adversity head on instead of advoiding it.
Phrase this Week: “I solve my problems like puzzles. Nothing is too hard or impossible for me because I tackle difficulties with gratitude.”
Debbie Peterson is President, Business Keynote Speaker and Career Mindset Strategist at Getting to Clarity. She has successfully worked with professionals at various stages of their career in corporations, associations, and charitable organizations to accelerate professional success.
As a professional speaker, she helps audiences to develop an elevated mindset for accelerated results in their career. Debbie has 25+ years in Corporate with experience in Administration, Project Management, and Investor Relations. She is a certified Trainer of NLP at the Master Practitioner level and has spent over nine years studying, designing and delivering keynotes, workshops, and corporate trainings using Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) as a foundation.
Debbie is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, Women’s Speakers Association, and an author with her book, Clarity: The Smart Professionals Guide to Creating Success on Your Terms, just released.
On a personal note, Debbie boycotts winter and chases sunshine from Pennsylvania to Florida each year with her husband, Tom.
In this podcast, Debbie and Cindra talk about:
- What happens when you don’t have clarity
- How mistakes serve you to get to the next level
- How to do more of what you were meant to do
- How responsibility allows you to take reasons into results
- The 3 Cs to change your focus
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/debbie.
You can find Debbie at https://www.debbiepetersonspeaks.com/.
*“I don’t know where the limits are, but I would like to go there.” Eliud Kipchoge*
High performers believe their potential is unlimited. They recognize their limiting beliefs and condition themselves to move their vision to new heights. They level up their beliefs to change their future and experience.
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose empowering beliefs so that I can reach my potential. If I think it, I can do it.”
“Just keep in mind: the more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” Epictetus
High performers detach themselves from the outcome. They dominate their process or their how each day and week, and TRUST the outcome will take care of itself.
Power Phrase this Week: “I attack the process it takes for me to reach my highest potential. I let go of the outcome or result and keep my focused on my how each day.”
Jeff Locke is a professional football player who was drafted in the 5th Round of the NFL Draft in 2013. Jeff spent 4 years as the starting punter for the Minnesota Vikings and continued his career with the Colts, Lions, and 49ers over the next 2 seasons. He most recently played for the Arizona Hotshots of the AAF. He earned his degree in Economics from UCLA and was a 4-year starter on the football team.
While in the NFL, Jeff enjoyed spending some of his time as a mentor and advocate with ACES, a program that provides sports-based curriculum to improve math skills and social-emotional learning for low-income students. He has also developed and presented financial literacy presentations to the rookie groups of each NFL team he has been a member of. He has a passion for financial education and plans to dedicate a part of his post-football career to helping others improve their financial well-being.
In his downtime, Jeff loves spending time with his girlfriend, golfing, and riding his bike. He enjoys reading across multiple disciplines, such as history and psychology. An Arizona native, he now resides in Santa Monica, California.
In this podcast, Jeff and Cindra talk about:
- How mindset is what separates the best
- 2 practices of the World’s Best
- 5 ways the mental game helped his game
- Why mastering the process over outcome is essential
- Why he still mediates every day
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/jeff.
High performers are intentional with their self-talk. They think “I can…” to reach their potential. They are honest with themselves and when they think “I can’t…”, they ask themselves if they are willing to do the work to change it to “I can….”. This is important because when we are think “I can’t…” we really mean “I won’t.”
Power Phrase this Week: “I believe that I can! I change my can’t into cans to help me reach my big plans.”
Dolly Parton – “Figure out how you are, then do it on purpose.”
High performers do themselves on purpose. They spend time thinking and reflecting on what they love to do, what they would miss dinner for, and what their legacy will be. They understand what is important to them.
Power Phrase this Week: “I figure out who I am and do it on purpose. I do what I love, which keeps me fueled and excited about my life.”
Robin Sharma - "Your excuses are just the lies your fears have sold you."
Power Phrase for this week: “I take 100% responsibility for my life. I give up excuses and take action instead.”
Hannah Huesman, M.S., is a Mental Skills Coach with the Philadelphia Phillies. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Before joining the Phillies, she was a Mental Performance Coach with Sport Strata, a New York based firm focuses on teaching skills and techniques proven to increase characteristics of peak mental performance.
Hannah received her Master’s degree in Sport Psychology and Motor Learning from the University of Tennessee, and played Division I softball and basketball at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She has a series on Instagram and LinkedIn called “Mental Sweat Mondays.”
In this podcast, Hannah and Cindra talk about:
- How she developed her own confidence
- What’s it is like working in professional baseball as a female
- Why confidence is up to you
- How mental skills need to be practiced proactively not reactively
- What it means to focus on the right thing at the right time
- And how self-awareness is “the” foundational skill
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/hannah.
You can find Hannah at https://www.instagram.com/hannahhuesman.
Erin was born and raised in southern Georgia. She grew up listening to Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Irish music…a whole lot of Irish music. Her mom introduced her to country music. She would play Toby Keith, Alan Jackson and Brooks and Dunn in the car. As a little girl, Erin would try to get my voice as deep as I could to match theirs.
She’s been performing for as long as she could remember. When she was 19, her cousin Jacob Underwood (from MTV’s making the band, OTown) brought her to Nashville to start my dream. She recorded my first EP in the Rascal Flatts private studio.
Since then I’ve been writing daily and recording more songs along the way- including “Tomahawk Love” and her latest single is called “Any Other Heart.” When she first started a reporter said she would be as popular as Taylor Swift one day. This motivates her to keep pounding away and working hard. Erin has finally found her genuine, unique sound and she believes there is no better feeling than sharing that with people.
In this podcast, Erin and Cindra talk about:
- Why we need to go through the lows
- A powerful question you can ask yourself to be grateful for right now
- The best way to respond to adversity
- Why it’s important to actively receive
- How we can each practice magic
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/erin
You can find Erin at erinalvey.com.
Willie Nelson – “We create our own unhappiness. The purpose of suffering is to help us understand we are the ones who cause it.”
High performers work to overcome the negativity bias. They intentionally choose to see the positive and talk to themselves positivity about their experiences. They take a gentle and curious approach with themselves.
Power Phrase this Week: “I intentionally choose to see positive in each situation this week. I will work my mindset!”
If it’s on stage, at a podium, or in front of a camera, Bill Cakmis is hired to create it, develop it, enhance it, or fix it. For over 30 years, Bill has coached singers, actors, anchors, talk show hosts, politicians, doctors, lawyers, CEOs, and athletes. His clients include Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winners.
Bill is a performance coach, talent coach, acting coach, and a motivational/keynote speaker.
Bill has partnered with major film studios, production companies, TV stations and National Cable stations (CNN, FOX, The Weather Channel) to create productions that are unique, creative, and powerful. Bill’s full resume is extensive, including acting, writing, directing, and motivational speaking.
In this podcast, Bill and Cindra talk about:
- The key mindset strategy to help you do something no one else has done
- Why 90% of the game is “prep”
- The #1 reason we experience nerves
- How to not care what people think of us and why that’s essential
- And how the best of the best view failure
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/bill.
You can find Bill at http://cakmis.com/.
If Brene Brown and Tony Robbins had a baby, that baby would be Tracy Litt.
She’s direct, and goes straight to the heart of what’s real and what’s true. She masterfully tells it like it is, while being skillfully empathetic, loving and supportive. A powerhouse and ball of energy, exuding unconditional love and light. Silly and playful. She calls your bullshit and wakes you up in a way you never realized you needed.
Tracy is a certified mindset coach, best selling author of Worthy Human, rapid transformational therapist, and awe-inspiring speaker. She is the founder of The Litt Factor, a personal growth and coaching company, and Worthy Human, an inspirational and empowering merchandise line.
Tracy exists to remind you of your potential, teach you the power of your mind, and support you in cultivating a phenomenal relationship with yourself. It is through this unwavering belief in yourself, tremendous self-love and inner power that you can feel, create, and be anything and everything you desire.
In this podcast, Tracy and Cindra talk about:
- 8 powerful questions you should ask yourself
- What it means to run your mind, not let your mind run you
- 6 life suckers and what to do about them
- Why falling in love with yourself is where it starts
- And over 5 powerful exercises to tap into your unlimited potential
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/tracy.
You can find Tracy at https://www.thelittfactor.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thelittfactor/.
When you know your why, you’re what has more impactbecauseyou'reworking towardsyourpurpose.” Michael Junior
High performers own their why. They don’t just know their why, they own their why. They remind themselves of their why daily and communicate their why to others they work with or lead. Owning your why inspires action, helps you stay fueled and inspired.
Power Phrase this Week: “I own my why. I remind myself of my why daily to stay pumped and motivated to do what I do.”
Joe Trodden has been a mindset coach for nine years and with a specific focus on entrepreneurs for the last five, working with around 300 across all sectors. They come to Joe to work on the next level of their strategy growth and to develop their mindset to become effective entrepreneurial leaders.
Joe believes that mindset is the single biggest factor in success for entrepreneurs. The journey is incredibly difficult at this stage and is often a tipping point as to whether the business will reach its full potential. For that to happen, it is the leader that has to accelerate their own development.
As we discuss in this episode, the brain employs subconscious processes which have to be surfaced if an entrepreneur is to become the best version of themselves. Joe’s work is about linking the neuroscience of mindset development to practical actions and enable entrepreneurs to work through defined stages of leveling themselves up.
In this podcast, Joe and Cindra talk about:
- The mindset barriers of an entrepreneur
- How to understand your superpowers and kryptonite
- The top question to ask yourself when you experience fear
- 4 powerful reflection questions to ask yourself each week
- How to label your emotions to process it
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/joe.
*It’s not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it’s what you whisper to yourself that has the most power! – Robert Kiyosaki*
High performers know that what they think about themselves, they become. They talk powerfully to themselves because they know thoughts have power. They nurture their self-image.
Power Phrase this Week: “I think “I am” to help me reach my best because my thoughts have power.”
“Optimism is the most important human trait, because it allows us to evolve our ideas, to improve our situation, and to hope for a better tomorrow.” - Seth Godin
High performers choose optimism. They fill their mind full of optimism and hope. They see the difference between right now and what it could be. And they explain events in their life with a positive meaning.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am an optimist. I see the possibilities and the good that will happen for me.”
Sarah McVanel helps individuals leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent, fuel healthy teams and sustain healthy bottom lines. She speaks nationally on the topic, leads workshops, coaches leaders, and conducts organizational recognition program reviews. Sarah specializes in working with service-based organizations and “helping professionals”.
Sarah is a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 1500 Certified Professional Speakers (CSP) in worldwide and President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration.
Sarah 20 experience including at a senior leadership level and now owns boutique firm Greatness Magnified. She is an author of peer-reviewed journals, articles, four books, “Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines” (2015), “The FROG Effect: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness” (2016), #GreatnessBizHacks: 100+ Tips to Grow a Profitable, Service-Based Biz you Love!& FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life (2019).
In this podcast, Sarah and Cindra talk about:
- The contents from her new book FLIPSIDE of Failing
- How the best are constantly looking for failure
- Her FLIP Framework (see picture)
- Why it is important to flip failure in the moment
- Her ACCEPT vs ACCUSE Framework (see picture)
- How businesses and leaders can help other celebrate failure
While most would consider him simply a sport psychologist, Dr. Jerry Lynch is a coach, mentor and teacher who guides and coaches athletes and parents to explore the meaning and purpose of sport.Dr. Lynch has a deep calling, one where his success is not measured by "making a living" but rather by "making a difference".
He is the author of 13 books in as many as 10 languages. Dr. Lynch is the founder and director of WAY OF CHAMPIONS, a performance consulting group geared toward helping others master the inner game for peak performance. He maintains a private practice and an extensive sport psychology consultation service for athletes, coaches and parents around the world.
Several of his clients have participated in various summer and winter Olympic Games. Most recently, he has established a consultancy with Steve Kerr, head coach of the World Champion Golden State Warriors. In the past 30 years alone, he has been part of 54 Final Four and 36 National Championship at the collegiate and professional levels.
In this podcast, Jerry and Cindra talk about:
- What he has learned from the world’s best leaders and coaches
- His RIVER acronym which represents human needs
- How we can each win the day
- Why leadership is a relationship game
- 3 strategies to build others up
- 3 reflection questions he suggests we each ask
For more than 25 years Laura Okmin has been covering the biggest names in sports on the biggest stages. But what Laura is most known for, and most proud of, is the connections she has cultivated over two decades of building relationships … not sources.
You’ll find Laura on the sidelines for the NFL on FOX and Westwood One’s NFL national radio games. She’s covered more than 10 Super Bowls, hosted Olympic coverage from the London, Sochi and Pyeongchang Games, and reported from multiple World Series and NBA and NHL championships. Laura began her broadcasting career as a Sports Reporter/Anchor in Montgomery, AL, Chattanooga, TN and Sports Channel in Chicago, where she traveled with the Chicago Bulls during their championship run leading to an Emmy Award.
Always passionate about her job, GALVANIZE gave Laura a purpose: Training and mentoring young women entering the sports world on – and more importantly – OFF camera. Its genesis was to give young women something Laura didn’t have growing up in this business … a network of other women.
In this podcast, Laura and Cindra talk about:
- The steps to build relationships not sources
- The empowering part about being a female in the sport reporting industry
- Her mental preparation to go live in front of millions
- How her deals with the ‘haters’
- How she reframed her mother’s death
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne Dyer
High performers use reframing daily. They don’t ignore the difficulty, but instead see a different perspective and how the obstacle is helping me. This helps them feel positive and motivated to keep doing in their life, sport, and job.
Power phrase this week: “I use reframing regularly to keep me passionate and charged for my goals and my life. I see a setback as a comeback.”
Brian has been working with athletes and teams for over 15 years since earning his MA in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in California.
He joined Sport Psychology Institute Northwest as a sport psychology consultant in 2007, and took over as director in 2011. Now as the Director of AMPlify Sport Psychology, he is constantly evolving his craft.
Brian’s interest in sport psychology developed during his time as a high school football kicker/punter, college soccer player, and USSF C license soccer coach, where he found the mental game to be important, but under-taught. He believes strongly that training the mind is as important as training the body, and has dedicated his professional life to helping athletes achieve their goals, play up to their potential, and improve enjoyment in sports and in life.
In this podcast, Brian and Cindra talk about:
- The mental characteristics of high level athletes
- What gets in the way of peak performance
- Why it’s important to be focused all on the process over the outcome
- His Sport Mindset Spectrum and the components
- Reactive vs proactive mindset training
Intelligent, Insightful….and hilarious! These are the words that Roger’s clients use when they experience his programs. He has a knack for taking principles of effectiveness that most of us struggle with, and crystallizing them into clear strategies and action plans that get Record-Breaking Results.
In his first sales career, Roger became one of the top 20 producers of over 200,000 in the 160 year history of the company. That’s the top 1% of the top 1%. Roger Co-Founded Freedom Personal Development, one of the world’s premier Personal Development rms. Roger is the author of two bestsellers including: Train Your Brain For Success and Master Your Mind.
He’s delivered more than 2000 presentations for organizations like Northwestern Mutual, Harley Davidson, and The National Association of Realtors. Roger also spent 8 years as a professional stand-up comic.
In this podcast, Roger and Cindra talk about:
· 3 steps for a breakthrough
· How to be clear on what you want
· Why to upgrade your self-talk
· Why it’s important to plan your morning affirmation
· 3 counterintuitive strategies to master your mind
“Do one thing everyday that scares you. Those small things that make us uncomfortable help us build courage to do the work we are intended to do.” Eleanor Roosevelt
High performers choose courage over comfort. They do something just a little scary each day to do the work they were intended to do in this world.
Power Phrase this Week: “I will do something a little scary today. I will act with courage and bravery.”
Pam Borton is a renowned expert on developing high performing leaders and teams. As the President and CEO of Borton Partners, Pam provides elite senior executive coaching to clients and delivers inspirational and dynamic keynote presentations on leadership and peak performance topics for organizations nationally and internationally.
As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified senior executive coach, Pam is committed to taking C-suite and senior level executives, and their high performing teams, to the “next level.” Her leadership coaching spans organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, and across industries including finance, retail, IT, hospitality, higher education, healthcare and more. Her business coaching clients include Best Buy, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Hyatt Corporation and Merrill Lynch, to name a few.
Pam brings her executive coaching clients the unique experience of navigating the pressure and expectations of a highly visible position in an ultra competitive environment, having served as the winningest professional coach in the history of the University of Minnesota women’s basketball program.
In this podcast, Pam and Cindra talk about: · What the best leaders do
· Why we need feedback to be our best self
· The role of confidence and resilience in leadership
· How to have grace under fire
· The 7 steps to be On Point
“Being brave for me means never giving up on the things that make me feel alive.” - Gabe Grunewald
High performers are brave. They do things that make them feel alive and act with courage. They have a heart of service and see everything has a miracle.
Power Phrase this Week: “Today, I will see everything as a miracle.”
Jenny Evans is a speaker, author, and on-air expert on physiology and chemistry, as it relates to resiliency, confidence and performance.
She is highly experienced, having worked with thousands of C-suite executives, leaders, and employees — from corporations, associations, and universities across the globe.
Her award-winning book – The Resiliency rEvolution — has been hailed as a “smart, clever read and super-practical guide to leading a more full and resilient life.” She is also the creator of Hit the Deck – the ultimate tool for combating stress and increasing productivity and fitness.
Jenny has spoken on the TEDx stage, writes as a blogger for The Huffington Post and was NBC KARE 11’s Health & Fitness expert for over four years.
Jenny has a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in psychology from the University of Minnesota.
In this podcast, Jenny and Cindra talk about: *resiliency, confidence and performance)
· How you can restore your chemistry during stress
· What she means by the “bliss” molecules
· How to reduce your “Sneaky Pete”
· Several microstrategies to increase resiliency and confidence
Chris Hanson worked in sales for IBM for nearly 20 years. At 28, he began spending nights and weekends learning the stock market; the goal was time freedom. He got there in 2002 at age 40, and walked away from the j-o-b.
Not long thereafter, people began approaching him saying, “I want to walk away like you did, show me how”, so he started www.ProfitsOnWallStreet.com, a stock market workshop that teaches the methods he uses.
Around the time he was leaving, a 21 yr old co-worker was also studying the stock market; he retired at 30. They started a podcast, Investing From The Beach, where they discuss the mindset that is required to achieve time freedom.
Whether it’s real estate or the stock market, most people only focus on the “how to do” of investing. Starting out, they both also made that same mistake. They both realized that to achieve time freedom, the "how to think" is the most important ingredient. Most people don't ever recognize that; that's why so few people are able to achieve time freedom. The reality: one's mindset is about 95% of the equation.
In this podcast, Chris and Cindra talk about:
· “How” to think when investing
· Why so few people invest in their mindset
· A failure that costed him $30K
· How he retired at age 40
· How to dominate the process of a successful trade
· Best ways to overcome failure
“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” Jim Rohn
High performers embrace change and give up victim language. They take 100% responsibility for their past and future. They avoid the blame game. They act and think like a creator.
Power Phrase this Week: “I think and act like a creator. I give up victim language and create the life I image.”
A born public speaker and trainer, Kit Welchlin began public speaking at the age of 9 in 4-H. By 16, he was organizing and facilitating presentations on leadership, citizenship, community service and motivation for the 4-H and Future Farmers of America.
Kit Welchlin purchased his first manufacturing company at age 21, and by 26 was CEO and Chairman of the Board of three manufacturing companies in three states. He’s been an instructor with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, where he has been repeatedly nominated Outstanding Faculty. He is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association.
Kit has a B.S. Degree in Speech Communication, Business Administration and Political Science. He earned an M.A. Degree in Speech Communication and Business Administration.
In 2014, Kit was inducted into the Minnesota Speakers Association Hall of Fame. He has delivered more than 3,000 speeches and seminars to more than 500,000 people over the past 26 years.
In this podcast, Kit and Cindra talk about:
· How to be a quick-change artist
· 3 key drivers of change
· How emotional intelligence relates to change
· 6 mistakes that impact your ability to change
· The 5 components of emotional intelligence
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” Henry Ford.
High performers view mistakes as mis-takes. They learn and burn. This mindset helps them fail forward and stay confident, motivated and excited about what they are doing. Power Phrase this Week: “I commit to fail forward. I learn and burn realizing that failure can be mindfully learned from.”
Great leaders are the happiest, most productive people because they have discovered how to lead a life of significance. It's all about making an impact. Joe Schmit has been interviewing and researching influential people discovering the factors that truly make an impact in the lives of others. He is a storyteller who has spent 30 years as sports anchor for KSTP-TV (ABC-Minneapolis/St. Paul) and has been awarded 18 Emmy's and a National Headliner Award. Joe's keynote, workshops, video series and book help individuals and teams put those principles into practice and make a true impact. In this podcast, Joe and Cindra talk about: · What is the silent impact · The blueprint to have a silent impact · Lessons he learned from interviewing the world’s best · How to use impact resolutions · And what is the “Mount Rushmore of Influence”?
“You give life to what you give energy to.” Anonymous
High performers commit to bringing positive energy. They wake up to their energy. They bring more positive energy than other’s negative energy. Then, they create energy by determining their focus.
Power Phrase this Week: “I commit to bringing positive energy. I determine my energy by my focus.”
Dr. Jamie Shapiro is an Associate Professor and the Assistant Director of the Master's in Sport and Performance Psychology program in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. She earned a Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University, and an M.S. in Athletic Counseling from Springfield College (2005). She earned a B.S. in Psychology from Brown University, where she was on the gymnastics team for 4 years. Dr. Shapiro is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, listed on the United States Olympic Committee's Sport Psychology Registry, and a National Certified Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Dr. Shapiro is a consultant for Sport & Performance Excellence Consultants based in Denver, CO. She has consulted with youth, collegiate, elite, and Paralympic athletes from a variety of sports. A former competitive gymnast, Dr. Shapiro still likes to do handstands in cool places all over the world. She is originally from NJ, and now that she lives in CO, she is attempting to improve her skiing abilities!
In this podcast, Jamie and Cindra talk about:
- The habits of top performers
- How to be a reflective performer
- Why we need to mind our mental energy
- How to refocus when negative
- Ways to deal with fear of failure
When discussing high performers she said, the best “KISS – Keep it simple and smart” to quiet the brain.
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/jamie.
Born and raised in Eureka, South Dakota, Holly Hoffman was the last remaining member of the Espada Tribe and the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS’ hit reality show “Survivor Nicaragua”. Through that experience, and others throughout her life, Holly was inspired to share her message of positivity, determination, and confidence with business leaders, teachers, and students across the nation.
A professional speaker and the author of Your Winner Within and Write Yourself a Note, Holly acknowledges that life is made up of challenges, and we are oftentimes faced with situations that seem insurmountable. But within each of us is an ability to focus our thoughts, emotions, and energy to succeed—if only we have the knowledge, tools, and discipline to do so.
Holly is a member of the National Speaker’s Association and travels the country speaking to schools and universities, healthcare organizations, women’s organizations, community leaders, and business professionals.
**A lifelong resident of America’s heartland, Holly graduated from her hometown high school in Eureka, South Dakota, and then attended Northern State University. Holly is the proud mother of three wonderful children and several grandchildren.**
In this podcast, Holly and Cindra talk about:
- The surprising person to helped her not give up on Survivor
- The life-changing advice she received from Jeff Probst, the host of “Survivor”
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How anyone can make a new ending
- Why your power is within
- And the 6 words that guided her during and after Survivor
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/holly.
Finding Your Motivation from Within “The biggest source of motivation are your own thoughts, so think big and motivate yourself from within.” Anonymous
High performers staying intrinsically motivated. They focus on the progress they make. They consider how they are part of something bigger and how they touch others. They consider what they do and how it is connected to others.
Power Phrase this Week: “I stay motivated from within. Each day I focus what fuels me and why my work matters.”
*“Be thankful for each challenge, because it will build your strength and character.” Anonymous*
High performers embrace challenges or trauma. They realize this helps them be their best self. They recognize failure is vital to success and remember is how they respond to the challenges that shapes their passion and grit.
Phrase this Week: “I embrace challenges. These challenges help me be passionate, strong and gritty.”
Mark J Lindquist has been on the hottest shows on television (LOST, Hawaii Five-O), he performs for the largest crowds in America (NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA) and he speaks for the largest crowds in America (Wal-Mart, McDonald's, Microsoft, IBM, Starbucks). Mark is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, highly sought-after success coach, world-touring entertainer, US Air Force and Afghanistan war veteran, and author of the books, "Passion! 8 Steps to Reignite Yours,” “Passion! 8 Steps to Find Yours” and "Service! My Way of Life." Mark has performed live for over 3.5 million people in 22 countries and 46 states throughout his career. He has performed for Grammy winning artists, Academy Award nominated actors, foreign dignitaries around the world as well as staffers at the White House. In this podcast, Mark and Cindra talk about:
- Performance techniques to crush it in front of millions of people
- Why people forget to make their passion a priority
- The rocking chair principle
- How to keep believing in your Superbowl
- And 8 steps to reignite your passion
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/mark.
You can find Mark Linquist @MarkJLinquist on Twitter and www.markjlindquist.com/.
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Socrates
High performers embrace change. They thrive off it. They realize they can choose how to think and feel. And the first step to do that is remember what you focus on determines how you feel about change. Anything can be viewed as a gift.
Power Phrase this Week: “I embrace change. I see change as a gift.”
“Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to keep going when you really feel like giving up.”
High performers keep going. They stay the course and stay gritty and resilient. While doing so, they also remain humble knowing the can keep learning and growing.
Phrase this Week: “I stay gritty and resilient. I stay the course.”
“Don’t focus on the difficulty. Focus on what can come from the difficulty.” Jonathan Zierdt
High performers focus on what can come from the difficulty. The look for what inspired them and let that move them. The live with urgency knowing and focusing on how they can make a difference today.
Power Phrase this Week: “I don’t focus on the difficulty. I focus on what can come from the difficulty.”
Joining the Auburn family in October 2018, Dr. Adrian Ferrera provides individual mental health and performance counseling, crisis intervention, consultation and outreach on clinical issues important to student-athletes. He also develops performance enhancement workshops for small groups, coaches and teams.
Dr. Ferrera came to Auburn from the University of Washington, where he served as associate director of counseling and sport psychology. From 2014-17, he was a cognitive performance coach for U.S. Army Special Operations soldiers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
After earning his master's in counseling with an emphasis in sport psychology from Boston University, Ferrera earned his doctorate in sport and exercise psychology, and an additional master's in counseling, from West Virginia University.
In this podcast, Adrian and Cindra talk about:
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His journey to Auburn
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How he has approached “failure” in his own life as an opportunity
- Why you should protect your pin number to your confidence bank
- How to have difficult conversations
- Process focused - Key messages that lead to Auburn men’s basketball run to the Final Four
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/adrian.
You can find Dr. Ferrera at dradrianferrera@gmail.com
“When fear dies, you begin to live.” Stan Beecham
High performers play to win. They realize that fear of failure doesn’t help them in the long run. Instead, they listen to what they are fearing. Stay calm, present and go after what they want.
Power Phrase this Week: “I play to win. I stay calm, present, and go for it!”
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Mandela
High performers cultivate their passion. They work to get and keep the good kind of passion – harmonious passion. They work to keep their results separate from their identity and stay focused on improving their craft.
Power Phrase this Week: “I stay passionate about my craft. I stay focused on the process and being the best I can be.”
Dr. Rick McGuire is the Director of the Missouri Institute of Positive Coaching. He recently retired as the Director of Sport Psychology for the Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Missouri, and Graduate Professor of Sport Psychology. For 27 years (from 1983-2010) he was Missouri’s Head Track and Field Coach. Under Coach McGuire’s tutelage, Missouri athletes earned 143 All-American recognitions, 110 Conference champions, 29 USA National Members, 3 collegiate records, and 5 Olympians. He is the founder and chairman for 27 years of the USA Track and Field Sport Psychology program, and served as a staff for 11 USATF National Teams, including the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games in Barcelona and Atlanta.
In this podcast, Rick and Cindra talk about:
- His principles of positive coaching
- Why demeaning never helps athletes
- Ways to increase athletes’ self-worth and self-esteem
- The most impactful way to motivate athletes
- The importance of communication with your athletes and teams
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/rick.
“Every minute you spend wishing you had someone else’s life is a minute spent wasting yours.” Anonymous
High performers reduce their FOMO. They change their focus because happiness is about attention. They focus on gratitude - what they have not what they lack.
Power Phrase this Week: “I change my focus. I focus on what I have not what I lack.”
Orlando Bowen is a former professional football player whose mission is to inspire people to be GameChangers in the lives of others. GameChangers influence the path, perspective or possibilities for others and inspire people to see beyond their circumstances as they pursue excellence.
Orlando has been motivating corporate audiences for years through keynotes and through his role of founder and Executive Director of One Voice One Team Youth Leadership Organization. He equips people to get off the sidelines and become GameChangers in business and life.
Orlando has been recognized for his work by: Being awarded a Queen Diamond Jubille Medal, a national Harry Jerome Award, a national Canadian Youth Leadership Award, and is the feature of a nationally televised W-5 documentary entitled Personal Foul.
In this podcast, Orlando and Cindra talk about:
- The night that ended his football career
- His motivation for starting his non-profit
- How pain is invitable but misery is optional
- What you say to yourself matters especially when things don’t go your way
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/orlando.
“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” Winston Churchill
High performers know they can develop their grit. They pursue what interests them, and focus on their purpose. They remain hopeful and optimistic that they can make it better.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am gritty. I cultivate my passion, perseverance and purpose.”
Marilyn Sherman, who just recently was inducted to the National Speaker Association’s CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, is one of 182 members in the world who hold this designation. After starting her career in corporate America, she is now seen as the go-to motivational keynote speaker for corporate and association markets that want their people to improve their morale, teamwork, and communication skills and ultimately achieve more results. In the 25 years she has served her clients in the speaking industry, she has motivated audiences to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life.
Marilyn is the author of four motivational books including “Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List? “, “Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?”, “Why Settle for the Balcony, how to get a Front-Row Seat in Life” and “Front-Row Service”. Marilyn is a graduate of Washington State University and after working for Chrysler First Financial Services, she was a contract speaker for one of the top seminar companies in the United States and Canada.
She has earned her Certified Speaking Professional designation, the highest earned designation in the speaking profession, held by less than 12% of professional speakers worldwide. Clients that have been inspired by her keynotes include Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, the F.D.I.C., and the US Post Office.
In this podcast, Marilyn and Cindra talk about:
- What does it mean to be a front-row leader
- The power of “acting as if…”
- A powerful question to transform your self-image
- The #1 roadblock to living and leading from the front-row
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/marilyn.
“Fear is your brains way of saying that there is something important for you to overcome.” Anonymous
Power Phrase this Week: “I clear my fear and be here. I stay focused on the process and work to be my best one step at a time.”
Brock Thompson was named head coach of the South Dakota State women's soccer program on Jan. 31, 2017 after a nine-year stint as an assistant with the Jackrabbits. He just completed his second season at the helm. Under his leadership, the Jackrabbits have claimed back-to-back Summit League regular season championships in 2017 and 2018.
The 2017 Summit League Coach of the Year, Thompson has a 23-11-4 overall mark on the sidelines at South Dakota State with a 14-1 record in league games. Originally from Blair, Nebraska, he has coached 15 All-Summit League selections, including the 2017 and 2018 Defensive Player and Goalkeeper of the Year award winners.
He has been on board for all of SDSU’s Summit League titles, claiming four tournament titles (2008, 2014, 2015 and 2016) and six regular season crowns (2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018). He is active in the local soccer community serving in various roles and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Board of Directors for the Northeast South Dakota chapter.
In this interview, Brock and Cindra talk about:
- His journey from a results-driven coach to a relationship-driven coach
- How to create a relationship-driven culture
- How love is a big motivator
- His perspective on how outcome goals hinder performance
- How he used mental training with his team
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/brock.
“Beware of BCD behavior: Blame, Complain, Defend. These attitudes have never solved a problem, achieved a goal, or improved a relationship.” Urban Meyer
High performers don’t BCD. They decide and commit to eliminate it from their lives. They take 100% responsibility for everything in their life. They focus on solutions, and if it can’t be solved, they choose resilience.
Power Phrase this Week: I choose to not BCD. Instead, I focus on the solution or choose resilience.
“Positivity is like a boomerang. The more we put it out there, the more it comes back to us.” Jon Gordon
High performers choose positive. They ask themselves, how is this happening FOR ME, remembering that when you are negativity, to change your focus, and then make a deliberate intention each day to be positive through your morning routine.
Power Phrase this Week: I choose positivity. I choose to bring positive energy each day and in each situation.
Dr. Karen MacNeill has the unique experience of having both competed and consulted on the World Stage. She is a registered psychologist and performance consultant with over 18 years of experience helping Olympians, organizations and business leaders consistently bring their best in high pressure situations.
She has worked with athletes competing at the last 4 Olympic Winter Games, and competed herself at the international level for over a decade.
Karen applied her knowledge and expertise in her capacity as Manager of Sport Psychology Services for Vancouver Olympic Committee’s medical team at the 2010 Olympic Games. Most recently, she was the Lead Mental Health Counsellor for the Canadian Olympic Committee at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea. At the 2018 Games, she was also the Mental Performance Consultant for Ski Cross Canada who had their best Olympic result to date capturing the Gold medal in the men’s event and Gold and Silver medals in the women’s event.
Karen has become a partner and Chief Product Officer with a digital health media company, Headversity, which offers innovative education through on-site and on-line programs to help people to build mental resilience and thrive.
In this episode, Karen and Cindra discuss:
- Why you need a “mental fitness golf bag”
- The rationale for giving 80-90% not 100%
- The importance of considering your personal brand
- Why we each need to “do the work” on ourselves
- How resilience is proactive not reactive
“It’s not what you say to everyone else that determines your life; it’s what you whisper to yourself that has the greatest power.” Marc and Angel
High performers dominate their APE. They focus on what they can control – their attitude, preparation, passion, purpose and effort and dominate their reaction to what they cannot control. They prepare full out use the 86,400 seconds in each day to their fullest capacity. They give their best day in and day out.
My High Performance Power Phrase: I dominate my APE. I am all in and focus on what I can control.
“There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.” Zig Ziglar
High performers realize that they can make or break a habit. They realize that small changes is the way to make a change – get 1% better each day. And when making a habit, they make it obvious, attractive, easy and satisfying.
High Performance Power Phrase: I am in the driver’s seat of my life. I can make any change I put my mind to.
“The triumph can't be had without the struggle.” Wilma Rudolph
High performers realize that a triumph can’t happen without the struggle. They make sure they aren’t listening to powerful voice inside their head telling them they can. They know their ability to overcome obstacles will lead to their best experiences. They do this by realizing mental toughness is a trait we can develop by living and letting go, training ourselves to be psychologically flexible, and staying in the present moment.
High Performance Power Phrase: I embrace the obstacles that come in my way. I adjust and adapt.
Bob Tewksbury is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher and current Mental Skills Coordinator for the Chicago Cubs.
Bob has a unique professional resume which combines an eighteen-year professional baseball career with a master’s degree in sport psychology and counseling from Boston University. Bob won 110 major league games pitching for six teams; the NY Yankees, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins and was a member of the 1992 National League All-Star team.
Bob is also a member of the Applied Association of Sport Psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. He is the author of the book “Ninety Percent Mental: An All-Star Player Turned Mental Skills Coach Reveals the Hidden Game of Baseball.”
In this interview, Bob and Cindra talk about:
- The struggles he experienced getting to the majors
- Why it’s important to consider what your ultimate fear is
- Why adding “so” can help to reduce future-based thinking
- How positive anchoring statements can be helpful
- What he means by 90% mental
- The 3 domains of performance
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/bob
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” C. S. Lewis
High performers spend time thinking about what they want at the beginning of the year. They reflect back on the year consider their wins and challenges. Then, they write their goals down (3-4 goals), consider their why behind that goal, and then set a plan out. They consider who will be on their team because we all need a team for support and accountability.
High Performance Power Phrase: I go after my goals with passion and excitement. I know what I want, and every day I work toward my goals. I stay focused and gritty.
Judy L. Van Raalte, Ph.D. is professor of psychology at Springfield College, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and listed in the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Dr. Van Raalte has presented at conferences in 18 countries, published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as self-talk, transitions, and professional issues in sport and exercise psychology, and produced more than 20 sport psychology videos.
Her research has been funded by The National Institutes of Mental and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Dr. Van Raalte served as President of the American Psychological Association's Division of Exercise and Sport Psychology (Division 47) and as the Vice President of the International Society of Sport Psychology. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and the International Society of Sport Psychology.
In this interview, Judy and Cindra talk about:
- The latest research on self-talk
- The connection between self-talk and self-esteem
- The impact of too much thinking
- Why we should consider what the negative self-talk is telling us
- How to find the right self-talk for you and others you work with
To learn more about Judy’s work, you can visit SupportForSport.org for free evidence-based sport psychology materials) and vbvideo.com for sport psychology videos.
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/judy
Dr. Peter Haberl is a senior sport psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee. Through the USOC, he provides individual and team consultations and counseling sessions to various resident and national teams and athletes at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Before joining the USOC in 1998, Peter served as the sport psychology consultant for the 1998 U.S. Women's Ice Hockey Olympic Team. He also served as the sports psychology consultant for USA Triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. During the 2000 to 2004 Olympic summer quad leading up to the Athens Olympic Games, Peter worked mainly with US Diving, US Synchronized Swimming, USA Triathlon and the US Women's Volleyball team.
With the restructuring of the Performance Services Division of the USOC in 2006, Peter moved into the Team and Technical Sportfolio with a focus of providing services to team (USA Men's & Women's Water Polo, USA Women's Indoor Volleyball) and technical (USA Shooting, USA Archery) sports in their preparation for the Games.
Born in Austria, he received his undergraduate degree in sports science from the University of Vienna, Austria, and earned a master's degree in counseling and his Ed. D. in counseling psychology at Boston University. He is a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
In his applied work, Peter has a specific focus on mindfulness based interventions. Peter played professional hockey in Europe for 10 years, also representing Austria at two World Championships.
In this interview, Peter and Cindra talk about:
- Why attention is the currency of performance
- How to deal with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings
- What it looks like to have a flexible mind
- Why it’s important to ask yourself, “What do I do with my attention?”
- The difference between informal and formal mindfulness practices
- His unique opinion on the topic of confidence
- Why we need to decouple performance from our sense of self
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/peter
Dr. Doug Chadwick serves as the mental skills coordinator for the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club. He designs the curriculum, facilitates the mental skills education, and teaches the Rockies major league and minor league players and staff about the mental skills necessary for optimal performance under pressure. Chadwick’s responsibilities cover hundreds of professional athletes and include seven professional teams in the United States and two in Latin America.
Chadwick earned his BS in management and systems engineering from the United States Military Academy (West Point) where he was also a multi-year letterman and starter on a nationally ranked Army football team. He was commissioned as a field artillery officer and served in the Army for over 20 years before retiring as a faculty member at West Point. While serving in the Army, Chadwick earned his MA in applied economics from the University of Oklahoma as well as an MSc degree in kinesiology and sport psychology from Cal State Fullerton.
After completing his PhD, Doug returned to West Point as the director of the Center for Enhanced Performance, a comprehensive student services center.
In this interview, Doug and Cindra talk about:
- His unique journey to the field of sport psychology
- What the best do differently
- How various “Army slogans” are incorporated into this work in the MLB
- Ways to get back in the moment and why that’s important
- The importance of recovery in high performance
- How the best learn from failure
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/doug
“When you don’t feel like you’re competing with others, you compete only with yourself. You do it for you. And you do more, go further, and perform better.” Neil Pasricha – The Happiness Advantage
High Performers do it for themselves. They choose goals for intrinsic reason, not extrinsic like money, fame, or promotion. When you do it for you, you go further, and perform better.
Power Phrase: “I do it for me. I go after my goals for my reasons.”
Dr. Katy Tran Turner currently serves as the Mental Performance Coach for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Her primary role in this position is helping players and coaches optimize their performance by applying psychological skills and she supports the organization's efforts to optimize the performance environment.
Katy also worked with Soldiers and their families at Fort Bragg, NC as part of the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program. Katy earned her doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Florida State University, her master's degree in Exercise Physiology from Kent State University, and her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Exercise & Sport Science from UNC-Chapel Hill, where she played goalie for the varsity field hockey team.
Her areas of research interest are in performance enhancement techniques, team coordination, and leadership development.
In this interview, Katy and Cindra talk about:
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The differences she sees in the mindset between NFL and NHL athletes
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The importance of a pre-performance routine
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How the best implement the mental game
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What the best do different related to the mental game
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How to “park it”
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How her dissertation research informs her practice
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You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/katy
“There are 3 types of people: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens.” Tommy Lasorda
High Performers are clutch. They can perform better-than-usual under pressure. They realize self-control – knowing they can handle the situation – is key in being clutch. They also have a high self-confidence, even if they are just getting started in the activity – the belief in themselves.
Power Phrase This Week:
“I am clutch. I stay confident and in control when the heat is on.”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“Happiness is not out there. It is in you.” Anonymous
High Performers make a choice to be happy. They realize the importance and that up to 40% of our happiness can be changed. They realize they are in control of their lives, do work and have fun in things that engage them. They also give priority to their close relationships and work to express gratitude each day.
Power Phrase This Week:
“I choose happiness. I take control of my happiness.”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late. You don’t have to like it…. It’s just easier if you do.” Bryon Katie
High Performers see obstacles and difficulties as happening for them not too them. They blame appropriately, not denying that is it difficulty, but use their cognitive appraisal to see the good that can come from everything.
Power Phrase This Week:
“I see difficulties as happening for me not to me. I see the gift in the difficulty.”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves.” Richard Bach
High performers know they can lie to themselves. They realize that growing their mental strength is about learning to lie to themselves less! They remember that happiness doesn’t come from what they have, but from within. They think like a 60 year old instead of believing the lie that others will think they are silly. They celebrate what makes them unique. And they realize everyone is struggling with something.
Power Phrase This Week:
“I let go of the lies I tell myself to become the person I was meant to be.”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Amy Baltzell is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Sport Psychology Specialization (of Counseling) at Boston University. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CMPC). She is a former US National (1989, 1990) and Olympic (1992) Rowing Team member, member of the All women’s America’s cup Sailing Team (1995), and Head Varsity lightweight rowing coach (1998-1999) at Harvard University.
Amy is the author of 3 books: The Power of Mindfulness, Mindfulness and Performance, and Living in the Sweet Spot: Preparing for Performance in Sport and Life.
Her research focus is on mindfulness and self-compassion in sport. Specifically, she is studying the impact of Mindfulness Meditation Training in Sport, an intervention designed to help athletes improve concentration, adapt while competing and increase their tolerance of distracting thoughts and emotions.
Amy received her bachelors from Wesleyan University and earned a masters and doctorate from Boston University. She taught the first course in Sport Psychology at Harvard University.
In this interview, Amy and Cindra talk about:
- Her experience as an Olympic and elite athlete
- The definition of mindfulness
- The benefits of practicing mindfulness
- Why self-compassion is important
- Her research on mindfulness and her mindfulness protocol
- How we can practice mindfulness
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/dramy
“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself.” Jim Rohn
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” Carl Jung
High performers develop their resilience. They don’t suppress negative emotions. Instead, they manage them. They make adversity work for them not against them. They are relentless optimists – always believing something good is going to happen.
Power Phrase This Week:
"I am resilient. I make adversity work for me!"
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself.” Jim Rohn High performers know they need to take 100% responsibility for everything in your life. They embrace E + R = 0. They ask themselves, how can I take just 5% more responsibility for my life. They realize its not what other people say to them that matters, it is what they say to themselves matters. They give up blaming and complaining. They take control of their life and drive it! Power Phrase This Week: “I accept 100 percent responsibility for my life. I own my power." Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Jen Schumacher, M.S., CMPC, is a Performance Psychology Instructor at the Center for Enhanced Performance at the United States Military Academy. She works with cadets and teams on the psychological aspects of elite performance. Jen works with cadets on the mental aspects of the Survival Swimming course, incorporating virtual reality training alongside workshops.
Jen operates a private consulting practice, providing individual training for elite and club athletes, marathon swimmers, and executives. She also runs mental skills seminars and team building retreats for athletic and corporate groups.
In addition to performance psychology, Jen’s other passion is marathon swimming. She has completed two Catalina Channel crossings, the 28-mile length of the LA Bay, the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, the Strait of Gibraltar, Lake Tahoe, and several Catalina Channel relays. Jen credits much of her athletic success to her experiences working with and learning about the mental aspects of performance.
Jen earned her Master's Degree in Sport Psychology at California State University, Fullerton, studying under Dr. Ken Ravizza, and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance at Concordia University of Chicago.
In this interview, Jen and Cindra talk about:
- How she became grateful while swimming with a shark
- How she uses Ravizza’s “3 Rs” in marathon swimming
- The difference between offensive and defensive self-talk
- The 4Ps of self-talk
- How to address your fear with “fear statements”
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/jen
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs High performers know they need to cultivate their intrinsic motivation. They need to keep focus on all of the reasons they love their work and keep it fun. They work to keep their language positive, focusing on giving positive energy and celebrating the small wins. They leave thinking about their job or sport with positive energy and focus. Power Phrase This Week: “I celebrate the small things today! I focus on why I love to do what I do.” Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Penny is a genuine entrepreneur. Founding the Tremblay Leadership Center, with relationship strategies training and keynotes internationally for 20+ years, thousands have benefitted with skills and confidence to be productive, play nice in the sandbox, and climb the ladder of success.
Her Advanced Mediation certificate from Harvard combined with years of conflict resolution facilitation in workplaces bring stories, experiences and guidance for productive, peaceful and profitable business.
In this interview, Penny and Cindra talk about:
- What it means to “Play Nice in the Sandbox”
- Why we need to resolve conflict at work
- Her tips for resolving conflict at work
- How we are all carrying around a suitcase
- Why it’s important to look in your suitcase
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/penny
High performers know it’s necessary for them to develop their grit. They engage in their daily grit session – thinking about where they want to go and why. They dream about their future like Olympians, golfers, and baseball pitchers. They imagine it with VICE . They claim their goals and dreams. Power Phrase This Week: “I determine my success. I claim my goals and dreams.” Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“Be very careful what you say to yourself because someone very important is listening…YOU!” John Assaraf High performers grow their consciousness. They catch their limiting or automatic negative thoughts. They take control of their life instead of letting life control them. They think in a powerful way – focusing on their dream each day and tell themselves powerful things about themselves and that their success will continue! Power Phrase This Week: “Great things are coming my way! I will reach my dreams!” Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Marc Strickland works with professional, Olympic, collegiate and elite junior athletes including the Oakland Athletics. He has also spent time with the Chicago Cubs. He specializes in helping athletes improve their mental toughness by developing sound mental skills.
As the founder and CEO of Multisport Psychological Consultants, Dr. Strickland is trained in the use of Performance Physiology techniques, like Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, to help clients train their minds to overcome mentally challenging situations.
In this interview, Marc and Cindra talk about:
- What the best do differently
- How the best in the world take care of their emotional needs
- His advice for others working in this field
- Why mental health is a performance enhancement issue
- The growth of sport psychology in professional baseball
- His advice to coaches who are dealing with a mental health issue on their team
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/marc
“Nothing is impossible…the word itself says ‘I’m possible.’” Audrey Hepburn
High performers turn “Impossible” to “I’m possible.” They believe that impossible is an opinion. They consider all of the ways they can make it happen. They continuously check in with themselves and their emotional needs. One way they do this is by reading. In other words, they develop the daily discipline to make their goals into reality.
Power Phrase:
“I do the impossible because I am possible!”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“Checking in on yourself gives you awareness. Awareness is like feedback on what, if any, adjustments are necessary to improve your performance. The best excel at coaching themselves.” —Ken Ravizza and Tom Hanson
High performers focus on increasing their self-awareness. They are great at coaching themselves. This gives them power to choose how to respond not react. To help us do that, we can Recognize, Release and Refocus to help us stay in control of ourselves.
Power Phrase:
“I choose to respond with purpose and intention. I coach myself!”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Sue Halden-Brown is a former Olympic equestrian coach, multi-disciplinary mental skills coach, business mentor and executive coach from Australia. She is a businesswoman and internationally-published author whose published books include “Mistakes Worth Making: How to Turn Sports Errors Into Athletic Excellence” published by Human Kinetics.
She launched Equestrian Coach Education International (ECEi) earlier this year, which is the world’s first online hub for equestrian-specific coach education and professional development resources. She is also a classically-trained equestrian rider who has coached in England, Ireland, and all over Australia.
In this interview, Sue and Cindra talk about:
- What is mistakes-management and how it applies to all areas of life
- The principles of mistakes-management
- Why we need mistakes-management skills
- The best mistakes-management strategies
- The ideal way to correct a mistake
- Coaching tips to help others deal with a mistake
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/sue
“If you think you can or think you can’t, your right.” Henry Ford High performers focus on the possibilities. They think big and dream about their future. They do not put limits on their ability or achievements. Instead, they defy limits by using CAR! Power Phrase: I choose to see the possibilities for myself and my future. I stay gritty, believing I can do the impossible. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ―Marcus Aurelius High performers help others develop their mental toughness. They help them build their confidence by showing unconditional love and support. They help them let go of mistakes after learning from them. They help them focus on improvement and the process – sharing ways they have improved themselves but not comparing themselves to others. Power Phrase this Week: "I choose to build mental toughness in others. I model mental toughness for others." Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Tom is a speaker, author and entrepreneur who helps leaders turn their communication “shortcomings” into competitive advantage.
Tom’s entire career has been about identifying, reaching and winning over audiences. In his first career, he did that first as an advertising executive with Ogilvy, Grey and Hal Riney, and as a marketing VP for Sears and 3Com. In Tom’s second career as CEO of Second City Works, the B2B arm of the famous Second City comedy theatre, he got whole new perspective on winning audiences. There, he turned the company’s corporate entertainment side hustle into a groundbreaking communications and executive education consultancy. Over Tom’s 14-year tenure, he and his team used comedy and improvisation to help tens of thousands of leaders improve creativity, communication and collaboration. He also co-wrote the top selling leadership book: Yes, And How Improvisation Reverses “No But” Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration (Harper Business).
Tom just began his third career with the launch of Shyne Advisors, an innovative executive communication company that helps quiet, introverted leaders become confident, original communicators.
Tom is a past IncubatorEdu mentor and the proud father of two sons, one of whom is an IncubatorEdu alum.
In this interview, Tom and Cindra talk about:
- The “Yes, And” Strategy
- What gets in the way of communication
- Why comparison is a roadblock in communication
- How we can build our strengths into our communication
- The big questions you should ask yourself when you don’t want to speak up
- And how you speaking up impacts the culture of your organization
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/tomyorton
“Don’t let negativity win. When you rise above the negative energy, you raise the positive energy for everyone.” Jon Gordon
High performers develop positive teams. They realize that positivity makes a difference and they value it. They generate positivity on their team by working from their purpose. Knowing their vision. Working to get better each day. Having optimism and showing love and care. They show 1% more positive each day.
Power *Phrase:*
"I choose positivity. I choose to bring positive energy each day and in each situation with my team."
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Andrea Becker is an Assistant Professor at Sacramento State where she teaches courses in sport psychology such as Psychological Aspects of Peak Performance and Sport and Exercise Psychology. She also serves as an Assistant Coach (the Sport Psych Coach) for the USA Men’s Volleyball and traveled to the Rio Olympics with the team.
Andrea completed her Ph.D. in Sport Psychology at the University of Tennessee and her dissertation was on the psychology of coaching. She has published research articles examining great coaches including legendary coach, Pat Summit.
In this interview, Andrea and Cindra talk about:
- The uniqueness of the Olympic Games
- The pressures of social media
- Consistent themes related to the mental game of the elite
- Why it is essential to focus on the process
- The importance of being vulnerable on a team
- Her research on the best coaches including Pat Summit
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/andreabecker
“Adversity causes some people to break; others to break records.” William Arthur Ward
High performers see the opportunity. They know everyone experiences adversity – but it’s how they respond to it that matters. They realize they have a choice in how they respond. Then, they see the opportunity – and ask themselves ‘What’s the opportunity here’ 3 times to make sure they think like the most successful.
Power Phrase:
“I am an optimist. I see the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Widely considered the world's top expert on Sports Leadership, Jeff Janssen is the founder and president of the Janssen Sports Leadership Center. Jeff's pioneering work in launching and conducting college athletics' first Leadership Academies with student-athletes and coaches began over a decade ago. His groundbreaking work continues to be the gold standard today.
Jeff and his team's work has led to the creation of cutting edge Leadership Academies at Michigan, Illinois, Arkansas, LSU, Pitt, NC State, Colorado, Yale, Georgetown, South Carolina, Stanford, among others.
He has authored numerous books including The Team Captain's Leadership Manual, The Team Captain's Culture Manual, Championship Team Building, Jeff Janssen's Peak Performance Playbook, How to Develop Relentless Competitors, The Commitment Continuum™ System, and The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches.
In this interview, Jeff and Cindra talk about:
- 6 key components in a championship culture
- The characteristics of a high performance culture
- 7 secrets of successful coaches
- How and why he developed the leadership academies
- How to build and sustain a championship culture[CK1]
- 10 step blueprint
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/jeffjanssen
“What we need is more people who specialize in the impossible.” Theodore Roethke
High performers believe that it is possible. Not that things are impossible. The find evidence on why they can do the impossible. They have big dreams they work towards and are pushing themselves consistently.
Power Phrase this Week:
I defy limitations. I move boundaries. I do the impossible because I’m possible!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Brett Haskell, Ph.D., was promoted to Director of Sports Psychology in July of 2018.
In her role, Dr. Haskell provides counseling, psychological services, mental skills training, teambuilding and leadership development services for each of Nebraska's 24 sports and more than 600 Husker student-athletes. Haskell works closely with student-athletes to help them develop skills and techniques that enhance personal well-being, address mental health concerns and optimize performance. She also works with coaches to provide team interventions that build student-athlete resilience and grow mental resolve.
Dr. Haskell came to Nebraska in September of 2014 after serving as a counseling and sport psychology postdoctoral counselor at Kansas. Along with obtaining her doctoral degree from Kansas in Counseling Psychology, Dr. Haskell provided counseling and performance enhancement training to Jayhawk student-athletes for five years.
Dr. Haskell earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Nebraska-Kearney in 2005 and her master's degree in sport psychology from North Carolina-Greensboro in 2008. While at UNK, she was a member of the Loper volleyball team. Dr. Haskell resides in Lincoln with her husband, Brian, son Ezra and daughter Parker.
In this interview, Brett and Cindra talk about:
- Why we should “live deep” in our lives
- 4 levels of living deeply
- The continuum of mental health
- How understand neuroscience can help create a culture of thriving (training the 3rd branch of our nervous system – the social engagement system
- How she worked with Nebraska Volleyball to create a culture of respect where they are calm and focused on a team
- What it looks like when teams create an unsafe team environment
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/bretthaskell
Jim Thompson, founder and CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance, started PCA in 1998 to transform the culture of youth sports into a Development Zone™ with the goal to develop Better Athletes, Better People. PCA’s vision of youth sports as a Development Zone has attracted the support and involvement of many elite coaches, athletes, academics and business leaders in this country.
Jim received an MBA from Stanford where he was Director of the Public Management Program, named during his tenure as the nation's top non-profit business management program. He has written nine books on youth sports including: Positive Coaching, The Double-Goal Coach, Shooting in the Dark, Elevating Your Game and Developing Better Athletes, Better People.
Jim is on Stanford's Continuing Studies Program faculty where he teaches courses in coaching, leadership, and sport & spiritually.
In this interview, Jim and Cindra talk about:
- Why he started Positive Coaching Alliance in 1998 and how they built a movement
- How we can fill our emotional tank and the tanks of others
- His ELM Tree of Mastery
- The magic ratio of positive comments
- The best way to respond to ensure our people know we have their backs
- Why psychological safety is important to develop as a leader
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/jimthompson
“A negative mind will never give you a positive life.” Unknown
High performers train their thoughts. They follow and implement the 3 thought principles to take command over their thinking. They don’t believe everything they think. They talk to themselves not listen. And they think “I will…I can…I am…” to reach their potential.
Power Phrase this Week:
I talk to myself not listen. I talk to myself starting with “I will…I can…I am…”.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Jesse Michel is currently in his second season at the helm of Houston Astros Mental Skills Program. As the Mental Skills Coordinator for the 2017 World Series champions, Jesse helps ensure the players, coaches, and staff are mentally prepared to compete at their best every single day. He has spearheaded the efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive Mental Training Program for the organization, and is an integral part of the player development staff for the major league and minor league teams.
Prior to his role with the Astros, Jesse was the Lead Master Resilience Trainer-Performance Expert for Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness (CSF2) at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, HI. While in Hawaii, worked with Soldiers to develop the same mental skills and techniques that elite athletes and use to excel on and off the field.
Jesse has a Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology and M.A. in Community Counseling from West Virginia University, a M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Ithaca College, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego. He is currently listed on the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant for the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.
In this interview, Jesse and Cindra talk about:
- His approach to failure
- What happens when we think about the wrong thing at the wrong time
- How there is a mental component in everything we do
- The bell curve of mental toughness
- The science of performance enhancement
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/jesse
“People think that focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means staying not to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully.” Steve Jobs
High performers train their focus. They know that busy doesn’t mean they are doing the most important work. They know their human nature is that you are not disciplined and nor have self-control. So, train your mind to focus on what’s most important for them given their mission and purpose. They decide to focus on one thing – put the distractions away. High performers say no so they can say yes to the most important things.
Power Phrase this Week:
I train my focus to stay lasered in on my purpose. I do what is uncomfortable not easy!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Kensa Gunter is a licensed psychologist (Georgia) and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
In her Atlanta based private practice, she provides individual counseling, sport psychology services, and consultation services to various organizations. Dr. Gunter has worked with the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and the Atlanta Dream (WNBA) as well as athletes from a variety of levels (e.g., high school, collegiate, & professional) and non-athletic populations. She also provides workshops and lectures both locally and nationally.
She’s passionate about helping people and working to decrease the stigma around mental health that exists within society and particularly within athletic & African-American communities. She serves in various professional organizations and is also listed on the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry.
In this interview, Kensa and Cindra talk about:
- The 3 prongs of her philosophy & how they are tied to her business name
- How her biggest failure opened another world
- How you can BRAND yourself
- Why it’s important to maximize the present moment
- What high performers do differently
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/kensa
“There is no passion to be found playing small- in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Mandela
High performers are say yes to vital work. They do the hard things first and stay focused on the work that supports their goals and purpose. They rid themselves of trival work – work that doesn’t support their goals and purpose, and drains their focus, energy and positivity. They say yes to the work that matters and no to the crappy stuff!
Power Phrase this Week:
I stay focused on my purpose and doing the vital work to support my mission. I say “yes” to what matters most!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Keith A. Kaufman, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the mental training of athletes and others who wish to improve their health and performance. He has operated his own private practice since 2008, and currently has two office locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Dr. Kaufman is also a Research Associate at The Catholic University of America where he teaches undergraduate sport psychology, and co-developed the mindful sport performance enhancement (MSPE) program.
His recently book, “Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement: Mental Training for Athletes and Coaches,” was the focus of this interview.
In this interview, Keith and Cindra talk about:
- What is Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE)
- The latest research on MSPE
- The mental training paradox
- The benefits of practicing mindfulness
- Formal vs. informal practices of mindfulness
- How to adopt MSPE to you and your team
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/keith
“If you leave your growth to randomness, you’ll always live in the land of mediocrity.” *Brandon Burchard*
High performers are intentional with their energy, time and focus. They choose to be courageous every day. They constantly seek improvement because uncomfortableness is how they grow and needed thrive. They show up as themselves – not trying to do more to be more. High performers are intentional with their mind, they choose to see the positive and feel positive emotions.
Power Phrase this Week:
I think, act and feel like a high performer. I am intentional with my thoughts, emotions, and actions!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Vanessa Shannon is the Director of Mental Performance for University of Louisville Athletics and Norton Sports Health. As a former NCAA Division 1 volleyball player, she understands the challenges associated with balancing performance in the classroom and performance in sport.
Prior to Louisville, Dr. Shannon spent two years at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida where she served as a mental conditioning coach, coordinated psychological test preparation for the NFL Combine Training Program, and served as a Vision Training Coach for the Major League Baseball Off-Season Training Program.
Dr. Shannon began her career in academia where she spent 3 years as Department Chair of Exercise and Sport Sciences at Tennessee Wesleyan University and 5 years as a faculty member in the Sport and Exercise Psychology Program at West Virginia University. She holds a PhD in Applied Sport Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a MS in Exercise Psychology from Kansas State University, and BAs in Health and Human Performance and Psychology from Rice University.
In this interview, Vanessa and Cindra talk about:
- Vanessa’s definition of culture and how she helps teams develop culture
- Why we must consider behavior to build culture
- Her 8 Principles of the Cardinal Mindset
- How the best performers think
- Why asking yourself the questions, “What do you want and what are you willing to do to get there?” are essential to consider
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/vanessa.
“Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life.” Tony Robbins High performers know that they need to examine their beliefs. They pay attention to what they believe – examining if it helps them reach their potential or not. They ask themselves these important questions about beliefs – and remember that beliefs are a skill – they can be unlearned with practice and intention. Power Phrase this Week: I have the power to choose my beliefs! I choose empowering beliefs so that I can choose to reach my greater potential. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“Spend less time following other people’s lives and more time leading your own life.” Darren Hardy
High performers know that they have to protect their attention. They pay attention to what they are focused on because that impacts what they think about, what they expect, and what they create in their life. They realize their attention is their sacred gift. They make decisions related to their phone and energy suckers so they can feed their mind with positive and stay focused on their goals and dreams. They stay focused leading their own life, not sucked into others.
Power Phrase this Week:
I get in my life what I create. I spend time leading my own life and directing my attention to my goals and dreams.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Mark McLaughlin, MD is a neurosurgeon on a mission to use the lessons he’s learned in his career to help others courageously engage and wrestle with stress.
Dr. McLaughlin believes everyone can take the core principles behind brain surgery and apply them to any of life’s problems. In his upcoming book, Outthinking Fear, Dr. McLaughlin discusses the lessons he learned in the operating room and how they can be utilized in everyday life to think and act move effectively.
He is a board certified neurosurgeon, currently practicing neurological surgery at Princeton Brain and Spine Care. He has published over 100 articles on neurosurgery and spoken internationally about his field. A former NCAA Division I wrestler, Dr. McLaughlin was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016. He remains active in the wrestling world, coaching with the Princeton Wrestling Club.
Dr. McLaughlin also served as medical director for Princeton Brain and Spine from 2005 to 2015 before focusing in on teaching and inspiring others.
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/drmark.
“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” Mark Twain
High performers know that being present is something we need to practice. Now is the more distracted time in our history and we must practice focusing on attention on what matters – the present. With phones and technology, we can be easily distracted and anxiety. To practice mindfulness, or staying in the present non-judgmentally, we can use a body scan – mental scan, environmental scan, or head to toe scan. This helps connect us with what’s going on right now so we can be the best we can be!
Power Phrase this Week:
"I gently bring my attention to the present moment. Letting go of all worries or regrets. Instead, empowered to reach my best right here and right now."
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Mackenzie Havey is the author of the new book published by Bloomsbury, MINDFUL RUNNING. She writes about endurance sports and mind-body health and fitness for a number of leading publications, including TheAtlantic.com, ESPN, Runner’s World, SELF, and Outside.
She holds a graduate degree in sport psychology, is a USA Track & Field-certified coach, teaches classes in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Minnesota, and has completed 14 marathons and an Ironman triathlon.
Mackenzie lives in Minneapolis with her husband, 20-month old daughter, and vizsla pup.
In this interview, Mackenzie and Cindra talk about:
- What mindfulness is
- The benefits of practicing mindfulness
- How we can practice mindfulness
- How mindfulness supports psychological skills training
- How mindfulness changes our brain
You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/Mackenzie. You can find more about Mackenzie’s work on twitter @mackenziehavey, www.mlhavey.com or www.mindfulrunningbook.com.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off your bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain
High performers know that confidence is a decision and a skill. It’s more important that they act in a confident way, and then the feeling of confidence come after. To build their confidence, and decrease their FEAR, they DARE. Defuse their negative thoughts, accept the discomfort, set realistic goals, and then embrace their values.
Power Phrase this Week:
"I choose confidence. I act in a confident way, and my confident feelings follow."
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers. Don left Sports Illustrated in 2008 to pursue a public speaking career that has allowed him to share stories learned from the greatest winners of our generation with audiences as diverse as Fortune 10 companies to cancer survivor groups, where he shares his personal story.
More than a quarter-million people have heard his talks on “What Makes the Great Ones Great.” He is an award-winning Certified Speaking Professional, an executive coach and team culture expert.
In this interview, Don and Cindra talk about:
- Characteristics of the great ones
- How the great ones respond in moments of adversity
- Habits of high performing teams
- What separates the great teams from others
- How successful teams use meetings
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Don at cindrakamphoff.com/don.
“When your brain says that you're done, you're only 40 percent done.” David Goggins, Navy Seal and Ultramarathoner
High performers know they have more in their reserve tank. They keep in mind the 40% rule which means they have up to 60 percent more to give. They embrace the suck, but don’t live there. They think and act like pros by welcoming and embracing the discomfort. They realize they need to stay the course, put their heads in the sand and stay gritty.
Power Phrase this Week:
I have a reserve tank that hasn’t even been tapped. I put my head in the sand, stay the course, and remain gritty.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
As the founder and CEO of business growth consultancy, Progress Performance International, Catherine has spoken in 14 countries. She has trained and mentored many thousands of emerging leaders and business owners, including many professional speakers.
Catherine is a Certified Speaking Professional and Global Speaking Fellow. She is a Past National President, Member of the Hall of Fame and Life Member with the Professional Speakers Australia. She was also a President of the Global Speakers Federation.
Catherine speaks from her own rich life and business background sharing stories of survival and strategies for growth. She inspires, encourages and enables her audiences to rethink their world, expand their visions, and reach their goals and dreams.
In this interview, Catherine and Cindra talk about:
- How to make sure your vision and purpose still excite you
- Why it’s important o remember we have authority over ourselves
- The difference between a vision and purpose
- Why it’s important to ask ourselves “What are the possibilities?” and consider them from the parent, child, and adult perspectives
- The best advice she has ever received when she was diagnosed with cancer as a young age
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Lennie at cindrakamphoff.com/catherine
To receive the Free Download: “Aligning Purpose, Power and Possibilities,” go to: http://www.catherinepalinbrinkworth.com/
“Sometimes you have to get out of the way of yourself so you can be yourself.”
Amy Cuddy
High performers know they may experience the Impostor Syndrome. When they do, they realize they are in good company. Then, they catch the thoughts causing it. They remind themselves they are enough. They focus on the value they bring and own their successes. They remember they didn’t get lucky by chance. They reframe their limiting thoughts and remind themselves, they were meant to be here!
My High Performance Power Phrase:
"I am enough. I own my successes and remind myself, I am meant to be here!"
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.” Richardo Parente
High performers find the next level by putting in the work. They realize they won’t feel great all of the time, but stick with it knowing they will feel better in a mile. They help others because they know that doing so releases positive endorphins and they generally care for others. They adjust their goals when needed – and stay focused on the process of being at their best – not the outcome.
My High Performance Power Phrase:
“I put in the work necessary for success. I stick with it knowing it will feel sweet at the end!”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Lennie Waite is professional track athlete in the 3000m steeplechase and a sport psychology consultant. Waite attended Rice University from 2004-2009, where she played soccer and ran cross country and track.
Waite left Rice as a school record holder, a two-time All-American, an Academic All-American, and a top 10 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. After her career at Rice, she pursued her PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the University of Houston which she completed in 2012.
A few months after earning her PhD in 2012, she competed in the 2012 Olympic Trials, finishing fourth and narrowly missing a spot on Great Britain’s Olympic Team. In 2016, she achieved her dream of becoming an Olympian and represented Great Britain in the 3000m steeplechase at the Rio Olympics. Lennie is currently preparing for her third Commonwealth Games for Scotland and raced in the 3000m steeplechase in the Gold Coast, Australia on April 11th.
Lennie is also a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) and an active member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. She is passionate about developing athletes to their fullest potential.
In this interview, Lennie and Cindra talk about:
- The best mindset for her to race well at an elite level
- What the world’s best do differently
- A signature technique she uses with the athletes she works with
- Her experience at the Olympic Games
- How to close the gap between where you are now and where you want to be
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Lennie at cindrakamphoff.com/lennie.
“When you complain, you make yourself a victim. Leave the situation. Change the situation or accept it. All else is madness.” Eckhart Tolle
High performers dominate their APE. They focus on what they can control – their attitude, preparation and effort and dominate their reaction to what they cannot control. They choose a positive perspective. They prepare full out and are all in to their pursuit of their long-term goals. They use the 86,400 seconds in each day to their fullest capacity. They give their best day in and day out.
My High Performance Power Phrase:
"I dominate my APE. I give my best attitude, preparation, and effort day in and day out."
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“If you change the way you look at things, the thing you look at change.” Wayne Dyer
High performers choose positivity in a negative world so they thrive. They use reframing daily which is the process of recreating alternative frames or looking at their life, sport, or the world. They see how the obstacle is helping me. This helps them feel unstoppable and excited about their life, sport, and job.
My High Performance Power Phrase:
"I choose positivity. I choose to bring positive energy each day and in each situation. I choose to focus on what is great in my life and on my team."
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Colleen Hacker has served as a member of the United States coaching staff for five Olympic Games as a Mental Skills Coach and Performance Psychology Specialist. Dr. Hacker began her National Team service in 1995 working with the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. They won the first Gold Medal awarded in women’s soccer at the 1996 Olympic Games followed by a dramatic overtime victory over China in the 1999 World Cup that year.
She has been named on the coaching staff for more than 10 World Championship and has been named Olympic games Coaching staff for women’s soccer, field hockey and ice hockey. She helped the US women’s hockey team win gold this year at the Winter Olympics.
In addition to her work with National Teams, Dr. Hacker serves as the mental skills coach to professional, international and Olympic athletes in a variety of sports.
With more than 30 years experience in higher education, she is currently a Professor in Kinesiology specializing in Sport and Exercise Psychology in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hacker has received numerous professional awards including the Distinguished Professional Practice Award from AASP (the first woman to do so) and the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award (the highest teaching honor awarded by the University). ESPNW named Dr. Hacker as one of 30 women in the country who "change the way sports are played."
Catch Them Being Good (Penguin Books and Viking Press) a collaboration with champion soccer coach Tony DiCicco, was released in 2002.
In this interview, Colleen and Cindra talk about:
- Why it’s important to do good work where you are at
- How she got involved with Olympic Teams
- Why people in the field should be scholars first and practitioners second
- How the best of the best can perform on demand
- The 4-step progression of mental skills development
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Colleen at cindrakamphoff.com/colleen.
“Comparison with myself bring improvement, comparison with others brings discontent.” Betty Jamie Chung
High performers focus on their improvement and reaching their standard of excellence instead of comparing themselves to others. Comparison is the quickest way to let you, your team, your family, or your individual performance suffer. Instead, high performers celebrate others and their accomplishments and ask themselves, “What can I learn from this person?”
Power Phrase this Week:
"I work to be my best me. I know the less I pay attention to others around me, the happier and higher performer I will be!"
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
What do highly successful people actually do to succeed? For 35 years as entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach, Don Hutcheson has experienced and studied the proven career-building strategies that people around the world have used for literally decades to create lives of success, satisfaction and freedom. Several times a week, he interviews individuals and experts from every career category and profession on his podcast “Discover Your Talent, Do What You Love” which he started in 2015 and has over 630 episodes. Don is the co author the book” Don't Waste Your Talent: The 8 Critical Steps to Discovering What You Do Best.”
He has published two magazines and built a career planning company based on his concept, The Whole Person Technology, which Dr. Stephan Covey (The 7 Habits of Highly Effect People) describes as "Brilliant, powerful and practical."
In this interview, Don and Cindra talk about:
- Why 87% of people worldwide do not enjoy the work
- His Whole Person Technology
- Why you should start with “you who” not “your why”
- How we can find our purpose and do what we love
- The difference between systems and our true self
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Don at cindrakamphoff.com/don.
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“When you know yourself, you are empowered. When you accept yourself, you invincible. ―Anonymous
High performers can perform on demand. They don’t just “hope” they have a great day. They make it a great day. They realize the self-awareness is key to leading yourself and they have a deep clarity of who they are. They don’t suppress emotions, but embrace is and get back to the present moment.
Week’s Power Phrase:
"I am aware of my focus. I don’t hope I have a great day – I make it a great day!"
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Richard Gordin is an emeritus professor in sport psychology at Utah State University. He has been at the university for 37 years. Dr. Gordin has authored 100 articles and book chapters.
He has been a sport psychology consultant for numerous athletic teams at his university, USA Gymnastics, USA Track and Field, US Ski and Snowboard Association and several professionals on the PGA and Champions Tours.
He was the sport psychology consultant for the USA Women’s Gymnastics Team in Seoul in 1988 and a sport psychology consultant for the USA Track and Field Team for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. He recently served as the consultant for the USA Nordic Combined Ski Team in Vancouver in 2010 and in Sochi 2014.
In this interview, Rich and Cindra talk about:
- His lessons learned attending several Olympic Games as a sport psych professional
- What the best do to succeed at the Olympic Games
- The mental skills that the best use on a daily basis
- Two concepts: Scripts of Excellence and Scripts of Connection
- Why acceptance is the first thing you must do
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Rich at cindrakamphoff.com/rich.
“Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.” ―Jim Rohn
In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about how high performers are aware of the energy they bring to conversations and situations. They notice the energy they bring and make adjustments as necessary. They decide to be an energy generator. They celebrate others. And they keep their positive energy high, so their or other people’s negativity can’t leak in.
This Week’s Power Phrase:
“I generate energy. I am full of enthusiasm, purpose, and a positive perspective.”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Tonya Johnston is an equestrian mental skills coach, author, and hunter-jumper A-circuit competitor with a master’s degree in sport psychology. Tonya travels to give mental skills workshops and works individually with clients and teams all over the world.
Tonya’s clients include riders and trainers at top A-circuit, regional and local barns; international grand prix riders; national medal final winners; NCAA Division I athletes; teams such as the Stanford and USC equestrian teams; and IEA teams throughout the country.
Tonya has a monthly “Inside Your Ride” podcast. Her book, “Inside Your Ride: Mental Skills for Being Happy and Successful with Your Horse” is available on Amazon in paperback and e-book formats.
In this interview, Tonya and Cindra talk about:
- The uniqueness of equestrian sport psychology
- Her “Two Positive Rule”
- What she sees separates the world’s best from the rest
- How to review your highlights as part of your “Post Ride Notes”
- Why and how you can write your own Motivational Statement
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Tonya at cindrakamphoff.com/tonya.
“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” ―George Lucas
Summary: High performers determine where they shine their focus. Their mental spotlight is focused on what gives them energy, and what is good in a situation. They notice where their focus is, and gently get it back to what determines their success. They use “cue words” to bring their focus back on what leads to success.
This Week’s Power Phrase:
I determine where I shine my focus. I keep focused on what leads to my success. I focus on the good and what gives me energy!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.
Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Katherine Reutter-Adamek is an American record holder, World Champion, and two-time Olympic medalist in short track speedskating. She is an Olympic Silver and Bronze Medalist.
After several injuries and surgeries following the 2011 season Katherine was forced to retire. She moved to Milwaukee to coach for three years before deciding to make a comeback for the 2018 Olympia Games. Coaching, along with a few great sports psychology consultants, has widened her perspective and helped her embrace a growth mindset. Through out the next two seasons she learned lessons from both triumph and failure that led her to pursue a career in public speaking and share her experiences about the mental game.
In this interview, Katherine and Cindra talk about:
- Her journey to the Olympic Games
- How the best handle failure
- What her sport psychology consultants taught her about the mental game
- How you can fight pressure with gratitude
- Why she applies concepts like SEE and Expect the Expected (see Episode 162)
- How to handle disappointments
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Katherine at cindrakamphoff.com/katherine.
You can find Katherine at katherinereutter.us and on Twitter at @katreutter.
“Do just once what others say you can’t do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again.” ―James Cook
High performers challenge their limiting beliefs. They know that moving beyond our limiting beliefs is a critical first step in our success. We attract more of what we need in our life. Every day, they are working to believe in their potential.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I challenge my limiting beliefs! I choose empowering beliefs to keep me excited and passion about my life, work and sport.”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. Cindra speaks to and works with CEOs, businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Russ Rausch is the Founder of Vision Pursue or VP. VP helps individuals and organizations create a Performance Mindset through their training and mobile app. Before founding Vision Pursue, Russ was the COO at the hedge fund Emil van Essen. Before that he was part of the executive team that took the trading software firm, Trading Technologies, Inc. (TT), from a 20-person startup to a 650-person global company as CFO, CIO, and EVP of Global Buyside Sales. Russ lives in Chicago.
In this interview, Russ and Cindra talk about:
- His motivation and pursue behind Vision Pursue
- The SEE Model (Separate, Embrace and Evaluate)
- What it means to “Expect the Expected”
- How “New Eyes” can help us see the world and our relationships with curiosity
- When and why we need to break the pattern
- How sport psychologists and other consultants can use Vision Pursue in their work
You can contact Russ Rausch at rrausch@visionpursue.com or on twitter at @visionpursue and find more information about Vision Pursue at visionpursue.com.
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Russ at cindrakamphoff.com/russ.
“You can have all the talent in the world, but it takes a special person with the right attitude to succeed.” Olympian Brenda Martinez
High performers mentally prepare. They spend the majority of their time in the present – not in the past or the future. They accept what they can’t control instead of fighting it. They interpret their nerves as excitement and fly their butterflies in formation.
Week’s Power Phrase: I accept what I cannot control instead of fight it. I gain control by keeping my mind in the present.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. Cindra speaks to and works with CEOs, businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Eric Bean is the Director of High Performance for HigherEchelon, Inc. As a high performance and leadership consultant, Eric has worked with Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, surgeons, business professionals, and athletes. After receiving his PhD, Eric worked with various Soldier populations, including Special Forces, intact infantry squads, and Wounded Warriors. Eric also created a comprehensive program for surgical and non-surgical residents at Madigan Army Medical Center.
Following his work with the Army, Eric was recruited to work with the Navy SEALs at the Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWC) in Coronado, California. He provided mental skills training to Navy SEALs and candidates, as well as leadership development for the cadre. Dr. Bean is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (AASP) and works with individuals and teams to strengthen their ability to lead others, maximize team functioning, perform at an elite level under high-pressure conditions, and maintain consistency despite changing circumstances.
Eric is a published, peer-reviewed author who lives in San Diego with his wife, two young sons, and two dogs.
In this interview, Eric shares with us:
- What separates the world’s best from the rest
- Why an understanding of self and our values is at the foundation of high performance
- The difference between meditation and mindfulness
- Why we need to separate self from our thoughts
- How to identify our mission statement and our shadow mission
- The difference between our absolute best and relative best
You can contact Eric on Twitter at @GetaStrongMind and at www.GetAStrongMind.com
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Eric at cindrakamphoff.com/eric.
In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about the Winter Olympic Games using a world-class skier, Mikaela Shiffrin, as an example.
Summary: High performers feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or designed to do. They know it’s natural to have negativity – but they are aware of it and talk back to build their confidence. They don’t beat themselves up when they fail – but embrace the beauty of the emotions.
Week’s Power Phrase: I keep a calm and clear mind. I tell myself anything is possible RIGHT NOW!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. Cindra speaks to and works with CEOs, businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Amber Selking is a mental performance consultant and founder of the Selking Performance Group. She works to emphasize the power of Mindset and Leadership to drive lasting change in businesses, on athletic teams, and in individual lives.
Amber received her PhD in applied sport psychology, with an emphasis in positive psychology and the effect of brain functioning on performance.
She currently serves as the Mental Performance Coach and Consultant to Head Coach Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame Football team, and an adjunct professor in Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.
In this interview, Amber shares with us:
- Her “Do, Better, How” exercise
- Why visual cues and reminders are helpful
- When to tell yourself, “I got this.”
- What separates the world’s best from the rest
- How “Wonder Woman” is a mindset
You can contact Amber on Twitter at @DrSelking and at www.selkingperformance.com
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Amber at cindrakamphoff.com/amber
In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about how to be a great teammate.
The 10 Practices are featured in Cindra's book, Beyond Grit, and you can find a PDF of the 10 practices of the world's best at: https://www.beyondgrit.com/bonus/.
Magic Johnson once said: “Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for teammates.”
High performers are a good teammate. They work to support and help others on their team and in their family. They praise others but give honest feedback. They celebrate others and assume whatever role is necessary. They check their ego at the door – instead, are humble and always growing. This Week’s Power Phrase: "I support and celebrate my teammates. I put We before Me!"
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. Cindra speaks to and works with CEOs, businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about how to crush it in the world’s biggest game.
The 10 Practices are featured in Cindra's book, Beyond Grit, and you can find a PDF of the 10 practices of the world's best at: https://www.beyondgrit.com/bonus/.
Summary: High performers are in control of themselves when they are on the world’s biggest stage. They stay in the moment, dominate the controllables, and master their thinking. They are able to performance at their best because they practice thinking like the world’s best every day.
Week’s Power Phrase: I choose to respond with purpose and intention. I master my mindset daily!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. Cindra speaks to and works with CEOs, businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Ian Warner is a Canadian track athlete specializing in the 100 meters. On June 30, 2012, he finished second behind his brother, Justin, in the 100 meters at the 2012 Nationals Track & Field Championships in Calgary to make his first Olympic team.
He is the founder of Kho Labs, which is a mobile technology that connects injured athletes with local health care providers. Ian is also a self-published author, an avid reader (he read 100 books in 2017), and runs a website called athleticcourage.com.
In this interview, Ian and Cindra talk about:
- His keys to success and making it to the Olympics
- Ian’s disappointment at the Olympic Games
- How his experiences with injury led him to develop a new APP for athletes
- Why we should approach everything with a long-term mindset
- And his recommendations after reading 100 books in 2017
You can contact Ian on Twitter at @Kho_Labs and by email at ianw@kholabs.com
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Ian at cindrakamphoff.com/ianwarner
In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about the 9th practice of the world's best: they live and let go.
The 10 Practices are featured in Cindra's book, Beyond Grit, and you can find a PDF of the 10 practices of the world's best at: https://www.beyondgrit.com/bonus/.
Summary of the episode: High performers let go of mistakes and tough things so they are not heavy or weighed down. Mistakes and disappointments can teach us a lot about ourselves. It’s important when we do experience failure that we see it as learning tool – perhaps motivating us to improve and get better. The best: learn, burn and return.
This Week’s Power Phrase:
I see failure and mistakes as opportunity to learn and grow. I will get it next time!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. Cindra speaks to and works with CEOs, businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Scott Welle is a #1 international best selling author, speaker, peak performance strategist and founder of Outperform The Norm, which trains high achievers and athletes to remove their self-imposed limitations, increase confidence and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.
He has authored 8 books, has a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology, practices what he preaches– completing five Ironman triathlons, 27 marathons and a 100-mile ultramarathon.
In this interview, Scott and Cindra talk about:
- What it means to outperform the norm
- Why we should play to win instead of play not to loose
- How your self-limiting beliefs are a governor of your potential
- Why you must do it now to build momentum
- His insights after doing the unthinkable – completing a 100-mile race!
We'd love to hear from you on Twitter - find Scott @scottwelle and Cindra @Mentally_Strong.
In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about the "Minneapolis Miracle" and the mental processes that support a moment like that.
Summary: High performers choose to always believe. They take time to train their perspective and mind each day. They realize their response may be an automatic negative thought about the reasons it’s not possible. But, instead they CAR IT! – Catch it, Address it, and Refocus it. They believe “Anything is possible.”
This Week’s Power Phrase: I will always believe. Even when the odds are against me or my team, I will believe anything is possible!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. Cindra speaks to and works with CEOs, businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
High performers spend time at the beginning of the year reflecting on where they want to go. They write their goals down and keep their goals posted where they can see them. This increases their chances of success and keeps them going for the year to come.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Brian Miles recently transitioned into the role of Mental Performance Coordinator for the Cleveland Indians after being a Mental Performance Coach for their minor leagues for the past two and a half years.
In his role with the Indians, Brian works to enhance the mental and emotional development of players, and works to ensure collaboration of the mental domain amongst other disciplines within the organization.
Prior to joining the Indians, Brian worked for the United States Army as part of the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program both at Fort Bliss (TX) and Fort Drum (NY). Brian received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Montclair State University, NJ where he played four years of college soccer. He then received his Master of Education in Psychology: Athletic Counseling from Springfield College, MA along with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Clinical Mental Health.
In this interview, Brian and Cindra talk about:
- What separates the world’s best
- What it means to work on the edge of your capacity
- How and why to take the ego out of your work
- How acceptance and then moving on is key to staying in the present moment
- Why routines lead to consistency
- How the best approach obstacles
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Brian at cindrakamphoff.com/brian.
High performers know that fear lives in the future and is self-created. High performers choose to feel the fear, flex their courage muscle, and stay engaged in the present moment to stay gritty, grow and learn. They do things that are scary to reach high performance.
This Week’s Power Phrase: I choose courage over fear. I flex my courage muscle, take a deep breath in and go for it!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” Melody Beattie
High performers intentionally practice gratitude daily. They know gratitude is the perfect antidote to negative emotions because it’s impossible to feel gratitude and fear, anxiety, worry, envy or anger at the same time. They use tools to increase their gratitude to thrive during the holiday season.
Power Phrase This Week: I choose to intentionally practice gratitude daily. I focus on what I am grateful to stay in the present moment.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Jermaine M. Davis is Founder & CEO of Jermaine M. Davis Seminars & Workshops, Inc., a personal and professional development company that creates customized presentations, learning resources, and educational materials. Top organizations such as 3M, Penn State, Best Buy, Caterpillar, Sam’s Club, Prudential, West Point Military Academy, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car regularly seek out Dr. Jermaine’s expertise.
As a teenager, Dr. Jermaine began studying principles of success, and with the encouragement of mentors and teachers, he enrolled in college. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication from Elmhurst College, he became the first person in his family to graduate from college! He continued his education by earning a Master’s in Speech Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University.
Dr. Jermaine has authored and co-authored ten books on topics of academic success, diversity and inclusion, leadership.
You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Jermaine at cindrakamphoff.com/jermaine.
In this interview, Jermaine and Cindra talk about:
- His lessons learned growing up in the Henry Horner Housing Projects in a single parent home
- What he learned from the death of his brother Greg
- Why honesty and vulnerabililty matters
- His C + R = Success or Failure formula
- How to build your SWVs
- 3 benefits of a crystal clear vision
- The differences between your PVGs – purpose, vision and goals
High performers see their greatness. They know they have greatness inside of them and each day they work to show their greatness. They let go of suffering. They don’t believe the doubt, anxiety or anger. They decide to tell themselves the truth about who they are and what they can become.
High Performance Power Phrase: I see greatness inside of me and others. Each day I realize my greatness.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” William Arthur Ward
In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about how high performers imagine past and future success regularly. They create in their mind first, and then they live it. They imagine accomplishing their goals with VICE – vividness, intensity, controllability, and emotions.
High Performance Power Phrase: I imagine success. I create success in my mind first, and then I make it happen.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Dr. Graig Chow is an Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology at Florida State University where he is the Program Coordinator and Director of Supervision and Practicum. Dr. Chow is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and Research & Practice Division Head of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
In this episode, Graig and Cindra discuss:
- How the best in the world stay excel and stay driven
- The best way to reflect post event
- How to identify your core values
- How he uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing in his practice
- How he helps athletes address the yips
You can find a full description and contact information for Graig at cindrakamphoff.com/graig.
“In the midst of an ordinary training day, I try to remind myself that I am preparing for the extraordinary.” Shalane Flanagan
In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about Shalane Flanagan, the recent New York Cities Marathon Winner. We use her as an example of how high performers go after their big goals with grit and patience. They dream one step above their comfort zone. They stick with their goals despite adversity, and setbacks. They remind themselves what they are going after each day. They build support of people around them and celebrate others successes.
High Performance Power Phrase: I go after my goals with passion and excitement. I know what I want, and every day I work toward my goals. I stay focused and gritty.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
High performers choose to make a decision to show up as themselves and be real instead of trying to be someone else or someone they are not. They consciously practice authenticity. They own their story, let go of comparison and work to “do you” no matter where they are at.
High Performance Power Phrase this week: The world needs me and my gifts. I will show up as myself and let me true self be seen. I will “do me.”
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Rob is a mental coach who works with Indy Eleven Pro Soccer and teams at the University of Notre Dame. He speaks often to businesses, universities, and corporate athletes including Marriott, Walgreens, Morgan Stanley, and PGA of America. He’s been a mental coach to multiple winners on the PGA Tour, a medalist at the Rio Olympics, the 2013 USTA National Champion and have caddied on the PGA Tour. He has been a certified consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology since 2006. Rob has authored six books including: No One Does it Alone, The Hinge: The Importance of Mental Toughness, Mental Toughness Training for Golf,NO FEAR: A Simple Guide to Mental Toughness, & Don’t “Should” on Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughnessand 50 Ways to Win: Pro Football’s Hinge Moments.
Rob was also an assistant professor of Sport Psychology for six years, publishing over a dozen research articles on the “Yips” in Golf, and effectiveness of sport psychology interventions. He has completed a 1/2 Ironman, two marathons, and numerous other road races.
You can find a full description of the podcast and contact information for Rob at cindrakamphoff.com/rob.
High performers develop their resilience - their ability to adapt despite difficulties. In this episode, we talk about 3 ways to develop your resilience.
1) Have a short-term memory and see failure as helpful.
2) Develop the ability to regulate their emotions and choose positive emotions such as gratitude.
3) And be a tenacious optimist – always believing something good is going to happen.
High Performance Power Phrase this week: "I am resilient. I have the bounce back factor. I can adapt and recover."
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.
Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.
To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com
For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com
Cristina is a highly experienced sport psychologist with over 20 years of experience in teaching, counseling and sport administration. Her clients include Olympic Medalists and World Champions as well as professional and national soccer teams. One professional team she works with is the soccer team Philadelphia Union where she works directly with first team athletes.
She was the Sport Psychologist for several teams in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games including Synchronized Swimming, Track and Field, Modern Pentathlon, Swimming, Diving, Archery, Taekwondo and Soccer. Cristina competed in two Olympic Games (Seoul 1988 and Barcelona 1992) and held the Mexican High Jump Record with a 6’4” jump for 22 years.
Find a full description at cindrakamphoff.com/cristina.
“Trust the process. We always end up right where we’re meant to be. Right when we’re meant to be there.” Anonymous
High performers focus on the process to be successful. They execute the process daily and stay focus on the fundamentals. They give their best effort in the present moment. Trust themselves and their plan.
High Performance Power Phrase: I trust the process. I put in the work necessary for success.
Gene and Jeff Zannetti developed Wrestling Mindset to help wrestlers reach their full potential in wrestling, school and life.
Gene Zannetti graduated with a Psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He has two masters degrees; one in Sport Psychology and the other in Clinical Psychology. Gene is a certified School Psychologist, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. His masters degree thesis (Perfectionism & Anxiety) has been published in the International Journal of Wrestling Sciences. Gene was a nationally ranked All-Ivy League wrestler at UPenn.
Gene has studied the best wrestlers, coaches & experts in the world to learn the secrets of performance success. This led to the development of a one of a kind, trademarked Wrestling Mindset program. Since 2008, Wrestling Mindset coaches have worked with thousands of wrestlers, teams, coaches & clubs. The Wrestling Mindset program has been used by the Men's & Women's USA National Team, top college and high school teams & wrestlers, as well as youth and rec programs throughout the country.
A full description can be found at cindrakamphoff.com/gene.
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” Albert Einstein
In a study published in the New York Times, Google studied 180 teams, conduct 200-plus interviews, and analyze over 250 different team attributes.
They found these 5 attributes to be in common in high-performing teams. In today's episode, we focus on #5.
1. Dependability. - Team members get things done on time and meet expectations. 2. Structure and clarity. - High-performing teams have clear goals, and have well-defined roles within the group. 3. Meaning. - The work has personal significance to each member. 4. Impact. - The group believes their work is purposeful and positively impacts the greater good. 5. Psychological Safety. - the belief that you won’t be punished when you make a mistake. My High Performance Power Phrase: I see failure and mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow. I help others around me be their true self and feel comfortable going for it!
Dr. Traci Statler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton.
She has been providing sport and performance consulting services for over 15 years, and currently serves as a consultant for USA Track and Field, USA Volleyball, USA Pole Vault, and a variety of additional collegiate programs. She furthermore conducts individual performance enhancement sessions with professional and junior elite athletes, medical practitioners, and police officers in southern California.
She is the upcoming president for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and also has served as the Vice President of the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP).
She had the privilege of attending the Rio Olympics with USA Track and Field as their sport psychology consultant.
You can find the full show notes at cindrakamphoff.com/traci.
If you enjoyed today's episodes, tag Traci @TraciStatler and Cindra @Mentally_Strong on Twitter.
“If you say, I can’t, you are restricting what you can do, or will ever do.” Michael Phelps.
High performers are intentional with their self-talk. They talk to themselves in a powerful way. Reminding themselves that I can, I am, I will…
My High Performance Power Phrase: I talk to myself, not listen. I think “I will . . . I can . . . I am . . .” to help me reach my wicked awesome potential.
Dr. Ken Ravizza is back! In his second interview on the podcast, Ken talks about his new book and coaching program, Heads Up Baseball 2. Ken has spent over 40 years as a sport psychology educator, and over 20 years working in Major League Baseball, including most recently with the Chicago Cubs.
In this interview, we talk about:
- Why today we need to be taught how to compete
- What he means by "working the mental game"
- His RAMP-C Concept from the book
- As a parent, what to do on the car ride home
- How Heads Up Baseball is not just for sport, but for life
- Joe Madden’s Respect 90 concept
Find Ken on Twitter @KenRavizza1 and Cindra @Mentally_Strong.
To get a copy of Ken's new book or join his coaching program, visit: HeadsUpBaseball2.com.
High performers intentionally practice gratitude daily. They know gratitude is the perfect antidote to negative emotions because it’s impossible to feel gratitude and fear, anxiety, worry, envy or anger at the same time. They use tools to increase their gratitude and express gratitude even despite difficulties.
Power Phrase today: I choose to intentionally practice gratitude daily. I focus on what I am grateful for to stay fueled and excited for my life, sport and business.
Maddie, the feature story in Chapter 15 of Beyond Grit, is a former gymnast who overcame an ACL injury to competed in the State Meet in the vault and beam. On the night of the state meet right after accomplishing her dream goals, she was hit head on by a drunk driver. She broke both of her legs and could no longer compete in the sport. Despite these hardships, she says she is “lucky.” Listen to hear why.
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During this Facebook Life event, Josh Lifrak, Director of the Mental Skills Program with the Chicago Cubs, and Cindra talk about working in Pro Sport, her new book Beyond Grit, and the 10 Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performing Edge.
To order a copy of Beyond Grit, go to BeyondGrit.com. Order by Thursday, Sept. 7th at 11:59 EST and you will receive $5 off, free shipping, free audiobook, and free ebook.
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Cardiff D. Hall has a passion for life and helps individuals transform their self being so they reach and sustain achievement. He is a relentless optimist and has over 25 yaers of experience in marketing and sales.
Cardiff’s book Tide Turners - The Practical Guide To Help You Feel In Control, Experience More Joy and Sustain Achievement In Life earned a #1 new release on Amazon in January 2017. He coaches individuals who seek to achieve and delivers weekly inspiration and practical advice in his Tide Turners newsletter.
Get a description and summary at cindrakamphoff.com/Cardiff
High Performance Mindset listeners can get a FREE copy of his #1 New Release at cardiffdhall.com/hpmindset
“Nothing will work unless you do. Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of being.” – John Wooden
In this episode, Cindra reveals her Top 10 Practices of the World’s Best which is the structure of her new book, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High-Performance Edge.
You can get a free download and PDF of the 10 Practices and take part in the Beyond Grit Workshop at beyondgrit.com.
Summary: High performers work to develop 10 key practices that help you overcome the odds, live with purpose, and live a big life that you were intended to live. They go after their big dreams, stay gritty, but master their mindset so they can getting out your own way.
Power Phrase Monday: I master my mindset. I own my dreams. I think and act like the world’s best.
"Confidence isn't walking into a room thinking you're better than anyone, it's walking in not comparing yourself to anyone at all." LiveLifeHappy.com
Summary: High performers are confident – they believe and trust in their ability. They have certainty that they will be successful. They work to be fully prepared, give their best effort and are their own best friend.
Affirmation this Week: I choose confidence. I choose to believe and trust in my ability.
Dr. Carmen Tebbe Preibe spent 9 years at the University of Oklahoma Athletic Department. At OU, she provided counseling, performance enhancement, leadership, and team-building services for all OU student-athletes.
While we loved life in Oklahoma, her and her husband wanted to raise our children closer to family and moved to Ankeny, Iowa in August 2015. She worked for the Iowa State University Student Counseling Services for 9 months and then started in her current role as a part-time sport psychologist for the University of Iowa Athletics Department. In addition to serving the Hawkeyes, she has a consulting and private practice business, Upside Down Performance, with Dr. Angie Fifer (Episode 40: Confidence is a Decision).
Carmen and Angie have over 25 years combined experience and offer on-line courses for student-athletes in transition. To learn more about their course, go to upsidedownperformance.com where High Performance Mindset listeners get 25% OFF any on-line course with the coupon code: TRANSITIONS.
Find the full show notes at cindrakamphoff.com/upsidedown.
“Life is available only in the present moment.” —Thich Nhat Hanh
High performers know that their mind can be in three places: the past, present or future. Next time your focused on the past or future in a negative way, remember that these are the places where negative emotions live. Your success is determined by your ability to stay in the present moment. To stay focused on the here and now, commit to staying aware of your focus, moment by moment. It’s all about awareness first, choice second.
What is this week’s affirmation?
"I live and play in the moment. I can do anything and be anything right here, right now."
Dr. Alan Zimmerman is the author of two books: Pivot: How One Turn In Attitude Can Lead To Success and The Payoff Principle: Discover the 3 Secrets for Getting What You Want Out of Life and Work. He has delivered more than 2000 programs, in 49 states and 22 countries.
Recently, Alan was awarded the CSP by the National Speakers Association (NSA), an award given to the top 5% of all speakers nationwide. And in 2003 was awarded the CPAE (Council of Peers Award for Excellence) Speaker Hall of Fame - a designation that less than 1% of the NSA speakers hold.
On the personal side, Alan Zimmerman is a husband, a father, a biker and a hiker who has explored everything from the jungles of Thailand to the cold chill of the Arctic Circle.
Get a full description and summary of the podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/alan.
“Goal setting is critical in performance but the key is what are you focused on TODAY to get better? The time is now the place is here.” Ken Ravizza
In this episode, Cindra shares 4 take-aways she got from interviewing Ken Ravizza.
Summary: High performers constantly work on themselves. They are in constant evolution. They focus less on how they feel. They enjoy the people that they are around and learn to love where there feet are.
Affirmation this Week: “Today, I will enjoy where I’m at, learn where I’m at, and really immerse myself where I am at.”
Dr. Ken Ravizza was a professor for over 40 years at Cal State Fullerton and has become a legend in professional baseball where he helps teams and athletes master the mental game. He has worked in professional baseball for over 25 years, and has worked closely with Joe Madden, the manager of the Chicago Cubs. Over the years he has worked with Madden at the Angels, Dodgers, Rays, and now at the Cubs. He has been involved in over eight Olympic Games where he has helped athletes master the mental game.
You can find a full transcript of Ken's interview and the show notes at cindrakamphoff.com/ken/.
“No man or woman is an island. To exist just for yourself is meaningless. You can achieve the most satisfaction when you feel related to some greater purpose in life, something greater than yourself.”— Denis Waitley
Summary: High performers live on purpose. They know their purpose. They are committed to something greater then themselves.
This week's affirmation: "I live and play on purpose. My purpose is greater than myself. I have a unique purpose and live that purpose."
Jason Selk is considered to be one of the premier performance coaches in the United States. He helps numerous well-known professional and Olympic athletes as well as Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 executives and organizations develop the mental toughness necessary for high-level success. While serving as the Director of Mental Training for the St Louis Cardinals, Dr. Jason Selk helped the team win their first World Series in over 20 years.
Dr. Selk’s second book, Executive Toughness, is a best-selling business book and his first book, 10-Minute Toughness, is on pace to be one of the best-selling sport psychology books of all time. Dr. Selk’s latest book Organize Tomorrow Today was ranked by CEO READ as the 13th best-selling business book of 2016.
In this interview, Jason and Cindra discuss:
- How he helps his clients create an “attack mentality”
- How working in sports and business compare
- Why focusing on the process is key to success
- The channel capacity
- How elite performers differ from the rest
- His definition of mental toughness
- How his clients use success logs
- And his advice for people interested in going into the field of sport psychology
You can find the full show notes at cindrakamphoff.com/jason.
“There is no passion to be found playing small- in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Mandela
High performers find and follow their passion. They turn that passion into their purpose – knowing that their purpose makes them uniquely you. They cultivate that passion – work to grow their passion. They keep trying new things until they find it. So, they can be one of the 11% of people in the world doing what they love!
Affirmation this Week: I find and live my passion. I remind myself every day what I am passionate about.
Gregory Dale, Ph.D. is a Professor of Sport Psychology and Sport Ethics at Duke University. He is also the Director of the Sport Psychology and Leadership Programs for Duke Athletics.
In addition to his work with Duke athletes and coaches, Greg consults with numerous college and professional athletes/teams as well as organizations and corporations around the world. Greg has written four books related to leadership, performance, and parenting.
In this interview, Greg discusses:
- The difference between winners and champions
- Secrets of successful coaches
- How coaches and leadership is an art
- Why coaches should let athletes compete through mistakes
- Why service is essential to keep center as a coach and leader
For full show notes, visit: cindrakamphoff.com/greg
High performers are gritty. They don’t give up on their goals. They stay the course by owning their why and remember that difficulties happen for them. They imagine the finish line to keep them going, and then take the next step toward what they want.
My Affirmation this Week: “I am gritty. I don’t give up. I stay the course.”
A world-renowned psychologist and Author of several books including the recent New York Times Bestseller Performing Under Pressure, Dr. Hank Weisinger has also written several other books including Emotional Intelligence at Work, The Power of Positive Criticism, The Genius of Instinct, the New York Times Bestseller Nobody’s Perfect.
He has spent three decades helping individuals and organizations enhance their personal and work effectiveness through innovative applications of clinical, counseling, social, organizational, and evolutionary psychology. He is a popular blogger for PsychologyToday.com, Huffington Post, Execunet.com, and Lifehack.org.
To help more people deal with pressure, Dr. Weisinger has transformed Performing Under Pressure into a state of the art empowering E-Course Workshop Experience.
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In this interview, Hank discusses:
- What is pressure and when we experience it
- What is choking and why we choke under pressure
- How our natural tools inside our body help us deal with pressure
Get a description and summary at cindrakamphoff.com/hank.
High performers work to understand themselves. They are aware of their thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. They are an observer of themselves and they use the ABCs to stay aware.
My Affirmation this Week: “I work to understand myself and my tendencies. I master myself to reach a new level.”
Dr. Wendy Borlabi is currently working with the Chicago Bulls and is founder of Borlabi Consulting, a performance psychology firm. She is an independent consultant with the National Basketball Association, and worked for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) at their training center in San Diego for six years (two Winter Olympic and one Summer Olympic Games).
She co-founded Acumen Performance Group along with six current and ex-Navy SEALs, and spend five years at James Madison University where she began the sport psychology services for the student-athletes, coaches and athletic department. She received a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Sport Psychology and Exercise Psychology at Argosy University/Phoenix.
In this interview, Wendy discusses:
- What distinguishes the elite from the super elite
- The psychological attributes of the world’s best athletes
- The mental skill she teaches all of the athletes she works with
- How self-awareness it like body odor (love it!)
- How she addresses barriers to mental training
- 7 ways to address anxiety
- Her recommendations for those interested in studying sport psychology or want to learn more about it
Get a description and tweets/quotes at cindrakamphoff.com/wendy.
“So many years of school and getting degrees yet nobody ever taught us how to love ourselves and why it’s so important.” Lewis Howes
High performers are self-compassionate – they practice kindness. They work to not beat themselves up. They know this leads them to greatness, fulfillment and a high performance. They talk to themselves like their best friend would.
Affirmation this Week: I am kind to myself. I love myself. I am enough.
A runner since age 11, Dr. Jason Karp is one of America’s foremost running experts, entrepreneur, and creator of the Revo2lution Running certification. He owns Run-Fit, LLC, the premier provider of innovative running and fitness services.
A prolific writer, Jason is the author of eight books including: The Inner Runner, Run Your Fat Off, 14-Minute Metabolic Workouts, Running a Marathon For Dummies, Running for Women, and 101 Winning Racing Strategies for Runners.
As a private coach, he has helped many runners meet their potential, ranging from a first-time race participant to an Olympic Trials qualifier. A competitive runner since sixth grade, Dr. Karp is a nationally-certified running coach through USA Track & Field, has been sponsored by PowerBar and Brooks.
Jason discusses in this interview:
- Why we run
- How running through discomfort is a transferable skill to life
- The changes in our body after a run
- How effort can become effortless
- How running can help us gain self-acceptance
Get a description and summary at cindrakamphoff.com/jasonkarp.
“You must learn a new way to think before you can learn a new way to be.” Marianne Williamson
High performers live and teach. They see their problems as gifts – as puzzles to solve. They see their difficulties as opportunities. They channel their inner Gabe and are thankful for their experiences, people and moments. When they do this, they increase their performance, happiness and grit.
This Week's Affirmation: I master my mindset. I grab a hold of my goals. Nothing is too hard or impossible for me!
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the decision that something else is more important than fear.” Ambrose Redmoon
High performers know that growth happens in their Courage Zone. They act with courage and bravery. They play big! They take risks and try new things. They live a life continually pursing their dreams.
Affirmation this Week: I choose my Courage Zone. I will play big, try new things, and act with courage and bravery.
Celebrity nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin teaches clients how to lose weight and master their mindset so they can lead bigger, better lives. She is author of 4 NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her memoir Miracle Mindset: A Mother, Her Son, & Life’s Hardest Lessons explores the powerful lessons in strength and positivity that she learned after her son Grant was the victim of a brutal hit-and-run accident.
JJ hosts the popular JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show podcast and regularly writes for Huffington Post, Rodale Wellness, and other major blogs and magazines. In addition to her work with nutrition and fitness, JJ is also a business coach and founded the premier health entrepreneur event and community, The Mindshare Summit.
In this interview, JJ Virgin reveals how one life-altering event taught her to tap into an indomitable mindset, trust her instincts and defy the odds, ultimately saving her son’s life…and her own.
She also discusses:
- How to develop your own Miracle Mindset
- 7 Mindsets of the Miracle Mindset
- The Mindset Score Card and how you can get it
- Why taking imperfect action is essential for your success
- How she discovered why mindset is important
You can find JJ on Twitter @jjvirgin, on Facebook HERE, and at www.jjvirgin.com. You can also find the Miracle Mindset Score Card HERE.
Get a description and summary at cindrakamphoff.com/jjvirgin.
“The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.” William James, psychologist
High performers understand that happiness is a choice. They realize happiness doesn’t come from what they do or accomplish, it comes from a decision. High performers choose to focus on the 3 Ps of Happiness – pleasure, passion and their higher purpose.
Affirmation this Week: I choose happiness. I focus on what I love to, my passion, and my higher purpose.
James Leath joined IMG Academy in 2015. As Head of Leadership Development, James develops and delivers curriculum for IMG Academy student-athletes across 8 sports and presents to visiting teams, companies, and professional athletes.
James attended Fresno State University where he received his B.A. in Communication. During college, when he wasn't playing football, he was best known for being the beloved mascot of Fresno State, Time Out. After graduation, James went on to play quarterback for a semi-pro team in Fresno, CA. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a M.A. in Performance Psychology, James is passionate about teaching athletes the tools they need in order to be successful in life and in sport.
Some gems James provides in this interview include:
- How you are a leader
- James’ definition of leadership
- Why Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz is James’ favorite leader
- The characteristics of a great leader
- Why adversity is essential to leader
- 5 areas of great leadership
- 3 people you need in your life
You can find James on Twitter @JamesLeath or follow his blog at jamesleath.com.
Get a description and summary at cindrakamphoff.com/james.
“You weren’t an accident. You weren’t mass produced. You aren’t an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted.” Max Lucado, Best-selling author
High performers are confident – they believe and trust in their ability. They learn and let go when they make a mistake, knowing that failure is just feedback. They end their day building their confidence. And they imagine their future with excitement and picture greatness.
Affirmation this Week: I choose confidence. I choose to believe in myself. I picture my future with excitement!
As an engaging and inspiring speaker who mixes humor with a powerful message, Barbara Churchill has been mentoring working women for over twenty years. Having built and run three successful businesses herself with revenues in seven-figures, she has learned what it takes to create the kind of work/life balance that is meaningful and sustainable. Barbara has lead sessions on self-confidence and leadership for Fortune 100 companies. She also speaks on communication, work/life integration, employee engagement and coaches clients on a one-on-one basis or small group format.
Topics we discuss in this episode include:
- The characteristics of our thoughts
- How to be more aware of your thoughts
- Why deep breathing and mediation clear your brain
- And the thought wheel
- And how to choose the wise thoughts
You can find Barbara at: www.barbarachurchill.com, on Twitter @BarbChurchill and on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/barbaraburnschurchill.
Mark Twain once said that: “The two most important days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why.”
High performers, or people who are working to reach their greater potential, live on purpose. They know their purpose. They know why they get up in the morning. They are committed to something bigger then themselves.
This week's affirmation: I live and play on purpose. No one else has the same experiences, knowledge and gifts as I do. I have a unique purpose and live that purpose.
In this interview, Brett Bartholomew, provides us a preview of his new book, Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In which achieved “Best Seller” and was ranked in the “Amazon Top 100 Books Overall.”
Brett Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, Bartholomew Strength. His experience includes across 23 sports at levels ranging from youths to Olympians. He’s supported Super Bowl and World Series Champions, along with several professional fighters, including those competing in the UFC.
Topics we discuss in this episode include:
- The difference between exposure and experience
- 3 things world-class athletes do differently
- Ways that he had dealt with critics and how he helps his clients do the same
- 3 stages of internal identification (reflection, inspection, and progression or questioning who you are, examining who you are, and owning who you are)
- How to own who you are
- His journey to get out there with your message
You can find Brett and more information about his book at ConsciousCoachingBook.com
You can also find Brett on Twitter and Instagram at @Coach_BrettB.
“If you think you can or think you can’t, your right.” Henry Ford
High performers focus on the possibilities. They think big and dream about their future. They do not put limits on their ability or achievements. Instead, they defy limits. They don’t settle for average.
Today's Affirmation today:
I choose to see the possibilities for myself and my future. I stay gritty, believing I can do the impossible. I see all the ways I can make it happen.
Dr. Kay Porter owns Porter Performance Systems, a sports and organizational counseling firm in Eugene, Oregon. She teaches mental training techniques to athletes, teams, businesses, and school districts. She has also worked as a sport psychology consultant to the University of Oregon Athletic Department, USA Track and Field, and the U.S. Tennis Association. She is the author of The Mental Athlete: Inner Training for Peak Performance and Visual Athletics (my favorite imagery book!).
In this interview, she talks extensively about her philosophy of using energy psychology within the framework of mental training. She also shares her refocusing technique which includes 3 parts: 1) blinking, 2) 3 deep breaths, and 3) looking left to right.
You can follow Kay on Twitter @KayPorter or find her at thementalathlete.com.
Gritty people know what they want. In the face of adversity and setbacks, they go after their goals with deep commitment. They have passion, perseverance and purpose that drives them toward long-term goals.
Are you gritty? In this episode, Cindra talks about 3 Signs to know if you are gritty!
This week's affirmation: "I am gritty. I have a deep commitment to my long-term goals. I put in the hours necessary for success."
Dr. Vernice Richards is the Director of Mental Conditioning and Peak Performance at the Evert Tennis Academy. She is originally from Trinidad and Tobago. She is a certified by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP-CC #505), received her Masters in Counseling specializing in Sports Psychology from Boston University and her PhD in Sport Psychology from Florida State University.
In this interview, she discusses her pyramid of success, how she teaches breathing and mindfulness, and how we can "compete" to be the best we can be.
Full shownotes are available at cindrakamphoff.com/vernice.
Last weekend I went to an event called “Unleash the Power Within” with Tony Robbins. This episode is about 3 things I learned.
High performers don’t believe their 2 million year brain. They choose to condition themselves to be happy and grateful. What is wrong is always there, and so it what is right. They focus on love, gratitude and appreciation when they are fearful. And they hang around with outstanding people to raise their game.
Today's affirmation: "I raise my game. I step up. I master myself to create the future that I want."
Dr. Larry Lauer is the Director of Player Development for the US Tennis Association. In this role, he is also a mental skills specialist working with the most elite tennis players in the U.S. to help accelerate them from juniors to pros. He works with athletic coaches to help them support and develop their athletes.
In this interview, he talks about how three things separate the best in the world: 1) an unbelievable work ethic focused on always getting better, 2) a commitment to the process that doesn’t bear fruit for some time, and 3) passion for what they do.
We talk about how the best are almost solely focused on the process (about 95% of the time), but they check in with their outcome goals periodically throughout the season – perhaps every quarter, he suggests. Or, they use their outcome goals to stay motivated and pushing themselves during training.
Other topics discussed:
- His “Breath and Believe” Strategy
- 3 Steps to Command the Moment
- 3 Things the Best Coaches Do
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You find Larry on twitter at @LarryLauer or email him at Lauer@usta.com.
High performers break free of mental barriers. They dream big. They play big. They continuously push themselves and their limits. They realize fear will always be there if they are growing and learning. They choose to stay present moment focused and make a decision to be confident.
This week's affirmation: "I dream big. I play big. I continuously push myself past my limits to find a new level."
High performers don’t play small. They play big. They continuously push themselves and their limits. They go after their big dreams. And each day, the work to reach their best and their greatest potential. They ask themselves, “what would the best in the world do right now?”
This week's affirmation: I play big. I move forward towards my dreams and goals with passion. I do what the world’s best do!
Gloria Balague is a sport psychologist who currently works with the elite athletes and teams including the Chicago Bears, USA Gymnastics and USA Track and Field. She taught at the University of Illinois, Chicago starting in 1988 and retired just a few short years ago. Gloria has attended several Olympic and World Championships helping athletes with the mental game.
She says that the world’s best have two distinguishing characteristics: 1) they have a clear picture of where they are right now and 2) have an unshakeable belief in themselves and belief they can get there.
She describes the unique environment of the NFL and how this creates difficulties in helping athletes with the mental game. The NFL is the only environment where new athletes can be signed throughout the season. She also talks about her experiences as a female working in the NFL.
You can find a full description and summary at Cindrakamphoff.com/gloria.
“All stress begins with one negative thought.” Rhonda Byme
High performers take control of their thinking. They notice their ANTS and talk back to their ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) in a powerful and productive way. They drive their CAR by catching it, addressing it, and releasing it.
This Week’s Affirmation: “Successful people don’t believe everything they think – so I don’t have to either.”
“Negative Thoughts stick around because we believe them, not because we want them or choose them.” Andrew Bernstein
High performers recognize that their thoughts are the most important factor in reaching their greater potential. But they don’t believe everything they think! They decide to reduce their ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) and take command over their thinking.
This Week’s Affirmation: I don’t believe everything I think. I talk to myself in a powerful and productive way.
Duncan Simpson, Assistant Head of Mental Conditioning at IMG Academy, is passionate about working with people to maximize their potential and help them accomplish what they haven’t. In this interview, he talks about how focus, not confidence, is the most important mental skill. The best focus on the right things at the right time. The key is to detect distractions and dial in for 1 minute.
Duncan describes that confidence is a belief state. Confident is not an emotional state. It doesn’t matter how you feel. When we are performing, there is no reason to change how we feel. Instead, he suggests we move on and shift our focus.
Towards the end of the interview, he describes that motivation is a lie. It is discipline that is key to high performance.
Other gems that Duncan discussed include:
- His “Time Machine” exercise
- 4 parts of a routine: physical, technical, tactile, and mental.
- How to layer imagery
- His epic failure that helps him get to where he is today.
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You can follow Duncan on Twitter @SportPsychDunc or email him at duncan.simpson@img.com.
“Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.” Mia Hamm
High performers have a burning desire to be at their best. They have high standards for themselves and others around them. They are driven to succeed and get satisfaction from pursuing their goals. They take their mistakes in stride, however, remembering that not everyone is perfect.
My High Performance Affirmation: I have a burning desire to be at my best. I am driven to succeed. I focus on why I love to do what I do.
“If you change the way you look at things, the thing you look at change.” Wayne Dyer
High performers use reframing daily which is the process of recreating alternative frames or looking at their life, sport, or the world. They don’t ignore the injury, difficulty or pain, but instead see a different perspective and how the obstacle is helping me. This helps them feel unstoppable and jazzed about their life, sport, and job.
My High Performance Affirmation: I use reframing regularly to keep me passionate and charged for my goals and my life. I see a setback as a comeback.
“If you think you can or think you can't, you're right.” Henry Ford.
High performers choose powerful, possibility-oriented, process focused and positive thoughts regardless of the situation and what is happening around them. They know this type of thinking leads to success. High performers address weak, negative, restrictive and outcome-focused thinking which does not lead to reaching their greater potential.
My High Performance Affirmation: I make a commitment to not believe everything I think! I talk to myself not listen.
High performers know that how they interpret their failure greatly determines their success. They approach failure as an opportunity. They see failure as essential for them to grow, learn, get better, understand themselves. They see failure as helpful in reaching their full potential.
Week’s Affirmation: I see failure and mistakes as opportunity to learn and grow. I know failure is a learning tool so I embrace it instead of fight it.
Dr. Mark Anshel talks about his new book, In Praise of Failure: The Value of Overcoming Mistakes in Sports and Life, in this podcast interview. Dr. Anshel has written 12 other books, and over 145 research articles. He has applied his concepts with college athletes and coaches, law enforcement, exercisers, sports rehabilitation settings, performing artists and corporate leaders.
Mark came to study failure from his own experiences failing. He says we are taught to see failure as harmful, but failure should be viewed as feedback. Failure is a perception, meaning failure to one person is success to another.
As leaders, coaches, parents and teachers, Dr. Anshel suggests that we should criticize behavior, not character when discussing failure. When giving feedback, we should praise first, and then discuss what the person did wrong by focusing on only 1 or 2 things. The key is to give people hope – that is what we all need, he suggests.
You can reach Dr. Anshel at Mark.Anshel@mtsu.edu.
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Tweet this: “We don’t learn unless we fail. Failure is feedback.” Mark Anshel via @Mentally_Strong
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Tweet this: “We need failure to learn and continue to be self-motivated.” Mark Anshel via @Mentally_Strong
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Tweet this: “Give yourself a break once in a while. Don’t be so self-critical.” Mark Anshel via @Mentally_Strong
To order, Dr. Anshel’s book, In Praise of Failure you can visit Amazon HERE. He also mentions a few other books in this interview including Between Parent and Child by Haim Ginott and Teacher & Child by Haim Ginott.
High performers are confident – they believe and trust in their ability. They wear their confidence armor so they don’t take comments and actions of others personally, but can still learn and grow. They appreciate their experiences that they have led them to where they are today. They choose confidence!
Affirmation this Week: I choose confidence. I choose to believe and trust in my ability to be at my best for myself and my team.
JF Menard, a performance psychology specialist, joined the internationally acclaimed entertainment company Cirque Du Soleil at the age of 25, fresh out of graduate school. “They didn’t hire me for my experience. They hired me for my passion.” In this interview, he talks about how being around the best athletes in the world helped him elevate his game. He provides several lessons learned (one from a clown) and how his work at Cirque lead him to start Kambio Performance in 2013.
Over the years, he is helped athletes win gold medals in the 3 biggest major sporting events: Commonwealth, PanAms and Olympic Games. He discusses how he helps his athletes handle pressure, perform their best at the Games, and how he prepared himself as a sport psychologist to go to the Games in Rio. He also shares what he sees as the mental attributes of the World’s best one of those attributes being that “World champions are not fearless – they just fear less.”
You can reach JF Menard at kambioperformance.com as well as on Twitter @JFMenardKambiop and on Facebook.
High Performers have clearly written goals that are slightly difficult to stay hungry and excited for their sport, business and life. They work hard every day to reach their goals and are deliberate with their daily activities. They go the extra mile to achieve their goals because they are gritty.
Week’s Affirmation: I know what I want and every day I work towards my goals. I go after my goals with passion and excitement. I stay focused and gritty.
In this interview, researcher and lecturer, Dr. Mustafa Sarkar, describes his powerful and cutting-edge findings on resilience with high achievers and Olympic champions. He defines resilience as the “the ability to use personal qualities to withstand pressure.” He discusses 6 personal qualities that resilient people have which include: 1) positive and proactive personality, 2) experience and learning, 3) sense of control, 4) flexibility and adaptability, 5) balance and perspective and 6) perceived social support. Dr. Sarkar provides practical tips including “learning your ABCs” on how to build resilience in yourself, your clients, or your team.
Dr. Dave Yukelson, the Sport Psychologist at Penn State for 28 years, discusses how mental toughness is not something we are born with. Instead, it is an inner drive that we learn. He describes that the best athletes are mentally tough and have an ability to have a growth mindset and stay composed in the game. To do this, Yuke talks about letting go of the “mental gu” and “flipping the channel.” He also discusses the skill of focus which includes being “right here, right now,” positivity, composure and a choice to be confident. Other topics he discusses includes trying too hard, focal points, and the importance of the breath in performance.
High performers know consistent high performance happens when they reduce their judge. High performers can connect and lead more effectively when they reduce their judge. When they experience their judge, they notice it, talk to it, and ask themselves, “What is really real here?”
Affirmation this Week: I see the good in myself, the situation, and in others. I talk to my judge and reduce it’s power.
Sean McCann, Senior Sport Psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), has traveled to the last 12 Olympics to work with the nation’s best athletes. In his work for the USOC, he works directly with teams and coaches, from mental skills seminars and workshops about Olympic pressure, to individual sessions with athletes.
In this interview, he talks about how the best mentally prepare for a competition that only happens every four years. Sean describes that one key factor is to overbuild mental skills so that the athlete can perform when the conditions are not perfect. He suggests to focus on behavior and to ask: 1) What does it mean to do my job well? and 2) What does it look like to not do my job well?
Dr. McCann says that mental skills are the bedrock to performance which athletes use to self-regulate themselves, but there is an extra layer. This extra layer is the 3-step process: 1) Get your questions answered (i.e., logistics, strategy, doubts, etc.), 2) Find a focus of 3-4 things that are process focused (“To perform well, I will…”) and 3) Perform with certainty.
You can reach Sean @sportpsychone and at sean.mccann@usoc.com.
High performers work to understand themselves. They work to be aware of their thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. They use their ABCs to stay in control of their thoughts and emotions, and consider the ripples they want to make.
My Affirmation this Week: “I check in with myself and breathe. I channel my inner CUB and master the deep breath. I take control of myself to reach a new level of performance.”
High performers surround themselves with people that help them be great. They know that attitude and energy is contiguous. They surround themselves with the right people who support and encourage their vision. Because the people around you can either elevate your game or bring you down.
Affirmation this Week: I choose carefully the people I spend time with. I surround myself with optimistic, confident people that are jazzed about their future. I choose people who elevate my game and life.
High performers work to understand themselves including their thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. They work to be nonjudgmentally aware in the present moment. They know this mindful practice allows them to improve their performance, happiness, and reduce the stress they experience.
My Gritty Affirmation this Week: I work to notice my thoughts, emotions and body in the present moment. I free myself of the habits that don't allow me to reach my greater potential. I quiet my monkey mind by staying in the present moment.
High performers are confident – they believe and trust in their ability. They have certainty that they will be successful. They are confidently humble – they have inner arrogance but don’t brag. They are constantly nurturing their confidence because they know confidence can be fragile.
Affirmation this Week: I choose confidence. I choose to believe and trust in my ability. I constantly nurture my confidence with my daily decisions to be at my best for myself and my team.
High performers imagine past and future success regularly. They create in their mind first, and then they live it. They imagine coming back from setbacks stronger and imagine dealing with adversity while staying in control of their body and mind. They use imagery to prepare to perform and get in their flow zone.
Affirmation this Week: I imagine success. I create success in my mind first, and then I make it happen. I follow the lead of elites and use the most powerful performance weapon I have – my mind.
In this interview, Kevin King, Owner of Premier Teambuilding Solutions, Lecturer, and Leadership Development Consultant, discusses culture, trust and leadership. He shares with us three levels of trust and what they could mean for you: competence, interpersonal and character. Kevin also describes what great leaders do and how they are students of their leadership – they are constantly learning about themselves and growing as a leader. He describes that the best leaders control the controllables and how controlling what you can control is an intentional practice. He also discusses how to create culture and how physics informs how to build culture.
High performers adopt a growth mindset. High performance happens because of hard work and dedication. They we see challenges as exciting and the find optimistic ways of explaining adversity. They take failure as feedback and continuously seek to improve and help others do the same. They take a “yet” mentality and believe they will figure it out.
Affirmation this Week: I see challenges as exciting. I see mistakes as helping me learn. When I get frustrated with my progress, I will remind myself I just haven’t done it “yet.”
High performers focus on their improvement and reaching their standard of excellence instead of comparing themselves to others. They stay focused on their race. High performers know that people who focus on others struggle to reach greatness. Comparison is the quickest way to let your team’s and your individual performance suffer. Instead, high performers celebrate others and their accomplishments and ask themselves, “What can I learn from this person?”
Affirmation this Week: I pursue my standard of excellence. I stay focused on my lane and my progress. I work to be my best one step at a time.
Erika Carlson, CEO and Certified Mental Trainer at Mental Training Inc., discusses the importance of playing carefree and present. She describes that playing “carefree” means to not care about the outcome. The best train their mind to be present moment focused. When we overthink, we are focused on the past or future, not the present. She describes that many athletes have outcome goals but no process to achieve them. The key to reaching your BHAG’s, Erika says, is to “focus on your process today.” Erika also discusses the importance of failure, understanding “patterns” and the emotional wheel.
- “I have not met a person that cannot improve on their self-talk.” @SportPsycher via @Mentally_Strong
- “There are always patterns pre-game, after mistakes, and post-game to help bring awareness.” @SportPsycher via @Mentally_Strong
- “The quicker you can learn from a mistake, the more valuable it is. The mistake then is a blurb not a mountain.” @ SportPsycher via @Mentally_Strong
- “A key to performance is to be calm from the neck up and relaxed from the next down.” @ SportPsycher via @Mentally_Strong
- “When you focus on what’s right, you acknowledge an additional source of confidence.” @ SportPsycher via @Mentally_Strong
To reach out to Erika, you can find her at erikacarlsonsports.com or on Twitter @SportPsycher.
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Theodore Roosevelt
Comparison makes us feel like we are never enough. We are never good enough. Smart enough. Powerful enough. Thin enough. Athletic enough. Successful enough. Strong enough. Certain enough. Extraordinary enough. Perfect enough. Fast enough. Comparison is trap. Comparison can spin us into a tail-chasing frenzy of self-doubt. Comparison negatively impacts our motivation at work and in sport and decreases our passion and zest to go after our goals. Comparison interferes with our ability to be and stay gritty.
In this episode, Cindra talks about what to do instead of comparing our self to someone else, and why it’s so important to stay focused on “your lane.”
Affirmation this Week: I pursue my standard of excellence. I stay focused on my lane and my progress. I work to be my best one step at a time.
In this interview, Dr. Jim Taylor talks about what it means to think like a champion. He discusses that we need to strive for excellence instead of perfection, and how the need to be perfect can get in our way of peak performance. Perfection leads to an unwillingness to take risks, fear of failure, and pressure. It is never attainable. He describes how peak performance is complex. He also talks about how failure is like a mountain lion that can eat you!
You can find Jim at @drjimtaylor or drjimtaylor.com where you can find information about his online courses and services.
"A key is to fully realize your potential – that is where your mind comes in!"
"There is no other option than to give it your all. Throw yourself into it."
"If you take your shot, good things will happen."
"Performance is a complex activity just like humans are complex creatures."
When it comes to commitment, 99% is hard, 100% is Easy. When you are 100% committed, you don’t let excuses get in the way. The 100% commitment keeps you focused. It frees up energy so you don’t have to decide in the moment. Your decision is already done. You reduce the stories, excuses, and don’t allow the reasons you can’t creep in your mind. You don’t play mind games, and don’t go half-way. You are all-in. In this episode, Cindra describes how to be 100% committed.
Affirmation this Week: I am 100% committed and all-in. I don’t make excuses. The next level is calling me and I hear it.
A Brain-Friendly Workplace with Dr. Erika Garms, Speaker, Consultant & Author
Are you always looking for ways to better understand yourself and others? Would you like to hear what tremendous impact a few big ideas from brain science hold for you? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these, you’re going to be glad you’re here.
Dr. Erika Garms is a workplace effectiveness expert with a gift for translating powerful scientific theory to everyday workplace practice. She has been a consultant with management consulting firms -- local startups to global. She has also been a teacher, professor, internal OD consultant, unit manager, and now runs her own firm.
In this interview, Erika describes a brain-friendly workplace and includes three components: calm, confidence, and doing what you are good at. She describes the outcomes of developing a brain-friendly workplace and her model that guides her work with clients.
Erika also talks about her powerful experience that lead her to study and understand the topic which included a heart attack and post-traumatic stress.
You can find more about Erika and her company, Working Smarts, at workingsmarts.com and connect with her on Twitter @Erika_Garms. Her book, The Brain-Friendly Workplace: 5 Big Ideas from Neuroscience that Address Organizational Challenge” is also available on workingsmarts.com.
In this interview, Tom Dillard, a retired Navy Seal shares with us the Seal mindset and how we can apply it to our lives. Tom spent 20 years in the Navy and the last 15 years as a Seal. He shares with us how Seals “earn their trident everyday” while maintaining a sense of brotherhood knowing it is a privilege and honor to represent the Seals. Tom describes the importance of controlling your emotions and how a Seal does that. In times of adversity, Seals find the opportunity to grow from it because “resilience gets you through.” He shares with us how goal setting, mental rehearsal, and present moment focus helped him as a Seal and how we can use them too. You can reach Tom at tdillardiv@gmail.com.
High performers know that their mind can be in three places: the past, present or future. They also know their flow zone can only happen in the present moment. They can do anything they want to in the present moment. High performers make a moment-to-moment nonjudgmental commitment to be aware of their focus and then make the choice to change their focus in the present moment. The present moment is where a focus on the process occurs and high performance happens.
Affirmation this Week:I live in the moment. I take one play at a time. I can do anything and be anything right here, right now.
“Live in the moment. Take one day at a time. One play at a time.” That’s great advice from the Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver who went from small town Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Special Teams Player of the Year last year for the Minnesota Vikings. In this interview, Adam talks about the keys to his success including his experience trying out with the Vikings, then making the roster, and now being a key player for the team. He talks about mindset principles he learned during mental training in college and how he applies the principles. He talks about staying in the present moment, letting go of mistakes, and not dwelling on the past. He shares what he sees separate the best in the NFL from the rest, and the role of mindset in performance. A must-listen-to interview for anyone that wants to step up their game and understand how. You can follow Adam on twitter @athielen19 or on Istagram.
Patrick Cohn, Mental Game Coach, tells us that focusing on the process over the outcome leads to the results we desire. He explains his formula for success which is no exceptions + high confidence + manageable objectives. He shares 4 things that separate the best from the rest: they have a strong base of physical skills, high motivation, an incredible work ethic, and confidence/trust in themselves. The 3 things that most likely get in people’s way of performing at their best is a fear of failure, perfectionism, and the fear of disappointing others. When athletes experience perfectionism, he encourages them to focus on embracing the imperfection and focusing on getting the job done instead. You can find Patrick on Twitter @ PeakSports. To get your free Ebook, visit peaksports.com, where he has a wealth of resources and products.
High performers know that growth happens outside their Comfort Zone – in their Courage Zone. They act with courage and bravery. They play big. They do things that are uncomfortable. They are comfortable being uncomfortable. They take risks and try new things. They are okay standing out. They live a life with grit and continually pursing their dreams.
Affirmation this Week: I choose my Courage Zone over my Comfort Zone. I will play big, try new things, and act with courage and bravery. I get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Ben Newman, Performance Coach, has shared the stage with Ray Lewis, Jerry Rice, and assisted the record setting 5-straight Division I National Football Champion North Dakota State Bison. In this inspiring and energetic interview, he talks about what separates the best from the rest. He says the best do two things: 1) they have a deep connection to their purpose, and 2) they have the daily discipline to reach high performance. Ben explains that the best have the Power of the Reframe and are always focused on solutions not problems. They attack the process, even though we naturally focus on results, and take adversity in real-time. They stay humble and hungry always focused on what they can control – their attitude, effort, and belief. You can find Ben on Twitter @ContinuedFight. To get your free Mental Toughness Playbook, visit freeplaybook.net and learn more about Ben Newman at bennewman.net. You can also find information about his group coaching at iwantgroupcoaching.com.
High performers know they have more in their reserve tank. They keep in mind the 40% rule which means they have up to 60 percent more to give. They embrace the suck, but don’t live there. They think and act like pros by welcoming and embracing the discomfort. They realize they need to stay the course, put their heads in the sand and stay gritty.
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Jonathan Zierdt, President and CEO of Greater Mankato Growth, talks about his journey battling kidney and prostate cancer. At first he tried to “tame” cancer, but has realized to embrace cancer he must “take what the defense gives him.” In this inspiring interview, Jonathan talks about how he stays positive and how he sees cancer as a “tremendous blessing.” His mission is to change the way we see cancer and be open to the blessings that come from cancer. To stay positive, he encourages people to: 1) find what inspires you and grab ahold of it, and 2) remember that life is not a spectator sport – we must get in the game! To connect with Jonathan, you find him on twitter @JonathanZierdt or email him at jzierdt@greatermankato.com.
In this interview, David Horsager, the world-leading expert on trust, talks about how a lack of trust is your biggest expense. He describes his 8-pillar framework (clarity, compassion, character, competency, commitment, connection, contribution and consistency). Developing trust takes time - there is no quick fix. The best think about trust bigger and take responsibility for developing trust. He describes his “90 day quick plan” and the importance of asking “How?” “How?” “How?” when thinking about trust. Towards the end of the interview, he describes that we cannot provide anything of long-term value without sources of strength and provide several examples in his own personal life.
You can find more about David’s work including his certifications atwww.trustedge.com or learn more about his speaking athttp://www.davidhorsager.com/. Buy his products including his best-selling books The Daily Edge and The Trust Edge here: http://www.davidhorsager.com/store/
In his book The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz said, “Nothing people do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dreams.” When we take things personally, we let criticism and negativity eat at us. We can overreact, get offended, and hold grudges. We create conflicts that can impact relationships long-term.
When you take things personally, you allow the words of others to poison you. You get further away from your goals and dreams. You cannot be a high performer – or reach your full potential – when you take things personally.
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff provides several strategies you can do instead of taking what others do or say personally. You can reach Cindra at cindra@cindrakamphoff.com or on Twitter @Mentally_Strong.
In this interview, Dr. Michael Sachs starts by talking about the importance of countering excuses and his passion to help people become more active. He talks about the importance of making exercise a lifetime endeavor and finding an activity that you love to do. The keys to the #1 excuse people give to not exercising (which is time) is to: 1) prioritize exercise, and 2) multitask if needed. He also provides us with the 2% solution and question us: “Is your health worth the 2% needed each day for physical and mental health benefits?” Towards the middle of the interview, he shares other wisdom such as a story about Dr. Seuss failing, how success is a journey not a destination, and how high performers “Carpe diem or Seize the Day.” To connect with Michael, you can email him at msachs@temple.edu
“Don’t spend a lot of time imaging the worst-case scenario. It rarely goes down as you imagine it will, and if by some fluke it does, you will have lived it twice.” Michael J. Fox
Neurologists have found that when your brain expects something to happen, it works to achieve it at a subconscious level. Your expectation creates it. Your brain takes over the job of accomplishing what you see – what you expect. If you expect the worst, you will get the worst. If you expect the best, you are more likely to get the best. In this podcast, we talk about what to do instead when you think about the worst-case scenario and how to turn your attention to the best-case scenario or what Cindra calls the my-case scenario.
This week's affirmation: I focus on what I want to happen. I CREATE IT IN MY MIND FIRST, AND THEN I MAKE IT HAPPEN. I think like a high performer and believe the sky is the limit for me.
Andy Murphy, the host of the popular podcast Mindset by Design, shares that the best of the best are great problem solvers and make decisions fast. They are searching for flow, happiness, trust and calmness. He talks about his training in NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) and the importance of how our conscious and unconscious mind impacts us every day. Andy talks about how we don’t have to believe everything we think, and when we fail, we should use it as feedback. Towards the end of the interview, he discusses how we should build the behaviors that we want to become already. He quotes Bruce Lee at the end of the interview: “I don’t fear the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times” emphasizing that the consistency and the basics work every time. To contact Andy and to learn about his work, visit: www.mindsetbydesign.co or send him a tweet at @AndyMurphyTV.
“Nothing is impossible…the word itself says ‘I’m possible.’” Audrey Hepburn
Nothing legendary has ever happened without someone believing it was impossible at one time. In this podcast, Cindra provides examples that impossible is temporary. Impossible is brief. Impossible is short-lived. Impossible is not permanent. As Muhammad Ali said, “Impossible is not a fact. It is an opinion. It is not a declaration. It is a dare!” She describes how high performers – or those to work to reach their greater potential – view the impossible. She shares a strategy for you to consider what you think is impossible for you to change the impossible to I’m possible. To reach Cindra, send her a tweet @Mentally_Strong or an email at cindra@cindrakamphoff.com
Affirmation this Week: I defy limitations. I move boundaries. I do the impossible because I’m possible!
Dr. Jack Lesyk, Director of the Ohio Center for Sport Psychology and Sport Psychologist with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sees that the best are gritty – they have passion and perseverance for their long-term goals. They are resilient and don’t let poor performance linger. They have a short-term memory. Jack describes there are two different types of perfectionists: dysfunctional and functional. Functional perfectionists strive for excellence and are always looking for what went great. Dysfunctional perfectionists overreact emotionally and focus on what went wrong. Jack describes a mindfulness practice he does with his clients to help them change how they feel with their words and images. His final advice for high performers – or those who work to reach their greater potential – is to enjoy the moment. Close your eyes, scan your body and make positive self-talk a practice. To contact Jack, visit sportpsych.org or send him a tweet at @sportpsychOH.
John Maxwell said: “Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it.” Most of us are conditioned to blame someone else for our suffering. We blame our parents. We blame the weather. We blame our spouse. We blame our boss. We blame our teammates. We blame our genetics. We blame our education. We blame ownership. We blame our kids. Every time we blame someone or something, we dwindle our chance of success. In this interview with TJ and Lisa, Cindra talks about how high performers create the life and performance they desire. They think and act like a victim.
To connect with Cindra, you can email her at cindra@cindrakamphoff.com or send her a tweet @Mentally_Strong.
Dr. Nicole Detling, Professor in Kinesiology with the University of Utah and Mental Skills Coach with multiple Olympic Teams (US Speed Skating, US Snowboarding Team, US Freestyle Aerials Ski Team), sees that the best are resilient and deal effectively with adversity. 1) They “get their rookie on” and are always growing and learning. In the podcast, she describes one of the phrases she uses frequently: 2) “Embrace the suck, but don’t get stuck in the suck.” She provides 3 of the 10 protective factors of resilient leaders which are optimism, social support, and failure is feedback. Nicole outlines a popular equation, E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome). Her point is that you have no control over the events in your life or sport but have full control over your response. She believes it helps to plan to fail at something every day because 3) “failure is a possibility and a probability.” Her final advice for high performers – or those who work to reach their greater potential – is to be with who you are with right now – to be fully present with the person right in front of you. To contact Nicole, visit: www.headstrongconsulting.com or send her a tweet at @HeadStrongDoc.
High performers, those who work to reach their greater potential, understand what leads them to high performance. They recognize and find their MVP level to perform at their best more often. They put strategies and tools into place to keep their mind working for them not against them. In this episode, Cindra talks about how to find your personal best, or your OWN MVP Level, and how to get there consistently.
Dr. Stephen Walker is a sport psychologist and consultant in the Denver and Boulder, Colorado area. For the last 34 years, he has been helping Olympians, professional athletes and peak performers compete at the highest level. He is the editor of Podium Sports Journal, a mental training journal that has been recognized as one of the Top Sport Psychology Websites.
In this interview, Steve talks about how the best adopt a growth mindset – they understand the only way to grow is to make mistakes. He shares a technique called the Confidence Journal which he uses with his Olympic athletes. Steve shares strategies to stay in the now to increase performance in any field including sports, business, customer service, and public speaking. Towards the end of the interview, Steve talks about his own journey battling cancer. He shares his model for overcoming the odds and how this helped him maintain a positive mindset during chemotherapy and a 12-hour surgery. Every moment is a choice, Steve tells us. It is our choice what we do with that moment!
Connect with Steve at drstephenwalker.com or on Twitter @sportpsychcoach.
In this bestselling book, A Man's Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl wrote: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” In this episode, Cindra talks about how to respond not react and shares a strategy called the Power Response Strategy. She talks about how responding not reacting applies to sport, business and life and allows us to be at our best more often.
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Dr. Eddie O’Connor is a public speaker and clinical sport psychologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this interview, Eddie talks about how the best have a total acceptance of the barriers in front of them. He describes how perfectionists can become "Perfect Perfectionists" and how to embrace mistakes. He suggests that when we receive a compliment to "marinate" on it - take it in, feel it in your heart, and appreciate it. Lastly, Eddie discusses the importance of mindfulness and how to pay attention on purpose without judgment.
To connect with Eddie, find in on Twitter @SportsDrEddie or at www.dreddieoconnor.com
Your why is your purpose, a cause, or a belief you are fighting for. It is why you do what you do. When you know your why, it gives YOU the push to keep going. But OWNING your why is a little different. It is a daily practice you can use to stay fueled about your life, work and sport. Dr. Kamphoff talks about how to find and own your why in this episode.
Connect with Cindra @Mentally_Strong on Twitter or at cindra@cindrakamphoff.com.
Kristi Schuck, founder and co-owner of WYSIWYG Juice Company, shares her story of resilience and how to see the opportunity in every difficulty. It was through her husband’s diagnosis with Stage 4 Colon Cancer that they both discovered the power of juicing. Wes was given only 4 short months to live, but thrived in this life for over 3 years because of juicing and a caring and loving environment. In this powerful interview on the one-year anniversary of Wes’ passing, Kristi talks about how to thrive in difficult situations, choose love over fear, and develop a practice to maintain an optimistic and resilient mindset.
For more information about WYSIWYG Juice Company, visit: www.wysiwygjuice.com, connect on Facebook at: facebook.com/wysiwygjuice or on Twitter @WysiwygMkto.
There is ample amount of research and evidence that it is not someone’s talent that leads to success, it their grit. It is their persistence and passion that drives them to commit to the hours and hours needed to experience success. It is a person’s grit that leads to success, not the talent or gift they were born with. Grit over gift.
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff provides two strategies you can use to improve your grit. As always, you can email her at cindra@cindrakamphoff.com or find her on Twitter @Mentally_Strong.
Nothing needs to happen for us to be positive. In fact, research indicates that only 10% of our happiness is determined things outside ourselves. 10%!!! That means 90% of our happiness is up to us. Our positivity is determined by our focus and how we choose to feel each day. Dr. Kamphoff shares with us three strategies to improve our positivity percentage. You can find Dr. Kamphoff on Twitter @Mentally_Strong or at cindrakamphoff.com. You can also reach out to her at cindra@cindrakamphoff.com.
High Performers are optimistic. They see obstacles and difficulties as happening for them not too them. They find the opportunity in every difficulty. They stay the course committed to their goals and dreams. They are gritty! In this episode, Cindra describes why we should expect the journey to reach our goals and dreams to be difficulty, but see the opportunities in every difficulty. She shares a strategy she calls “3 OPP” to help us do that.
Angie Fifer, Performance Excellence Trainer at the United States Military Academy at West Point, talks about all things performance. In this interview, she describes how confidence is a decision we make every moment and she shares ways to be more confident. Angie shares how athletes should have a mechanism to “let their mistakes go” which provides “unbelievable power.” Angie describes about how and when to change your attention from the outcome to the process, and how to do that. Finally, she talks about her journey to be “100% comfortable with who she is and what she brings to the table” as she crosses gender boundaries working with Army West Point Men’s Basketball, Men’s Gymnastics, and the Men’s Boxing teams. Angie also practices performance excellence herself as a marathoner, ultra marathoner, and Ironman triathlete. You can reach out to Angie on Twitter @afifer1 or email her at afifer1@gmail.com.
Limiting beliefs are beliefs that constrain us in some way. Limiting beliefs are often about ourselves, others, and the world. They are typically broad statements that exist only in our head. Unfortunately, many of our limiting beliefs feel so normal that we don’t even notice them. These limiting beliefs feel like facts, but they are not. Moving beyond your limiting beliefs is a critical first step in your success. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff talks about how to address your limiting beliefs that are holding your back from reaching your greater potential.
Ruth Brennan Morrey’s triathlon sporting history is certainly a nontraditional one! As a former Division I soccer player, Ruth “mistakenly” qualified for the 2000 Olympic Trials where she finished 34th out of 210 qualifiers. She took 10 years off from racing and competing due to burnout. In 2011, she took a dare to compete in her first half-ironman and a few years later at age 37, she turned pro. She has been unstoppable ever since!
In this inspiring interview, Ruth talks life balance (oh, she also has three kiddos – ages 11, 8 and 6), competitive drive, and staying fueled with purpose and passion. She described her worst race as also her best race where she learned a new level of suffering and how “difficulties and roadblocks are part of our plan.” She talks about how she uses mindfulness to control her mind which she learned as part of her PhD in Counseling Psychology. Prepared to be inspired to go after any goal or dream you have after listening to this interview!
We’d love to hear from you! Tell us what stood out to you about this interview, by sending a Tweet to Ruth at @RBrennanMorrey and Cindra at @Mentally_Strong. For more information about Ruth, visit: http://www.ruthbrennanmorrey.com.
Stephen Spielberg once said, “I don't dream at night, I dream at day, I dream all day; I dream for living." Most of us are not movie directors like Spielberg, but we can follow his lead and dream about our future for a living. To become a high performer or champion at sport, business and life, we need to dream every day.
To contact Cindra with your questions or topics to address on future episodes, email her at cindra@cindrakamphoff.com or find her on Twitter @Mentally_Strong.
In this episode, Cindra talks about how high performers and the most successful people see obstacles, difficulties, and problems. They see them as "happening for them, not too them" and see them as puzzles they can solve. High Performers are persistent and gritty. They are persistent. They stay the course committed to their goals and dreams. You are a high performer!
This Week’s Affirmation: I am persistent. I am committed to my goals and dreams. I see difficulties as happening for me not to me. I solve my problems like puzzles.
In this interview, Jonathan discusses several factors that separate successful pro athletes, leaders, and high achievers. He believes the practice of enjoyment is at the center of high performance. One suggestion he provides the pro athletes he works with is to ask: “What did I enjoyable the best about today?” within 60 seconds of finishing the game. He describes how the best have an optimal “mental climate” and how they keep their “fish tank clean.” The best of the best are also hungry for success, adopt a growth mindset, and remain process focused. You can preorder his new book, Life as Sport, on Amazon, and find more information about Dr. Fader on his website.
In this interview with radio hosts, TJ and Lisa, Dr. Kamphoff talks about how to have desire, passion and hunger for your goals and dreams. She talks about how if you don’t have desire, you won’t work towards your goals and dreams. Getting clear on our desire is the one of the factors that leads us to success and reaching our potential. She provides 3 strategies for us to use to connect with our desire. You can connect with Cindra at cindra@cindrakamphoff.com or at Mentally_Strong.
In this live interview on 93.1 with TJ and Lisa, Dr. Kamphoff talks about how fear is part of the human experience. We can let fear take over our body and mind, or we can command it. In this interview, Cindra talks about 3 types of fears that we all experience and provides 4 steps to command your fear. She provides a personal example to illustrate how to command your fear.
In this interview, college football coach Aaron Keen talks about implementing mental training into the game of football. Coach Keen talks about the importance of going 1-0 each week which helps his team stay in the present moment and take one game at a time. He describes how to develop a ‘family atmosphere’ as a college coach and the importance of keeping relationships front and center. Towards the end of the interview, he provides his classic Find the Pony story and describes that a positive mental attitude is ‘everything’ in football. You can reach Coach Keen on Twitter @CoachAaronKeen.
Being self-critical means that you are critical of yourself for your failures and weaknesses. We become our own judge and jury when we self-criticize. Some typical expressions of self-criticism include: “I don’t have enough talent.” “I’m just too old, slow, short, heavy…” “I guess I am just not meant to be a runner, athlete, author, vice president, manager…. (you fill in the blank).” Your self-criticism is important to examine because your mind determines your identity, your belief about yourself, and your self-image. In this live episode from 93.1 with TJ and Lisa, Dr. Kamphoff teaches us 3 ways to reduce our self-criticism.
In this interview with Mental Skills Coach, Carrie Cheadle, she talks about the need for failure in our lives and athletic careers. We should learn how to embrace failure and seek it out. In her words, "You have to risk failure in order to risk success." She describes how showing up as yourself and bringing 100% of yourself to your work leads to success, happiness, and reaching your best. To learn more about Carrie's work, you can visit her website www.carriecheadle.com or on Twitter @FeedtheAthlete.
Payton Manning, the Denver Broncos quarterback said, “Pressure is something you feel when you don't know what you're doing.” In this episode, we explore Payton Manning's quote and discuss the 3 specific ways to deal with pressure the next time you experience it.
Bernie Holliday is a master of the mental game. At the heart of his interview, is a phrase he has adopted from this work with West Point Cadets: “embracing the suck.” Bernie described how professional baseball players must embrace the suck, but also describes how he has used the phrase in his life and career. He believes there are 3 ways people approach times that are difficult: 1) by evading, 2) by enduring, or 3) by embracing. The best of the best approach times that are difficult in the 3rd way: embracing the difficulty. His mantra “BE BOLD” will inspire you to get out there with your work and take risks. He believes that a growth mindset and love is what separates good performers from great performers. Bernie also provides several other strategies you can use in your work, play and life including: 1) his 3 ups, 2 downs, and 1 takeaway strategy, 2) how he helps others “focus on the process,” and 3) the importance of redefining success and failure.
Success takes something more than a talent and skills. Success takes the willingness to keep going even when the odds are against you or your enthusiasm has waned. Success takes persistence. It takes continuing your course of action despite difficulties, adversity or opposition. The great thing is that persistence is learnable. In this episode, Cindra talkes about successful people that have persisted as well as 3 strategies to develop your persistence.
In this episode, award-winning international speaker, business leader, best selling author and professional musician, Manley Feinberg talks about how to reach your next summit. Using a mountain climbing analogy, he discusses how we must expect to fall, how to refocus after the fall and how to get out of your comfort zone in the process. Points to listen for include tips he provides to consciously practice authenticity and how to make space between "the stimulus and response." Post a tweet about what stood out to you about the interview and tag @manleyf and @Mentally_Strong for a good discussion! You can find Manley at: http://verticallessons.com.
To finish 2015 with a BANG, Cindra provides 5 questions for us to consider as we reflect on the past year. She recommends we answer these questions before setting goals for 2016 to ensure our 2016 goals align with our priorities and values. The 5 questions include:
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If you had to describe 2015 in 5 words, what would they be?
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What one event, big or small, made the biggest impact?
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What new things did you discover about yourself?
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What was your biggest ha-ha moment this year?
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What one thing would you do differently and why?
Dr. Ian Connole, Director of Sport Psychology for Kansas State Athletics, teaches us how to keep our focus and the importance of engaging in the now. He motivates us to be authentic and when we do so, this allows our success to come much easier and more likely. He says that a life worth living is being in the present moment, and a life worth sharing is about being authentic and showing up as yourself. So good!
In sports, parents impact their children in at least three ways. First, they influence the type of sports they play by creating opportunities to try different sports. Second, they provide financial support by purchasing equipment and driving them to and from practice and games. But probably the least recognized way that parents influence their children is how they “interpret” the event. What parents do or say — and what they don’t do or say — impacts how invested and involved their children will be in sport. In this episode, we talk about 6 tips related to how we can best support our children as parents.
Justin Su'a is a Mental Performance and Leadership Coach who is currently a Mental Skills Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. In this interview, Justin talks about how elite athletes and high performers have a unique relationship with failure. He talks extensively about that in this interview as well as other insights he has had working as the Former Head of Mental Conditioning at the IMG Academy and with the US Army. Justin is the author of two books: Parent Pep Talks and Mentally Tough Teens. He has his own daily podcast called "Increase Your Impact Podcast" which is also available on Itunes.
High achievers and successful people have big visions. They know what they want and every day they work towards that vision. If you don’t have a clear vision, you will most likely feel trapped by your own limitations. But a clear vision can unlock your power. You become what you envision yourself becoming! In this episode, Cindra explores what a compelling vision includes and how to write one for your future.
In this episode, Elani Kelakos discusses what it means to stop playing small. Instead, we must play big and she describes exactly what that means to play big. She shares tips you can apply the next time you speak in front of an audience as well as her 5 principles of high performance that you don't want to miss. Throughout the interview, Elani provides strategies and tips to embrace your authenticity and be more confident in who you are.
Gratitude is like a muscle – the more you use it, the stronger that muscle gets. In this episode, we talk about the power of saying thank you and being gratitude. We discuss the "gratitude effect" and 4 gratitude practices you can do regularly. When you express your gratitude, you are in one of the best possible emotional states possible. Be grateful for everything you have today – even the difficulties.
Our thoughts direct everything we do. They are the most important factor in our success and in our failure. I can make this bold statement because everything starts with a thought. EVERYTHING! Successful people talk to themselves in a powerful and productive way to keep them on task and believing in their future. They use statements such as "I will..." "I can..." and "I am...".
Ceci Clark, the first woman to be hired full-time in Major League Baseball working in mental training, talks about beating the odds in this inspiring interview. That is exactly what high performers do, she says. They are among the 1-3% that beat the odds and dream big! Ceci discusses how life begins at the end of your comfort zone and how "fear keeps your sharp." Ceci also talks about her experiences as a female working in predominantly male populations including in Major League Baseball and in her previous role with Special Forces.
To create more success, you need to acknowledge your successes. You brain does not naturally do this, so you MUST program it to remember your successes. When you do this, you are programing your subconscious to remember your desire to be successful and it will be more likely to happen!
Gabriele Grunewald is an Olympic hopeful who competes for the USA in the 1500, 3000 and 5000 meters. Gabe is current ranked 19th in the world in the 1500 and is the 3rd American on that list. She is an US Indoor Champion in the 3000 meters. Gabe is a 2-time cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with cancer twice while competing at the University of Minnesota. During this interview, is she talks about how cancer made her stronger mentally. She has learned to be resilient - bouncing back from races that don’t go like she expected and working to not sweat the small stuff. She provides incredible high performance mindset nuggets today including finding your best runner self, reframing pressure as important for performance, and faking it until you make it.
You can follow Gabrielle in her quest to become an Olympian at @gg_runs and http://www.gabrielegrunewald.com/.
We can overthink anything - our athletic performance, our success, our failure, our family, our appearance, our career, our health...Thank goodness for family, friends and teammates who help us out of this rut. But, we need to catch ourselves when we get in this terrible mindset. Why? Because overthinking is NOT our friend. In this episode, Cindra share's a personal story when she got stuck in the overthinking rut and why overthinking is so dangerous for you. Then, she share 3 ways YOU can use to snap out of the overthinking rut.
To find out more information about our Master Your Mindset for Athletes online course and community mentioned in this podcast, visit cindrakamphoff.com and click on the Master Your Mindset for Athletes logo or visit HERE.
In this interview, the Director of Mental Training for the Chicago Cubs, Josh Lifrak, discusses the winning mindset and his CUB acronym which guides his work with the organization. His interview is full of passion and energy as he discusses the importance of choosing every day to be the human being that YOU want to be and how to stay awake and aware to be your best. If you are anything like me, you will be cheering the Cubs Organization on in their quest to the World Series after this interview!
To follow Josh, check out his active twitter page at @lifrakattack.
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In this episode, Cindra discusses 3 proven ways supported by research to increase your happiness through gratitude. She starts the episode describing her experience at the 2013 Boston Marathon and why she is grateful for that experience even though it was difficult.
Ross Bernstein is an award-winning peak performance business speaker who’s keynoted conferences on four continents and the author of nearly 50 sports books. He’s spent the better part of the past 20 years studying the DNA of championship teams. Ross and his books have been featured on thousands of television and radio programs over the years including CNN, ESPN, Fox News, and “CBS This Morning,” as well as in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today. In this interview, Ross provides numerous golden nuggets of wisdom to help you step up your game in sports and business. For more information on Ross, visit www.rossbernstein.com.
Do you ever wonder how to deal with that voice inside your head? Do you ever doubt yourself for what seems like no reason at all? Do you have big dreams that seem scary so you don't go after them?? Dr. Kamphoff discusses how the most successful people are a master of their thoughts. This is a daily process that can make all the difference in your career success, athletic success, happiness and satisfaction with your life. You can find this list of the top 10 traits of high performers at www.cindrakamphoff.com.
It all started back in 2001 when Angie and her husband, Dan, bought a kettle online and began popping corn at local events to teach their kids the importance of hard work and to earn extra income for their college funds. Now, Angie's BoomChickaPop is one of the fastest growing popcorn brands in the world. In this interview, Angie discusses the growth of her business, the importance of getting comfortable being uncomfortable, and how everything you have done creates what you need in the moment. Plan to be inspired!
As Theodore Roosevelt said, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Research suggests that comparison breeds feelings of depression, low self-confidence, anxiety, separation and loneliness. We are less likely to reach our goals because comparison zaps our motivation and energy. In this podcast, Cindra talks about why we compare ourselves to others, and what to do instead. Plan to be inspired!
Focusing on the process, not the outcome is the key to success, says professional baseball pitcher, Jason Hoppe. Jason holds the collegiate record of pitching the most consecutive scoreless innings, 55 1/3 innings, which takes mental strength, consistency, and staying in control of your mind and body. This All-American pitcher knows the mental side of sport and performance and discusses the importance of not getting too high or too low, knowing your why and who you are, and working hard every day to follow your big dreams. Follow Jason on twitter @becuz_im_hoppe (or happy - you will know what we mean after listening to the interview!).
Have you ever felt “stuck” in your life? Have you ever wanted a reason to get up out of bed in the morning? Have you ever felt unfulfilled in what you were doing? We’ve all had times like this in our lives. Considering your “why” or purpose will help propel you and move you forward. In this episode, we review the 2nd trait of High Performers: They understand their purpose and keep their “why” front and center. We review 4 questions you can answer to help you understand your “why”?
Dr. Angus Mugford discusses how to train the high performance mindset. As Director of the IMG Institute, Angus works with elite athletes, corporate leaders, and US military populations. He has provided mental training to 2 #1 NFL draft picks, a #1 WTA pro, and too many other grandslam, NFL players, and elite athletes to even count! In this episode, he provides numerous applications to high performance in sport, business and in life.
GRIT is having passion, perseverance and purpose for your long-terms goals. In this episode, Cindra shares a time she was gritty and discusses what grit is during an interview with radio hosts, TJ and Lisa. Then she provides 4 tips that will help you cultivate your grit.
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Carrie Tollefson is an Olympian, elite middle distance runner, and ESPN2 analyst who is all about "getting after it." She is a 5-time NCAA Champion and national record holder. She started C Tolle Run, www.ctollerun.com, and inspires athletes of all ages with her regular videos and authentic spirit. Carrie reveals her big dream that scares her and provides insight into the high performance mindset. Her passion and authenticity is contagious.
In this episode, Cindra discusses the high performance mindset, what it is and how anyone can reach high performance. She also uses her experience dancing dub-step in front of 3,000 people as an example of how to apply the high performance mindset in your life.
Kevin King interviews the host of the podcast, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff. She is in the "hotseat" in this episode as Kevin interviews her using the same questions she will use to interview her guests on the show. Cindra gets real as she reveals her dreams as well as provides essential habits and traits of high performers.