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786: 12,000 Skydives and Still Afraid: How to Act Anyway with Melanie Curtis, World Record Skydiver, Speaker, Author, & Peak Performance Coach 10/19/2026

786: 12,000 Skydives and Still Afraid: How to Act Anyway with Melanie Curtis, World Record Skydiver, Speaker, Author, & Peak Performance Coach What is fear telling you that you can’t do? World record pro skydiver Melanie Curtis has made more than 12,000 jumps over 30 years, and she still feels fear. In this episode she shares how her first jump at 18 rewired how she relates to fear. She explains why the fear of humiliation is so powerful in modern life, and she tells the story of getting hypoxic on a world record jump at 200 miles per hour. You’ll learn practical tools for facing your fears, and why confidence is the result of action, not the requirement for it. In this episode you’ll learn: Why fear and anxiety don’t mean you’re not ready What type two fun is and why the hardest things in life are worth it A simple breathing tool for when fear shows up: make your exhale longer than your inhale How to spot the hidden ways fear shows up in your body Why confidence is the result of action, not the requirement How to find the goal-setting sweet spot between bored and paralyzed Why the fear of humiliation feels so mortal Four ways to keep facing your fears: support, intuition, habits and deeper healing How to identify as a brave person About Melanie Curtis Melanie Curtis is a keynote speaker, world record pro skydiver and peak performance coach with more than 12,000 jumps and 30 years of experience leading and coaching worldwide. She has appeared on Good Morning America and is the author of How to Fly: Life Lessons from a Professional Skydiver. Melanie teaches clients and audiences to take intentional risks so they can reach the far edges of their potential, personally and professionally. Resources mentioned: Melanie’s website: melaniecurtis.com The How to Fly Challenge, a chapter of her book a day for 132 days, and the 31-day Gratitude Challenge: melaniecurtis.com Melanie’s books: melaniecurtis.com/store Melanie on Instagram: @melaniecurtis11 The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Steven Kotler’s work on flow state Links: Learn more about Melanie Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Order Cindra's new Book: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/43358684

785: 3 Ways to Separate Your Worth From Results 10/15/2026

784: Why Resolutions Fail and How to Start Again with Intention with Jobert E. Abueva, Author, TEDx Speaker, and Global Marketing Executive 10/12/2026

783: How to Stop Letting Other People’s Opinions Control You 10/08/2026

782: 3 NeuroHacks to Quiet Your Brain Under Pressure with Dr. Izzy Justice, Sports Neuroscientist, Best-Selling Author, and Peak Performance Coach 10/05/2026

782: 3 NeuroHacks to Quiet Your Brain Under Pressure with Dr. Izzy Justice, Sports Neuroscientist, Best-Selling Author, and Peak Performance Coach What happens in your brain when pressure rises, and how can you quickly get yourself back into a calmer, more focused state? In this episode, Cindra talks with Dr. Izzy Justice, Chief Neuroscience Officer at Neuro580 and author of Life Explained: Chasing 10 Hertz. Drawing from thousands of live EEG brain scans with athletes, executives, and other high performers, Dr. Izzy explains what happens in the brain during high-pressure moments and why mental noise can make it harder to access skills you already have. He also shares practical NeuroHacks you can use in real time to reduce tension, shift your attention, and become more present when it matters most. In this episode, you’ll learn: What happens in your brain when pressure increases Why Dr. Izzy believes approximately 10 Hz is an important brain state for performance How mental noise can interfere with skills you have already developed Why negative experiences can become easier to recall under pressure How constant stimulation can affect your ability to stay present The 10-2 NeuroHack for quickly releasing tension The “Three Fields” technique for shifting attention through physical sensation How athletes use touch and sensory cues before performing The 4-2-8 breathing technique for calming your brain in high-pressure moments Why physical NeuroHacks can sometimes be easier to use than trying to think your way out of anxiety How these techniques can apply to sport, leadership, meetings, and everyday performance Dr. Izzy also shares how these ideas connect to his work at Neuro580 and his book, Life Explained: Chasing 10 Hertz. Learn more about Dr. Izzy Justice Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Order Cindra's new Book: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/43185918

781: How to Stop Fear of Failure From Holding You Back 10/01/2026

780: How to Silence Self-Doubt and Build Confidence with Jenn Donahue, Retired Navy Captain, Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author 09/28/2026

779: How to Stop Fear From Controlling You 09/25/2026

778: Your Performance Is Not Your Identity with Quinn Harwood 09/21/2026

778: Your Performance Is Not Your Identity with Quinn Harwood What happens when your performance becomes tied to your identity? Coach Quinn Harwood knows that struggle firsthand. After a professional basketball career marked by injuries, setbacks, and broken goals, Quinn learned that his performance could not be the foundation of his self-worth. Today, he helps leaders and professionals navigate personal growth, limiting beliefs, fear, and the pressure to constantly perform. In this episode, Quinn and Cindra talk about why separating your identity from your performance matters, how to recognize the beliefs that keep you stuck, and what it really means to create a growth mindset. Quinn also shares his Midnight Mirror practice, a simple end-of-day reflection built around four questions: What am I most proud of? What do I need to resolve? What do I need to reframe? What do I need to release? They also explore why “fear hates light,” how exposing your fears can take away their power, and how leaders can create environments where people are encouraged to grow. If you've been feeling stuck, questioning your direction, or struggling with fear and self-doubt, this conversation offers practical ways to start moving forward. In this episode: Why your performance shouldn't define your identity How to create identity anchors that remain steady when performance changes The six growth zones Quinn uses in personal growth and leadership The Midnight Mirror practice for reflection and self-management How to identify and expose the fears holding you back Fixed mindset vs. growth mindset Why falling in love with the “voice of growth” can change how you approach personal development How leaders can use coaching to help people grow and perform at their best Quinn's website: Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Order Cindra's new Book: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42978793

777: Collect the Evidence that You can Trust Yourself 09/17/2026

776: The Science of Charisma: How to Build Presence, Power, and Warmth with Olivia Fox Cabane 09/14/2026

776: The Science of Charisma: How to Build Presence, Power, and Warmth with Olivia Fox Cabane Charisma can seem like something you either have or you don’t. But according to Olivia Fox Cabane, charisma is a set of behaviors that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened. Olivia is one of the world’s leading authorities on the science of charisma and the bestselling author of The Charisma Myth, which has been translated into 27 languages. She has lectured at Harvard, Yale, MIT, the Marine War College, and the United Nations, and has worked with leaders from organizations including Google, Deloitte, UBS, MGM, and TikTok. In this episode, Olivia joins Dr. Cindra Kamphoff to break down the three core components of charisma: presence, power, and warmth. She explains how each one influences the way others perceive us and shares practical strategies for becoming more confident, influential, and connected. You’ll learn why presence may be the most important charisma skill in today’s distracted world, how your mindset shapes your body language, and why trying to control every expression can actually make you appear less authentic. Olivia also shares strategies for handling pressure, quieting your inner critic, improving first impressions, and using visualization to shift how you show up before an important conversation, presentation, or performance. In this episode, you’ll learn: The three building blocks of charisma: presence, power, and warmth. Why charisma is a skill you can learn and strengthen. Simple strategies to become more present in conversations and high-pressure moments. How visualization and mindset can influence your confidence and body language. Why self-acceptance and warmth are essential for authentic charisma. How to handle mistakes, pressure, and your inner critic with greater composure. Olivia's website: Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Order Cindra's new Book: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42902270

775: I Was Nervous Before Good Morning America and That’s the Point 09/10/2026

774: Unique Is Better Than Better: How to Communicate with Confidence with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki 09/07/2026

773: Confidence is Many Times Borrowed Before It's Built 09/03/2026

772: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Leadership, Confidence, and Lasting Change with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith 08/31/2026

772: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Leadership, Confidence, and Lasting Change with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s most influential leadership thinkers, a renowned executive coach, and #1 New York Times bestselling author, to explore what keeps successful people growing. For more than four decades, Marshall has coached many of the world’s most accomplished CEOs and leaders. In this conversation, he shares what those experiences have taught him about leadership, confidence, behavior change, achievement, and creating a life that is meaningful on your own terms. Episode Description Success can create one of the biggest obstacles to continued growth: when a behavior has helped us succeed in the past, we assume it must still be serving us. Marshall explains why high performers can become trapped by “winning too much,” adding too much value, and needing to prove they are right. He shares a simple question that can change the way we lead and communicate: “Is it worth it?” Cindra and Marshall also explore the relationship between confidence and courage, why we need to stop putting ourselves into limiting identity boxes, and how becoming more influential can be an act of service when your mission is to positively impact others. Marshall also challenges the belief that achievement will eventually create happiness. Instead, he encourages us to define what “enough” means, find meaning in what we do, invest in the people we love, and focus on the action directly in front of us rather than becoming consumed by the outcome. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for leaders, coaches, athletes, and high performers who want to continue growing while building a life they are proud to live. You’ll Learn: Why the best coaching requires courage, humility, and discipline. How past success can reinforce behaviors that eventually hold you back. Why “winning too much” is one of the most common problems among successful people. How asking “Is it worth it?” can make you a better leader and communicator. Why confidence and courage are so closely connected. How the identity you repeatedly give yourself can prevent lasting behavior change. Why your behavior should be guided by your mission rather than your comfort. How to stop tying your identity and happiness to achievement and outcomes. Why focusing on the “next play” helps high performers stay present. Marshall’s advice for living a life your 95-year-old self would be proud of. Episode Resources & Links Marshall's website: Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Order Cindra's new Book: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42523660

771: BONUS! Confidence Under Pressure with Olympians Paul Juda and Kendell Williams 08/28/2026

771: BONUS! Confidence Under Pressure with Olympians Paul Juda and Kendell Williams Today’s episode is a special bonus from our recent Confidence Summit, which brought together nine professional speakers, entrepreneurs, and world-class athletes to share practical strategies for developing confidence. In this episode, you’ll hear two powerful conversations with Olympians Paul Juda and Kendell Williams about what it takes to trust yourself when the pressure is highest. Paul Juda is an Olympic bronze medalist who helped Team USA earn its first Olympic men’s gymnastics team medal in 16 years at the Paris Olympic Games. A standout at the University of Michigan, Paul is an NCAA all-around champion, multiple-time NCAA individual champion, and helped lead the Wolverines to an NCAA national championship. Kendell Williams is a two-time Olympian and elite multi-event track athlete. She made NCAA history as the first woman to win four consecutive titles in the same event at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships and has competed successfully at the collegiate, Olympic, and World Championship levels. Their experiences reveal an important truth about confidence: it is built long before the defining moment. Paul shares how he moved away from trying to look confident and instead focused on creating evidence that he was prepared. After falling short of the 2021 Olympic team, he became more intentional about his mental reps, visualization, preparation, and learning to trust his process. That work eventually helped him perform under enormous pressure as Team USA captured an historic bronze medal in Paris. Kendell experienced her own confidence battle heading toward the Tokyo Olympics. After the pandemic disrupted training and competition, self-doubt started affecting the way she practiced, competed, and thought about herself. She shares the mental tools she used to rebuild her confidence, including stopping automatic negative thoughts, using Learn-Burn-Return to move forward from mistakes, creating a “fitness bank” of evidence that she was prepared, using power phrases, and shifting her attention toward controllable process goals. When her first day at the Tokyo Olympics didn’t go as planned, those tools helped her reset, return confidently on day two, and climb to a fifth-place finish. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Paul believes real confidence is quiet and built through preparation. How trying to appear confident can create additional pressure. Why mental reps matter alongside physical preparation. How visualization helped Paul prepare for the biggest moments of his career. How Kendell uses Learn-Burn-Return to recover quickly from mistakes. How to interrupt automatic negative thoughts before they damage your confidence. Why building a bank of evidence can remind you how prepared you really are. How power phrases can strengthen your self-talk in high-pressure moments. Why process goals can reduce anxiety around outcomes. How bronze, silver, and gold goals can help you pursue excellence while staying grounded. Why confidence ultimately comes from doing the work required to trust yourself. These conversations originally appeared as part of Cindra’s Confidence Summit, featuring nine speakers, entrepreneurs, and world-class athletes. You can also get access to the complete 4.5-hour Confidence Summit as a bonus when you purchase Cindra’s new book, The Confidence Habit. Pre-order The Confidence Habit: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42523395

770: BONUS! Believe Bigger and Build Confidence Through Action with Evan Carmichael 08/26/2026

770: BONUS! Believe Bigger and Build Confidence Through Action with Evan Carmichael Today’s episode is a special bonus from our recent Confidence Summit, where nine professional speakers, entrepreneurs, and world-class athletes came together to share their best strategies for building lasting confidence. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with entrepreneur, author, and creator Evan Carmichael. Evan runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with more than 3 million subscribers and 500 million views. He has written four books and speaks around the world about entrepreneurship, content, and building a meaningful brand. Confidence doesn’t always arrive before you take the next step. Evan shares how, as an introvert, he struggled for years to feel comfortable creating videos, speaking publicly, and putting his ideas into the world. It took hundreds of videos before he could even watch himself without immediately focusing on everything he thought he was doing wrong. Instead of waiting until he felt confident, he kept taking action. Evan explains why one of the most powerful ways to move through fear is to shift your attention away from yourself and toward the person you can help. When fear of judgment, criticism, or failure starts holding you back, focusing on service gives you a reason to keep moving. Cindra and Evan also discuss fear of other people’s opinions, the language we use when something feels difficult, asking for help, and why the areas where we lack confidence can often point toward our greatest opportunities for growth. The message is simple: someone needs what you have to share. You don’t have to reach everyone. Start by helping one person. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why confidence often disappears when we step into something new. How Evan kept creating despite years of self-doubt and discomfort on camera. Why focusing on service can help you move through fear. How fear of other people’s opinions keeps us from taking opportunities. Why asking for help can accelerate confidence and growth. How the language you use around difficult situations influences your willingness to act. Why your next level often requires action before you feel completely ready. How helping one person can make a scary step feel worthwhile. This interview originally appeared as part of Cindra’s Confidence Summit, featuring nine speakers, entrepreneurs, and world-class athletes. You can also get access to the complete 4.5-hour Confidence Summit as a bonus when you purchase Cindra’s new book, The Confidence Habit. Evan's Website: Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Pre-order The Confidence Habit: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42523375

769: Purposeful Feedback Grows Confidence 08/24/2026

768: Why Most Leadership Advice Is Wrong with Larry Coval 08/20/2026

767: Stop Waiting to Feel Ready 08/17/2026

766: Now What? Stop Fixing Yourself and Start Creating Your Life with Gary John Bishop 08/12/2026

766: Now What? Stop Fixing Yourself and Start Creating Your Life with Gary John Bishop In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Gary John Bishop, New York Times bestselling author of Unfuk Yourself* and his newest book, Now What?: You, Your Life, and the Truth You've Been Avoiding, to explore what happens when you’ve done the work, gained the insight, and still find yourself stuck. Gary challenges our constant drive to fix, improve, and understand ourselves. He explains how we can spend years gathering insight while continuing to live from the same stories, explanations, and internal dialogue. Real change begins when we recognize that our thoughts and feelings do not have to determine what we do next. Throughout the conversation, Gary shares why being present means being “here for what’s here,” how the language we use can create the world we experience, and why responsibility gives us greater freedom and choice. He also explains how to stop treating your internal state as a compass and start exploring what becomes possible when you choose your actions differently. Gary and Cindra discuss navigating setbacks, stepping outside the pressure to constantly become better, and creating a life based on who you choose to be. His simple question, “Now what?”, creates space to move beyond old explanations and see possibilities that may have been hidden before. This conversation is a powerful invitation to acknowledge the noise in your head, get present to the life in front of you, and recognize how much say you have in what comes next. You’ll Learn: Why gaining more insight can sometimes keep you stuck How the endless pursuit of self-improvement can limit what you believe is possible What it means to be “here for what’s here” Why your thoughts and emotions do not have to determine your actions How the language you use shapes the possibilities you can see Why being stuck often involves repeating the same conversations and decisions How taking unconditional responsibility can create greater freedom What to do when your inner critic shows up How to respond differently when facing setbacks, uncertainty, or pressure Why asking “Now what?” can help you move beyond your past and create what comes next Episode Resources & Links Gary's Website: Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Pre-order The Confidence Habit: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42397590

765: Emotional Agility: The Missing Skill for High Performance with Kelly Ruta 08/04/2026

765: Emotional Agility: The Missing Skill for High Performance with Kelly Ruta Episode Intro In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Kelly Ruta, private advisor to high-performing women, former clinical psychotherapist, and expert in emotional agility, to explore why emotional agility may be the missing skill behind sustained success. Drawing on more than 20 years as a psychotherapist and over a decade advising entrepreneurs, executives, and professional athletes, Kelly shares how psychological skills help people perform under pressure without sacrificing their well-being. Together, they discuss why confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation are no longer "soft skills," but essential skills for thriving in today's high-pressure world. Episode Description Pressure is inevitable. The question is whether you react automatically or respond intentionally. In this conversation, Kelly explains why emotional agility is one of the most powerful psychological skills we can develop. She breaks down how learning to recognize emotions, pause before reacting, and choose responses aligned with our values creates stronger leadership, greater confidence, and more consistent performance. Dr. Cindra and Kelly also discuss why emotions provide valuable information without needing to dictate our behavior. The conversation explores what the research shows about psychological skills training, including why organizations that invest in mental readiness consistently outperform those that don't. Kelly shares why so many high achievers reach success only to discover they still feel overwhelmed or unfulfilled, and how developing emotional agility closes that hidden skill gap. Listeners will also learn practical tools, including the Sacred Pause, to build greater awareness and respond more effectively when the stakes are high. Whether you're an athlete, leader, entrepreneur, coach, or parent, this episode is a reminder that confidence and high performance begin by learning to lead yourself first. You'll Learn: Why emotional agility is one of the most important psychological skills for sustained high performance. What emotional agility is and how it differs from simply managing emotions. How to recognize the difference between reacting automatically and responding intentionally. Discover why emotions are valuable data but should not become your decision maker. Learn how practicing the Sacred Pause helps improve emotional awareness and self-regulation. Build greater confidence by aligning your responses with your values instead of your triggers. Strengthen your ability to perform under pressure by developing psychological skills that reduce the likelihood of choking. Understand what the research shows about why organizations and teams that invest in mental readiness see stronger long-term performance. Episode Resources & Links Guest Website: Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Pre-order The Confidence Habit: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42310680

764: Lead Your Best: Four Keys to Retaining Your Rock Stars with Joe Paulsen 07/27/2026

764: Lead Your Best: Four Keys to Retaining Your Rock Stars with Joe Paulsen In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Joe Paulsen, leadership coach, EOS Implementer, and creator of LEAD, to explore how leaders can retain their best employees and build high-performing teams. Joe has spent years helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve accountability, and create workplaces where top performers want to stay. Together, they discuss practical leadership habits that help people feel valued, challenged, and inspired to do their best work. Episode Description Great organizations don't keep their best people by accident. They do it through intentional leadership. In this conversation, Joe shares the four keys to retaining rock star employees: genuinely caring about people, leading with humility, addressing people issues instead of avoiding them, and consistently modeling the behaviors you expect from others. Dr. Cindra and Joe discuss why difficult conversations are one of the greatest responsibilities of leadership and how balancing truth with compassion creates trust instead of fear. Joe also explains why accountability is often misunderstood. Rather than viewing accountability as punishment, he encourages leaders to see it as one of the greatest ways to show respect for their team. The discussion includes practical strategies like quarterly conversations, taking clarity breaks before difficult conversations, and using a Rockstar Retention Matrix to better understand where each team member needs support and development. Whether you lead a business, coach a team, or manage a small group, this episode reminds us that the best leaders don't simply manage performance. They intentionally develop people. You'll Learn: Why genuinely caring about your people is the foundation of exceptional leadership. What the four keys are to retaining your organization's rock star employees. How to balance truth and compassion when having difficult conversations. Discover why accountability strengthens trust instead of damaging relationships. Learn how quarterly conversations help retain top performers and uncover future goals. Build stronger leadership by modeling the behaviors you expect from your team. Strengthen your confidence in giving feedback that helps employees grow. Develop a practical Rockstar Retention Matrix to identify where your team members need coaching and support. Episode Resources & Links Joe's Website: Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Pre-order The Confidence Habit: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42233195

763: Release Blame and Move Forward 07/23/2026

762: Front Row Success: How to Stop Settling and Start Living Fully with Marilyn Sherman 07/20/2026

762: Front Row Success: How to Stop Settling and Start Living Fully with Marilyn Sherman In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Marilyn Sherman, Hall of Fame speaker, Certified Speaking Professional, five-time author, and founder of UpFront Presentations, to explore how to stop settling and create your own version of Front Row Success. For more than two decades, Marilyn has helped leaders strengthen their resilience, improve communication, and lead with greater confidence. She shares practical strategies to get unstuck, overcome self-doubt, and intentionally choose the seat you want in life. Episode Description Where are you sitting in the venue of your life? Marilyn explains that we all have three choices: the balcony, general admission, or the front row. The balcony is where we feel stuck and disconnected. General admission is our comfort zone, where life may not feel bad, but we're operating mostly by habit. The front row is where we feel alive, energized, valued, and fully engaged in the life we're creating. In this conversation, Marilyn shares her SEAT of Success framework: See the outcome you desire, manage your Energy, strengthen your Attitude, and build Tenacity. She and Dr. Cindra explore how fear of failure, limiting beliefs, and negative self-talk can keep us from moving forward. Marilyn also shares why taking action matters more than simply studying successful people and how starting a Win List can train your brain to notice evidence of progress and possibility. You don't have to settle for the seat you're in. You can change your choices, shift your perspective, and intentionally move toward your own front row. You'll Learn: Why fear of failure keeps more people stuck than failure itself. What it means to live in the balcony, general admission, or front row of your life. How to define what Front Row Success looks like for you. Discover the SEAT of Success framework and how to apply it to your goals. Learn how your self-talk and limiting beliefs influence the actions you take. Build greater confidence by creating a Win List and collecting evidence of your progress. Strengthen your energy, attitude, and tenacity when obstacles appear. Take intentional action to stop settling and move toward the life you truly want. Episode Resources & Links Guest Website: Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Pre-order The Confidence Habit: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42147760

761: Dump Your Slump: How to Get Unstuck and Bounce Forward with Dr. Jermaine Davis 07/13/2026

761: Dump Your Slump: How to Get Unstuck and Bounce Forward with Dr. Jermaine Davis Even talented, driven, and successful people experience slumps. In this conversation, Dr. Jermaine explains what a slump really is, the early warning signs that you may be heading into one, and why slumps can spread through workplaces, families, and relationships. He also shares powerful findings from his national Dump Your Slump research and explains why the environments and people around us can either help us recover or unintentionally keep us stuck. Dr. Cindra and Dr. Jermaine explore the role of self-talk, motivation, and resilience in helping us move forward when life, school, or work feels chaotic, stressful, and overwhelming. Dr. Jermaine shares practical strategies to recognize when you're stuck, shift your thinking, and take meaningful action to build momentum again. You don't have to wait until you feel motivated to move forward. Sometimes the first step out of a slump is choosing one small action that helps you bounce forward. You'll Learn: Why talented, driven, and successful people can still find themselves stuck in a slump. What a slump really is and the early warning signs that you may be heading into one. How slumps can spread through organizations, families, and relationships. Discover what Dr. Jermaine's national Dump Your Slump research reveals about why people stay stuck. Learn how your self-talk can either deepen a slump or help you move forward. Understand why a manager or leader can unintentionally contribute to someone feeling stuck. Build practical strategies to shift your thinking and create momentum when motivation is low. Take the first step toward bouncing forward when life, school, or work feels overwhelming. Episode Resources & Links Guest Website: Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Download the National Confidence Research Study: Pre-order The Confidence Habit: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/42063520

760: Leading with Resilience: Finding Strength Through Life’s Greatest Challenges with Tim Eggebraaten 07/06/2026

760: Leading with Resilience: Finding Strength Through Life’s Greatest Challenges with Tim Eggebraaten In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Tim Eggebraaten, retired Chief of Police, speaker, and founder of Off Duty Chief, to explore what it truly means to lead with resilience—both professionally and personally. Drawing from more than two decades in law enforcement, including serving as Chief of Police, Patrol Sergeant, K-9 Handler, and DARE Instructor, Tim shares the lessons he's learned about leading under pressure while staying grounded in what matters most. He opens up about the importance of balancing career, family, and personal well-being, and why true leadership begins with taking care of your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Throughout the conversation, Tim discusses the emotional challenges that many leaders and first responders face but often don't talk about. He shares how vulnerability, connection, and purpose can become powerful tools for healing, growth, and resilience. His insights remind us that no matter our profession, we all face moments that test our character—and those moments can become opportunities to grow stronger. Tim's message is a powerful reminder that resilience isn't about avoiding hardship. It's about choosing hope, investing in your well-being, and recognizing that you never have to face life's challenges alone. You'll Learn: Why resilience is built through life's challenges, not in spite of them How to balance career success with family and personal well-being The importance of physical, mental, and spiritual health for sustainable performance How vulnerability strengthens leadership instead of weakening it Practical ways to navigate emotional challenges with courage and purpose Why connection and community are essential for healing and growth How to lead with authenticity during both personal and professional adversity Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Tim Eggebraaten and Off Duty Chief: Purchase Dr. Cindra's New Book: Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: Register for the Mental Performance Summit: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: Download the National Confidence Research Study: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/41984925

759: How High Performers Rest 07/02/2026

758: The Intentional Edge: Building Standards That Sustain Excellence with Jeff Jones 06/29/2026

758: The Intentional Edge: Building Standards That Sustain Excellence with Jeff Jones In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Jeff Jones, performance coach, leadership expert, and author of The Intentional Edge, to explore what it takes to build lasting mental toughness, leadership, and high-performance habits. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in collegiate athletics, Jeff shares lessons learned from working within elite football programs and championship cultures. He explains why success is less about motivation and more about the standards we consistently uphold, especially when pressure, adversity, and uncertainty arise. Throughout the conversation, Jeff unpacks the powerful idea that when pressure hits, we don't rise to the occasion—we fall to our standards. He discusses why intentional daily actions create sustainable excellence, how elite performers respond to setbacks, and what separates those who grow through adversity from those who become stuck in it. Jeff also introduces his signature 10-Rep Framework, a practical approach to building mental performance through small, consistent actions that compound over time. His insights challenge the common belief that high performance is reserved for a select few and instead demonstrate how anyone can develop the habits, mindset, and leadership skills needed to thrive. This episode is a powerful reminder that excellence isn't accidental. It's built intentionally, one rep at a time. You'll Learn: Why standards matter more than motivation What elite performers and leaders consistently do differently How to respond effectively when pressure and adversity arise Why culture is the foundation of sustained high performance The mindset mistakes that often hold high achievers back Practical ways to strengthen mental toughness every day How the 10-Rep Framework can help you create lasting growth Why intentional actions create an enduring competitive advantage Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Jeff Jones: Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: Download the National Confidence Research Study: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/41900155

757: Building Confidence at Work: Why Gen Z Needs a New Playbook 06/18/2026

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