Posts by Cindra Kamphoff
QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life with John G. Miller, Keynote Speaker and Author
John G. Miller is the author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, Flipping the Switch: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability, Outstanding! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional and co-author of Raising Accountable Kids. He is founder of QBQ, Inc., an organizational development firm based in Colorado dedicated to “Helping Organizations Make Personal Accountability a Core Value.” A 1980…
Read MoreSaying No More Often
Successful people know how to say “no.” In this episode, Cindra talks about why it is difficult for us to say no, and how to say yes to the right activities and events in our life. She also suggests we make a “Stop Doing List” and provides other strategies for us to be intentional with…
Read MoreDominate the Controllables
As humans, our default is to focus on the uncontrollables. It is much easier to blame, complain, and make excuses than to take a close look in the mirror and examine ourselves and our actions. In this episode, Cindra talks about the foundation of performance – focusing on what you can control and how to do…
Read MoreCreating Confidence with Tina Van Steenbergen, Keynote Speaker and Conference Host
Today on the podcast we hear from Tina Van Steenbergen who is a keynote speaker with a passion and purpose for working with women. She helps women tear down the walls built between us. Her speaking style gives women permission to open up, have honest conversations, and connect. With a combination of authenticity, storytelling and…
Read MoreIf You Think You Can
Today on the podcast we explore the power of our thoughts. We all have automatic negative thoughts (or ANTS) and our ANTS can seem very real. We want to notice our ANTS and take a step back to diminish their power. You shouldn’t believe everything you think because your brain’s purpose is to keep you safe,…
Read MoreOvercoming Negativity
Knowing doesn’t create change; it’s the doing that creates change. You may know about why we have negativity as humans, but you must put it into action to see the results. In this episode, Cindra talks about how negativity isn’t always bad – it can help us make good decisions and protect us. But many times too…
Read MoreMaking our Mark with David McNally, International Business Speaker, Author and Thought Leader
Today on the podcast we hear from David McNally who has a cutting-edge, life changing topic he speaks on related to leaving your mark and finding your purpose in the world. David has spent a career studying the attitude and behaviors that drive personal and professional success. McNally is a member of the Speakers Hall…
Read MoreStaying Strong in Adversity
In this episode, Cindra shares how we can overcome adversity and the research that supports the importance of looking for the opportunity in setbacks. She describes that practice “benefit finding” and how we can use the practice to stay strong in adversity. Quote of the week: “The most successful people see adversity not as a…
Read MoreVision, Mindset and Grit with Scott Burrows, Keynote Speaker
Today on the podcast we hear from Scott Burrows who has an unforgettable, life-changing story that proves that Limits Can Be Exceeded, Barriers Broken and that No Circumstances Can Ever Destroy the Power of the Human Spirit. By the age of 19, Scott was playing football at Florida State University and was a Top-Ranked kick-boxing…
Read MoreLeading Yourself First
Today on the podcast we discuss the importance of leading ourselves first before leading others. Growing our self-awareness is crucial to become a better leader, yet few people are self-aware. Dr. Cindra shares with as a “Finding Your Best Self” exercise to help you connect with your best and gain self-awareness to lead yourself each…
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