Posts by Cindra Kamphoff
The Power of Small Wins
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares the story behind Hank’s Hope, a project inspired by her father’s 51-day fight in the ICU and the “win wall” her family created to capture small victories each day. Cindra explores why celebrating small wins is essential for building confidence, resilience, and hope. Drawing from performance psychology and…
Read MoreTranslating Performance Across Sport and Business with Dr. Armin McCrea-Dastur
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Dr. Armin McCrea-Dastur—leadership and performance consultant, Founder of Diamond Consulting, and expert in both business and sport psychology—to explore what it takes to perform at a high level across every environment. Drawing from more than 30 years of experience in leadership development,…
Read MoreTrain Your Trust
“Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.” – Benjamin Spock What if the biggest thing holding you back… isn’t your ability, but your trust in it? In this episode, we dive into a powerful question high performers face all the time: “Have I done enough, and can I trust it when it matters…
Read MoreBuilding Self-Compassion Without Losing Your Edge with Danae Frentz, Mental Performance Consultant
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Danae Frentz—a mental performance professional and self-compassion researcher—to explore a powerful idea that challenges how many high achievers think: being hard on yourself isn’t what drives success—self-compassion is. Drawing from nearly a decade of research and applied work in sport and…
Read MoreDesigning a Life You Want
“Let them judge. Let them misunderstand. Let them doubt you.” – Mel Robbins After seeing Mel Robbins live, I left with three questions I can’t stop thinking about: 👉 What if nothing in your life changed in 5 years? 👉What’s your Plan B? 👉And… what would you do if you didn’t care what people thought? In this episode, we unpack how…
Read MoreThinking Under Pressure with Max Pollack, Cognitive Performance Specialist with Special Forces
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Maximilian (Max) Pollack—a Cognitive Performance Specialist supporting U.S. Special Operations—to explore what it truly takes to think clearly, stay composed, and execute under extreme pressure. Drawing from his work with elite military operators, Max shares a powerful perspective: high performance isn’t…
Read MoreThe Power of Focus
What if the fastest way to change how you feel… isn’t changing your situation, but changing your focus? In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares how one simple shift in attention can instantly move you from frustration to clarity and confidence. When you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or “off,” it’s often not your circumstances, it’s where your…
Read MoreElite by Choice: How Your Daily Decisions Shape High Performance with Lauren Johnson, Mental Performance Coach & Keynote Speaker
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with mental performance coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Lauren Johnson & Co, Lauren Johnson, to explore what it really means to become elite by choice. Lauren shares the pivotal story that shaped her career. After a job opportunity fell through, she found herself…
Read MoreWinning More and Living Better: Mindset and Leadership with Zach Brandon, Mental Performance Coach and Founder of MVP Mindset Consulting
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Zach Brandon—performance and leadership coach, former Head of Mental Performance and Coach Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and founder of MVP Mindset Consulting—to explore what it really takes to thrive at a high level without sacrificing wellbeing. Drawing from his experience…
Read MoreHow to Speak with Confidence and Purpose with Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Mic Drop Workshop
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and author Jess Ekstrom to explore what it really takes to build confidence, find intrinsic motivation, and share your voice without losing yourself in the process. Jess is the founder of Mic Drop Workshop, where she has helped thousands…
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