727: Know Your Worth: Self-Worth, Negotiation, and High Performance with Dr. Meg Myers Morgan
Release Date: 01/23/2026
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info_outlineIn this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff interviews Meg Myers Morgan, negotiation expert, executive coach, and author of Everything Is Negotiable, to explore why self-worth is the foundation of confidence, leadership, negotiation, and peak performance.
Meg explains how our belief about what we’re worth shapes what we ask for, what opportunities we pursue, and how we show up under pressure—long before we ever walk into a negotiation, performance moment, or leadership conversation.
You’ll learn why negotiation isn’t about winning or convincing, but collaboration, clarity, and context—and how many people try to solve emotional needs (like feeling valued) with logistical asks (like money or titles). Meg also introduces her Three C’s of self-worth—clarity, confidence, and navigating conflict—and explains why slowing down, regulating emotions, and deeply knowing yourself are essential skills for sustainable high performance.
This episode will help you advocate for yourself more confidently, negotiate more effectively, and perform at your best by truly knowing your worth.
You’ll Learn:
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Why self-worth is a foundation of high performance
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How your self-belief determines what you ask for and what you avoid
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The Three C’s of self-worth: clarity, confidence, and conflict
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Why negotiation works best as collaboration, not confrontation
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How to stop solving emotional problems with logistical solutions
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The role of context when negotiating salary, roles, and boundaries
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Why slowing down and self-regulation improve performance
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How to ask for what you need with clarity and confidence
🔗 Episode Resources:
Learn more about Dr. Meg Myers Morgan: https://www.megmyersmorgan.com/
Order Everything Is Negotiable: https://www.megmyersmorgan.com/books
Download the Confidence Crisis Study: https://confidencestudy.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Explore the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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