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Today we are talking about 4 mental strategies that allow you to remain optimistic and see life with a clear lens. Why is this important? Because the future of your career and life is directly tied to your expectations and the ability to see the opportunity in the difficulty.  This Week's Power Phrase: “I level up my self-talk to level up my life.”   Quote of the Week - “Work harder on yourself than you do your job.” —Jim Rohn   

Dale Carnegie said it best, “Fear doesn’t exist anywhere except in the mind.”  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. High performers know that when they feel fear, it means they are doing something important and meaningful.  This week’s power phrase:  “I embrace my fear and choose courage.”

In this episode, Cindra shares how high performers choose positive energy because it makes them and others around them better. They do this by focusing on what they have, not what is missing. They choose to develop a positive culture at work and with their team. And they prime themselves with powerful emotions to start your day.      Power Phrase of the Week: “I generate energy and positivity. I bring energy in each situation. I am full of enthusiasm, energy, purpose, and happiness.”    Quote of the Week: Dalai Lama – “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” 

Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, international leadership speaker, and consultant. In 2001 she founded Reality-Based Leadership. She is the author of three books: Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace and Turn Excuses Into Results (2010), NY Times Bestseller, The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace: Know What Boosts Your Value, Kills Your Chances, and Will Make You Happier (2013), and her new release No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results (2017). In 2017 and 2018, she was named as one of the Top Global Leadership Gurus by Global Gurus, a Top 100 Leadership Expert to Follow on Twitter, and was deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace.” In this interview, Cy and Cindra discuss: What it means to operate with “no ego” How our stress comes from our stories How suffering is optional Ways to question your thinking Tools for Reality-Based Leadership The actual time we waste in work-place drama…and it

“When your brain says that you’re done, you’re only 40 percent done.” —David Goggins, Navy SEAL and ultramarathoner    Remember the following this week: when I feel like giving in or giving up, I’ll remember the 40 percent rule and how much more I have to give—perhaps up to 60 percent more! When I feel emotional or physical discomfort this week, I’ll remember that discomfort is an ally, not an enemy. To embrace my discomfort, I will write out a discomfort plan so I am ready and can stay gritty.     Power Phrase this Week: “I have a reserve tank that hasn’t even been tapped. I work hard, stay the course, and remain gritty.”   

“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, the better you get at it. Being uncomfortable each day is the fastest way to make your vision for your life a reality and it’s the only way to reach the people you are intended to serve. Discomfort is the price you pay to experience success, step into your destiny and live a meaningful life. What will you do today to be uncomfortable?   This Week's Power Phrase: “I choose courage over comfort. I flex my courage muscle and go for it.” 

“Experience tells you what to do. Confidence allows you to do it.” —Stan Smith    Confidence is belief and trust in your ability. It is your certainty that you will be successful. Having skills and talent is not enough; we have to believe in our skills in order to use them to the best of our ability. In our last episode, we talked about 3 ways to build confidence: 1. Make a Decision, 2. Remind Yourself of Your Accomplishments, and 3: Put on Your Confidence Armor. We are talking about 4 more ways to build confidence today.   Power Phrase this Week: “I choose confidence. I choose to nurture my confidence to be my best for myself and my team.”

“You have to believe you’re good enough to excel at the highest level if you ever expect to get there.” —Pat Summit  In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about research-backed ways to build confidence. Confidence is a choice you make daily. Your belief and trust in your ability is your choice. Intentionally decide today to take control of your confidence. Believe and trust that you can!  Power Phrase this Week: “I choose confidence. I choose to believe and trust in my ability.” 

Dan is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor for Northwestern Mutual. He has nearly a decade of experience in corporate business to business sales. He holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP).  He is married to his wife Melissa and has two children, Cameron and Addilyn. When Dan isn't in the office, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family outdoors. He has participated in multiple marathons and coaches youth sports within his community.  In this interview, Dan and Cindra discuss:  How he uses the Law of Attraction to grow his business  How coaching helped him grow his business by 35%  Ways he has learned to reframe his focus and the impact  Steps to RACE to your Growth  Pain of discipline vs. plan of regret    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CINDRA’S BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM: https://cindrakamphoff.com/breakthrough/  HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.co

It is easy to care for other people more than we care for ourselves. In this episode, we talk about 7 types of rest to combat burnout and stress. Consider your rest as you are listening. Which type of rest would be most important for you to implement more often?  Power Phrase this Week: “I care for myself so I can thrive and be my best.”  Quote of the Week: “Sometimes the best way to recharge our batteries is to unplug them.” Anonymous   

Finding your flow zone starts with your mind and channeling your focus to the present moment. There are three barriers to flow which we discuss in this episode. In this episode, we refer to these 3 barriers as The Three Fs: 1. Focusing on the outcome, 2. Forcing flow, and 3. Focusing on yourself. Your mind is a muscle; it takes daily practice to master it. Flow is like a muscle—the more you train and experience flow.    Power Phrase this Week: “My mind is like a muscle. I train my mind to increase my chances of finding flow.”    Quote of the Week: “If you can’t control the current of the river, then don’t fight it. Just go with the flow.” Anonymous  

Corey Perlman is a speaker, consultant and nationally-recognized social media expert. His latest book, Social Media Overload!, ranked #1 on Amazon.com in every major business category. Corey’s spoken for brands such as General Motors, The PGA Tour and Sysco Foods on how to drive business results through social media. His company, Impact Social, Inc., employs a team of highly-skilled digital specialists that manage the social media accounts for over 40 businesses. When not working, Corey loves singing Jimmy Buffett lullabies to his young son and trying to overtake his adolescent daughter for the most Instagram followers. In this interview, Corey and Cindra discuss: The mental barriers that get in the way of using digital marketing What is means to be “Authentically Social” on social media Steps to being “Authentically Social” Tips to do social media your way Ways to find a balance on social media HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/512 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https

“Beware of the thief in your mind that’s after your promise and purpose.” Jim Rohn  Think of your inner limits like thieves in your mind. The thieves take away your power, motivation, and a connection to your purpose. Your thieves are inner limits. Today we are going to talk about three – the three biggest self-limitations that get in the way of our best: 1) Limiting beliefs, 2) Comparison, and 3) Judgment.  Power Phrase this Week: “I choose to empower my beliefs about myself and the world to reach my potential.”   

Dr. Rob Elliott Owens, CMPC, CSCS, BCC is a leadership and mindset performance coach trained in the mental and physical aspects of human performance. He currently consults with healthcare and business executives.  He is the former chair of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Diversity Committee, and co-facilitated AASP’s Diversity in Sport and Culture course from 2017 until 2021. He currently serves on the certification council for the Certified Mental Performance Consultant credential. In addition to his coaching work, Dr. Owens has taught workshops and college-level courses on leadership development; diversity and inclusion; positive coaching; health and wellness; and group, team, and organizational dynamics. He is a board-certified coach and a nationally certified counselor.    In this interview, Rob and Cindra discuss:  Mindset practices needed to thrive  What is means to be a humble leader  How to be cultural inclusive  What we should consider about culture when working with people

hink of your mind as having two parts: the observer mind and the thinking mind. The thinking mind is the monkey mind going from thought to thought to thought. In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about how to thoughts to be your best more often. Quote of the Week: "Observe your thoughts and actions so that you can live from true choice in the present moment rather than being run by programming from the past." T. Harv Eker  Power Phrase this Week: “I notice my thoughts and quietly observe my mind.”

Becoming happier and being your best self means learning how to disengage from overthinking. Every day, in all parts of our life, we can experience minor setbacks and hassles. Learning to stop overthinking about them will help you reach your highest level of performance and think like the world’s best.  Power Phrase this Week: “I notice when I excessively and endlessly think too much. I remind myself why I should be confident in my plan and myself.”  Quote of the Week: Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could, some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Thinking about your big vision to give you energy and motivation. But day to day we also need to stay focused on the process because it allows us to be in the present moment. It’s important to stay focused on the daily process and the present moment, as it decreases stress, pressure, and anxiety. Plus, when you stay focused on the process, you are more likely to persist, stay passionate about your work, and have a higher sense of satisfaction. You’ll also think less about failure and be more likely to try new things.  Quote for of the Week: “Fall in love with the process and the results will come.” Eric Thomas  Power Phrase this Week: “I take my goals on step at a time focused on the process.”

Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create brain-science based solutions for today’s workplace challenges. Britt is the former CLO for Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) and has over 10 million views worldwide of her online courses. She regularly consults with organizations on leadership development and learning strategy. Britt is the author of several books on the brain science of success including Wired to Grow, Wired to Resist, and Wired to Connect. In 2021, she was named a Top 20 Learning Influencer and a Top 20 HR Influencer for Leadership Development.     In this interview, Dr. Britt and Cindra discuss:  Why people are experience more burnout than ever before  4 Steps to Post Traumatic Growth  The emotions people experience during change  4 Main Types of Change Journeys  Organization recommendation   How fear and failure get in the way of embracing change  HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOW

In this episode, Dr. Cindra talks about how it's going beyond grit that leads to mastering your mindset and reaching your potential, to realizing your bold vision and building the business and career of your dreams. The ten practices she shares in her new book, Beyond Grit for Business, leads to greatness, realization of potential, and consistent high performance. You can purchase the book at www.beyondgrit.com and receive $5 off, free shipping, a Multiply Your Confidence video series, a Values Exercise, a Confidence-Building Morning Routine, a Game-Changing Business Roadmap, and the High Performance Mindset Summit for free!     Power Phrase this Week: “I take action today to master my mindset to master my life.” Quote of the Week: “Grit depends on a different kind of hope. It rests on the expectation  that our own efforts  can improve our future.” Angela Duckworth   To order Dr. Cindra's new book and receive 7 bonuses, visit: www.beyondgrit.com  

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. He joined the Toronto Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA. Dr. Auerbach earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. He received a Master’s in Business Administration from Salve Regina University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry.  In this interview, Alex and Cindra discuss:  The 3 mindsets that separate the best from the rest  How stress can be enhancing  The case against self-affirmations  The reason we should fall in love with boredom   Why we need a dash of