711: Flip the Script on Negativity
Release Date: 10/28/2025
726: The 8 Confidence Killers™: What Leaders Must Avoid
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Confidence at work rarely disappears overnight. It erodes slowly through everyday leadership behaviors. In this episode, Cindra shares findings from her National Research Study on Confidence and introduces the 8 Confidence Killers. These are common leadership behaviors that quietly undermine employee confidence, motivation, and trust. You will learn what employees say damages confidence most, why these behaviors are often unintentional, and why confidence is directly tied to performance, engagement, retention, and revenue. You will also hear one statistic that changes how leaders think about...
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725: Break the Complaint Habit with Will Bowen, Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Will Bowen—founder of the global Complaint Free® movement—to explore how habitual complaining quietly erodes confidence, performance, leadership, and culture. Will shares the origin story behind the now-iconic purple bracelet and how a simple 21-day challenge became a worldwide movement impacting millions. Together, they unpack why complaining feels so automatic—even for high performers—and how awareness is the first step toward real behavior change. The conversation dives deep into the psychology of...
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724: From Data to Action: 8 Evidence-Based Ways to Build Confidence in Youth
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Quote to start with: “Confidence isn’t something kids are born with—it’s something they build.” Gen Z is at the center of a growing confidence crisis. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff breaks down new findings from the 2025 National Research Study on Confidence and shares what actually helps kids and young adults build real confidence. What you will learn today from this episode: Why nearly half of Gen Z regularly feels “not enough” How social media fuels comparison and self-doubt Why confidence is a skill—and how to train it The 8...
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723: Performing Under Pressure with Connor Fields, Olympic Champion and Keynote Speaker
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields to unpack the mental journey behind elite performance, resilience, and reinvention. Connor shares how he learned competing at a young age, and how his mindset evolved across three Olympic cycles—from disappointment in 2012 to standing on top of the podium in Rio in 2016. He opens up about the mental tools he relied on under extreme pressure, how he learned to reframe failure, and the self-awareness required to perform at your best when the stakes are highest. The...
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722: The Confidence to Do Nothing New This Year
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In this episode, we explore a counterintuitive finding from the 2025 National Confidence Study: the pressure to constantly improve may be eroding confidence rather than building it. We unpack the data behind comparison, confidence fatigue, and the growing belief of “not enough,” including why this mindset is especially heavy at the start of a new year. You’ll hear how performance psychology explains the link between pressure and insecurity, why mastery builds confidence more effectively than endless goals, and how the Learn–Burn–Return™ framework helps you move forward without...
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721: Confidence Is Essential to Your Organization’s Bottom Line
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What if confidence, not talent, was the real driver of performance? In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, we reveal why confidence is a business strategy, not a soft skill. Our national research shows 81% of workers are drawn to organizations that prioritize confidence and when confidence is low, productivity, culture, and retention suffer. If you are a leader, this matters. 👉Press play to learn how confidence impacts your bottom line. Power Phrase of the Week: “I treat confidence as a strategy, not a soft skill.” Quote...
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720: Creating Workplaces Where People Can Truly Thrive with Jen Fisher, Author and Well-Being Expert
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Today on the High Performance Mindset, I’m talking with someone who is truly changing the way we think about work and wellbeing. Jen Fisher is a global leader in this space — and honestly, she’s just one of those people who makes you feel seen and grounded the moment she starts talking. Jen was Deloitte’s first-ever Chief Well-Being Officer, which basically means she helped a massive organization rethink what it really means to support people. Her passion comes from her own journey through burnout and cancer, and she’s used those experiences to build a career focused on helping...
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719: Why Women Doubt Themselves
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In this episode, we dive into one of the most important findings from the 2025 National Confidence Study: the unique confidence barriers women face at work. We break down the data on harsh self-talk, comparison, and feeling “not enough,” and explore how these challenges are shaped by both internal patterns and cultural pressures. You’ll hear why these confidence gaps matter, what leaders must understand, and the intentional steps women can take to quiet the inner critic and reclaim their strength. We end with one powerful reflection question and a confidence boosting power phrase...
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718: The Confidence Crisis in Gen Z
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Our 2025 Confidence Study reveals a striking truth: Gen Z is struggling most with confidence. Nearly half feel “not enough,” and many battle constant comparison and a harsh inner critic. In this episode, Cindra and Lisa unpack why this is happening, how it shows up at work and in life, and the simple things leaders, parents, and coaches can do to build Gen Z’s confidence every day. Power Phrase: “I choose confidence, not because it’s easy — but because it’s who I’m becoming.” To download the Confidence Report, visit: To Request a Free Breakthrough...
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717: Play a Bigger Game with Markus Kaulius, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author
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Today on the High Performance Mindset, I’m joined by someone who has dedicated his life to helping people break through limitations and step boldly into the impact they were meant to make. Markus Kaulius, an entrepreneur and bestselling author of Play a Bigger Game, is a force of nature when it comes to transformation. Markus built multiple businesses from the ground up, but what makes him remarkable isn’t just his success, it’s his mission. After experiencing deep personal loss and burnout, he rebuilt his identity from the inside out. Now he teaches leaders, athletes, and high...
info_outline“Don’t let the noise of others’ negativity drown out your inner voice.” — Steve Jobs
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff and Lisa explore how to rise above negativity—both from within and from others. Whether it’s the self-criticism that follows a mistake or the draining energy of negative people, negativity can quietly chip away at our confidence and performance. Cindra explains the science behind our natural negativity bias and shares practical strategies to help you retrain your mind to focus on what fuels you, not what frustrates you.
• Guard Your Mind: You may not be able to control your first thought, but you always have the power to choose the second.
• The 12-Second Rule: Learn to pause and fully savor positive moments for at least twelve seconds to help your brain store them as lasting confidence.
- Negativity isn’t the enemy—it’s a signal.
- Awareness is your superpower.
- You can train your brain to see the good and build confidence one thought at a time.
“I choose to rise above the noise and live my day with positivity and purpose.”