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High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset693: Dream Bigger, Stretch FurtherIn 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 pursuin...2025-07-2505 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset692: Be Unstoppable: Lessons in Mental Toughness, Leadership, and Team Success with Alden MillsIn 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 advers...2025-07-2249 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset691: Turning Setbacks into Setups: The Optimism AdvantageIn 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 lo...2025-07-1705 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset690: Redefining Influence: How to Communicate with Confidence and Credibility with Stacey HankeIn 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 credibil...2025-07-1541 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset689: Choose the Meaning, Change the OutcomeIn 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 condi...2025-07-1006 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset688: Thriving Under Pressure: Mental Performance Lessons from College Football with Kris Kracht, Director of Mental Performance for Washington State University FootballWelcome 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...2025-07-0754 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset685: Coaches Are Performers Too: Building High-Performance Cultures with Dr. Richard ThelwellIn 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 th...2025-06-1950 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset674: Training Your Brain for OptimismIn 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 se...2025-04-1506 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset672: The Flow EffectIn 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...2025-03-2906 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset635: How to Overcome Self-DoubtWe 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 2024-08-0606 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset633: How to Overcome Impostor SyndromeIn 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 2024-07-2905 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset596: Amp Up Your Sales and Confidence with Mimi Brown, Keynote SpeakerMimi 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...2024-01-2944 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset593: Passion Struck with John R. Miles, Founder and CEO of Passion StruckJohn 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...2024-01-1645 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset476: How to Set Goals for 2022“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.” 2022-01-0705 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset467: Dreaming Big and Going For It with A.G. Kruger, 3-Time Olympian and Track Coach, University of South DakotaThree-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 als...2021-11-2240 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset436: Money Mindset with Jane Atkinson, Speaker Coach and Author, The Wealthy Speaker SchoolToday 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. Ja...2021-06-1344 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset434: Envisioning Your FutureIn 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...2021-06-0204 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset427: How to Control Your MindIn 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 cont...2021-04-2906 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset416: How to Avoid Choking Under Pressure with Dr. Sian Beilock, Cognitive Scientist, Author & President of Barnard CollegeDr. 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. Pre...2021-03-2134 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset410: How to Have a Short-Term Memory of Mistakes 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...2021-02-2406 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset408: The Positivity Ratio to ThriveDr. 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 preser...2021-02-1705 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset406: How Your Internal Judge Limits YouShirzad 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. 2021-02-0305 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset401: Give Yourself Permission to Feel GoodGive 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 c...2021-01-1605 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset390: 4 Ways to Lead with Influence with Jason Hunt, Speaker, Trainer and CEO of Eye Squared LeadershipJason 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 Mast...2020-11-3049 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset388: Developing a Winner’s Mindset with Matt Birk, Super Bowl Champion, Author & Speaker 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 se...2020-11-2155 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset385: Protecting our Wellness and Being a Supportive Sport Parent with Dr. Hillary Cauthen, Sport Psychologist and Tedx SpeakerAt 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...2020-11-0744 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset383: Progress and Process over Perfection with Dr. Nicole Linen, Denver Broncos, Behavior Health SpecialistDr. 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 Spor...2020-10-3149 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset381: Dealing with Uncertainty with Gratitude with Dr. Nicole Gabana, Director of Sport Psychology for the University of Massachusetts AthleticsDr. 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 Flori...2020-10-2353 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset379: The Importance of Rest in High Performance with Dr. David Eccles, Professor at Florida State UniversityDavid 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...2020-10-1659 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset377: 6 Steps to Building Confidence with Sara Krisher, International Speaker, Coach and Founder of Stand TallSara 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 communicat...2020-10-1152 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset375: How to Master Your Mindset as an Entrepreneur with Dr. Lauren Tashman, Performance CoachDr. 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 almo...2020-10-0353 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset373: Disrupt Yourself: Driving Change & Growth with Morris Morrison, CEO of StoryMaker Brands and Keynote SpeakerMorris 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...2020-09-251h 09

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset371: What the Best Do Differently with Dr. Ashwin Patel, Mental Performance Consultant & ProfessorAshwin 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 a...2020-09-1959 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset369: First Lead Yourself with Elizabeth McCormick, Former U.S. Army Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot & Motivational SpeakerAs 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...2020-09-1257 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset367: The Mindset to Overcome Adversity with Melissa Stockwell, Purple Heart Recipient, 3x Paratriathlon World Champion, & Motivational SpeakerIn 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...2020-09-0429 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset364: Managing Your Productivity in a Virtual World with Jan Lehman, Productivity Consultant and SpeakerJan 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 Ps...2020-08-2139 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset363: Courage Over ComfortIn 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...2020-08-1704 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset362: Living Bravely with Dr. Justin Grunewald, Physician, Runner, and husband to Gabe GrunewaldDr. 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...2020-08-1446 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset359: How to Experience Flow More Often with Dr. Sue Jackson, Sport Psychologist, Flow Researcher & AuthorSue 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 at...2020-08-0554 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset355: The Grit Factor with Shannon Huffman Polson, Speaker, Author and CEO of the Grit InstituteShannon 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...2020-07-1652 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset353: The Resilience Reset with Anne Grady, Bestselling Author & Two-Time TedX SpeakerAnne 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 sh...2020-07-0943 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset351: The Success Principles with Jack Canfield, America’s #1 Success Coach & New York Times BestsellerJack 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 m...2020-07-021h 04

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset347: Own the Room When Speaking with Dierdre Van Nest, International Speaker & Creator of the Crazy Good Talks BlueprintDeirdre 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 Spea...2020-06-1948 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset345: The Champion’s Mind with Dr. Jim Afremow, Mental Skills Coach and AuthorDr. 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...2020-06-1254 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset343: Thriving in Uncertainty with Dr. Kirsten Peterson, Elite Performance PsychologistKirsten 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 t...2020-06-0541 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset341: Money Mindset with Ali Brown, World-Recognized Entrepreneurial CoachOver 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...2020-05-2948 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset221: The Psychology of Clutch“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 Co...2018-12-0612 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset220: Why Be Happier? “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 p...2018-11-3009 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset219: Things Happen FOR you, not TO You “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 diffic...2018-11-2511 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset218: 4 Lies We Tell Ourselves “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...2018-11-0710 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset216: Your Mindset is Your Engine“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 Ve...2018-10-3011 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset215: Make Adversity Work For You“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 coache...2018-10-2508 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset214: E + R = O“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...2018-10-2210 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset212: Why To Keep It Fun“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 Me...2018-10-1011 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset210: It’s Necessary to Develop Grit 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 a...2018-10-0311 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset209: Thoughts Have Power “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 Viki...2018-09-2909 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset207: How to Believe That “Impossible = I’m Possible”“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 tra...2018-09-2013 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset206: The Best Coach Themselves “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 C...2018-09-1209 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset205: Think of the Possible“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...2018-08-2910 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset203: How Mental Toughness Can Be Developed“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 pro...2018-08-2210 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset201: The Power of the Positive “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. Cindr...2018-08-1612 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset199: How Successful People Deal with Adversity “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...2018-08-0109 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset197: Impossible is a DARE “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 championsh...2018-07-2611 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset194: How to Be More Positive “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...2018-07-1111 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset192: How to Be More Productive “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...2018-07-0310 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset190: What You Need to Give Up “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 fo...2018-06-2711 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset188: 5 High Performance Practices“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 intentio...2018-06-2111 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset186: Your Beliefs Impact Your Destiny “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 Cer...2018-06-1212 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset185: Your Attention Creates Your Life “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...2018-06-0710 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset183: Be Where Your Feet Are“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 b...2018-05-2411 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset181: The Confidence Game“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, an...2018-05-1609 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset179: How to Keep Going When You Don’t Want To“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...2018-05-0910 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset177: How to Address Impostor Syndrome“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...2018-05-0111 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset176: Finding Your Next Level“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 wo...2018-04-2511 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset174: Dominate the Controllables“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...2018-04-1710 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset173: How to Stay Positive in a Negative World“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 o...2018-04-1210 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset171: The Comparison Trap“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...2018-04-0309 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset169: How to be Self-Aware“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...2018-03-2710 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset167: How to be an Energy Generator“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 perspec...2018-03-2010 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset165: Your Focus Determines Your Success“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 ene...2018-03-1409 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset163: Challenging Your Limiting Beliefs“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 M...2018-03-0709 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset161: Mentally Preparing like Olympians“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 Kamp...2018-02-2810 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset159: Lessons Learned from One of the World's BestIn 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 my...2018-02-2009 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset157: How to be a Great TeammateIn 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 a...2018-02-1409 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset156: The Big Game on the World's Biggest StageIn 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.2018-02-0609 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset154: Live and Let GoIn 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 to...2018-02-0209 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset152: Why You Must Always BelieveIn 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 belie...2018-01-1611 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset151: Starting the New Year with MojoHigh 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...2018-01-1210 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset151: Choose Courage Over FearHigh 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 an...2018-01-0109 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset149: Choose Gratitude Over Stress“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 provid...2017-12-2409 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset147: Greatness is Inside YouHigh 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 an...2017-12-1910 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset146: See Yourself Being Successful“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 Au...2017-12-0809 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset144: How to Commit to Your Big Goals“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 succ...2017-12-0209 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset143: How to Lead AuthenticallyHigh 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...2017-11-1911 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset141: Your Bounce Back FactorHigh 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 an...2017-10-3109 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset56: Don't Take Things PersonallyIn 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 thi...2016-07-0607 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset44: OWN Your WHYYour 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. 2016-05-0611 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset41: Positivity is a Choice Not an EventNothing 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.2016-04-1408 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset33: How to Find Your Desire or Hunger for Your GoalsIn 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.2016-03-0813 min

High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about MindsetGetting to Know Cindra Kamphoff with Kevin KingKevin 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.2015-08-2650 min