Posts by Cindra Kamphoff
Mastering 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…
Read MoreHow to Turn Self Doubt into Confidence
In this episode of the High Performance Mindset Podcast, we dive deep into the power of self-awareness and how to silence your inner critic. That disempowering voice—often fearful, judgmental, or angry—holds many of us back. But here’s the truth: your inner critic lies to you.Instead of accepting its negativity, we can train ourselves to challenge…
Read MoreThe Power of Mindfulness & Self-Compassion for High Performance with Dr. Alan Chu
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alan Chu, a leading expert in sport psychology, mindfulness, and self-compassion. As an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Chu helps athletes, executives, and high performers unlock their full potential by leveraging positive psychology approaches. We…
Read MoreBreaking Free from the Comparison Trap
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares why we experience compassion and how to break free from it. Power Phrase of the Week: “I focus on my own journey and growth. I celebrate my progress.” Quote of the Week: “A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” –…
Read MoreMastering the ART of Emotions, Dr. Kerry Guest, Mental Health Specialist for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Welcome to High Performance Mindset, the podcast where we dive into mental strategies to help you be your best more often. Today, we have a truly special guest—someone who plays a pivotal role in helping elite athletes navigate the mental side of the game. Joining us is Kerry Guest, the Mental Health Specialist for the…
Read More4 Fear Facts
The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. Power Phrase of the Week: “I embrace my fear and choose courage.” Quote of the Week: “Risk more than others think is safe. Dream…
Read MoreWhat Do You Want in 2025?
New beginnings – like New Years Day, your birthday or even Mondays – are a great time to restart. That is why people like to set resolutions or goals at the beginning of the year. You are extra motivated to turn the page and reset. But, in general, we want to set goals this year…
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