Posts by Cindra Kamphoff
Confidence Is Essential to Your Organization’s Bottom Line
What if confidence, not talent, was the real driver of performance? In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, we reveal why confidence is a business strategy, not a soft skill. Our national research shows 81% of workers are drawn to organizations that prioritize confidence and when confidence is low, productivity, culture, and retention suffer. If you are a…
Read MoreCreating Workplaces Where People Can Truly Thrive with Jen Fisher, Author and Well-Being Expert
Today on the High Performance Mindset, I’m talking with someone who is truly changing the way we think about work and wellbeing. Jen Fisher is a global leader in this space — and honestly, she’s just one of those people who makes you feel seen and grounded the moment she starts talking. Jen was Deloitte’s…
Read MoreWhy Women Doubt Themselves
In this episode, we dive into one of the most important findings from the 2025 National Confidence Study: the unique confidence barriers women face at work. We break down the data on harsh self-talk, comparison, and feeling “not enough,” and explore how these challenges are shaped by both internal patterns and cultural pressures. You’ll hear why…
Read MoreThe Confidence Crisis in Gen Z
Our 2025 Confidence Study reveals a striking truth: Gen Z is struggling most with confidence. Nearly half feel “not enough,” and many battle constant comparison and a harsh inner critic. In this episode, Cindra and Lisa unpack why this is happening, how it shows up at work and in life, and the simple things leaders, parents, and…
Read MorePlay a Bigger Game with Markus Kaulius, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author
Today on the High Performance Mindset, I’m joined by someone who has dedicated his life to helping people break through limitations and step boldly into the impact they were meant to make. Markus Kaulius, an entrepreneur and bestselling author of Play a Bigger Game, is a force of nature when it comes to transformation. Markus…
Read MoreFeel the Fear And Do It Anyway
In today’s episode, Cindra and Lisa talk about the timeless truth of high performance: You don’t build confidence by eliminating fear. You build confidence by moving with it. Inspired by Dr. Susan Jeffers’ classic book Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (1987), this conversation explores why fear shows up, how it impacts performance, and how the world’s…
Read MoreDo More, More Naturally: David Kolbe on the Power of Instinctive Strengths
Today on the High Performance Mindset, I’m joined by someone who has spent his entire life helping people work with their natural strengths instead of fighting against them. David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp, has literally grown up inside the Kolbe Concept — a system that helps leaders, teams, and organizations unlock instinctive strengths and…
Read MoreStop the Overwhelm
If you’ve ever ended a day exhausted but unclear on what you actually accomplished, this episode is for you. Overwhelm and busyness have become the new norm. Many of us confuse being busy with being productive—which leaves us drained, and doubting ourselves. In today’s episode, Cindra and Lisa explore the mental game of prioritization and how high performers…
Read MoreThe Freedom to Perform with Dr. Karen MacNeill, Mental Performance Coach and Keynote Speaker
In today’s episode, Dr. Cindra is joined by Dr. Karen MacNeill — former Team Canada athlete and world-renowned mental performance consultant who has supported Olympians, executives, and high-pressure teams across multiple Olympic Games. Karen shares what competing taught her that no textbook ever could, and takes us inside the “pressure ecosystem” of the Olympic Games…
Read MoreFinding A Purpose That Powers You
In this episode, Dr. Cindra and Lisa explore one of the greatest drivers of motivation, resilience, and fulfillment: your WHY. Every one of us knows what we do in work and life…but very few of us stay deeply connected to the purpose behind it. When we lose sight of our why, stress rises and joy fades. When we own our…
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