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Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Do you want to develop the mindset of the World’s Best? Are you ready to unlock your true potential?
Join Dr. Cindra Kamphoff each week, a national leader in the field of Sports and Performance Psychology, as she interviews thought leaders, executives, professional athletes, and entrepreneurs to help you get out of your comfort zone and after your goals.
With nearly one million downloads and counting, Dr. Kamphoff provides insights into her personal work with the Minnesota Vikings, Fortune 100 companies, and other top executives and athletes to help you accomplish all your goals and dreams.
Ready to launch your true potential? Buckle up and let’s go. Subscribe now and hit the play button.
Join Dr. Cindra Kamphoff each week, a national leader in the field of Sports and Performance Psychology, as she interviews thought leaders, executives, professional athletes, and entrepreneurs to help you get out of your comfort zone and after your goals.
With nearly one million downloads and counting, Dr. Kamphoff provides insights into her personal work with the Minnesota Vikings, Fortune 100 companies, and other top executives and athletes to help you accomplish all your goals and dreams.
Ready to launch your true potential? Buckle up and let’s go. Subscribe now and hit the play button.
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Aug 5, 2021 • 6min
447: When to Take a Step Back
Today we talk about when we can be too gritty. We discuss Simone Biles, the USA gymnast, who withdrew from the Olympic All-American competition. As Simone said, our “physical health is mental health.” To ensure we are not pushing too hard, we can listen to our mind and body, care for ourselves, and engage in good self-care. Power Phrase this Week: “I listen to my body and mind in order to reach my potential.”

Aug 1, 2021 • 6min
446: The Power of Dreaming Big
Most people dream too small or lose the ability to dream as they age. They let limiting beliefs get in the way, or they listen to other people’s disbelief in their goals and dreams. A key factor to keep in mind when you are setting goals is that the power of setting goals is who you can become in the process. Make connecting with your goals a daily mindset practice. Power Phrase this Week:” “I dream big to help me reach my best and my potential.” Quote of the Week: “Believe in your dreams and anything is possible.” Usain Bolt

Jul 22, 2021 • 5min
445: Thriving on the Big Stage
On the podcast this week, we discuss how to thrive on “the big stage” in the moments that are important to us. It is natural to feel pressure in these moments. We feel pressure when the outcome is important to us and the outcome is uncertain. You can’t live a life without pressure. The key is to manage your reactions to it. Notice your thoughts and emotions. Focus on what you can control – which is only you and your response to the situation. Power Phrase this Week:” I focus on what I can control. I trust myself today.” Quote of the week: “Everything negative – pressure and challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.” Kobe Bryant

Jul 17, 2021 • 5min
444: Tell Yourself the Truth
Today we are talking about the power of our own self-talk and how to overcome our own inner critic. What you think about yourself, you become. You can train your mind to level up your belief in yourself. Dr. Kamphoff shares with a powerful strategy we can use to level up our thoughts called The Truth Meter. Power Phrase this Week:” I talk to myself powerfully and tell myself the truth.” Quote of the Week: “Work harder on yourself than you do your job.” Jim Rohn, American businessman and self-made millionaire

Jul 10, 2021 • 6min
443: How to Create a Thriving Culture
Several years ago, Google undertook a massive two-year study on high-performing teams, calling it “Project Aristotle.” They sought to answer the question “What makes a high performing team?” After conducting over 200 interviews, they surprisingly found a top ingredient for high-performing teams was psychological safety—in fact, it was the most important ingredient in high-performing teams. Today on the podcast, we talk about how we can apply this idea to building a thriving culture at work, home, or any other place we lead. Quote of the Week: “If you want to succeed, double your failure rate.” Tom Watson, CEO of IBM Power Phrase of the Week:” I see failure and mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow.”

Jul 4, 2021 • 46min
442: Being in the Present with Chris Benard, 2-Time Olympian Triple Jumper
Today on the podcast we have Chris Benard, a two-time Olympic triple jumper, who just made his second Olympic team. He will be competing at the Tokyo Olympics in a few short weeks. He holds a personal record of 17.48 m (57 ft 4 in) in the triple jump. He has represented the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics along with multiple World Outdoor and Indoor Championships. Bernard is an eight-time NCAA All-American where he competed for Arizona State University. He trains in Chula Vista at the Olympic Training Center. In this episode, Chris and Cindra discuss: His Olympic Trials performance two weeks ago that landed him on his second Olympic Team Strategies he uses to deal with pressure How he avoids being victim to his thoughts Why having joy in the process is essential Ways mindfulness and meditation has changed his life and performance, and His meditation practice HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.cindrakamphoff.com/429-2-2-2-2-2-2/ FB COMMUNITY FOR THE HPM PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancemindsetcommunity FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO FOLLOW CHRIS: https://www.instagram.com/flyylikechrisb/?hl=en https://twitter.com/FlyyLikeChrisB Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

Jul 2, 2021 • 7min
441: Train Your Mind Like an Olympian
Today in this episode, Dr. Cindra who works with several Olympians, talks about how we each need to train our mind like an Olympian. Training your mind like an Olympian includes believing in your potential, and believing anything is possible. Research also confirms that importance of preplanning our self-talk for moments we feel pressure. What do you want to say to yourself when you want to step into your potential? Power Phrase this Week: “I train my mind like an Olympian believing anything is possible.” Quote of the Week: “Failure, I can live with. Not trying is what I can’t handle.” Sonya Richards Ross, Gold-Medal Track and Field Athlete To Learn More about Cindra visit: https://www.cindrakamphoff.com/

Jun 27, 2021 • 43min
440: Developing Your Mission-Critical Leadership with Jon Lokhorst, Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach
Today on the podcast we have Jon Lokhorst, who is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and author of the new book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions. He works with organizations to develop leaders everyone wants to follow, build teams no one wants to leave, and deliver exceptional results. Before launching Lokhorst Consulting LLC, Jon enjoyed a 30-plus year career as a CPA, CFO, and organizational leader. He has a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and is recognized by the International Coach Federation as an Associate Certified Coach. He also serves as adjunct faculty in the School of Business and Nonprofit Management at North Park University. Jon is a member of the National Speakers Association and serves as President-Elect of the Minnesota chapter. In this episode, Jon and Cindra discuss: The 4 directions of leadership How leadership skills are “power skills” Why the “mission-critical leader” is different from other perspectives on leadership The critical behaviors that someone needs to lead in all 4 directions His TIES acronym to use to develop your leadership skills HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.cindrakamphoff.com/429-2-2-2-2-2/ FB COMMUNITY FOR THE HPM PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancemindsetcommunity FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO FIND MORE ABOUT JON AND HIS WORK: https://lokhorstconsulting.com Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

Jun 25, 2021 • 6min
439: Using Your Emotions as Data
Today on the podcast Dr. Cindra talks about the importance of using our emotions as data to regulate our emotions. We are not born regulating our emotions instead we learn this skill. Our emotions direct our actions, decisions, relationships, performance, and health. The RULER acronym can help us consider our emotions and Cindra shares how the “Meta-Moment Strategy” can help us regulate our emotions (from Dr. Barckett's book, Permission to Feel). Power Phrase this Week: “I notice how I feel and use my emotions as data.”

Jun 20, 2021 • 49min
438: The Mindset of an Olympian with Iris Zimmerman, Performance Coach and Olympian
Today on the podcast we have Iris Zimmerman, an American Olympic fencer turned Performance Coach. Iris is an Olympian, Mother, and Performance Coach. At 14 years old, she became the first Fencing World Champion from the United States. Over the next 21 years, she had a successful fencing career -- becoming a NCAA Champion for Stanford University and making the 2000 Olympic team. Her accomplishments and career in fencing eventually earned her a place in the United States Fencing Hall of Fame. After she retired from fencing, she became the co-owner of the Rochester Fencing Club with her sister and fellow Olympian, Felicia Zimmermann. Iris is currently the Director of Client and Coach Experience and Performance Coach for Valor Performance. Through her work at Valor, she has coached leaders from Salesforce, Akamai, Brigham and Women's Hospital. She also owns her own consulting and coaching business that specializes in working with business owners and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Iris and Cindra discuss: Her lessons learned from her journey to the Olympics The top traits of high performers in sport and business The impact of negative self-talk and the Imposture Syndrome Why you are your greatest enemy and what to do about it Why it is important to “take a step back to thrive forward.” How having joy in the process is essential HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.cindrakamphoff.com/category/podcast/ FB COMMUNITY FOR THE HPM PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancemindsetcommunity FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO FIND MORE ABOUT IRIS AND HER WORK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iriszimmermann Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901