High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset

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."

"Optimism is the most important human trait, because it allows us to evolve our ideas, to improve our situation, and to hope for a better tomorrow." - Seth Godin High performers choose optimism. They fill their mind full of optimism and hope. They see the difference between right now and what it could be. And they explain events in their life with a positive meaning. Power Phrase this Week: "I am an optimist. I see the possibilities and the good that will happen for me."

Sarah McVanel helps individuals leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent, fuel healthy teams and sustain healthy bottom lines. She speaks nationally on the topic, leads workshops, coaches leaders, and conducts organizational recognition program reviews. Sarah specializes in working with service-based organizations and "helping professionals". Sarah is a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 1500 Certified Professional Speakers (CSP) in worldwide and President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration. Sarah 20 experience including at a senior leadership level and now owns boutique firm Greatness Magnified. She is an author of peer-reviewed journals, articles, four books, "Forever Recognize Others' Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines" (2015), "The FROG Effect: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others' Greatness" (2016), #GreatnessBizHacks: 100+ Tips to Grow a Profitable, Service-Based Biz you Love!& FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life (2019). In this podcast, Sarah and Cindra talk about: The contents from her new book FLIPSIDE of Failing How the best are constantly looking for failure Her FLIP Framework (see picture) Why it is important to flip failure in the moment Her ACCEPT vs ACCUSE Framework (see picture) How businesses and leaders can help other celebrate failure

While most would consider him simply a sport psychologist, Dr. Jerry Lynch is a coach, mentor and teacher who guides and coaches athletes and parents to explore the meaning and purpose of sport.Dr. Lynch has a deep calling, one where his success is not measured by "making a living" but rather by "making a difference". He is the author of 13 books in as many as 10 languages. Dr. Lynch is the founder and director of WAY OF CHAMPIONS, a performance consulting group geared toward helping others master the inner game for peak performance. He maintains a private practice and an extensive sport psychology consultation service for athletes, coaches and parents around the world. Several of his clients have participated in various summer and winter Olympic Games. Most recently, he has established a consultancy with Steve Kerr, head coach of the World Champion Golden State Warriors. In the past 30 years alone, he has been part of 54 Final Four and 36 National Championship at the collegiate and professional levels. In this podcast, Jerry and Cindra talk about: What he has learned from the world's best leaders and coaches His RIVER acronym which represents human needs How we can each win the day Why leadership is a relationship game 3 strategies to build others up 3 reflection questions he suggests we each ask

For more than 25 years Laura Okmin has been covering the biggest names in sports on the biggest stages. But what Laura is most known for, and most proud of, is the connections she has cultivated over two decades of building relationships … not sources. You'll find Laura on the sidelines for the NFL on FOX and Westwood One's NFL national radio games. She's covered more than 10 Super Bowls, hosted Olympic coverage from the London, Sochi and Pyeongchang Games, and reported from multiple World Series and NBA and NHL championships. Laura began her broadcasting career as a Sports Reporter/Anchor in Montgomery, AL, Chattanooga, TN and Sports Channel in Chicago, where she traveled with the Chicago Bulls during their championship run leading to an Emmy Award. Always passionate about her job, GALVANIZE gave Laura a purpose: Training and mentoring young women entering the sports world on – and more importantly – OFF camera. Its genesis was to give young women something Laura didn't have growing up in this business … a network of other women. In this podcast, Laura and Cindra talk about: The steps to build relationships not sources The empowering part about being a female in the sport reporting industry Her mental preparation to go live in front of millions How her deals with the 'haters' How she reframed her mother's death

"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Wayne Dyer High performers use reframing daily. They don't ignore the difficulty, but instead see a different perspective and how the obstacle is helping me. This helps them feel positive and motivated to keep doing in their life, sport, and job. Power phrase this week: "I use reframing regularly to keep me passionate and charged for my goals and my life. I see a setback as a comeback."

Brian has been working with athletes and teams for over 15 years since earning his MA in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in California. He joined Sport Psychology Institute Northwest as a sport psychology consultant in 2007, and took over as director in 2011. Now as the Director of AMPlify Sport Psychology, he is constantly evolving his craft. Brian's interest in sport psychology developed during his time as a high school football kicker/punter, college soccer player, and USSF C license soccer coach, where he found the mental game to be important, but under-taught. He believes strongly that training the mind is as important as training the body, and has dedicated his professional life to helping athletes achieve their goals, play up to their potential, and improve enjoyment in sports and in life. In this podcast, Brian and Cindra talk about: The mental characteristics of high level athletes What gets in the way of peak performance Why it's important to be focused all on the process over the outcome His Sport Mindset Spectrum and the components Reactive vs proactive mindset training

Intelligent, Insightful….and hilarious! These are the words that Roger's clients use when they experience his programs. He has a knack for taking principles of effectiveness that most of us struggle with, and crystallizing them into clear strategies and action plans that get Record-Breaking Results. In his first sales career, Roger became one of the top 20 producers of over 200,000 in the 160 year history of the company. That's the top 1% of the top 1%. Roger Co-Founded Freedom Personal Development, one of the world's premier Personal Development rms. Roger is the author of two bestsellers including: Train Your Brain For Success and Master Your Mind. He's delivered more than 2000 presentations for organizations like Northwestern Mutual, Harley Davidson, and The National Association of Realtors. Roger also spent 8 years as a professional stand-up comic. In this podcast, Roger and Cindra talk about: · 3 steps for a breakthrough · How to be clear on what you want · Why to upgrade your self-talk · Why it's important to plan your morning affirmation · 3 counterintuitive strategies to master your mind

"Do one thing everyday that scares you. Those small things that make us uncomfortable help us build courage to do the work we are intended to do." Eleanor Roosevelt High performers choose courage over comfort. They do something just a little scary each day to do the work they were intended to do in this world. Power Phrase this Week: "I will do something a little scary today. I will act with courage and bravery."

Pam Borton is a renowned expert on developing high performing leaders and teams. As the President and CEO of Borton Partners, Pam provides elite senior executive coaching to clients and delivers inspirational and dynamic keynote presentations on leadership and peak performance topics for organizations nationally and internationally. As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified senior executive coach, Pam is committed to taking C-suite and senior level executives, and their high performing teams, to the "next level." Her leadership coaching spans organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, and across industries including finance, retail, IT, hospitality, higher education, healthcare and more. Her business coaching clients include Best Buy, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Hyatt Corporation and Merrill Lynch, to name a few. Pam brings her executive coaching clients the unique experience of navigating the pressure and expectations of a highly visible position in an ultra competitive environment, having served as the winningest professional coach in the history of the University of Minnesota women's basketball program. In this podcast, Pam and Cindra talk about: · What the best leaders do · Why we need feedback to be our best self · The role of confidence and resilience in leadership · How to have grace under fire · The 7 steps to be On Point

"Being brave for me means never giving up on the things that make me feel alive." - Gabe Grunewald High performers are brave. They do things that make them feel alive and act with courage. They have a heart of service and see everything has a miracle. Power Phrase this Week: "Today, I will see everything as a miracle."

Jenny Evans is a speaker, author, and on-air expert on physiology and chemistry, as it relates to resiliency, confidence and performance. She is highly experienced, having worked with thousands of C-suite executives, leaders, and employees — from corporations, associations, and universities across the globe. Her award-winning book – The Resiliency rEvolution — has been hailed as a "smart, clever read and super-practical guide to leading a more full and resilient life." She is also the creator of Hit the Deck – the ultimate tool for combating stress and increasing productivity and fitness. Jenny has spoken on the TEDx stage, writes as a blogger for The Huffington Post and was NBC KARE 11's Health & Fitness expert for over four years. Jenny has a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in psychology from the University of Minnesota. In this podcast, Jenny and Cindra talk about: *resiliency, confidence and performance) · How you can restore your chemistry during stress · What she means by the "bliss" molecules · How to reduce your "Sneaky Pete" · Several microstrategies to increase resiliency and confidence

Chris Hanson worked in sales for IBM for nearly 20 years. At 28, he began spending nights and weekends learning the stock market; the goal was time freedom. He got there in 2002 at age 40, and walked away from the j-o-b. Not long thereafter, people began approaching him saying, "I want to walk away like you did, show me how", so he started www.ProfitsOnWallStreet.com, a stock market workshop that teaches the methods he uses. Around the time he was leaving, a 21 yr old co-worker was also studying the stock market; he retired at 30. They started a podcast, Investing From The Beach, where they discuss the mindset that is required to achieve time freedom. Whether it's real estate or the stock market, most people only focus on the "how to do" of investing. Starting out, they both also made that same mistake. They both realized that to achieve time freedom, the "how to think" is the most important ingredient. Most people don't ever recognize that; that's why so few people are able to achieve time freedom. The reality: one's mindset is about 95% of the equation. In this podcast, Chris and Cindra talk about: · "How" to think when investing · Why so few people invest in their mindset · A failure that costed him $30K · How he retired at age 40 · How to dominate the process of a successful trade · Best ways to overcome failure

"Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change." Jim Rohn High performers embrace change and give up victim language. They take 100% responsibility for their past and future. They avoid the blame game. They act and think like a creator. Power Phrase this Week: "I think and act like a creator. I give up victim language and create the life I image."

A born public speaker and trainer, Kit Welchlin began public speaking at the age of 9 in 4-H. By 16, he was organizing and facilitating presentations on leadership, citizenship, community service and motivation for the 4-H and Future Farmers of America. Kit Welchlin purchased his first manufacturing company at age 21, and by 26 was CEO and Chairman of the Board of three manufacturing companies in three states. He's been an instructor with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, where he has been repeatedly nominated Outstanding Faculty. He is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association. Kit has a B.S. Degree in Speech Communication, Business Administration and Political Science. He earned an M.A. Degree in Speech Communication and Business Administration. In 2014, Kit was inducted into the Minnesota Speakers Association Hall of Fame. He has delivered more than 3,000 speeches and seminars to more than 500,000 people over the past 26 years. In this podcast, Kit and Cindra talk about: · How to be a quick-change artist · 3 key drivers of change · How emotional intelligence relates to change · 6 mistakes that impact your ability to change · The 5 components of emotional intelligence

"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently." Henry Ford. High performers view mistakes as mis-takes. They learn and burn. This mindset helps them fail forward and stay confident, motivated and excited about what they are doing. Power Phrase this Week: "I commit to fail forward. I learn and burn realizing that failure can be mindfully learned from."

Great leaders are the happiest, most productive people because they have discovered how to lead a life of significance. It's all about making an impact. Joe Schmit has been interviewing and researching influential people discovering the factors that truly make an impact in the lives of others. He is a storyteller who has spent 30 years as sports anchor for KSTP-TV (ABC-Minneapolis/St. Paul) and has been awarded 18 Emmy's and a National Headliner Award. Joe's keynote, workshops, video series and book help individuals and teams put those principles into practice and make a true impact. In this podcast, Joe and Cindra talk about: · What is the silent impact · The blueprint to have a silent impact · Lessons he learned from interviewing the world's best · How to use impact resolutions · And what is the "Mount Rushmore of Influence"?

"You give life to what you give energy to." Anonymous High performers commit to bringing positive energy. They wake up to their energy. They bring more positive energy than other's negative energy. Then, they create energy by determining their focus. Power Phrase this Week: "I commit to bringing positive energy. I determine my energy by my focus."

Dr. Jamie Shapiro is an Associate Professor and the Assistant Director of the Master's in Sport and Performance Psychology program in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. She earned a Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University, and an M.S. in Athletic Counseling from Springfield College (2005). She earned a B.S. in Psychology from Brown University, where she was on the gymnastics team for 4 years. Dr. Shapiro is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, listed on the United States Olympic Committee's Sport Psychology Registry, and a National Certified Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Dr. Shapiro is a consultant for Sport & Performance Excellence Consultants based in Denver, CO. She has consulted with youth, collegiate, elite, and Paralympic athletes from a variety of sports. A former competitive gymnast, Dr. Shapiro still likes to do handstands in cool places all over the world. She is originally from NJ, and now that she lives in CO, she is attempting to improve her skiing abilities! In this podcast, Jamie and Cindra talk about: The habits of top performers How to be a reflective performer Why we need to mind our mental energy How to refocus when negative Ways to deal with fear of failure When discussing high performers she said, the best "KISS – Keep it simple and smart" to quiet the brain. You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/jamie.

Born and raised in Eureka, South Dakota, Holly Hoffman was the last remaining member of the Espada Tribe and the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS' hit reality show "Survivor Nicaragua". Through that experience, and others throughout her life, Holly was inspired to share her message of positivity, determination, and confidence with business leaders, teachers, and students across the nation. A professional speaker and the author of Your Winner Within and Write Yourself a Note, Holly acknowledges that life is made up of challenges, and we are oftentimes faced with situations that seem insurmountable. But within each of us is an ability to focus our thoughts, emotions, and energy to succeed—if only we have the knowledge, tools, and discipline to do so. Holly is a member of the National Speaker's Association and travels the country speaking to schools and universities, healthcare organizations, women's organizations, community leaders, and business professionals. A lifelong resident of America's heartland, Holly graduated from her hometown high school in Eureka, South Dakota, and then attended Northern State University. Holly is the proud mother of three wonderful children and several grandchildren. In this podcast, Holly and Cindra talk about: The surprising person to helped her not give up on Survivor The life-changing advice she received from Jeff Probst, the host of "Survivor" How anyone can make a new ending Why your power is within And the 6 words that guided her during and after Survivor You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/holly.

Finding Your Motivation from Within "The biggest source of motivation are your own thoughts, so think big and motivate yourself from within." Anonymous High performers staying intrinsically motivated. They focus on the progress they make. They consider how they are part of something bigger and how they touch others. They consider what they do and how it is connected to others. Power Phrase this Week: "I stay motivated from within. Each day I focus what fuels me and why my work matters."