What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Leadership, Confidence, and Lasting Change with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith

By Cindra Kamphoff | August 31, 2026

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s most influential leadership thinkers, a renowned executive coach, and #1 New York Times bestselling author, to explore what keeps successful people growing.

For more than four decades, Marshall has coached many of the world’s most accomplished CEOs and leaders. In this conversation, he shares what those experiences have taught him about leadership, confidence, behavior change, achievement, and creating a life that is meaningful on your own terms.

Episode Description

Success can create one of the biggest obstacles to continued growth: when a behavior has helped us succeed in the past, we assume it must still be serving us.

Marshall explains why high performers can become trapped by “winning too much,” adding too much value, and needing to prove they are right. He shares a simple question that can change the way we lead and communicate: “Is it worth it?”

Cindra and Marshall also explore the relationship between confidence and courage, why we need to stop putting ourselves into limiting identity boxes, and how becoming more influential can be an act of service when your mission is to positively impact others.

Marshall also challenges the belief that achievement will eventually create happiness. Instead, he encourages us to define what “enough” means, find meaning in what we do, invest in the people we love, and focus on the action directly in front of us rather than becoming consumed by the outcome.

This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for leaders, coaches, athletes, and high performers who want to continue growing while building a life they are proud to live.

You’ll Learn:

Why the best coaching requires courage, humility, and discipline.
How past success can reinforce behaviors that eventually hold you back.
Why “winning too much” is one of the most common problems among successful people.
How asking “Is it worth it?” can make you a better leader and communicator.
Why confidence and courage are so closely connected.
How the identity you repeatedly give yourself can prevent lasting behavior change.
Why your behavior should be guided by your mission rather than your comfort.
How to stop tying your identity and happiness to achievement and outcomes.
Why focusing on the “next play” helps high performers stay present.
Marshall’s advice for living a life your 95-year-old self would be proud of.