High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset
627 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 308 ratingsDo you want to develop the mindset of the World’s Best? Are you ready to unlock your true potential?
Join Dr. Cindra Kamphoff each week, a national leader in the field of Sports and Performance Psychology, as she interviews thought leaders, executives, professional athletes, and entrepreneurs to help you get out of your comfort zone and after your goals.
With nearly one million downloads and counting, Dr. Kamphoff provides insights into her personal work with the Minnesota Vikings, Fortune 100 companies, and other top executives and athletes to help you accomplish all your goals and dreams.
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26: Developing Your Persistence
January 18, 2016 20:53 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBSuccess takes something more than a talent and skills. Success takes the willingness to keep going even when the odds are against you or your enthusiasm has waned. Success takes persistence. It takes continuing your course of action despite difficulties, adversity or opposition. The great thing is that persistence is learnable. In this episode, Cindra talkes about successful people that have persisted as well as 3 strategies to develop your persistence.
25: How to Reach Your Next Summit & Get Out of Your Comfort Zone w/ Award-Winning Speaker, Manley Feinberg
January 06, 2016 02:16 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode, award-winning international speaker, business leader, best selling author and professional musician, Manley Feinberg talks about how to reach your next summit. Using a mountain climbing analogy, he discusses how we must expect to fall, how to refocus after the fall and how to get out of your comfort zone in the process. Points to listen for include tips he provides to consciously practice authenticity and how to make space between "the stimulus and response." Post a tweet ab...
24: Finish 2015 with a BANG
December 31, 2015 19:49 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBTo finish 2015 with a BANG, Cindra provides 5 questions for us to consider as we reflect on the past year. She recommends we answer these questions before setting goals for 2016 to ensure our 2016 goals align with our priorities and values. The 5 questions include: 1. If you had to describe 2015 in 5 words, what would they be? 2. What one event, big or small, made the biggest impact? 3. What new things did you discover about yourself? 4. What was your biggest ha-ha moment this year? ...
23: How to Adopt a Challenge Mindset w/ Dr. Ian Connole, Director of Sport Psych @ Kansas State
December 16, 2015 20:36 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBDr. Ian Connole, Director of Sport Psychology for Kansas State Athletics, teaches us how to keep our focus and the importance of engaging in the now. He motivates us to be authentic and when we do so, this allows our success to come much easier and more likely. He says that a life worth living is being in the present moment, and a life worth sharing is about being authentic and showing up as yourself. So good!
22: How Parents Can Positively Support Their Child's Athletic Development
December 16, 2015 18:37 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn sports, parents impact their children in at least three ways. First, they influence the type of sports they play by creating opportunities to try different sports. Second, they provide financial support by purchasing equipment and driving them to and from practice and games. But probably the least recognized way that parents influence their children is how they “interpret” the event. What parents do or say — and what they don’t do or say — impacts how invested and involved their children ...
21: Strengthening Your Relationship with Failure with Mental Performance & Leadership Coach, Justin Su'a
December 11, 2015 19:32 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBJustin Su'a is a Mental Performance and Leadership Coach who is currently a Mental Skills Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox. In this interview, Justin talks about how elite athletes and high performers have a unique relationship with failure. He talks extensively about that in this interview as well as other insights he has had working as the Former Head of Mental Conditioning at the IMG Academy and with the US Army. Justin is the author of two books: Parent Pep Talks and Mentally Tough Tee...
20: How to Create a Compelling Vision
December 08, 2015 15:52 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBHigh achievers and successful people have big visions. They know what they want and every day they work towards that vision. If you don’t have a clear vision, you will most likely feel trapped by your own limitations. But a clear vision can unlock your power. You become what you envision yourself becoming! In this episode, Cindra explores what a compelling vision includes and how to write one for your future.
19: Play Big with Coach, Trainer & Motivational Speaker Elani Kelakos
December 04, 2015 06:04 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, Elani Kelakos discusses what it means to stop playing small. Instead, we must play big and she describes exactly what that means to play big. She shares tips you can apply the next time you speak in front of an audience as well as her 5 principles of high performance that you don't want to miss. Throughout the interview, Elani provides strategies and tips to embrace your authenticity and be more confident in who you are.
18: The Gratitude Effect
November 30, 2015 18:55 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBGratitude is like a muscle – the more you use it, the stronger that muscle gets. In this episode, we talk about the power of saying thank you and being gratitude. We discuss the "gratitude effect" and 4 gratitude practices you can do regularly. When you express your gratitude, you are in one of the best possible emotional states possible. Be grateful for everything you have today – even the difficulties.
17: "I will.." "I can..." "I am..."
November 19, 2015 21:38 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBOur thoughts direct everything we do. They are the most important factor in our success and in our failure. I can make this bold statement because everything starts with a thought. EVERYTHING! Successful people talk to themselves in a powerful and productive way to keep them on task and believing in their future. They use statements such as "I will..." "I can..." and "I am...".
16: Cleveland Indians Performance Coach Talks Beating the Odds with Ceci Clark
November 09, 2015 03:53 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBCeci Clark, the first woman to be hired full-time in Major League Baseball working in mental training, talks about beating the odds in this inspiring interview. That is exactly what high performers do, she says. They are among the 1-3% that beat the odds and dream big! Ceci discusses how life begins at the end of your comfort zone and how "fear keeps your sharp." Ceci also talks about her experiences as a female working in predominantly male populations including in Major League Baseball and...
15: Focus on Your Successes
November 04, 2015 22:04 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBTo create more success, you need to acknowledge your successes. You brain does not naturally do this, so you MUST program it to remember your successes. When you do this, you are programing your subconscious to remember your desire to be successful and it will be more likely to happen!
14: Olympic Hopeful & 2-Time Cancer Survivor Talks Resilence, Gabe Grunewald
October 20, 2015 17:43 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBGabriele Grunewald is an Olympic hopeful who competes for the USA in the 1500, 3000 and 5000 meters. Gabe is current ranked 19th in the world in the 1500 and is the 3rd American on that list. She is an US Indoor Champion in the 3000 meters. Gabe is a 2-time cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with cancer twice while competing at the University of Minnesota. During this interview, is she talks about how cancer made her stronger mentally. She has learned to be resilient - bouncing back from rac...
13: Overthinking is NOT Your Friend
October 09, 2015 07:02 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBWe can overthink anything - our athletic performance, our success, our failure, our family, our appearance, our career, our health...Thank goodness for family, friends and teammates who help us out of this rut. But, we need to catch ourselves when we get in this terrible mindset. Why? Because overthinking is NOT our friend. In this episode, Cindra share's a personal story when she got stuck in the overthinking rut and why overthinking is so dangerous for you. Then, she share 3 ways YOU can ...
12: Chicago Cubs Director of Mental Training Talks Winning Mindset & Big Dreams, Josh Lifrak
October 05, 2015 15:32 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn 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 to be and how to stay awake and aware to be your best. If you are anything like me, you will be cheering the Cubs Organization on in their quest to the World Series after this interv...
11: 3 Proven Ways to Increase Your Gratitude
October 02, 2015 03:20 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBIn 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.
10: The DNA of Championship Teams with Motivational Speaker & Author Ross Berstein
September 27, 2015 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBRoss 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 years including CNN, ESPN, Fox News, and “CBS This Morning,” as well as in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today. In this interview, Ross prov...
9: How Successful People Think
September 25, 2015 05:59 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBDo 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 is a daily process that can make all the difference in your career success, athletic success, happiness and satisfaction with your life. You can find this list of the top 10 traits of high performers at www...
8: Turning a Single Kernel into an International Success: Angie's BoomChickaPop
September 18, 2015 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIt 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. In this interview, Angie discusses the growth of her business, the importance of getting comfortable being uncomfortable, and how everything you have done creates what you need in the momen...
7: The Comparison Trap
September 16, 2015 04:21 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBAs 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 instead. Plan to be inspired!
6: Professional Baseball Pitcher Talks Focusing on the Process & Routine with Angel's Jason Hoppe
September 12, 2015 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBFocusing 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 sport and performance and discusses the importance of not getting too high or too low, knowing your why and who you are, and working hard ever...
5: What is Your Why?
September 10, 2015 04:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBHave you ever felt “stuck” in your life? Have you ever wanted a reason to get up out of bed in the morning? Have you ever felt unfulfilled in what you were doing? We’ve all had times like this in our lives. Considering your “why” or purpose will help propel you and move you forward. In this episode, we review the 2nd trait of High Performers: They understand their purpose and keep their “why” front and center. We review 4 questions you can answer to help you understand your “why”?
4: What #1 Draft Picks & Tennis Pros Learn from Dr. Angus Mugford about the High Performance Mindset
September 04, 2015 06:14 - 28 minutes - 26 MBDr. Angus Mugford discusses how to train the high performance mindset. As Director of the IMG Institute, Angus works with elite athletes, corporate leaders, and US military populations. He has provided mental training to 2 #1 NFL draft picks, a #1 WTA pro, and too many other grandslam, NFL players, and elite athletes to even count! In this episode, he provides numerous applications to high performance in sport, business and in life.
3: Get Grit: Having Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose for Your Long Term Goals
September 02, 2015 05:54 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBGRIT is having passion, perseverance and purpose for your long-terms goals. In this episode, Cindra shares a time she was gritty and discusses what grit is during an interview with radio hosts, TJ and Lisa. Then she provides 4 tips that will help you cultivate your grit. If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends. Cindra also sends free weekly mental tools, strategies and videos via email. You can subscribe at cindrakamphoff.com or by texting "Mentallystrong" (all one wo...
2: Getting After It with Olympian, Entrepreneur, and ESPN2 Analyst Carrie Tollefson
August 26, 2015 19:25 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBCarrie Tollefson is an Olympian, elite middle distance runner, and ESPN2 analyst who is all about "getting after it." She is a 5-time NCAA Champion and national record holder. She started C Tolle Run, www.ctollerun.com, and inspires athletes of all ages with her regular videos and authentic spirit. Carrie reveals her big dream that scares her and provides insight into the high performance mindset. Her passion and authenticity is contagious.
1: What is the High Performance Mindset?
August 26, 2015 05:43 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode, Cindra discusses the high performance mindset, what it is and how anyone can reach high performance. She also uses her experience dancing dub-step in front of 3,000 people as an example of how to apply the high performance mindset in your life.
Getting to Know Cindra Kamphoff with Kevin King
August 26, 2015 05:27 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBKevin King interviews the host of the podcast, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff. She is in the "hotseat" in this episode as Kevin interviews her using the same questions she will use to interview her guests on the show. Cindra gets real as she reveals her dreams as well as provides essential habits and traits of high performers.