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Leadership is often framed around qualities like authenticity, empathy, and vulnerability. Larry Coval believes effective leadership ultimately depends on something more practical: the skills and behaviors required to help other people succeed. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff speaks with Larry, a seasoned business executive, leadership strategist, and founder of Arcane Leadership Concepts. After nearly…

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Gary John Bishop, New York Times bestselling author of Unfuk Yourself* and his newest book, Now What?: You, Your Life, and the Truth You’ve Been Avoiding, to explore what happens when you’ve done the work, gained the insight, and still find yourself…

Episode Intro In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Kelly Ruta, private advisor to high-performing women, former clinical psychotherapist, and expert in emotional agility, to explore why emotional agility may be the missing skill behind sustained success. Drawing on more than 20 years as a psychotherapist and over…

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Joe Paulsen, leadership coach, EOS Implementer, and creator of the LEAD, to explore how leaders can retain their best employees and build high-performing teams. Joe has spent years helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve accountability, and create workplaces where top performers want…

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Marilyn Sherman, Hall of Fame speaker, Certified Speaking Professional, five-time author, and founder of UpFront Presentations, to explore how to stop settling and create your own version of Front Row Success. For more than two decades, Marilyn has helped leaders strengthen…

Even talented, driven, and successful people experience slumps. In this conversation, Dr. Jermaine explains what a slump really is, the early warning signs that you may be heading into one, and why slumps can spread through workplaces, families, and relationships. He also shares powerful findings from his national Dump Your Slump research and explains why…

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Tim Eggebraaten, retired Chief of Police, speaker, and founder of Off Duty Chief, to explore what it truly means to lead with resilience—both professionally and personally. Drawing from more than two decades in law enforcement, including serving as Chief of Police, Patrol…

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Jeff Jones, performance coach, leadership expert, and author of The Intentional Edge, to explore what it takes to build lasting mental toughness, leadership, and high-performance habits. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in collegiate athletics, Jeff shares lessons learned from working…

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Kristin Gustafson, a board-certified coach, exercise physiologist, speaker, and author of The GPS Mindset: Grit, Purpose, and Strength. Kristin shares her inspiring journey from elite endurance athlete to navigating life-changing diagnoses including dystonia and multiple sclerosis—and how those experiences became the foundation for…

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Drew Moldenhauer, an international speaker, leadership trainer, and founder of Blue Ethos Specialized Training, to explore what it takes to communicate, lead, and perform effectively when the pressure is highest. Drawing from nearly two decades in law enforcement, higher education, and…