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Jacob Green, who has been tasked with his company's response plan during COVID-19, joins me today on the podcast. Jacob is a nationally recognized leadership and emergency management expert. As the #2 executive in a large city overseeing 1200 employees and a $500 million budget, Jacob was responsible for emergency management, risk management, and a variety of public safety functions. Jacob now provides leadership development, training, and coaching services through his roles as Managing Director at Interwest Consulting Group and CEO of JacobGreen.com. Clients such as FedEx, Mattel, Hyundai Capital, Scripps, the US Air Force, and many other private and public organizations have hired Jacob to help their teams navigate change, leverage adversity and build organizational resilience. His new book "See Change Clearly" is an Amazon New Release Best Seller and hit #1 in five new release business categories. We talk: How to lead through adversity and change in this time How he is supporting 1200 employees across many companies through this change Why overcommunicate is key to leader during this time Do's and Don't related to the language you use to lead and keep service front and center. Individual tools and strategies YOU can use to cope And, why we all need "do-over-days" right now

We are living in unprecedented times and given all the uncertainty in our world, it is essential we manage our fear. The best don't let fear get the best of them. They train their mind in times of stress. They notice the fear, getting their mind back into the present. This is a great time to use a GRIT Priming Exercise in the morning, take several deep breathes, engage in meditation, spend time with family, or focus on a new project. To download the Grit Priming Exercise go to: beyondgrit.com/morning. Today's Power Phrase: "I calm my anxiety and fear. I get my mind back to the present, choosing faith over fear."

As the former Chief Information Officer at Facebook, Tim Campos doubled overall productivity to $1.8 million per employee - making it the most productive company in the world. Now, as CEO of Woven, he is taking those lessons to reimagine how people use their calendar, so they can spend time on what matters most to them. In this podcast, Tim and Cindra talk about: Why we don't value our time like our money An exercise his life coach taught him to see the value of his time How they use the motto "Fortune Favors the Bull" at Facebook + what it means for you Why the best companies keep asking why How to impact culture within your organization How Facebook is flawed You can find more about Tim's company, Woven here where you can set up a free account.

When helping our kids thrive in sports and activities, we want to help them stay focused on the process. It's important to teach them to let go of mistakes quickly reminding them that they want to develop a long term memory of their successes and a short term memory of their failures. This week's Power Phrase: "I have the inner strength and motivation to keep going."

BJ Hellyer has over 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He started as an intern, spent 10 years as Chief Development Officer, and is now Managing Partner. He received his degree from Drake University in Bank Management and Investments. He is an experienced leader in business planning, developing talent and entrepreneurship. BJ believes that "leaders are readers" and that "we become the average of what the most influential people expect of us." In this podcast, BJ and Cindra talk about: Similarities between the mindset of financial advising and sports Ways to become a master of your morning What he means by Return on Energy and Return on Relationships Strategies to master your calendar and focus on high value activities Ways to lead yourself What culture is to him and how he works to build his culture You can find more about BJ here.

"Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential." Brian Tracy High performers train their minds each day. They intentionally condition their mind to believe what they want to believe about themselves. The "I am…" phrase is the best way to condition your mind. The morning is the best time to condition your mind– you will feel more confident, motivated and on task. Power Phrase: "I choose to see the possibilities for myself and my future. I condition my mind each day remembering I am……".

Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques learned how to define his values and set goals. Marques attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played football and then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps, getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. He played five years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. At the peak of his post-NFL career, Marques Ogden was worth $4 million. Following his NFL career, Marques started Kayden Premier Enterprises, a constructions company in 2007 which quickly escalated to being a multi-million dollar construction firm. In 2013, it all crashed around him. Marques got involved in a bad business deal and he ended up losing everything. Now Marques is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer. His passion is to create value for each client and help others succeed where he failed. This clients include Home Depot and JP Morgan and Chase. In this podcast, Marques and Cindra talk about: How mindset is key to longevity in the NFL How the best in the NFL train their mind His definition of resilience and 3 things you must possess to persevere What he learned from Bill Belichick, the current New England Patriots Coach, Ray Lewis, Hall of Fame player with the Ravens, and Mel Robbins, the bestselling author His lessons learned when his construction company failed 4 things you need to do to have a dream big mindset You can find more about Marques at https://marquesogden.com/.

"You give life to what you give energy to." Unknown High performers pay attention to their energy. They watch their thoughts because they are loaded with energy. And when you experience a problem this week – I challenge you to see the opportunity even if it is difficult to do. This week's Power Phrase: "I generate energy and positive momentum. I bring energy in each situation. I am full of enthusiasm, energy, purpose, and happiness."

"Words can inspire. And words can destroy. Choose yours well." Robin Sharma High performers watch their words. They know that what they think about themselves, they become. They condition themselves to choose empowering words in their own mind and the words they say to others to help them reach their potential. This week's Power Phrase: "I choose empowering words in my mind and out loud. What I think about myself, I become!"

In this episode, we provide you with a chapter from Cindra's Bestselling book, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge. You will learn how to identify your why and how to own your way each day. The limited time special offer she provides is a FREE copy of her book: BeyondGrit.com/FreeBook (just pay shipping and handling).

"It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures." Oprah Winfrey High performers know that confidence takes nurturing every day. They remind themselves of the past achievements to build their confidence, and they put their confidence armor on and protect their confidence. Power Phrase This Week: "I choose confidence. I nurture my confidence to be at my best for myself and my team."

Dr. Poczwardowski is an associate professor at University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology and a Consultant with Sport and Performance Excellence Consultants (SPEX). He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and is listed in United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Since 1991, Dr. Poczwardowski has consulted with athletes and teams from numerous sports such as tennis, golf, hockey, judo, squash, baseball, team handball, soccer, track and field, diving, rowing, air pistol shooting, alpine skiing, cross country skiing, figure skating, and speed skating. At the elite level, he worked with the Polish national men's and women's judo teams (1991 & 1992 European Championships, 1992 World Championships, and 1992 Olympic Games), St. Lawrence University Division I women's hockey team (2001 and 2004 Frozen Four), and tennis players from Academia Sanchez-Casal (Naples, Florida). He has 38 publications and has delivered over 60 professional presentations at the national and international level and over 30 invited lectures and workshops in the United States, Canada, Greece, Denmark, and Poland. His publications and professional presentations focus on sport psychology practice for performance enhancement and psychological well-being, coach-athlete relationships, and coping strategies in elite performers. In 2006 he was nominated for the President of Association of Applied Sport Psychology, which has membership from about 30 countries. Artur received his Ph.D. in exercise and sport science with specialization in psychosocial aspects of sport from University of Utah, Salt Lake City. In this podcast, Artur and Cindra talk about: His work with the US Paralympic Team and how he has looked into his own biases Differences in the world's best athletes His theory of performance excellence How to deal with expectations How he defines failure and success What do to with the "uncontrollables" in performance You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/artur.

High performers in sport, business and life use pressure to be at their best. They use natural tools inside of them to see pressure as a privilege. They POP the Pressure: (P = Power Breath, O = Opportunity, P = Process). This week's power phrase: " I see pressure as a privilege. Pressure leads me to greatness."

Carrie Cheadle lives just north of San Francisco, California and has been working on the performance of teams, organizations, and individual athletes and exercisers since 2002. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and author of the book On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance and co-author of Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries as well as the co-host of the podcast The Injured Athletes Club. She has been interviewed as an expert resource for articles that have appeared in publications such as Outside Magazine, Shape Magazine, Men's Fitness, Women's Health, Runner's World, Women's Running Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, New York Times, and HuffingtonPost. She is a sought-after speaker and has spoken and consulted with many collegiate teams, cycling teams, and triathlon teams, as well as corporate organizations including CamelBak. She's also been featured in the TrainingPeaks blog and webinar series as an expert in Mental Skills Training. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at Sonoma State University and her Master of Arts degree in sport psychology at John F. Kennedy University. Carrie is engaging, energetic, and fun. She has a great sense of humor and employs a real-life approach to working on the mental aspects of sport and performance with her clients. Carrie has her own personal commitment to lifelong fitness and when she isn't working you might find her hiking a trail, playing guitar, or hitting the slopes on her snowboard. In this podcast, Carrie and Cindra talk about: Her new book Rebound and the contents that can help you 4 types of coping Her "Go Far" exercise Her "Feel Focus" exercise Why you need to understand your operating manual You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/carriecheadle.

"Don't tell me how rough the water is, just bring the boat in." Kobe Bryant High performers in sport, business and life stay focused on their standard of excellence. They work the process by breaking down their goal and considering what they need to do each day to get extraordinary results. They own the process just like Kobe Bryant. This Week's Power Phrase: I attack the process it takes for me to reach my highest potential. I keep my focus on the process daily.

"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it. Go through it. Or work around it." Michael Jordan High performers in sport, business and life keep doing. They don't let adversity stop them. They work around the adversity. They embrace adversity because it helps them grow into the person they are supposed to become to reach their destiny. This Week's Power Phrase: "I embrace adversity. I keep going. I see difficulties as happening for me, not to me."

The Colombia native is a Mental Performance Coach at the Cleveland Indians where he assists players, coaches and other staff members. His focus is on the development and integration of programs and services that enhance performance and mental and emotional growth. Additionally, Oscar's responsibilities include the design and implementation of systems that facilitate the acculturation process of Spanish speaking players. Gutierrez's practice in sport and performance psychology has included athletes and teams in soccer, tennis, swimming, diving, basketball, bowling, slalom, bowling, baseball, and other sports. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Oscar is a 2008 graduate of Florida Atlantic University, received a Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from Florida State University in 2012, and completed his doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Florida State University. In this podcast, Oscar and Cindra talk about: His experience coming to the US What athletes needs as they transition from another country What he does when someone doesn't buy in to mindset training 3 questions he uses to guide his work The lesson he learned the hard way You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/oscar.

"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently." Henry Ford High performers let go of mistakes. Mistakes and disappointments can teach us a lot about ourselves and lead to success. It's important when we do experience failure that we see it as learning tool – perhaps motivating us to improve and get better. The best, learn, burn and return. This Week's Power Phrase: I see failure and mistakes as opportunity to learn and grow. I flush it!

Since December 2017, Dr. Stephany C. Coakley has served as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health at Temple University. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that student-athletes, from 19 teams, have access to mental wellness services that they need. An experienced and certified mental performance consultant (CMPC), she is also the founder/director of Maximum Mental Training Associates (MMTA) LLC, a performance psychology consulting business. She is dedicated to helping athletes, youth to professional, master the fundamentals of mental preparation for training and competition. Dr. Coakley has worked with the Superbowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (2015 – 2017) as the clinician and Rookie Success Program facilitator; as Group Doctor, for the NBA Pre-Draft Combine. For 10 years, she worked as a Master Resilience Trainer – Performance Expert with the United States Army. Dr. Coakley earned both her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. She received her Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Sport and Exercise Science with a concentration in Sport Psychology from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, North Carolina. In this podcast, Stephany and Cindra talk about: The power of our thoughts What to do when you have a disempowering thought What NFL rookies most struggle with How to help NFL rookies overcome pressure Her work with mental training in the Army Her Manifesto of Greatness activity You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/steph. You can reach Dr. Coakley at www.maximumentaltraining.com.

"Words matter, and the right words matter most of all. In the end, they're all that remain of us." John Birmingham High performers live intentionally. They consider the ways they can be their best. The one word allows them to live on purpose throughout their day. They keep their word front and center. Power Phrase this Week: "I am intentional with my words. I show up as my best, on purpose with purpose."

Liz Uram is a nationally-recognized speaker and corporate trainer who works with leaders who want to make a bigger impact, get better results, and motivate others to do their best. Whether she's training onsite at a client location or speaking at a leadership conference, audiences get practical solutions to everyday leadership challenges they can apply in the real-world. After 20 years of experience practicing, studying, and teaching leadership skills, she developed systems that work. In fact, she created the Leadership SkillKit® and packed it full of tools to help leaders get real results, real fast. In this podcast, Liz and Cindra talk about: The 6 Most Basic Tools You Should Have in Your SkillKit Why Clear Expectations is at the Heart of Giving Feedback Her QQT Strategy for Giving Feedback Her Nickle and Dime Strategy Why Praising in Public is Important You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/liz. You can reach Liz at http://lizuram.com/.

"The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score." Bill Copeland High performers set goals not resolutions. They get clear on what they want and spend time reflecting on their wishes and dreams. They write their goals down. They follow through with their goals and keep them in mind during the year. Phrase this Week: "I am gritty. I stay focused on where I am going after in 2020. I put in the hours necessary for success."

Wes Simmons is the CEP of 3Dimensional Coaching and a national presenter who has delivered workshops to thousands of coaches at every level of sport. From youth sports clubs to college athletic departments, from local school districts to National conventions, from Florida to California, Wes has captured audiences with the 3Dimensional Coaching content while sharing his personal experience of both playing for, and coaching with, a 3D coach. Wes played college football at Northwest Missouri State University where he started on back-to-back NCAA DII National Championship teams. Upon graduation, he began his coaching career at Northwest while completing his Master's degree in Athletic Administration. Since that time, his career has shifted from on-field coaching to coaching both athletes and coaches in all areas of life. Along with presenting 3Dimensional Coaching workshops/clinics, Wes serves as an adjunct lecturer at NWMSU where he teaches the 3D Coaching course to graduate students. resides in St. Joseph, MO, where he lives with his wife Amy and their 4 children. In this podcast, Wes and Cindra talk about: The 3 Dimensions of Coaching Why Love is Important in Coaching and Leadership His Definition of Love Ways to Coach Love and the Heart Why Sharing Your purpose and Story is at the Heart of Relationship Building You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/wes.

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excited you." Oprah Winfrey High performers choose positive energy because it makes them & others around them better. They do this by focusing on what they HAVE, not what is missing. They focus on what they can control, not what they cannot control. And the majority of their thoughts/focus is on the present. Power Phrase this Week: ""I generate energy and positive momentum. I bring energy in each situation. I am full of enthusiasm, energy, purpose, and happiness."

" Forgiveness is not a one-time thing. Forgiveness is a life-style." Dr. Martin Luther King High performers live and let go. They use a practice like Ho'oponopono to judge themselves less and show others compassionate and grace. Ho'oponopono includes 4 phrases: "I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you." Listen to learn more. Power Phrase this Week: "I let go of resentment and judgement. I free myself of beating myself up and instead, replace it with compassion and grace."

Lindsey Hamilton is the Assistant Head of Mental Conditioning of the IMG Institute at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL where she helps lead, develop, and facilitate several areas in the Mental Conditioning Department. The Mental Conditioning Department oversees the mental skills development of over 1,200 middle school and high school aged student-athletes in 8 sports. She also works with external groups such as professional athletes, military experts, business leaders, and year-round campers. She leads the IMG Institute through developing and delivering High Performance Mindset training to corporate clients, such as VISA, Marriott, and Gatorade. Growing up, Lindsey was a competitive soccer player in California, where she and her team won 5 State Championship and went on to win 2 National Championships. Following her youth career, Lindsey played collegiate soccer at Chapman University, while also receiving two bachelor's degrees in psychology and sociology. After graduating, she pursued her love of psychology at Stanford University, where she worked in the social psychology research lab. Years later, she combined her passion for psychology with her appreciation for sport when she pursued her master's degree in Sport and Exercise Science with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Utah. Lindsey is now pursuing her doctorate in kinesiology from UNC Greensboro. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and serves as the Chair of the Student Development Committee. Lindsey currently lives in Florida with her husband, Paul, and her three kids, Benjamin (6), Mark (4), and Nora (2). In this podcast, Lindsey and Cindra talk about: How the mind and body are not separate 3 Ways to improve confidence along with a specific exercise Her story of failure and what she learned from it Powerful tips for parenting You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/lindsey.

Grant Parr, M.A. is a Mental Sport Performance Consultant focusing on high impact and combat sports. His consulting practice uses mental performance techniques and strategies to help athletes and coaches gain a competitive edge in their sport performance. He consults with a wide variety of athletes and sports disciplines including fencing, football, wrestling, martial arts and many others. ​ Grant's career in sports began at the age of 7. His fascination with full contact and combat sports led him down an exciting and inspiring career in various sports, including baseball, basketball, soccer, and football. His football career as quarterback spanned 13 years in both high school and college, earning him various awards and accolades. After graduating from California High School, Grant excelled at the collegiate level playing for Chabot Junior College and Sonoma State University. He has a Bachelors degree in Communications – Media Arts and a Master's degree in Sport Psychology from JFK University. After graduation, Grant spent 17 years in sales in the technology space in the Bay Area before pursuing a career in Sport Psychology. Grant's enthusiasm for mental performance in sports is not only fueled by his passion as an athlete, coach, and sport performance consultant, but how mental performance translates into life skills. You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/grant. You can find Grant at https://www.gamefaceperformance.com/

"Adversity causes some men and women to break; others to break records." William Arthur Ward High performers play to win. They take risks, have courage and put themselves out there. They talk to themselves powerfully and embrace the 3 C: challenge, chances, and confidence. Power Phrase this Week: "I play to win in my life and sport. I go for it – challenging myself and believing in my ability to be successful."

Josh Lifrak served as the Director of the Mental Skills Program for the Chicago Cubs from 2014 to 2019. His greatest passion is to help people discover their full potential. He has been a part of six national championship with the most recent being the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs. Josh holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Sports Psychology from Ithaca College. He has been a leader in the mental training and mindfulness industry for the past fifteen years, and has helped many teams, individuals, and businesses reach peak performance. On his off-time Josh enjoys extreme sports, Yoga and meditation, and spending time with his family. In this podcast, Josh and Cindra talk about: How mindset played a key factor in the Chicago Clubs winning the World Series in 2015 Why all 3 types of thoughts have value – even the negative thoughts How to address thinking that doesn't serve you Why reaching your goals is all about the process His recommendation related to how often we should meditate Why journaling is key to your success You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/joshlifrak. You can find Lynn at https://www.joshualifrak.com/.

"No one is you. And that is your superpower."— Anonymous High performers know and embrace their strengths. They use their strengths to make a difference in the world and work from their strengths. They are self-aware of their kryptonite so they understand themselves and what takes them off their best. Power Phrase this Week: "I embrace my superpowers to be at my best more often and make a difference in the world."

"People who are committed to a purpose usually view stress as a challenge rather than a threat and aren't impacted by it in a negative way."— Steve Gilliland High performers see stressful situations as a challenge they can overcome instead of a threat to their performance or confidence. This improves their health and their performance. They talk to themselves powerful when experiencing stress – reminding themselves they can handle anything. Power Phrase this Week: "I see stress as a challenge I can overcome. I can handle anything that comes my way."

Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets. Ryan holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University and is a leadership and management professor at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He is a well-published leadership, management, and organizational behavior researcher in several industry leading journals: Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Business Horizons, Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, and Journal of Leadership Studies. Ryan has consulted for dozens of organizations across a variety of industries including banking, healthcare, education, and energy. In this podcast, Ryan and Cindra talk about: Ryan's new book "Success Mindsets" (available What leaders need to do to be successful The 4 types of mindsets The 4 desires that lead to negative mindsets 4 ways to change your mindsets You can find a full description of the podcast episode at cindrakamphoff.com/ryan. You can find Ryan at https://ryangottfredson.com/.

"Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers." Tony Robbins High performers ask themselves powerful questions to shape the way they experience the world and help them generate momentum and energy. They ask themselves 3 types of powerful questions: "Growing through," "Daily Gift" and "Gratitude Questions" to create their best life. Power Phrase this Week: "I ask myself powerful questions each day to create the life I want."

Lynn is a behavioral coach, team development consultant and owner of Core Growth Consulting. Lynn spent five years as the Director of Growth & Development with Northwestern Mutual in New York City. Following a burning desire to help others realize their true greatness, Lynn founded Core Growth Consulting in 2005, which allowed her to focus on helping individuals and teams thrive. Lynn's passion is helping people build emotional intelligence through self-awareness. Lynn is a certified Harrison Assessment consultant and certified Martha Beck Coach. Lynn gets to live out her dream of running a family business with her husband and business partner, Craig. They are raising their two sons: Reid (7) & Ty (5) and now call Orange County, CA home. In this podcast, Lynn and Cindra talk about: The ah-ha moment Cindra had at Lynn's presentation The triad to change how you feel How to should change your old stories 5 Blocks to emotional intelligence The 3 Mandates of Leadership she learned at a Tony Robbins leadership course You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/lynn. You can find Lynn at https://coregrowthconsulting.com/.

"Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future." Deepak Chopra High performers solve their problems like puzzles. This perspective keeps them creative, energized, and calm. They are more likely to reach their goals when they can experience adversity head on instead of advoiding it. Phrase this Week: "I solve my problems like puzzles. Nothing is too hard or impossible for me because I tackle difficulties with gratitude."

Debbie Peterson is President, Business Keynote Speaker and Career Mindset Strategist at Getting to Clarity. She has successfully worked with professionals at various stages of their career in corporations, associations, and charitable organizations to accelerate professional success. As a professional speaker, she helps audiences to develop an elevated mindset for accelerated results in their career. Debbie has 25+ years in Corporate with experience in Administration, Project Management, and Investor Relations. She is a certified Trainer of NLP at the Master Practitioner level and has spent over nine years studying, designing and delivering keynotes, workshops, and corporate trainings using Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) as a foundation. Debbie is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, Women's Speakers Association, and an author with her book, Clarity: The Smart Professionals Guide to Creating Success on Your Terms, just released. On a personal note, Debbie boycotts winter and chases sunshine from Pennsylvania to Florida each year with her husband, Tom. In this podcast, Debbie and Cindra talk about: What happens when you don't have clarity How mistakes serve you to get to the next level How to do more of what you were meant to do How responsibility allows you to take reasons into results The 3 Cs to change your focus You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/debbie. You can find Debbie at https://www.debbiepetersonspeaks.com/.

"I don't know where the limits are, but I would like to go there." Eliud Kipchoge High performers believe their potential is unlimited. They recognize their limiting beliefs and condition themselves to move their vision to new heights. They level up their beliefs to change their future and experience. Power Phrase this Week: "I choose empowering beliefs so that I can reach my potential. If I think it, I can do it."

"Just keep in mind: the more we value things outside our control, the less control we have." Epictetus High performers detach themselves from the outcome. They dominate their process or their how each day and week, and TRUST the outcome will take care of itself. Power Phrase this Week: "I attack the process it takes for me to reach my highest potential. I let go of the outcome or result and keep my focused on my how each day."

Jeff Locke is a professional football player who was drafted in the 5th Round of the NFL Draft in 2013. Jeff spent 4 years as the starting punter for the Minnesota Vikings and continued his career with the Colts, Lions, and 49ers over the next 2 seasons. He most recently played for the Arizona Hotshots of the AAF. He earned his degree in Economics from UCLA and was a 4-year starter on the football team. While in the NFL, Jeff enjoyed spending some of his time as a mentor and advocate with ACES, a program that provides sports-based curriculum to improve math skills and social-emotional learning for low-income students. He has also developed and presented financial literacy presentations to the rookie groups of each NFL team he has been a member of. He has a passion for financial education and plans to dedicate a part of his post-football career to helping others improve their financial well-being. In his downtime, Jeff loves spending time with his girlfriend, golfing, and riding his bike. He enjoys reading across multiple disciplines, such as history and psychology. An Arizona native, he now resides in Santa Monica, California. In this podcast, Jeff and Cindra talk about: How mindset is what separates the best 2 practices of the World's Best 5 ways the mental game helped his game Why mastering the process over outcome is essential Why he still mediates every day You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/jeff.

High performers are intentional with their self-talk. They think "I can…" to reach their potential. They are honest with themselves and when they think "I can't…", they ask themselves if they are willing to do the work to change it to "I can….". This is important because when we are think "I can't…" we really mean "I won't." Power Phrase this Week: "I believe that I can! I change my can't into cans to help me reach my big plans."

Dolly Parton – "Figure out how you are, then do it on purpose." High performers do themselves on purpose. They spend time thinking and reflecting on what they love to do, what they would miss dinner for, and what their legacy will be. They understand what is important to them. Power Phrase this Week: "I figure out who I am and do it on purpose. I do what I love, which keeps me fueled and excited about my life."

Robin Sharma - "Your excuses are just the lies your fears have sold you." Power Phrase for this week: "I take 100% responsibility for my life. I give up excuses and take action instead."

Hannah Huesman, M.S., is a Mental Skills Coach with the Philadelphia Phillies. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Before joining the Phillies, she was a Mental Performance Coach with Sport Strata, a New York based firm focuses on teaching skills and techniques proven to increase characteristics of peak mental performance. Hannah received her Master's degree in Sport Psychology and Motor Learning from the University of Tennessee, and played Division I softball and basketball at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She has a series on Instagram and LinkedIn called "Mental Sweat Mondays." In this podcast, Hannah and Cindra talk about: How she developed her own confidence What's it is like working in professional baseball as a female Why confidence is up to you How mental skills need to be practiced proactively not reactively What it means to focus on the right thing at the right time And how self-awareness is "the" foundational skill You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/hannah. You can find Hannah at https://www.instagram.com/hannahhuesman.

Erin was born and raised in southern Georgia. She grew up listening to Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Irish music…a whole lot of Irish music. Her mom introduced her to country music. She would play Toby Keith, Alan Jackson and Brooks and Dunn in the car. As a little girl, Erin would try to get my voice as deep as I could to match theirs. She's been performing for as long as she could remember. When she was 19, her cousin Jacob Underwood (from MTV's making the band, OTown) brought her to Nashville to start my dream. She recorded my first EP in the Rascal Flatts private studio. Since then I've been writing daily and recording more songs along the way- including "Tomahawk Love" and her latest single is called "Any Other Heart." When she first started a reporter said she would be as popular as Taylor Swift one day. This motivates her to keep pounding away and working hard. Erin has finally found her genuine, unique sound and she believes there is no better feeling than sharing that with people. In this podcast, Erin and Cindra talk about: Why we need to go through the lows A powerful question you can ask yourself to be grateful for right now The best way to respond to adversity Why it's important to actively receive How we can each practice magic You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/erin You can find Erin at erinalvey.com.

Willie Nelson – "We create our own unhappiness. The purpose of suffering is to help us understand we are the ones who cause it." High performers work to overcome the negativity bias. They intentionally choose to see the positive and talk to themselves positivity about their experiences. They take a gentle and curious approach with themselves. Power Phrase this Week: "I intentionally choose to see positive in each situation this week. I will work my mindset!"

If it's on stage, at a podium, or in front of a camera, Bill Cakmis is hired to create it, develop it, enhance it, or fix it. For over 30 years, Bill has coached singers, actors, anchors, talk show hosts, politicians, doctors, lawyers, CEOs, and athletes. His clients include Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winners. Bill is a performance coach, talent coach, acting coach, and a motivational/keynote speaker. Bill has partnered with major film studios, production companies, TV stations and National Cable stations (CNN, FOX, The Weather Channel) to create productions that are unique, creative, and powerful. Bill's full resume is extensive, including acting, writing, directing, and motivational speaking. In this podcast, Bill and Cindra talk about: The key mindset strategy to help you do something no one else has done Why 90% of the game is "prep" The #1 reason we experience nerves How to not care what people think of us and why that's essential And how the best of the best view failure You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/bill. You can find Bill at http://cakmis.com/.

If Brene Brown and Tony Robbins had a baby, that baby would be Tracy Litt. She's direct, and goes straight to the heart of what's real and what's true. She masterfully tells it like it is, while being skillfully empathetic, loving and supportive. A powerhouse and ball of energy, exuding unconditional love and light. Silly and playful. She calls your bullshit and wakes you up in a way you never realized you needed. Tracy is a certified mindset coach, best selling author of Worthy Human, rapid transformational therapist, and awe-inspiring speaker. She is the founder of The Litt Factor, a personal growth and coaching company, and Worthy Human, an inspirational and empowering merchandise line. Tracy exists to remind you of your potential, teach you the power of your mind, and support you in cultivating a phenomenal relationship with yourself. It is through this unwavering belief in yourself, tremendous self-love and inner power that you can feel, create, and be anything and everything you desire. In this podcast, Tracy and Cindra talk about: 8 powerful questions you should ask yourself What it means to run your mind, not let your mind run you 6 life suckers and what to do about them Why falling in love with yourself is where it starts And over 5 powerful exercises to tap into your unlimited potential You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/tracy. You can find Tracy at https://www.thelittfactor.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thelittfactor/.

When you know your why, you're what has more impact because you're working towards your purpose." Michael Junior High performers own their why. They don't just know their why, they own their why. They remind themselves of their why daily and communicate their why to others they work with or lead. Owning your why inspires action, helps you stay fueled and inspired. Power Phrase this Week: "I own my why. I remind myself of my why daily to stay pumped and motivated to do what I do."

Joe Trodden has been a mindset coach for nine years and with a specific focus on entrepreneurs for the last five, working with around 300 across all sectors. They come to Joe to work on the next level of their strategy growth and to develop their mindset to become effective entrepreneurial leaders. Joe believes that mindset is the single biggest factor in success for entrepreneurs. The journey is incredibly difficult at this stage and is often a tipping point as to whether the business will reach its full potential. For that to happen, it is the leader that has to accelerate their own development. As we discuss in this episode, the brain employs subconscious processes which have to be surfaced if an entrepreneur is to become the best version of themselves. Joe's work is about linking the neuroscience of mindset development to practical actions and enable entrepreneurs to work through defined stages of leveling themselves up. In this podcast, Joe and Cindra talk about: The mindset barriers of an entrepreneur How to understand your superpowers and kryptonite The top question to ask yourself when you experience fear 4 powerful reflection questions to ask yourself each week How to label your emotions to process it You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/joe.

It's not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it's what you whisper to yourself that has the most power! – Robert Kiyosaki High performers know that what they think about themselves, they become. They talk powerfully to themselves because they know thoughts have power. They nurture their self-image. Power Phrase this Week: "I think "I am" to help me reach my best because my thoughts have power."