UNSECURITY: Information Security Podcast Unsecurity Episode 240: Mental Strength & Resilience in Cybersecurity w/ Cindra Kamphoff
Jun 18, 2025
Cindra Kamphoff, a performance coach for elite organizations like Verizon and the Minnesota Vikings, shares powerful insights on mental strength in high-pressure fields like cybersecurity. She discusses resilience-building techniques, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and effective stress management. Cindra introduces the 'Learn, Burn, Return' method and shares personal strategies to combat Imposter Syndrome. The conversation underscores the value of community support and present-moment awareness in enhancing focus and productivity.
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Pressure Is A Future-Based Emotion
- Pressure arises from focusing on important but uncertain future outcomes under judgment.
- Mental tools are essential to perform well under such pressure.
Focus 80% on Present Moment
- When feeling anxious, check if too much focus is on the uncertain future.
- Shift focus to present tasks to reduce anxiety and improve performance.
Most Worries Never Happen
- 85% of worries people have never actually happen, and the remaining 15% are handled better than expected.
- Worrying focuses on a future that may not come, so stay present to reduce stress.