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

"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."

"Be thankful for each challenge, because it will build your strength and character." Anonymous High performers embrace challenges or trauma. They realize this helps them be their best self. They recognize failure is vital to success and remember is how they respond to the challenges that shapes their passion and grit. Phrase this Week: "I embrace challenges. These challenges help me be passionate, strong and gritty."

Mark J Lindquist has been on the hottest shows on television (LOST, Hawaii Five-O), he performs for the largest crowds in America (NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA) and he speaks for the largest crowds in America (Wal-Mart, McDonald's, Microsoft, IBM, Starbucks). Mark is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, highly sought-after success coach, world-touring entertainer, US Air Force and Afghanistan war veteran, and author of the books, "Passion! 8 Steps to Reignite Yours," "Passion! 8 Steps to Find Yours" and "Service! My Way of Life." Mark has performed live for over 3.5 million people in 22 countries and 46 states throughout his career. He has performed for Grammy winning artists, Academy Award nominated actors, foreign dignitaries around the world as well as staffers at the White House. ​ In this podcast, Mark and Cindra talk about: Performance techniques to crush it in front of millions of people Why people forget to make their passion a priority The rocking chair principle How to keep believing in your Superbowl And 8 steps to reignite your passion You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/mark. You can find Mark Linquist @MarkJLinquist on Twitter and www.markjlindquist.com/.

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." Socrates High performers embrace change. They thrive off it. They realize they can choose how to think and feel. And the first step to do that is remember what you focus on determines how you feel about change. Anything can be viewed as a gift. Power Phrase this Week: "I embrace change. I see change as a gift."

"Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to keep going when you really feel like giving up." High performers keep going. They stay the course and stay gritty and resilient. While doing so, they also remain humble knowing the can keep learning and growing. Phrase this Week: "I stay gritty and resilient. I stay the course."

"Don't focus on the difficulty. Focus on what can come from the difficulty." Jonathan Zierdt High performers focus on what can come from the difficulty. The look for what inspired them and let that move them. The live with urgency knowing and focusing on how they can make a difference today. Power Phrase this Week: "I don't focus on the difficulty. I focus on what can come from the difficulty."

Joining the Auburn family in October 2018, Dr. Adrian Ferrera provides individual mental health and performance counseling, crisis intervention, consultation and outreach on clinical issues important to student-athletes. He also develops performance enhancement workshops for small groups, coaches and teams. Dr. Ferrera came to Auburn from the University of Washington, where he served as associate director of counseling and sport psychology. From 2014-17, he was a cognitive performance coach for U.S. Army Special Operations soldiers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. After earning his master's in counseling with an emphasis in sport psychology from Boston University, Ferrera earned his doctorate in sport and exercise psychology, and an additional master's in counseling, from West Virginia University. In this podcast, Adrian and Cindra talk about: His journey to Auburn How he has approached "failure" in his own life as an opportunity Why you should protect your pin number to your confidence bank How to have difficult conversations Process focused - Key messages that lead to Auburn men's basketball run to the Final Four You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/adrian. You can find Dr. Ferrera at [email protected]

"When fear dies, you begin to live." Stan Beecham High performers play to win. They realize that fear of failure doesn't help them in the long run. Instead, they listen to what they are fearing. Stay calm, present and go after what they want. Power Phrase this Week: "I play to win. I stay calm, present, and go for it!"

"There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." Nelson Mandela High performers cultivate their passion. They work to get and keep the good kind of passion – harmonious passion. They work to keep their results separate from their identity and stay focused on improving their craft. Power Phrase this Week: "I stay passionate about my craft. I stay focused on the process and being the best I can be."

Dr. Rick McGuire is the Director of the Missouri Institute of Positive Coaching. He recently retired as the Director of Sport Psychology for the Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Missouri, and Graduate Professor of Sport Psychology. For 27 years (from 1983-2010) he was Missouri's Head Track and Field Coach. Under Coach McGuire's tutelage, Missouri athletes earned 143 All-American recognitions, 110 Conference champions, 29 USA National Members, 3 collegiate records, and 5 Olympians. He is the founder and chairman for 27 years of the USA Track and Field Sport Psychology program, and served as a staff for 11 USATF National Teams, including the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games in Barcelona and Atlanta. In this podcast, Rick and Cindra talk about: His principles of positive coaching Why demeaning never helps athletes Ways to increase athletes' self-worth and self-esteem The most impactful way to motivate athletes The importance of communication with your athletes and teams You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/rick.

"Every minute you spend wishing you had someone else's life is a minute spent wasting yours." Anonymous High performers reduce their FOMO. They change their focus because happiness is about attention. They focus on gratitude - what they have not what they lack. Power Phrase this Week: "I change my focus. I focus on what I have not what I lack."

Orlando Bowen is a former professional football player whose mission is to inspire people to be GameChangers in the lives of others. GameChangers influence the path, perspective or possibilities for others and inspire people to see beyond their circumstances as they pursue excellence. Orlando has been motivating corporate audiences for years through keynotes and through his role of founder and Executive Director of One Voice One Team Youth Leadership Organization. He equips people to get off the sidelines and become GameChangers in business and life. Orlando has been recognized for his work by: Being awarded a Queen Diamond Jubille Medal, a national Harry Jerome Award, a national Canadian Youth Leadership Award, and is the feature of a nationally televised W-5 documentary entitled Personal Foul. In this podcast, Orlando and Cindra talk about: The night that ended his football career His motivation for starting his non-profit How pain is invitable but misery is optional What you say to yourself matters especially when things don't go your way You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/orlando.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill High performers know they can develop their grit. They pursue what interests them, and focus on their purpose. They remain hopeful and optimistic that they can make it better. Power Phrase this Week: "I am gritty. I cultivate my passion, perseverance and purpose."

Marilyn Sherman, who just recently was inducted to the National Speaker Association's CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, is one of 182 members in the world who hold this designation. After starting her career in corporate America, she is now seen as the go-to motivational keynote speaker for corporate and association markets that want their people to improve their morale, teamwork, and communication skills and ultimately achieve more results. In the 25 years she has served her clients in the speaking industry, she has motivated audiences to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life. Marilyn is the author of four motivational books including "Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List? ", "Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?", "Why Settle for the Balcony, how to get a Front-Row Seat in Life" and "Front-Row Service". Marilyn is a graduate of Washington State University and after working for Chrysler First Financial Services, she was a contract speaker for one of the top seminar companies in the United States and Canada. She has earned her Certified Speaking Professional designation, the highest earned designation in the speaking profession, held by less than 12% of professional speakers worldwide. Clients that have been inspired by her keynotes include Coca-Cola, McDonald's, the F.D.I.C., and the US Post Office. In this podcast, Marilyn and Cindra talk about: What does it mean to be a front-row leader The power of "acting as if…" A powerful question to transform your self-image The #1 roadblock to living and leading from the front-row You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/marilyn.

"Fear is your brains way of saying that there is something important for you to overcome." Anonymous Power Phrase this Week: "I clear my fear and be here. I stay focused on the process and work to be my best one step at a time."

Brock Thompson was named head coach of the South Dakota State women's soccer program on Jan. 31, 2017 after a nine-year stint as an assistant with the Jackrabbits. He just completed his second season at the helm. Under his leadership, the Jackrabbits have claimed back-to-back Summit League regular season championships in 2017 and 2018. The 2017 Summit League Coach of the Year, Thompson has a 23-11-4 overall mark on the sidelines at South Dakota State with a 14-1 record in league games. Originally from Blair, Nebraska, he has coached 15 All-Summit League selections, including the 2017 and 2018 Defensive Player and Goalkeeper of the Year award winners. He has been on board for all of SDSU's Summit League titles, claiming four tournament titles (2008, 2014, 2015 and 2016) and six regular season crowns (2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018). He is active in the local soccer community serving in various roles and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Board of Directors for the Northeast South Dakota chapter. In this interview, Brock and Cindra talk about: His journey from a results-driven coach to a relationship-driven coach How to create a relationship-driven culture How love is a big motivator His perspective on how outcome goals hinder performance How he used mental training with his team You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/brock.

"Beware of BCD behavior: Blame, Complain, Defend. These attitudes have never solved a problem, achieved a goal, or improved a relationship." Urban Meyer High performers don't BCD. They decide and commit to eliminate it from their lives. They take 100% responsibility for everything in their life. They focus on solutions, and if it can't be solved, they choose resilience. Power Phrase this Week: I choose to not BCD. Instead, I focus on the solution or choose resilience.

"Positivity is like a boomerang. The more we put it out there, the more it comes back to us." Jon Gordon High performers choose positive. They ask themselves, how is this happening FOR ME, remembering that when you are negativity, to change your focus, and then make a deliberate intention each day to be positive through your morning routine. Power Phrase this Week: I choose positivity. I choose to bring positive energy each day and in each situation.

Dr. Karen MacNeill has the unique experience of having both competed and consulted on the World Stage. She is a registered psychologist and performance consultant with over 18 years of experience helping Olympians, organizations and business leaders consistently bring their best in high pressure situations. She has worked with athletes competing at the last 4 Olympic Winter Games, and competed herself at the international level for over a decade. Karen applied her knowledge and expertise in her capacity as Manager of Sport Psychology Services for Vancouver Olympic Committee's medical team at the 2010 Olympic Games. Most recently, she was the Lead Mental Health Counsellor for the Canadian Olympic Committee at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea. At the 2018 Games, she was also the Mental Performance Consultant for Ski Cross Canada who had their best Olympic result to date capturing the Gold medal in the men's event and Gold and Silver medals in the women's event. Karen has become a partner and Chief Product Officer with a digital health media company, Headversity, which offers innovative education through on-site and on-line programs to help people to build mental resilience and thrive. In this episode, Karen and Cindra discuss: Why you need a "mental fitness golf bag" The rationale for giving 80-90% not 100% The importance of considering your personal brand Why we each need to "do the work" on ourselves How resilience is proactive not reactive

"It's not what you say to everyone else that determines your life; it's what you whisper to yourself that has the greatest power." Marc and Angel High performers dominate their APE. They focus on what they can control – their attitude, preparation, passion, purpose and effort and dominate their reaction to what they cannot control. They prepare full out use the 86,400 seconds in each day to their fullest capacity. They give their best day in and day out. My High Performance Power Phrase: I dominate my APE. I am all in and focus on what I can control.

"There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs." Zig Ziglar High performers realize that they can make or break a habit. They realize that small changes is the way to make a change – get 1% better each day. And when making a habit, they make it obvious, attractive, easy and satisfying. High Performance Power Phrase: I am in the driver's seat of my life. I can make any change I put my mind to.

"The triumph can't be had without the struggle." Wilma Rudolph High performers realize that a triumph can't happen without the struggle. They make sure they aren't listening to powerful voice inside their head telling them they can. They know their ability to overcome obstacles will lead to their best experiences. They do this by realizing mental toughness is a trait we can develop by living and letting go, training ourselves to be psychologically flexible, and staying in the present moment. High Performance Power Phrase: I embrace the obstacles that come in my way. I adjust and adapt.

Bob Tewksbury is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher and current Mental Skills Coordinator for the Chicago Cubs. Bob has a unique professional resume which combines an eighteen-year professional baseball career with a master's degree in sport psychology and counseling from Boston University. Bob won 110 major league games pitching for six teams; the NY Yankees, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins and was a member of the 1992 National League All-Star team. Bob is also a member of the Applied Association of Sport Psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. He is the author of the book "Ninety Percent Mental: An All-Star Player Turned Mental Skills Coach Reveals the Hidden Game of Baseball." In this interview, Bob and Cindra talk about: The struggles he experienced getting to the majors Why it's important to consider what your ultimate fear is Why adding "so" can help to reduce future-based thinking How positive anchoring statements can be helpful What he means by 90% mental The 3 domains of performance You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/bob

"You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream." C. S. Lewis High performers spend time thinking about what they want at the beginning of the year. They reflect back on the year consider their wins and challenges. Then, they write their goals down (3-4 goals), consider their why behind that goal, and then set a plan out. They consider who will be on their team because we all need a team for support and accountability. High Performance Power Phrase: I go after my goals with passion and excitement. I know what I want, and every day I work toward my goals. I stay focused and gritty.

Judy L. Van Raalte, Ph.D. is professor of psychology at Springfield College, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and listed in the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Dr. Van Raalte has presented at conferences in 18 countries, published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as self-talk, transitions, and professional issues in sport and exercise psychology, and produced more than 20 sport psychology videos. Her research has been funded by The National Institutes of Mental and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Dr. Van Raalte served as President of the American Psychological Association's Division of Exercise and Sport Psychology (Division 47) and as the Vice President of the International Society of Sport Psychology. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and the International Society of Sport Psychology. In this interview, Judy and Cindra talk about: The latest research on self-talk The connection between self-talk and self-esteem The impact of too much thinking Why we should consider what the negative self-talk is telling us How to find the right self-talk for you and others you work with To learn more about Judy's work, you can visit SupportForSport.org for free evidence-based sport psychology materials) and vbvideo.com for sport psychology videos. You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/judy

Dr. Peter Haberl is a senior sport psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee. Through the USOC, he provides individual and team consultations and counseling sessions to various resident and national teams and athletes at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Before joining the USOC in 1998, Peter served as the sport psychology consultant for the 1998 U.S. Women's Ice Hockey Olympic Team. He also served as the sports psychology consultant for USA Triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. During the 2000 to 2004 Olympic summer quad leading up to the Athens Olympic Games, Peter worked mainly with US Diving, US Synchronized Swimming, USA Triathlon and the US Women's Volleyball team. With the restructuring of the Performance Services Division of the USOC in 2006, Peter moved into the Team and Technical Sportfolio with a focus of providing services to team (USA Men's & Women's Water Polo, USA Women's Indoor Volleyball) and technical (USA Shooting, USA Archery) sports in their preparation for the Games. Born in Austria, he received his undergraduate degree in sports science from the University of Vienna, Austria, and earned a master's degree in counseling and his Ed. D. in counseling psychology at Boston University. He is a licensed psychologist in Colorado. In his applied work, Peter has a specific focus on mindfulness based interventions. Peter played professional hockey in Europe for 10 years, also representing Austria at two World Championships. In this interview, Peter and Cindra talk about: Why attention is the currency of performance How to deal with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings What it looks like to have a flexible mind Why it's important to ask yourself, "What do I do with my attention?" The difference between informal and formal mindfulness practices His unique opinion on the topic of confidence Why we need to decouple performance from our sense of self You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/peter

Dr. Doug Chadwick serves as the mental skills coordinator for the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club. He designs the curriculum, facilitates the mental skills education, and teaches the Rockies major league and minor league players and staff about the mental skills necessary for optimal performance under pressure. Chadwick's responsibilities cover hundreds of professional athletes and include seven professional teams in the United States and two in Latin America. Chadwick earned his BS in management and systems engineering from the United States Military Academy (West Point) where he was also a multi-year letterman and starter on a nationally ranked Army football team. He was commissioned as a field artillery officer and served in the Army for over 20 years before retiring as a faculty member at West Point. While serving in the Army, Chadwick earned his MA in applied economics from the University of Oklahoma as well as an MSc degree in kinesiology and sport psychology from Cal State Fullerton. After completing his PhD, Doug returned to West Point as the director of the Center for Enhanced Performance, a comprehensive student services center. In this interview, Doug and Cindra talk about: His unique journey to the field of sport psychology What the best do differently How various "Army slogans" are incorporated into this work in the MLB Ways to get back in the moment and why that's important The importance of recovery in high performance How the best learn from failure You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/doug

"When you don't feel like you're competing with others, you compete only with yourself. You do it for you. And you do more, go further, and perform better." Neil Pasricha – The Happiness Advantage High Performers do it for themselves. They choose goals for intrinsic reason, not extrinsic like money, fame, or promotion. When you do it for you, you go further, and perform better. Power Phrase: "I do it for me. I go after my goals for my reasons."

Dr. Katy Tran Turner currently serves as the Mental Performance Coach for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Her primary role in this position is helping players and coaches optimize their performance by applying psychological skills and she supports the organization's efforts to optimize the performance environment. Katy also worked with Soldiers and their families at Fort Bragg, NC as part of the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program. Katy earned her doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Florida State University, her master's degree in Exercise Physiology from Kent State University, and her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Exercise & Sport Science from UNC-Chapel Hill, where she played goalie for the varsity field hockey team. Her areas of research interest are in performance enhancement techniques, team coordination, and leadership development. In this interview, Katy and Cindra talk about: * The differences she sees in the mindset between NFL and NHL athletes * The importance of a pre-performance routine * How the best implement the mental game * What the best do different related to the mental game * How to "park it" * How her dissertation research informs her practice Tweets: "One of the things that I've learned really from the guys that I work with is, it doesn't matter if you just made the best play ever, you can't dwell on that either. It doesn't matter if you just made the worst play ever, you can't dwell on that either. it's all about learning and moving forward and then preparing for the next play that's coming at you." - Dr. Katy Tran Turner "I'm just going to parking lot it and come back to it later, I'm just going to park it for now and revisit it later. And then the next important step is refocusing on something that is task relevant coming up in the next play." - Dr. Katy Tran Turner "The social nature of sport changes the way that we think, it changes the way we make decisions, it changes the way we process information." - Dr. Katy Tran Turner "The way an individual makes a decision or processes information is different when they are surrounded by their teammates." - Dr. Katy Tran Turner "What do you know about your teammates' preferences and tendencies? Because if you now those preferences and tendencies then you can help them process information and make decisions faster because you know what they are going to do. And likewise they know what you're going to do if you share that information really INTENTIONALLY." - Dr. Katy Tran Turner "If you're building something knew [culture] it has to be delivered from every angle...I have found that it is really helpful when it comes from everyone. Not just the head coach, not just form the leadership group, but also the support staff." - Dr. Katy Tran Turner You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/katy

"There are 3 types of people: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens." Tommy Lasorda High Performers are clutch. They can perform better-than-usual under pressure. They realize self-control – knowing they can handle the situation – is key in being clutch. They also have a high self-confidence, even if they are just getting started in the activity – the belief in themselves. Power Phrase This Week: "I am clutch. I stay confident and in control when the heat is on." Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success. Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System. Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University. To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com

"Happiness is not out there. It is in you." Anonymous High Performers make a choice to be happy. They realize the importance and that up to 40% of our happiness can be changed. They realize they are in control of their lives, do work and have fun in things that engage them. They also give priority to their close relationships and work to express gratitude each day. Power Phrase This Week: "I choose happiness. I take control of my happiness." Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success. Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System. Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University. To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com