723: Performing Under Pressure with Connor Fields, Olympic Champion and Keynote Speaker
Release Date: 01/05/2026
738: How Great Coaches Build Belief: Lessons from Mountain West Coach of the Year Jason Eck, Head Football Coach, University of New Mexico Lobos
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with University of New Mexico Head Football Coach Jason Eck to explore what it truly takes to build belief inside a team. In his first season leading the Lobos, Coach Eck engineered one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football—leading the program to nine wins, a bowl game appearance, and Mountain West Coach of the Year honors after being projected near the bottom of the conference. But behind the wins is something deeper. Coach Eck shares how leadership, culture, and mindset shape the foundation of a...
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737: Calm in the Storm: High Performance Lessons from the Weather with Belinda Jensen, Chief Meteorologist at KARE 11 & Creator of Bel the Weather Girl
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Belinda Jensen—Chief Meteorologist at KARE 11, science communicator, children’s book author, and beloved “Bel the Weather Girl”—to explore what it takes to perform under pressure when the stakes are high and the forecast is uncertain. With more than three decades on live television, Belinda shares how she manages stress and decision-making during severe weather events, when clarity, calm, and trust matter most. She explains how high performers stay grounded when conditions change rapidly—and why...
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736: FOPO Is Stealing Your Confidence
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Quote of the Week: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Why do we care so much about what other people think, and how is it impacting our confidence? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff and Lisa talk about FOPO — the Fear of Other People’s Opinions, a term coined by performance psychologist Michael Gervais. When we let outside voices guide our decisions, our confidence shrinks and we start playing small. You’ll hear why comparison is one of the fastest...
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735: Trust Is the Strategy: How Leaders Retain Top Talent in a Changing World with Glen Guyton, Futurist, Certified Speaking Professional & Author of The Art of Harmonious Trust
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Glen Guyton—futurist, leadership strategist, and author of The Art of Harmonious Trust—to explore why trust is not a soft leadership concept, but a measurable performance strategy. Glen’s work sits at the intersection of trust, employee retention, and future-focused talent development. Drawing from his experience across military, nonprofit, and corporate systems, Glen explains why competitive pay, perks, and policies often fail to retain high performers—and what leaders must understand about trust if...
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734: Everyday Mentorship: The Leadership Skill That Builds Culture and Confidence Ted Ma, Leadership Strategist & Author
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Ted Ma—leadership strategist, researcher, author, and keynote speaker—to explore what truly separates average leaders from exceptional ones. Earlier in his career, Ted built and led a sales organization of more than 6,000 people across North America. But through that experience, he began asking a deeper question: What actually makes leadership sustainable, impactful, and human? That curiosity led him to study mentorship, trust, confidence, and culture—and to develop the concept of Everyday Mentorship....
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733: What Lindsey Vonn Teaches Us About Adversity
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“You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.” — Lindsey Vonn After a devastating Olympic crash and yet another surgery, Lindsey Vonn didn’t ask, “Why me?” She reminded the world this isn’t the end of her story. That response is what separates elite performers. In this episode, we explore why adversity isn’t proof you’re failing — it’s proof you’re competing. Our grit research with professional athletes shows that every top performer faces setbacks. What sets them apart is how they respond. We discuss: Why high...
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732: The Bravery Effect: How to Build the Courage to Grow, Lead, and Perform Jill Schulman, Keynote Speaker, Bravery Expert & Author of The Bravery Effect
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Jill Schulman—Bravery Expert, United States Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and author of The Bravery Effect—to explore why bravery isn’t a personality trait, but a skill anyone can build. Jill shares the pivotal experiences that led her to study the science of fear and courage, and why so many high performers unknowingly hold themselves back by playing it safe. Drawing from positive psychology, neuroscience, and her military background, Jill explains why bravery is not the absence of fear—but...
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731: The Truth About Confidence, and How to Stabilize It
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Confidence isn’t something you set and forget. It shifts depending on the situation you’re in. You can feel powerful in one moment… and shaky in a tough conversation hours later. In this episode, we unpack findings from our national Confidence Study, including: 70% of working Americans believe they’d earn more if they improved their confidence 75% say confidence propels you further than sheer intelligence Nearly 70% dwell on past mistakes and battle a harsh inner critic You’ll learn a simple reset tool called the Truth Meter™ to stabilize your confidence in...
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730: PUSH Past the Barriers: Turning Setbacks Into Setups for High Performance Johnny Quinn, Olympian
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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Johnny Quinn—U.S. Olympian, former professional football player, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of PUSH: Breaking Through the Barriers—to explore what it really takes to move forward when life doesn’t go as planned. Johnny shares his remarkable journey of being cut from the NFL multiple times, losing millions in contracts, suffering a career-altering knee injury, and ultimately redefining his identity beyond the game. Rather than letting setbacks define him, Johnny explains how one powerful...
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729: The Hidden Cost of Low Confidence
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“Confidence isn’t a soft skill—it’s a performance multiplier.” Our National Confidence Study revealed a quiet crisis at work: • Nearly 70% of employees battle a harsh inner critic • 62% feel like they’re not enough • 63% constantly compare themselves to others When confidence drops, people second-guess, hold back ideas, avoid responsibility—and 1 in 3 has quit a job because it hurt their confidence. That’s not personal. That’s organizational. Low confidence slows performance, stalls innovation, and quietly...
info_outlineIn 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 conversation also dives into Connor’s recovery and growth following his devastating crash at the 2021 Olympics, including how he uses his “Now What?” framework to turn setbacks into momentum—both in sport and in life.
Now a speaker and coach, Connor shares practical insights for leaders, athletes, and high performers on building resilience, managing pressure, and training the mind even when physical preparation is already elite.
You’ll learn:
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How confidence and mindset evolve across different stages of a career
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What separates surviving pressure from performing under pressure
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Why self-awareness is a cornerstone of resilience and peak performance
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How to turn disappointment, failure, and setbacks into powerful comebacks
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One mindset habit every leader should adopt—on and off the field
This episode is a masterclass in confidence, resilience, and choosing your response when life doesn’t go as planned.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE
🔹 Register for the Upcoming Mentally Strong Conference: Mentally Strong Conference – January 9, 2026 | Virtual Event
🔹 Learn more about Connor Fields: Connor Fields | Olympic BMX Champion and Motivational Speaker
🔹 Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study at https://confidencestudy.com/
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🔹 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute at https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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