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657: Growing Your Business without Growing Apart with Kelly Clements, Business Coach and "The Entreprenewer"
Kelly Clements is the creator of The Entreprenewer, a marriage centric coaching program for entrepreneurs. Her professional experience working for world class coaching programs like Strategic Coach and Lifebook have taught her how to work with driven entrepreneurs, but it was her personal experience that underscored why it was so important for both the entrepreneur and the spouse to have a coach. Kelly can seamlessly help bridge The Ambition Gap that many entrepreneurial couples experience, as well as giving relevant perspective changes to help couples connect at a deeper level. Her Relationship Spectrum™ helps couples identify ways to create a healthier power dynamic, and her Presence Principles™ will help both parties get more enjoyment and intimacy out of the relationship. Author of The Power of Play, Praise, and Purpose, and Grow Your Business Without Growing Apart, Kelly provides actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs WIN at work and home. In this episode, Cindra and Kelly discuss: The 6 Presence Principles Her DANA Acronym and how it relates to you How your Reticular Activating System impacts relationships Her "Alpha-Omega Spectrum" and why you should understand it Most importantly, how to grow your business without growing apart HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KELLY TO GET 10% OF KELLY'S COURSE, USE THE CODE: "MINDSET" AND CLICK HERE REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

656: How to Go After Big Goals in 2025
High performers set goals and they consider who they can become in the process. They get clear on what they want and reflect on their wishes and dreams. They write their goals down and keep them in mind during the year. Power Phrase of the Week: "I am committed to myself, my goals, and my dreams." Quote of the Week: "Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life." - Les Brown

655: The KFG Formula with Krista Ryan, Speaker and Coach
Krista Ryan, PCC, is a highly sought-after business coach, facilitator, speaker, and Workplace Performance expert known for helping clients effectively navigate uncertainty and promoting collaboration, communication, and confidence. Her global clients include C-suite executives, startup entrepreneurs, individual contributors, elite athletes, and performers. With nearly two decades of experience as a human resources director, Krista is the CEO and founder of KfG Coaching, LLC. She's a Bravely Pro Coach and a Room Tilter with Limitless Minds, a mental conditioning organization that unites personal growth with business success through the power of neutral thinking. She is the author of the new book, Keep Fricking Going: A step-by-step guide to successfully navigate change. In this episode, Cindra and Krista discuss: The 3 steps of KFG The importance of accountability and awareness in success How to focus on the next best step How to take action towards who you want to become Ways she is using KFG to battle cancer right now HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KRISTA REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

654: An Attitude of Gratitude
Regularly practicing gratitude is powerful because it has a lasting impact when doing it regularly. Gratitude is connected to better health, more optimism and resilience. Remember, you can shift your focus at any time to what is good and what you are gratitude for in the situation. Choose to take the perspective of a resilient person and draw the good from a difficulty. Power Phrase for This Week: "I choose to intentionally practice gratitude each day." Quote of the Week: "Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."—Oprah Winfrey

653: Building Relationships that Last with Annie Lalla, Relationship Expert and Coach
Annie Lalla has spent her life studying the world of emotions -mapping the complexities of communication & subtleties of relationships. A philosopher, speaker and a thought leader, Annie is known as the "Cartographer of Love". In her coaching, Annie helps individuals attract, create and foster extraordinary connections that maximize freedom and minimize shame. She has professional certifications in Coaching, NLP and Clinical Hypnosis. In this episode, Cindra and Annie discuss: How to minimize shame in relationships The biggest barrier people experience in building relationships How to upgrade your beliefs about relationships What creates conflict in relationships Her top advice on how to address conflict in relationships HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE TO CONNECT WITH ANNIE LALLA REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

652: How the Best Handle Adversity
In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares how the world's best seeing adversity as happening for them, not to them. Adversity helps you grow into the person you are supposed to become to reach your goals and step into your dreams. Everything magnificent that you've likely accomplished required or even perhaps demanded difficulty, struggle, and grit. We can embrace adversity and believe it's a time to learn and grow. This Week's Power Phrase: "I embrace adversity. I see adversity as happening for me, not to me." This Week's Quote of the Week: "Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." – Napoleon Hill

651: Building a Brand that Connects, Juliet Wright, Branding Expert, Author, and Keynote Speaker
Juliet Wright is a branding expert, author, keynote speaker, and parallel entrepreneur who helps authors, speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs connect the dots in their brand ecosystems. A small-town girl born and raised in Nebraska, Juliet has traveled the world to work with clients one-on-one, helping them clarify their vision, align their messaging, and build brands that ignite their audiences. As the author of Red Thread and Coming In Hot, Juliet brings a unique perspective to storytelling and strategy, empowering her clients to bring big ideas to life. With an entrepreneur husband and four teenagers, there's never a dull moment in her world! In this episode, Cindra and Juliet discuss: The most important thing you need to know about building a brand How mindset and branding are related The difference between branding, advertising, and marketing What people get wrong about branding Her 7 steps of the Red Thread Process HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE CONNECT WITH JULIET WRIGHT REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

650: How to Talk to Yourself Even More Powerfully
In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares how pre-planned, specific thoughts can address your negative thinking. She also shares the 3 Ps to give yourself an even better chance to be your best today. This Week's Power Phrase: "I choose powerful, possibility-oriented, and positive thoughts to keep me at my best." Quote of the Week: "Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave". - - Harvey McKay

649: Performing at Your Best at the Olympic Games, Paul Juda, U.S. Olympic Gymnast
Paul Juda started gymnastics at the age of five after friends of his parents suggested it to help him burn off his extra energy. He was fortunate to live near the Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center, where he trained with renowned coaches Leo Krivitsky and Yevhen Vovkiv. These coaches played a key role in both his gymnastics and personal development. After high school, Paul received a full scholarship to the University of Michigan, where he has been studying since the fall of 2019. He completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, earned a Certification in Sales and Marketing from the Ross Business School, finished a graduate program in Real Estate Development, and is now working on a Master's in Accounting, also from the Ross Business School. Paul's career goals focus on entrepreneurship. Paul is currently the captain of the Michigan Men's Gymnastics Team. He is a three-time NCAA Champion, a World Championship Medalist, and the winner of the prestigious Nissen Emery Award, which is the top honor in collegiate men's gymnastics and equivalent to the Heisman Trophy. 2024 Olympic Bronze Medalist In this episode, Cindra and Paul discuss: Why he didn't make the Olympic Team for Tokyo How he performed his best when it mattered most to him at the Paris Olympics How the team mentally prepared at the Paris Olympics The mental skills he uses to perform on demand What he has learned from working with sport psychologists HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE FOLLOW PAUL JUDA ON INSTAGRAM REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

648: The Power of Your Focus
Our focus determines our feelings. If you want to change how you feel, you can change your focus. Your focus is like a mental spotlight. Your attention is always on something; it's not really ever lost. You can choose to shine your focus on what helps you at any given moment. This Week's Power Phrase: "I protect my focus. I choose to ask myself powerful focus improving questions to change how I feel." Quote of the Week: "Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention." - Greg Anderson

647: How to Practice Radical Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher, Organizational Psychologist and Professional Speaker
Dr. Laura Gallaher is a professional speaker and organizational psychologist who inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationship with themselves and accomplish more than ever. She combines insights on radical self-acceptance with humor to create a unique connection with her audience. Despite being a national best-selling author, Dr. Laura stands out from the typical "academic" personality of her PhD peers. Her notable achievements include being hired by NASA to reshape organizational culture after the Columbia accident, leading significant changes in performance management at Disney, and inspiring Yahoo's global teams to pursue transformation from within. In this episode, Cindra and Dr. Laura discuss: What is radical self-acceptance Why radical self-acceptance is difficult and important to practice Strategies to grow in your radical self-acceptance How radical self-acceptance relates to culture and leadership HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. LAURA TO TAKE DR. LAURA'S SELF-ACCEPTANCE QUIZ REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

646: Why You Need to Dream About Your Future
Your goals and dreams should be just a little scary – meaning a little outside your comfort zone because when you dream big, you grow into who you can become. Most people dream too small or lose the ability to dream because of limiting beliefs or listening to other people's disbelief. Make dreaming for a living part of your daily mindset practice. This Week's Power Phrase: "I dream big to help me reach my best and my potential. I have everything inside me to make my dreams happen." Quote of the Week: "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." - Christopher Reeve

645: How to Grow Your Business with John Dwyer, Institute of Wow
John is a marketing enigma, a "direct response customer attraction expert" who thinks way outside the box. His marketing consultancy business is called The Institute Of Wow – & John's mantra is that one's marketing needs to "wow" prospects. He's also the guy who shocked the marketing world some years back when he convinced Jerry Seinfeld to come out of retirement. John helps business owners understand how to exploit platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. His client list includes 7 Eleven, Walt Disney, KFC and BP to name a few. In this episode, Cindra and JD discuss: What marketing has to do with mindset How to craft campaigns that grab attention His top 3 strategies for incentive-based marketing offers How he got Jerry Seinfeld to come out of retirement HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT JD TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

644: How to Dominate the Controllables
As humans, our default is to focus on the uncontrollables. It is much easier to blame, complain, and make excuses than to take a close look in the mirror and examine ourselves and our actions. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares how to focus on what you can control and the importance of dominating the controllables. Power Phrase This Week: "I dominate the controllables." Quote of the Week: John Maxwell said, "Life is 10% of what happens to me, and 90% of how I react to it."

643: How to be Resilient in Change with Vered Kogan, Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker, The Momentum Institute
As a certified executive coach, with experience as a change management consultant, Vered has helped hundreds of individuals adapt more successfully to change. She has over 13 years of training and certifications in numerous modalities for change, including HeartMath®, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis, Brainspotting®, Havening Techniques®, EFT Tapping, Rapid Transformational Therapy®, and Psych-K®. Vered is the host of the popular podcast called The Mindset Game® Podcast and CEO of the Momentum Institute. In this episode, Cindra and Vered discuss: How emotions impact your results Her PLAY Framework to increase your resilience How a leader's mindset impacts the change process How you can navigate change more easily HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT VERED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

642: How to Use Imagery
If you are not using imagery consistently, you are missing out on a powerful way to improve your performance. Include imagery as part of your daily routine. It will help you think like the world's best and accomplish even more than you thought was possible. Power Phrase this Week: "I imagine success. I create success in my mind first and then I live it." Quote of the Week: "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it." — William Arthur Ward

641: Thriving Under Pressure
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. This Week's Power Phrase: "I see pressure as a privilege. Pressure leads me to greatness." Quote of the Week: "I don't feel pressure. I apply it." Justin Jefferson, Wide Receiver for the Minnesota Vikings

640: 3 Core Principles of Performance Psychology with Sam Bishop, Keynote Speaker and Executive and Sport Psychology Coach
Sam Bishop has a decade of experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams. His client base ranges from Premier League and Women's Super League footballers, to Premiership rugby players, Professional Golfers and Cricket players. Over the last 5 years, he has also worked as an Executive and Performance Psychology Coach adapting his performance coaching style from the sports fields to the boardroom. He regularly delivers performance psychology keynote talks and masterclasses to companies such as Hewlett Packard, Nestlé, Citibank and Microsoft. In this episode, Cindra and Sam discuss: The #1 thing holding us back 3 key core principles of performance psychology How change is a personal journey What the best of the best do differently With a Master's Degree in Psychotherapy and accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, let's welcome Sam to the show! HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT SAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

639: For Me Not To Me
Your life is based on the meaning you give it. You want to reframe things that limit you and your future. Choose meanings that empower you not enable you. Choose meanings that make you better not bitter. Choose meanings that help you not hinder you. See everything has happening FOR you not TO you. Power Phrase this Week: "I see difficulties and challenges as happening for me, not to me." Quote of the Week: Hal Enrod, a Bestselling Author of the Miracle Morning said, "That is our responsibility to choose the most empowering reason for the challenges, events and circumstances of our lives."

638: Stop Criticizing Yourself
Self-compassion, or the practice of being kind to yourself in times of failure, pain or when you note something you don't like about yourself instead of being self-critical, is key to practice right now to be your best more often. When we show self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness as we would to others recognizing that all humans suffer and we are not alone. We can then use tools to stop being so critical of ourselves remembering we are not alone. This week's Power Phrase: "I am kind to myself. I remind myself I am doing the best I can." Quote of the Week: "You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens." - Louise Hay

637: Choosing a Good Attitude
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares why it is important to remember we have a negativity bias. Still, we can counteract that negativity by choosing not to believe everything we think. Instead, we can remember to see the opportunity in every difficulty. This week's Power Phrase: "I choose a good attitude regardless of what I cannot control. I talk to myself not listen."

636: Why We Need To Fail Fast
In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares with us how we can create psychological safety in a culture in which we are a leader. Psychological safety is important because it leads to higher performance, but also people feel comfortable trying new things, asking questions, and admitting mistakes—all which leads to creativity and innovation. This helps us respond to mistakes in a positive and empowering way. Power Phrase this Week: "I see failure and mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow." Quote of the Week: "If you want to succeed, double your failure rate." -Tom Watson, CEO of IBM

635: How to Overcome Self-Doubt
We can all be overcome by self-doubt. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares with us why self-doubt is so common and how to overcome it. Power Phrase of the Week: "I choose to see the possibilities for myself and my future." Quote of the Week: "Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential." - Brian Tracy

634: Why Emotional Intelligence is the Most Important Skill to Develop & How to Develop It, with Dr. Patty Ann, CEO and Founder of Relationship Toolbox, LLC.
Dr. Patty Ann Tublin is the CEO and Founder of Relationship Toolbox LLC, a training and development coaching and consulting firm specializing in the development of emotional intelligence and other "soft" skills that promote optimal individual and group performance that impacts the bottom line. Dr. Patty Ann understands that a company's people are its most important asset. She is the podcast host of "The Dr. Patty Ann Podcast" and the author of two Amazon best-selling books: "Not Tonight Dear, I've Got a Business to Run" and "Money Can Buy You Happiness: Secrets Women Need to Know to Get Paid What They Are Worth!" In this episode, Patty and Cindra talk about: Proven strategies to increase your emotional intelligence How your feelings impact others 3 powerful and simple questions to ask yourself to increase your emotional intelligence 3 tips to communicate even more effectively And, how to have even more effective conversations with your kids LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. CINDRA LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. PATTY ANN FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show to help us reach more and more people. We appreciate you!

633: How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares the history of the Impostor Syndrome, what to do when you experience it, and why many high achievers experience feelings of an impostor. Power Phrase of the Week: "I believe in myself and my ability." Quote of the Week: "Believe you can and you're halfway there" - Theodore Roosevelt

632: Unleash the Power of the Nervous System for Faster Healing and Optimal Performance with Garrett Salpeter, Founder of NeuFit and The Neubie
Are you dealing with any physical pain in your body? Pain from an injury, an accident, an operation, or some type of physical trauma? If so, you're likely wondering if there's a better, faster way to heal. Today, we're going to talk about that better faster way with our guest, Garrett Salpeter. Garrett is a nervous system expert. Using his formal training as an engineer and neuroscientist, Garrett has created a patented device called THE NEUBIE. This amazing invention is used by doctors, therapists, and professional sports teams around the world, including by over 3,100 professionals certified by Garrett and his team at NeuFit. He's the best-selling author of the book The NeuFit Method and host of The Undercurrent Podcast. In this episode, Garrett and Cindra talk about: How the brain's main purpose is survival and what to do about it, Why it is important to treat the hardware of the body with a method addressing the body's software, The applications of the nervous system for fitness and long-term health, And, what THE NEUBIE is all about. LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. CINDRA LEARN MORE ABOUT NEUFIT BUY GARRETT'S BOOK ON AMAZON FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show to help us reach more and more people. We appreciate you!

631: How to Bounce Back
You were meant to adapt and adjust. You were meant to be resilient and bounce back. You can get through anything you are going through right now! The key is to intentionally reframe your experience and remember resilience has been part of your history. Power Phrase of the Week: "I can see the opportunity in every difficulty." Quote of the Week: "Success is how high you bounce when you hit rock bottom." - George S. Patton, US Military General

630: 10 Disciplines for Maximizing Your Energy, Impact, and Inner Peace with Rob Dube, CoFounder, Author, and CEO
Rob Dube is the co-author of Shine: 10 Disciplines for Maximizing Your Energy, Impact, and Inner Peace with Gino Wickman, the bestselling author of Traction. Rob is the cofounder of imageOne, Visionary and CEO of The 10 Disciplines for Managing and Maximizing Your Energy, and cofounder and podcast host of Entrepreneurial Leap. He is also the author of donothing and host of the Do Nothing retreat. Through his work, Rob challenges business leaders and entrepreneurs to look inward with mindfulness and meditation by sharing his own mindful leadership journey. In this episode, Rob and Cindra talk about: The 10 Disciplines that lead to maximizing your energy and impact How outer success can take a toll on your inner experience How to write your 10-year vision and keep it in mind each day Why saying no and taking time off is important And, how to make decisions out of love over fear LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. CINDRA LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINES LEARN MORE ABOUT ROB FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show to help us reach more and more people. We appreciate you!

629: How to Understand Yourself
To reduce overthinking, self-doubt, and fear – our inner limits – starts with self-awareness. Self-awareness includes understanding yourself, your emotions, and what drives you. Dr. Cindra challenges you this week to notice yourself – how are you feeling, what are you thinking about, and then use the PCR strategy to keep increasing your own awareness of yourself. This Week's Power Phrase: "I choose to lead the hardest person first—myself." Quote of the Week: "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves" - Psychologist Carl Jung

628: Rethink Everything You Know About Social Media with Kyle Draper, CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Social Media Expert
Coach Kyle is a Video Marketing Therapist. No matter what he's doing, he always finds himself talking someone off the ledge when it comes to how they show up online. He simplifies the process of creating videos and empowers people to recognize the significance of their unique voice. As an unwavering supporter, Kyle guides Realtors, Lenders, and other entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses organically through social media. Kyle is an Amazon Best Selling Author of "Rethink Everything You Know About Social Media" and is the CEO of Content Compounding, Partner/Co-owner of The Collective Coaching and CEO of Hire Culture Virtual Assistants. In this episode, Kyle and Cindra talk about: How social media can change your career How mindset is everything when it comes to social media The biggest mental hurdle you might have about social media and how you can overcome it Why story telling matters on social media and how you can tell a great story And, more best tips and tricks for social media LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. CINDRA LEARN MORE ABOUT KYLE FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show to help us reach more and more people. We appreciate you!

627: How Failure Has Gotten You Where You Are Today
In this week's 5-minute episode, Dr. Cindra shares that failure is inevitable and when you define failure on your terms, you are able to see failure as an event, not who you are. You are able to keep pushing outside your comfort zone because that is how you learn and grow. Remember you want to fail. That means you are pushing yourself to be all you can be and stepping into your potential. This Week's Power Phrase: "I see failure and mistakes as opportunity to learn and grow." Quote of the Week: Zig Ziglar said it best, "Failure is an event, never a person; an attitude, not an outcome; a temporary inconvenience; a stepping stone. Our response to it determines just how helpful it can be."

626: How to Build Teams, Accelerate Growth and Banish Burnout with Annie Hyman Pratt, Executive Consultant, Founder & Author
Annie Hyman Pratt, Founder and CEO of Leading Edge Teams, is an integrative business expert with decades of distinctive experience. She has dedicated her career to providing, trusted, high-level executive consulting and training. Annie develops and leads change regarding a company's business strategies, leadership, teams, and operations. She is a sought after C-Suite consultant for CEOs, CFOs, and COOs. Annie is the author of "The People Part: Seven Agreements Entrepreneurs and Leaders Make to Build Teams, Accelerate Growth, and Banish Burnout for Good." In this episode, Annie and Cindra talk about: Her 7 Agreements The CCORE Empowered Process How to Build High-Trust Relationships Why it is important to "Recognize, Regulate, and Resolve" The ACE Agreement-Making Process And, new strategies for your Leadership Toolbox LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. CINDRA LEARN MORE ABOUT ANNIE FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show to help us reach more and more people. We appreciate you!

625: How to Be an Optimist
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares the 3Ps of Optimism and how you can use this concept to better your life. She also shared her tool called the Three OPP Strategy to get out of a pessimistic perspective and choose optimism. Power Phrase this Week: "I choose optimism. I believe the best is yet to come!" Quote of the Week: "Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities." - Roy T. Bennett

624: 12 Keys to Extraordinary Success and Peak Performance with Dr. Alan Zimmerman, Hall of Fame Speaker, Coach and Author
At the age of 7, our guest today was selling greeting cards door-to-door. By age 14, he owned a small international import business. By age 21, he was teaching at the University of Minnesota, and during the next 15 years, he was selected as the "Outstanding Faculty Member" by two different universities. At age 36, our speaker retired from teaching and opened his own speaking, training, and executive coaching company. That position has allowed him to deliver more than 3000 programs around the world. Of course, you may already be familiar with Dr. Zimmerman. You may have heard him speak at a conference, or perhaps you've seen him on Fox News, CNN, on the CBS Morning Show. And you may have read his books, several of which have become #1 best-sellers on Amazon.com. In this episode, Alan and Cindra talk about the: The 12 Keys to Peak Performance and Extraordinary Relationships Why most people live smaller than they should be His LASTING acronym and how it can help you to be your best more often His 3 legged stool to help you understand your purpose more deeply And, his 8 parts of balance. HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. Z'S JOURNEY TO THE EXTRAORDINARY – Remember to use the code "CINDRA" for $100 Off FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show to help us reach more and more people. We appreciate you!

623: Move Towards Your Fears
The World's Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don't let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. As Jimmy Johnson, the coach who led the Dallas Cowboys to two consecutive Super Bowls, once said, "Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great?" This Week's Power Phrase: "I embrace my fear and choose courage." Quote of the Week: "Do the thing that you fear to do and keep on doing it…that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer your fear." - Dale Carnegie (American author)

622: Overcome Your Fear and Soar Like a Top-Gun Pilot with Martha McSally, Keynote Speaker, Former Congressman & 1St American Woman to Command a Fighter Squadron in Combat
Flying an airplane is a challenging activity, even in clear skies and perfect weather… Now imagine you are flying a plane in combat. The enemy on the ground is trying to kill you by shooting down your plane. All while you are trying to save the lives of YOUR TEAM on the ground who are under attack. That's exactly what Martha McSally did as an A-10 fighter pilot in the Air Force. Martha's life has been spent overcoming things like fear, self-doubt, trauma, adversity, and obstacles. After arriving at the U.S. Air Force Academy for basic training at 18, she was told that it was against the law for women to become fighter pilots. So what did she do? She decided that's exactly what she would do and became the first woman in U.S. history to fly a fighter jet in combat! Plus, she later became the 1st woman in U.S. history to command a fighter squadron….which meant, in combat, she was the first one in and the last one out! She deployed 6 times to the Middle East and Afghanistan, flying 325 combat hours, earning the bronze star and six air metals. After serving our country for 26 years in the Air Force and retiring as a full Colonel, Martha was elected to Congress. She served 2 terms in the U.S. House of Representative and was appointed to the U.S. Senate after Senator John McCain's passing. As you can imagine, she has had a front row seat, and been an active participant, in shaping the world we live in… always in service to others. Now, Martha continues to serve by sharing her hard-learned life and leadership lessons through keynote speaking, online courses, and beyond. In this episode, Martha and Cindra talk about the: The ways fear holds you back from your dreams How you can "Drop the Drag" How to intentionally shape your identity And, she openly shares how she has worked through trauma in her own life to help us understand how we can work through ours. HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE YOU 3.0 RETREAT MARTHA IS HOSTING MARTHA'S WEEKLY COACHING ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show to help us reach more and more people. We appreciate you!

621: How to Address Your Limiting Beliefs
In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares how everyone has limiting beliefs that hold us back. We explore in this episode how to recognize your limiting beliefs and the steps to address your limiting beliefs. Power Phrase this Week: "I choose powerful beliefs about my future." Quote of the Week: "If you accept a limiting belief, then it will become a truth for you." - Louise Hay

620: Develop Your Competitive Advantage with Lynne Jensen-Nelson, Keynote Speaker, Business Strategist, and Business Owner
You are here because you want to be the best that you can be. You have high standards for yourself. You want to gain the competitive advantage. That is what Lynne Jensen-Nelson is here today. After earning her master's degree, she rose through the ranks from front line sales to corporate executive leadership. Now through her skills in keynote speaking, workshops, and business strategy, Lynne transfers key lessons learned from years of experience to organizations across the country. Lynne founded Conversion-omics Speakers & Consultants to help organizations create true competitive advantage. Today this company has grown to 90+ professional speakers and consultants who are experts in virtually all topic areas. Her goal is to bring the INFORMATION, MOTIVATION, and INSPIRATION you need to take your event or project to the next level. In this episode, Lynne and Cindra talk about the: 4 components of Competitive Advantage How to consider your mindset, skillset, and toolset to gain a competitive advantage The 4 P's of Confidence The 2 most important things you should do for those you work with And, language to use and language to lose HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT LYNNE AND CONVERSION-OMICS HERE FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

619: How to Manage Your Perfectionism
As a high achiever, it is good to strive for success and have high expectations. These high standards keep you going, striving to be your best. When you strive to be your best, you help others around you do the same. But perfection is unattainable. Instead, consider striving for excellence instead and Dr. Cindra shares with us how to do just that. Power Phrase this Week: "I am kind to myself when things don't go perfectly moving on quickly to protect my confidence." Quote of the Week: "At the root of perfectionism isn't really about a deep love for being meticulous. It's about fear. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of failure." - Michael Law

618: How to Get into Flow
Finding your flow zone starts with your mind and channeling your focus to the present moment. Your mind is a muscle; it takes daily practice to master it. Flow is like a muscle—the more you train and experience flow. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares the 3 barriers that get in the way of flow for you. Power Phrase this Week: "My mind is like a muscle. I train my mind to increase my chances of finding flow." Quote of the Week: "Flow is being completely involved in the activity for its own sake. The ego falls away. Time flies." - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

617: Speak and Communicate with Impact with Joel Weldon, Hall of Fame Speaker and Speaking Coach
You're here because high performance is one of your mindsets. You're already good at what you do and you know there's still more that you can do on your journey both personally and professionally. One of the most famous high performers in the world of business and finance is Warren Buffett. He is ranked as the number one investor of all times and is now one of the world's richest men. Warren said, "You can improve your value by 50% just by learning communication skills and public speaking." That's why I wanted you to meet our special guest, Joel Weldon. Joel is my personal speaking skills coach and a Hall of Fame professional speaker, He is the creator of the Ultimate Speaking System for entrepreneurs and business owners as well as executives to speak even more effectively by following one of the most important mindsets ordinary speakers just don't have. If you rated yourself using a 1 to 10 scale on your ability to speak in front of a group, made up of your ideal audience members, what would that number be right now? It can be anywhere from one which would mean, I'm terrified to speak and I hate it to 10 which would be, I love to speak and I'm amazing at it. Wherever you are on that scale, the mindset that Joel is going to share with you can help you be an even better speaker and communicator. Joel has been paid to speak at over 3,000 events and has personally coached well over 10,000 speakers. He is considered one of the highest performing speakers and speaking skill coaches in America. I have seen how he can turn an ordinary presentation into an extraordinary one. You will too. In this episode, Joel and Cindra discuss: How to start and end a presentation or speech His NFV Formula to connect with the audience How ordinary speakers get it wrong How to choose the best story to tell And, how to start a story HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT JOEL WELDON AND HIS ULTIMATE SPEAKING SYSTEM FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

616: Focus on the Process
Your big dreams allow you to step into your own unique potential. And when building your career and pushing forward, it's easy to spend too much time thinking about and planning the future. In this episode, Dr. Cindra shares when to focus on the process vs. your destination, or the outcome. Power Phrase this Week: "I take my goals on step at a time focused on the process." Quote of the Week: "If you focus on the process and not the outcome, you'll have better results." - Joe Madden

615: Control Your Attention, Control Your Life with Maura Thomas, Author, International Speaker and Productivity Expert
Maura Nevel Thomas is an award-winning international speaker, trainer, and an author on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and one of the most widely-cited authority on attention management. Maura's clients include the likes of Google, Old Navy, L'Oréal, and NASA. She is a TEDx speaker, and author of six books on the topics of attention management and personal and organizational productivity. She has columns in Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Maura earned an MBA from the University of Massachusetts and has studied the field of productivity all over the world for more than two decades. In this episode, Cindra and Maura discuss: How productivity advice gets it wrong Her Empowered Productivity System 10 signs that you need to master attention management When multi-tasking works and doesn't work And, her communication guidelines for leaders HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT LAURA FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

614: The ABCs of Self-Awareness
You can use the ABC method to increase my self-awareness and change my thoughts, emotions, and actions when needed. Consider what people or situations push your buttons? What can you do to stay in control in those situations? When you feel pressure or stress, you can pay attention to what led you to feel that way? In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff talks about how to increase your self-awareness and why it is important to your performance. This Week's Power Phrase: "I master myself to master my life." Quote of the Week: "There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self." - Benjamin Franklin

613: How to Be an Authentic Leader
When we mindfully and purposefully practice authenticity, we invite peace, gratitude, and happiness into our lives, and this impacts our performance. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares 4 ways to be an authentic leader. To be successful in your career, you must be yourself. Power Phrase this Week: "The world needs me and my gifts. I will show my authentic self to the world through my leadership." Quote of the Week: "Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are." —Brené Brown, researcher and author

612: Talking on Eggshells: Soft Skills for Hard Conversations with Sam Horn, 10-Time Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker and CEO of the Intrigue Agency
As Founder/CEO of the Intrigue Agency, and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, Sam helps people create respectful, intriguing, proactive communications that are a win for all involved. Sam's 3 TEDx talks and 10 books - including Tongue Fu!, POP!, Talking on Eggshells, SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week - have been featured in NY Times, Fast Company, Forbes, Readers Digest, TED.com, NPR. Sam's IKIGAI - and one of her great joys - is helping people crystallize a meaningful message/mission that puts the light on in their eyes and creates a rising-tide LEGACY that adds value for all involved. In this episode, Cindra and Sam discuss: "Words to Lose, and Word to Use" Her AIR acronym What to do when you disagree with someone Tools to deescalate a situation And, why her PLAN tool can help you prepare for any conversation HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT SAM FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

611: 3 Ways to Be Your Best
Leading yourself can be very difficult because our brain is hardwired to see what is missing. Instead, you can lead yourself to your own personal vision by remembering: What you think about yourself, you become. Thoughts only have power if you believe them. You can act independent of how you feel. Chance thinking doesn't lead to success – instead, make time each day to master your thoughts and lead yourself even more deliberately. This Week's Power Phrase: "I lead myself today." Quote of the Week: "Work harder on yourself than you do your job." — Jim Rohn

610: Your Mindset is Your Superpower with Allistair McCaw, Keynote Speaker and 7-Time Best-Selling Author
Allistair McCaw is recognized as one of the world's leading figures on team culture, leadership, and mindset. For over 25 years, he has consulted and worked with numerous Olympians, Grand Slam Champions, Fortune 500 companies and NCAA Colleges including LSU, SMU, Duke, and the University of Minnesota. An author of 7 best-selling books and a keynote speaker, Allistair consults and mentors leaders, coaches, teams and organizations. A 29x marathon finisher and former 5-time World Championship competitor in the sport of Duathlon, Allistair resides in Florida. In this episode, Cindra and Allistair discuss: 7 Types of People You Should Surround Yourself With The 90/9 Rule 3 Steps to Achievement The Power of Your Story And, 10 Things You Should Let Go Of HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE LEARN MORE ABOUT ALLISTAIR FOLLOW SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH CINDRA'S TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.

609: How to Grow Confidence
Confidence is a choice you make daily. Your belief and trust in your ability is your choice. Don't overthink the feeling of confidence – you might feel nervous and unconfident when you are trying something new. Keep building the foundational skill of confidence. Intentionally decide today to take control of your confidence. Believe and trust that you can! Power Phrase this Week: "I choose confidence today!" Quote of the Week: "You don't become what you want, you become what you believe." - Oprah

608: The Key to Happiness
Much of our happiness can be changed by engaging in daily, intentional activities that impact how we act and think. In fact, happiness also comes from the relationships we develop. This week be even more deliberate about building relationships and being present in them. This Week's Power Phrase: "I choose happiness by building relationships around me." Quote of the Week: "Happiness is not the goal…it's a by product of a life well-lived." - Elenor Roosevelt