Posts Tagged ‘Overcoming Fear’
How to Stop Fear of Failure From Holding You Back
What would you do today if you weren’t afraid to fail? Fear of failure can keep us from applying for the opportunity, speaking up, starting something new, or having the difficult conversation. But failure doesn’t define who you are. It’s an event that can give you feedback, information, and a chance to grow. In this…
Read MoreHow to Stop Fear From Controlling You
Fear has a way of making future events feel like they’re happening right now. What if I fail? What if I embarrass myself? What if people judge me? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares a simple reminder: future events aren’t reality. She explains how fear can influence our decisions, why confidence doesn’t require being…
Read MoreBelieve It’s Possible—Then Go Make It Real
In this episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares how belief is the catalyst for breaking through limitations, using the inspiring story of Mankato East’s first win in the Jug Game over Mankato West in 19 years. Despite a long losing streak, the team showed up believing in a new outcome—and they…
Read MoreFeedback Without Fear
This episode explores how to receive feedback without letting it shake your confidence. Feedback is often hard to hear because we take it personally, treating it like a judgment rather than data. A key mindset shift is recognizing that feedback says more about the giver—their values, priorities, and perspective—than it does about you. The feedback…
Read MoreUnlock 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…
Read More4 Fear Facts
The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. Power Phrase of the Week: “I embrace my fear and choose courage.” Quote of the Week: “Risk more than others think is safe. Dream…
Read MoreCourage Unleashed
Imagine a life where fear doesn’t hold you back. My clients – from professional athletes to top executives – have learned that courage is not about being fearless. It’s about fearing less. In this week’s video, I explain why you can’t feel courage without fear and how you can use this understanding to fuel your…
Read MoreMove Towards Your Fears
The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do. As Jimmy Johnson, the coach who led the Dallas Cowboys to two consecutive Super Bowls, once said, “Do you want to be safe and…
Read MoreChoosing Courage Daily
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than the fear.” Franklin D. Roosevelt High performers choose courage instead of comfort. To choose courage over comfort, consider what you can do TODAY that is uncomfortable. Courage is a muscle – the more you use it,…
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