Posts by Cindra Kamphoff
Chicago Cubs Director of Mental Training Talks Winning Mindset & Big Dreams, Josh Lifrak
In this interview, the Director of Mental Training for the Chicago Cubs, Josh Lifrak, discusses the winning mindset and his CUB acronym which guides his work with the organization. His interview is full of passion and energy as he discusses the importance of choosing every day to be the human being that YOU want…
Read More3 Proven Ways to Increase Your Gratitude
In this episode, Cindra discusses 3 proven ways supported by research to increase your happiness through gratitude. She starts the episode describing her experience at the 2013 Boston Marathon and why she is grateful for that experience even though it was difficult.
Read MoreWhat the 2013 Boston Marathon Taught Me About Gratitude
In 2013, I had finished the Boston Marathon. It was my third Boston. I love that race is so many ways. I love the passion of the people, the energy of the event, and even the difficulty of the course. Heartbreak Hill is so hard but so amazing when you get to the top! It…
Read MoreThe Comparison Trap
Teddy Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” This is one of my favorite quotes because I have found it to be completely accurate. We compare our appearance, our business, our number of friends on Facebook, our athletic ability, our families, and our “things” to other people. We all do this.
Read MoreThe DNA of Championship Teams with Motivational Speaker & Author, Ross Bernstein
Ross Bernstein is an award-winning peak performance business speaker who’s keynoted conferences on four continents and the author of nearly 50 sports books. He’s spent the better part of the past 20 years studying the DNA of championship teams. Ross and his books have been featured on thousands of television and radio programs over the…
Read MoreHow Successful People Think
Do you ever wonder how to deal with that voice inside your head? Do you ever doubt yourself for what seems like no reason at all? Do you have big dreams that seem scary so you don’t go after them?? Dr. Kamphoff discusses how the most successful people are a master of their thoughts. This…
Read MoreTurning a Single Kernel into an International Success with Angie’s BoomChickaPop
It all started back in 2001 when Angie and her husband, Dan, bought a kettle online and began popping corn at local events to teach their kids the importance of hard work and to earn extra income for their college funds. Now, Angie’s BoomChickaPop is one of the fastest growing popcorn brands in the world.…
Read MoreThe Comparison Trap
As Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Research suggests that comparison breeds feelings of depression, low self-confidence, anxiety, separation and loneliness. We are less likely to reach our goals because comparison zaps our motivation and energy. In this podcast, Cindra talks about why we compare ourselves to others, and what to do…
Read MoreProfessional Baseball Pitcher Talks Focusing on the Process & Routine with Jason Hoppe
Focusing on the process, not the outcome is the key to success, says professional baseball pitcher, Jason Hoppe. Jason holds the collegiate record of pitching the most consecutive scoreless innings, 55 1/3 innings, which takes mental strength, consistency, and staying in control of your mind and body. This All-American pitcher knows the mental side of…
Read MoreLearning to be an Optimist
Let’s get real for a moment. There are severe consequences of adopting a pessimistic perspective. For example, research shows: Pessimists do not perform as well in life, sport and business as optimists. Pessimism stops us professionally. Pessimism damages relationships and our ability to work as a team. Pessimism harms us emotionally and physically. There are…
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