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725: Break the Complaint Habit with Will Bowen, Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author 01/13/2026

725: Break the Complaint Habit with Will Bowen, Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author 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 complaining, including Will’s five types of complaints and his powerful GRIPE framework, revealing the hidden motives behind why people complain and the true cost it creates for teams and organizations. Will also explains the critical difference between constructive problem-solving and unproductive complaining—and how leaders can model accountability without suppressing honest feedback. This episode is a masterclass in personal ownership, confidence, and intentional response, showing how reducing complaints doesn’t mean ignoring problems—it means choosing responsibility, agency, and growth. You’ll Learn: Why habitual complaining undermines confidence, mindset, and performance The five types of complaints and how to recognize them in yourself and others How the simple act of awareness (like the bracelet) accelerates behavior change The GRIPE framework and the real reasons people complain How leaders can address feedback without creating a culture of blame The difference between problem-solving and complaining—and why it matters How becoming complaint-free strengthens confidence, ownership, and agency 🔗 Episode Resources: Learn more about Will Bowen and the Complaint Free movement: Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study: Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: Love the show? Rate and review the podcast—and you might hear your name on the next episode! /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/39721660

724: From Data to Action: 8 Evidence-Based Ways to Build Confidence in Youth 01/08/2026

723: Performing Under Pressure with Connor Fields, Olympic Champion and Keynote Speaker 01/05/2026

723: Performing Under Pressure with Connor Fields, Olympic Champion and Keynote Speaker 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 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: How confidence and mindset evolve across different stages of a career What separates surviving pressure from performing under pressure Why self-awareness is a cornerstone of resilience and peak performance How to turn disappointment, failure, and setbacks into powerful comebacks 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: 🔹 Learn more about Connor Fields: 🔹 Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study at 🔹 Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra and/or her team at 🔹 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute at Love the show? Rate and review the podcast—and you might hear your name on the next episode! /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/39620765

722: The Confidence to Do Nothing New This Year 12/31/2025

721: Confidence Is Essential to Your Organization’s Bottom Line 12/19/2025

720: Creating Workplaces Where People Can Truly Thrive with Jen Fisher, Author and Well-Being Expert 12/12/2025

719: Why Women Doubt Themselves 12/11/2025

718: The Confidence Crisis in Gen Z 12/05/2025

717: Play a Bigger Game with Markus Kaulius, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author 12/01/2025

716: Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway 11/24/2025

716: Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway In today’s episode, Cindra and Lisa talk about the timeless truth of high performance: You don’t build confidence by eliminating fear. You build confidence by moving with it. Inspired by Dr. Susan Jeffers’ classic book Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (1987), this conversation explores why fear shows up, how it impacts performance, and how the world’s best learn to step toward what scares them instead of stepping back. What We Talk About in This Episode 1. Why Fear Is Universal — and Why This Topic Matters Fear is the #1 barrier to our potential. And as Dr. Susan Jeffers taught decades ago, fear never fully goes away. Instead, confidence grows when we act in spite of it. Courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about moving forward with fear in hand. 2. A Story About Fear on the Court Cindra shares the story of a college volleyball player moments before a championship match—shaking hands, tight stomach, racing thoughts. She feared missing a serve. She feared letting her team down. And she walked onto the court anyway. That act of courage allowed her to deliver one of the best serves of her season. The lesson: fear doesn’t disqualify you. It prepares you. 3. How Coaching Helps You Work Through Fear Every coaching client—executives, athletes, leaders—hits a wall of fear when they stretch themselves. Coaching helps you name the fear, normalize it, and learn tools to navigate it so you can keep moving toward who you’re meant to become. 4. Where Your Mind Goes When You’re Afraid Fear doesn’t live in the present. It lives in the future. Fear is your mind projecting a worst-case scenario, pulling you out of the moment. Research shows that when we anticipate threats, our working memory, decision-making, and performance all take a hit. Your best performance? It always happens in the present moment. 5. Why Embracing Fear Is Important for Growth The things you fear often reveal the places you’re meant to grow. And research backs this: studies from Harvard Business School show that when people reframe anxiety as excitement, they perform significantly better—whether in public speaking, singing, or even difficult math tasks. The goal isn’t to eliminate fear. It’s to choose courage anyway. 6. The Difference Between Fear and Courage Fear is a feeling. Courage is an action. You can’t experience courage without fear—fear is the doorway. When Cindra wrote her first book, she was terrified no one would read it. But she knew she was supposed to write it. So she moved toward what scared her. That’s courage. Today’s Big Takeaway: The world’s best don’t wait to feel fearless. They feel the fear—and do it anyway. Fear becomes a signal that they’re doing something meaningful and important. This Week’s Power Phrase: “I lean into the fear — and let courage lead.” To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/39157090

715: Do More, More Naturally: David Kolbe on the Power of Instinctive Strengths 11/17/2025

714: Stop the Overwhelm 11/13/2025

713: The Freedom to Perform with Dr. Karen MacNeill, Mental Performance Coach and Keynote Speaker 11/10/2025

712: Finding A Purpose That Powers You 11/04/2025

711: Flip the Script on Negativity 10/28/2025

711: Flip the Script on Negativity Opening Quote: “Don’t let the noise of others’ negativity drown out your inner voice.” — Steve Jobs Overview: 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. What You’ll Learn: 🔍The Science Behind Negativity — Why our brains are wired to focus on the negative and how understanding this bias helps you take back control of your mindset. 🧠 The Confidence Drain — How unchecked negativity slowly erodes confidence and creates subtle “leaks” in your energy, focus, and belief in yourself. 🛡️ Two Practical Tools to Reframe Negativity: • 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. 🌤️ Managing Negative Energy — Strategies for staying grounded and positive when surrounded by criticism or negativity from others. ⚡ Spotting and Resetting — How to recognize when negativity is taking over and use simple techniques to reset your focus and mindset quickly. Key Insights: 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. Power Phrase of the Week “I choose to rise above the noise and live my day with positivity and purpose.” To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/38816490

710: The Power of Grit: Why Perseverance Beats Talent 10/22/2025

709: Leading Across Cultures: Building a Global Mindset with Victoria Rennoldson 10/17/2025

708: Rewriting the Voice Inside Your Head 10/13/2025

707: Why Winning Teams Think Differently 09/29/2025

706: Inner Excellence: How to Master Your Ego and Expectations with Bestselling Author, Jim Murphy 09/24/2025

706: Inner Excellence: How to Master Your Ego and Expectations with Bestselling Author, Jim Murphy Welcome to The High Performance Mindset Podcast, where we help you master your mindset to gain the high performance edge. My name is Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, and today I am thrilled to share my conversation with Jim Murphy—author of Inner Excellence. You might have heard about Jim’s book on January 12 when AJ Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles was reading his book on the slide lines of a NFL Game. To be honest, I thought to myself, I have read so many performance psychology books, how will this one be different? But after a recommendation from a colleague, I read the book this summer and loved it. Jim provides so much wisdom and tools in the book! It is amazing. Jim has spent decades studying what allows athletes and leaders to thrive under pressure. In this episode, he opens up about his five years of research with Olympic coaches and sport psychologists, and the surprising discoveries that shaped his Inner Excellence model. We talk about his viral moment when AJ Brown was spotted reading his book on the sidelines, and what it was like to see his work inspire so many people. You’ll hear Jim explain his three “Us” framework—being unembarrassable, unoffendable, and unirritable—and how these qualities help you live and perform with freedom. We also discuss the dangers of ego and self-centeredness, the trap of expectations, and how to stay focused on the process rather than outcomes. This is a conversation packed with wisdom you’ll want to revisit again and again. Before we jump in, at the Mentally Strong Institute, we help athletes and leaders achieve their goals quicker, uplevel their confidence, and increase their influence. To learn more about our coaching, I invite you to sign for a free coaching call with me or one of my team members at the Mentally Strong Institute at freementalbreakthoughcall.com. We will help you create a breakthrough –a moment of more clarity and understanding. That’s to sign up for a free mental breakthrough call. Alright…let’s jump into my interview with Jim Murphy. You are going to love this one! 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 Love the show? Rate and review the podcast—and you might hear your name on the next episode! /episode/index/show/cindrakamphoff/id/38346300