Posts by Cindra Kamphoff
How to Fail Forward
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” Henry Ford. High performers view mistakes as mis-takes. They learn and burn. This mindset helps them fail forward and stay confident, motivated and excited about what they are doing. Power Phrase this Week: “I commit to fail forward. I learn and burn…
Read MoreHow to Have a Silent Impact with Keynote Speaker & TV Sports Anchor, Joe Schmit
Great leaders are the happiest, most productive people because they have discovered how to lead a life of significance. It’s all about making an impact. Joe Schmit has been interviewing and researching influential people discovering the factors that truly make an impact in the lives of others. He is a storyteller who has spent 30…
Read MoreHow to Bring More Positive Energy
“The biggest source of motivation are your own thoughts, so think big and motivate yourself from within.” Anonymous High performers staying intrinsically motivated. They focus on the progress they make. They consider how they are part of something bigger and how they touch others. They consider what they do and how it is connected to…
Read MoreCertified Consultant and Professor Shares Strategies for Top Performers
Dr. Jamie Shapiro is an Associate Professor and the Assistant Director of the Master’s in Sport and Performance Psychology program in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. She earned a Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University, and an M.S. in Athletic Counseling from Springfield College (2005).…
Read MoreCBS “Survivor” Talk Passion & Never Giving Up
Born and raised in Eureka, South Dakota, Holly Hoffman was the last remaining member of the Espada Tribe and the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS’ hit reality show “Survivor Nicaragua”. Through that experience, and others throughout her life, Holly was inspired to share her message of positivity, determination, and confidence with business…
Read MoreFinding Your Motivation From Within
“The biggest source of motivation are your own thoughts, so think big and motivate yourself from within.” Anonymous High performers stay intrinsically motivated. They focus on the progress they make. They consider how they are part of something bigger and how they touch others. They consider what they do and how it is connected to…
Read MoreWhy Talent Needs Trauma
“Be thankful for each challenge, because it will build your strength and character.” Anonymous High performers embrace challenges or trauma. They realize this helps them be their best self. They recognize failure is vital to success and remember is how they respond to the challenges that shapes their passion and grit. Phrase this Week: “I embrace…
Read More8 Steps to Reignite Your Passion with Motivational Speaker, Mark J. Lindquist
Mark J Lindquist has been on the hottest shows on television (LOST, Hawaii Five-O), he performs for the largest crowds in America (NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA) and he speaks for the largest crowds in America (Wal-Mart, McDonald’s, Microsoft, IBM, Starbucks). Mark is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, highly sought-after success coach, world-touring entertainer, US Air Force…
Read More4 Proven Strategies for Peak Performance from Auburn University’s Director of Counseling & Sport Psychology
Joining the Auburn family in October 2018, Dr. Adrian Ferrera provides individual mental health and performance counseling, crisis intervention, consultation and outreach on clinical issues important to student-athletes. He also develops performance enhancement workshops for small groups, coaches and teams. Dr. Ferrera came to Auburn from the University of Washington, where he served as associate director of…
Read MoreHall of Fame Coach Shares Principles of Positive Coaching and Leadership
Dr. Rick McGuire is the Director of the Missouri Institute of Positive Coaching. He recently retired as the Director of Sport Psychology for the Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Missouri, and Graduate Professor of Sport Psychology. For 27 years (from 1983-2010) he was Missouri’s Head Track and Field Coach. Under Coach McGuire’s tutelage, Missouri…
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