Posts by Cindra Kamphoff
Training Your Brain for Optimism
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff unpacks the power of optimism and why training your brain to spot opportunity in the face of difficulty is essential to building grit. Drawing from legendary moments like Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game,” she explains how mindset shifts fuel resilience. Cindra introduces a simple mental tool called the Three Ops…
Read MoreHow to Flip Your Mindset and Perform at Your Best with Frank Kitchen, Keynote Speaker and High Performance Motivation Expert
On today’s episode, we’re joined by a truly inspiring guest—Frank Kitchen, a Certified Speaking Professional and High-Performance Motivation Expert. Frank is known for helping individuals and organizations think, act, and perform at their highest level. Frank’s journey as a speaker began with a major life pivot—he was fired from his job on Father’s Day weekend.…
Read MoreThe Flow Effect
In this episode of the High Performance Mindset podcast, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores the concept of flow, a mental state of complete absorption and peak performance, drawing on insights from sport psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson, who collaborated with Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the pioneer of flow research. The episode highlights how flow occurs when we are…
Read MoreThriving Under Pressure with Alex Hodgins, Mental Performance Consultant and Speaker
Joining us is Alex Hodgins, a visionary mental performance consultant and inspiring speaker who’s spent his career helping athletes, teams, and leaders rise to the occasion when it matters most. Alex specializes in building high-performance systems that don’t just withstand pressure, they thrive in it. For eight years, Alex was the Head of Mental Performance…
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of Positivity
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra explores the power of positivity and how cultivating positive energy creates a psychological advantage in teams, businesses, and relationships. Research shows that positivity enhances engagement, problem-solving, and resilience, with high-performing teams and successful relationships maintaining a strong positive-to-negative interaction ratio. To harness this power,…
Read MoreRedefining High Performance with Ty Bennett, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author
Today we have an incredible guest who embodies leadership, influence, and the power of storytelling—Ty Bennett. Ty is a dynamic entrepreneur, CEO, bestselling author, and world-renowned speaker who has built three multi-million dollar businesses across different industries. As the Owner & CEO of the largest Ninja Warrior Gym in the world, he knows a thing…
Read MoreMastering Self-Discipline
Dr. Cindra explores the power of self-discipline and how understanding dopamine can help us build better habits. Sharing her own experience of struggling to finish her book Beyond Grit, she explains how visualizing her audience reignited her motivation. Self-discipline, she says, is the ability to take action even when we don’t feel like it—yet our…
Read MoreBe Kind To Yourself Today
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra highlights the crucial role of self-compassion in achieving success, using Serena Williams as an example of how elite performers embrace setbacks with kindness rather than self-criticism. Drawing on Dr. Kristen Neff’s research, Dr. Cindra outlines three key elements of self-compassion: self-kindness, recognizing common humanity, and…
Read MoreThe Mindset of Champions with Michael Urban, Director of Mental Performance for the L.A. Clippers
Welcome back to the High Performance Mindset Podcast! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of mental performance with a special guest who works at the highest levels of sport and business. Joining us is Michael Urban, the Director of Mental Performance for the L.A. Clippers. With a career dedicated to coaching elite athletes, coaches,…
Read MoreUnlock Your Courage: How to Conquer Fear and Achieve More
In Beyond Grit for Business, I talk about one truth that’s easy to forget: Courage only grows when you practice it. What’s something you’ve been holding back on because it feels too big or risky? Courage isn’t about being fearless, it’s about moving forward despite the fear. Every step you take builds momentum. Every decision…
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