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   HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/598  TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JUSTIN: Justin Jones-Fosu | Workplace Engagement and Diversity & Inclusion Speaker, Trainer and Author (workmeaningful.com) TO ORDER JUSTIN’S NEW BOOK: Amazon FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA’S TEAM: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/freecall/ TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: Apple Podcasts  

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   HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/596 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MIMI: https://www.ampupsuccess.com/ TO PURCHASE MIMI’S BOOKS: https://www.ampupsuccess.com/shop/ FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA’S TEAM: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/freecall/ TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON X: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

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   HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/593 TO PREORDER JOHN’S BOOK: https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA’S TEAM: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/freecall/ TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON X: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

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    HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/591 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON X: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong LEARN MORE ABOUT SCOTT: www.scottdanner.com  Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901  

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   HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/589 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON X: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901  

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    HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/588 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON X: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901    

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    HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/586 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON X: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO FOLLOW DR. ASHLEY AND LEARN ABOUT HER RESET TRAINING HERE: Fail Better Training Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901  

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   HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/584 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON X: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO FOLLOW CHRIS ON X: https://twitter.com/cmesagno Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901  

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.   IGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/582 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

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   HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/579 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GREG COLEMAN: https://gregcoleman8.com Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901  

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”   HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/577 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. DAVE: https://homerunleadership.com/ Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901    

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    HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/575 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901  

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    HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/573 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901    

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    HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/571 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901      

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   HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/569  FB COMMUNITY FOR THE HPM PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2599776723457390/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901  

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 HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/567 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong FOLLOW DR. KIRSTEN: https://www.kirstenpetersonconsulting.com/ Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

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 HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/565 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong  Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901 

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 HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/563  FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JACK: Don't Flinch Guy | Informative and educational presentations (dontflinchguy.com) FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong  Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901 

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 HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/561  FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/  TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Dr. Karen: https://www.drkarendoll.com/  FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong  Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901  

 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 

Dr. Tom Hanson frees athletes and coaches, executives and work teams to consistently perform at or near their best. Formerly the Director of Performance Enhancement for the New York Yankees, Dr. Hanson also consulted with the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins organizations. His business client list ranges from giants like Microsoft, Verizon and Pepperidge Farm to small businesses like Public Trust Advisors and insurance adjusters Johns Eastern. He co-authored both Heads-Up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time and Heads-Up Baseball 2.0: 5 Skills for Competing One Pitch at a Time with Dr. Ken Ravizza. The books have combined to sell over 200,000 copies, been adopted by many major college and professional teams, used as a college textbook, and been called “the bible for developing mental toughness,” by Collegiate Baseball. Dr. Hanson also wrote the award-winning PLAY BIG: Mental Toughness Skills that Take Baseball Players to the Next Level, and the best-selling business fable, Who Will Do What by When? -- How to Improve Performance, Accountability and Trust with Integrity. Dr. Hanson graduated with his Ph.D. specializing in sport psychology from the University of Virginia. In this episode, Dr. Tom and Cindra talk about: Confidence as Easy as ABC How to Play Big in 5 Simple Steps How Tapping helps overcome mental roadblocks HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/559  FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Dr. Tom: Heads-Up Performance FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong  Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901 

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” HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/557 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Dr. Z: Nate Zinsser - The Confident Mind  FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

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.” HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/555 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SCOTTA: https://www.goforitmpc.com/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

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  And what I gained from her Dare to Lead Training based on Brené Brown’s work     HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/553   FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/  TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SARAH: http://www.sarahciavarri.com/  FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong  Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901 

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.”