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Discover how pre-planned thoughts can combat negativity and boost your mindset. Learn the impactful 3 Ps that enhance your chances of performing at your best. The power of positive self-talk is explored, offering practical strategies for creating affirmations that foster success. Hear a thought-provoking quote that emphasizes positive thinking as a transformative force in behavior. This engaging discussion uncovers the secrets to harnessing your inner dialogue for real-world achievements.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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."

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.

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

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