Steps to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Build Confidence
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores how your self-talk impacts your confidence, resilience, and performance. Inspired by a recent coaching conversation, she shares why high performers often struggle with harsh self-criticism—and how self-compassion actually helps you improve faster.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between your inner critic and inner
coach - What self-critical thinking does to your brain
- Why self-compassion builds resilience under pressure
- A simple tool to shift your mindset in the moment
The 3 Ns:
- Notice your self-talk
- Name it
- Next best thought
Power Phrase:
“I choose to be my own coach, not my own critic.”
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