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Dec 24, 2017

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” Melody Beattie

High performers intentionally practice gratitude daily. They know gratitude is the perfect antidote to negative emotions because it’s impossible to feel gratitude and fear, anxiety, worry, envy or anger at the same time. They use tools to increase their gratitude to thrive during the holiday season.

Power Phrase This Week: I choose to intentionally practice gratitude daily. I focus on what I am grateful to stay in the present moment.

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.

Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.

To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com 

Dec 22, 2017

Dr. Jermaine M. Davis is Founder & CEO of Jermaine M. Davis Seminars & Workshops, Inc., a personal and professional development company that creates customized presentations, learning resources, and educational materials. Top organizations such as 3M, Penn State, Best Buy, Caterpillar, Sam’s Club, Prudential, West Point Military Academy, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car regularly seek out Dr. Jermaine’s expertise.

As a teenager, Dr. Jermaine began studying principles of success, and with the encouragement of mentors and teachers, he enrolled in college.  After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication from Elmhurst College, he became the first person in his family to graduate from college! He continued his education by earning a Master’s in Speech Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University.

Dr. Jermaine has authored and co-authored ten books on topics of academic success, diversity and inclusion, leadership.

You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Jermaine at cindrakamphoff.com/jermaine.

In this interview, Jermaine and Cindra talk about:

  • His lessons learned growing up in the Henry Horner Housing Projects in a single parent home
  • What he learned from the death of his brother Greg
  • Why honesty and vulnerabililty matters
  • His C + R = Success or Failure formula
  • How to build your SWVs
  • 3 benefits of a crystal clear vision
  • The differences between your PVGs – purpose, vision and goals
Dec 19, 2017

High performers see their greatness. They know they have greatness inside of them and each day they work to show their greatness. They let go of suffering. They don’t believe the doubt, anxiety or anger. They decide to tell themselves the truth about who they are and what they can become.

High Performance Power Phrase: I see greatness inside of me and others. Each day I realize my greatness.

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.

Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.

To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com 

Dec 8, 2017

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” William Arthur Ward

In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about how high performers imagine past and future success regularly. They create in their mind first, and then they live it. They imagine accomplishing their goals with VICE – vividness, intensity, controllability, and emotions.

High Performance Power Phrase: I imagine success. I create success in my mind first, and then I make it happen.

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.

Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.

To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com 

Dec 4, 2017

Dr. Graig Chow is an Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology at Florida State University where he is the Program Coordinator and Director of Supervision and Practicum. Dr. Chow is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and Research & Practice Division Head of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

In this episode, Graig and Cindra discuss:

  • How the best in the world stay excel and stay driven
  • The best way to reflect post event
  • How to identify your core values
  • How he uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing in his practice
  • How he helps athletes address the yips

You can find a full description and contact information for Graig at cindrakamphoff.com/graig.

Dec 2, 2017

“In the midst of an ordinary training day, I try to remind myself that I am preparing for the extraordinary.” Shalane Flanagan

In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about Shalane Flanagan, the recent New York Cities Marathon Winner. We use her as an example of how high performers go after their big goals with grit and patience. They dream one step above their comfort zone. They stick with their goals despite adversity, and setbacks. They remind themselves what they are going after each day. They build support of people around them and celebrate others successes.

High Performance Power Phrase: I go after my goals with passion and excitement. I know what I want, and every day I work toward my goals. I stay focused and gritty.

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.

Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.

To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com 

 

Nov 19, 2017

High performers choose to make a decision to show up as themselves and be real instead of trying to be someone else or someone they are not. They consciously practice authenticity. They own their story, let go of comparison and work to “do you” no matter where they are at.

High Performance Power Phrase this week: The world needs me and my gifts. I will show up as myself and let me true self be seen. I will “do me.”

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.

Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.

To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com 

Nov 8, 2017

Rob is a mental coach who works with Indy Eleven Pro Soccer and teams at the University of Notre Dame. He speaks often to businesses, universities, and corporate athletes including Marriott, Walgreens, Morgan Stanley, and PGA of America. He’s been a mental coach to multiple winners on the PGA Tour, a medalist at the Rio Olympics, the 2013 USTA National Champion and have caddied on the PGA Tour. He has been a certified consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology since 2006. Rob has authored six books including: No One Does it Alone, The Hinge: The Importance of Mental Toughness, Mental Toughness Training for Golf, NO FEAR: A Simple Guide to Mental Toughness, & Don’t “Should” on Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness and 50 Ways to Win: Pro Football’s Hinge Moments.

Rob was also an assistant professor of Sport Psychology for six years, publishing over a dozen research articles on the “Yips” in Golf, and effectiveness of sport psychology interventions. He has completed a 1/2 Ironman, two marathons, and numerous other road races.

You can find a full description of the podcast and contact information for Rob at cindrakamphoff.com/rob.

Oct 31, 2017

High performers develop their resilience - their ability to adapt despite difficulties. In this episode, we talk about 3 ways to develop your resilience.

1) Have a short-term memory and see failure as helpful.

2) Develop the ability to regulate their emotions and choose positive emotions such as gratitude.

3) And be a tenacious optimist – always believing something good is going to happen.

High Performance Power Phrase this week: "I am resilient. I have the bounce back factor. I can adapt and recover."

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other college and high school sport teams. Cindra speaks to businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical strategies that work. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless to Mayo Clinic Health System.

Cindra's first book: Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge was published in August. Her Ph.D. is in sport and performance psychology and she is a Professor in Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University.

To book Cindra for your next speaking event, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

For more information about Cindra's book, visit: beyondgrit.com 

 

Oct 26, 2017

Cristina is a highly experienced sport psychologist with over 20 years of experience in teaching, counseling and sport administration. Her clients include Olympic Medalists and World Champions as well as professional and national soccer teams. One professional team she works with is the soccer team Philadelphia Union where she works directly with first team athletes.

She was the Sport Psychologist for several teams in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games including Synchronized Swimming, Track and Field, Modern Pentathlon, Swimming, Diving, Archery, Taekwondo and Soccer. Cristina competed in two Olympic Games (Seoul 1988 and Barcelona 1992) and held the Mexican High Jump Record with a 6’4” jump for 22 years.

Find a full description at cindrakamphoff.com/cristina.

Oct 21, 2017

“Trust the process. We always end up right where we’re meant to be. Right when we’re meant to be there.” Anonymous

High performers focus on the process to be successful. They execute the process daily and stay focus on the fundamentals. They give their best effort in the present moment. Trust themselves and their plan.

High Performance Power Phrase: I trust the process. I put in the work necessary for success.

Oct 11, 2017

Gene and Jeff Zannetti developed Wrestling Mindset to help wrestlers reach their full potential in wrestling, school and life. 
 

Gene Zannetti graduated with a Psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He has two masters degrees; one in Sport Psychology and the other in Clinical Psychology. Gene is a certified School Psychologist, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. His masters degree thesis (Perfectionism & Anxiety) has been published in the International Journal of Wrestling Sciences.  Gene was a nationally ranked All-Ivy League wrestler at UPenn. 

Gene has studied the best wrestlers, coaches & experts in the world to learn the secrets of performance success. This led to the development of a one of a kind, trademarked Wrestling Mindset program. Since 2008, Wrestling Mindset coaches have worked with thousands of wrestlers, teams, coaches & clubs. The Wrestling Mindset program has been used by the Men's & Women's USA National Team, top college and high school teams & wrestlers, as well as youth and rec programs throughout the country. 

A full description can be found at cindrakamphoff.com/gene.

Oct 4, 2017

“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” Albert Einstein

In a study published in the New York Times, Google studied 180 teams, conduct 200-plus interviews, and analyze over 250 different team attributes.

They found these 5 attributes to be in common in high-performing teams. In today's episode, we focus on #5.

1. Dependability. - Team members get things done on time and meet expectations.

2. Structure and clarity. - High-performing teams have clear goals, and have well-defined roles within the group.

3. Meaning. - The work has personal significance to each member.

4. Impact. - The group believes their work is purposeful and positively impacts the greater good.

5. Psychological Safety. - the belief that you won’t be punished when you make a mistake.

My High Performance Power Phrase: I see failure and mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow.  I help others around me be their true self and feel comfortable going for it!

 

Sep 29, 2017

Dr. Traci Statler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton.

She has been providing sport and performance consulting services for over 15 years, and currently serves as a consultant for USA Track and Field, USA Volleyball, USA Pole Vault, and a variety of additional collegiate programs. She furthermore conducts individual performance enhancement sessions with professional and junior elite athletes, medical practitioners, and police officers in southern California.

She is the upcoming president for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and also has served as the Vice President of the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP).

She had the privilege of attending the Rio Olympics with USA Track and Field as their sport psychology consultant.

You can find the full show notes at cindrakamphoff.com/traci.

If you enjoyed today's episodes, tag Traci @TraciStatler and Cindra @Mentally_Strong on Twitter.

Sep 27, 2017

“If you say, I can’t, you are restricting what you can do, or will ever do.” Michael Phelps.

High performers are intentional with their self-talk. They talk to themselves in a powerful way. Reminding themselves that I can, I am, I will…

My High Performance Power Phrase: I talk to myself, not listen. I think “I will . . . I can . . . I am . . .” to help me reach my wicked awesome potential.

Sep 20, 2017

Dr. Ken Ravizza is back! In his second interview on the podcast, Ken talks about his new book and coaching program, Heads Up Baseball 2. Ken has spent over 40 years as a sport psychology educator, and over 20 years working in Major League Baseball, including most recently with the Chicago Cubs.

In this interview, we talk about:

  • Why today we need to be taught how to compete
  • What he means by "working the mental game"
  • His RAMP-C Concept from the book
  • As a parent, what to do on the car ride home
  • How Heads Up Baseball is not just for sport, but for life
  • Joe Madden’s Respect 90 concept

Find Ken on Twitter @KenRavizza1 and Cindra @Mentally_Strong.

To get a copy of Ken's new book or join his coaching program, visit: HeadsUpBaseball2.com.

Sep 18, 2017

High performers intentionally practice gratitude daily. They know gratitude is the perfect antidote to negative emotions because it’s impossible to feel gratitude and fear, anxiety, worry, envy or anger at the same time. They use tools to increase their gratitude and express gratitude even despite difficulties.

Power Phrase today: I choose to intentionally practice gratitude daily. I focus on what I am grateful for to stay fueled and excited for my life, sport and business.

Sep 13, 2017

Maddie, the feature story in Chapter 15 of Beyond Grit, is a former gymnast who overcame an ACL injury to competed in the State Meet in the vault and beam. On the night of the state meet right after accomplishing her dream goals, she was hit head on by a drunk driver. She broke both of her legs and could no longer compete in the sport. Despite these hardships, she says she is “lucky.” Listen to hear why.

BeyondGrit.com

Sep 7, 2017

During this Facebook Life event, Josh Lifrak, Director of the Mental Skills Program with the Chicago Cubs, and Cindra talk about working in Pro Sport, her new book Beyond Grit, and the 10 Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performing Edge.

To order a copy of Beyond Grit, go to BeyondGrit.com. Order by Thursday, Sept. 7th at 11:59 EST and you will receive $5 off, free shipping, free audiobook, and free ebook.

www.BeyondGrit.com

Aug 31, 2017

Cardiff D. Hall has a passion for life and helps individuals transform their self being so they reach and sustain achievement. He is a relentless optimist and has over 25 yaers of experience in marketing and sales.

Cardiff’s book Tide Turners - The Practical Guide To Help You Feel In Control, Experience More Joy and Sustain Achievement In Life earned a #1 new release on Amazon in January 2017. He coaches individuals who seek to achieve and delivers weekly inspiration and practical advice in his Tide Turners newsletter.

Get a description and summary at cindrakamphoff.com/Cardiff

High Performance Mindset listeners can get a FREE copy of his #1 New Release at cardiffdhall.com/hpmindset

Aug 29, 2017

 “Nothing will work unless you do. Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of being.” – John Wooden

In this episode, Cindra reveals her Top 10 Practices of the World’s Best which is the structure of her new book, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High-Performance Edge.

You can get a free download and PDF of the 10 Practices and take part in the Beyond Grit Workshop at beyondgrit.com.

Summary: High performers work to develop 10 key practices that help you overcome the odds, live with purpose, and live a big life that you were intended to live. They go after their big dreams, stay gritty, but master their mindset so they can getting out your own way.

Power Phrase Monday: I master my mindset. I own my dreams. I think and act like the world’s best.

Aug 20, 2017

"Confidence isn't walking into a room thinking you're better than anyone, it's walking in not comparing yourself to anyone at all." LiveLifeHappy.com

Summary: High performers are confident – they believe and trust in their ability. They have certainty that they will be successful. They work to be fully prepared, give their best effort and are their own best friend.

Affirmation this Week: I choose confidence. I choose to believe and trust in my ability.

Aug 13, 2017

Dr. Carmen Tebbe Preibe spent 9 years at the University of Oklahoma Athletic Department. At OU, she provided counseling, performance enhancement, leadership, and team-building services for all OU student-athletes. 

While we loved life in Oklahoma, her and her husband wanted to raise our children closer to family and moved to Ankeny, Iowa in August 2015.  She worked for the Iowa State University Student Counseling Services for 9 months and then started in her current role as a part-time sport psychologist for the University of Iowa Athletics Department.  In addition to serving the Hawkeyes, she has a consulting and private practice business, Upside Down Performance, with Dr. Angie Fifer (Episode 40: Confidence is a Decision).

Carmen and Angie have over 25 years combined experience and offer on-line courses for student-athletes in transition. To learn more about their course, go to upsidedownperformance.com where High Performance Mindset listeners get 25% OFF any on-line course with the coupon code: TRANSITIONS.

Find the full show notes at cindrakamphoff.com/upsidedown.

Aug 10, 2017

“Life is available only in the present moment.” —Thich Nhat Hanh

High performers know that their mind can be in three places: the past, present or future. Next time your focused on the past or future in a negative way, remember that these are the places where negative emotions live. Your success is determined by your ability to stay in the present moment. To stay focused on the here and now, commit to staying aware of your focus, moment by moment. It’s all about awareness first, choice second.

What is this week’s affirmation?

"I live and play in the moment. I can do anything and be anything right here, right now."

Aug 4, 2017

Dr. Alan Zimmerman is the author of two books: Pivot: How One Turn In Attitude Can Lead To Success and The Payoff Principle: Discover the 3 Secrets for Getting What You Want Out of Life and Work. He has delivered more than 2000 programs, in 49 states and 22 countries. 

Recently, Alan was awarded the CSP by the National Speakers Association (NSA), an award given to the top 5% of all speakers nationwide. And in 2003 was awarded the CPAE (Council of Peers Award for Excellence) Speaker Hall of Fame - a designation that less than 1% of the NSA speakers hold.

On the personal side, Alan Zimmerman is a husband, a father, a biker and a hiker who has explored everything from the jungles of Thailand to the cold chill of the Arctic Circle. 

Get a full description and summary of the podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/alan.

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