Harnessing 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,…

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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…

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Be 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…

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Unlock 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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How 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…

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The 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…

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Breaking 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.” –…

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