Maura Nevel Thomas is an award-winning international speaker, trainer, and an author on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and one of the most widely-cited authority on attention management.
Maura’s clients include the likes of Google, Old Navy, L’Oréal, and NASA. She is a TEDx speaker, and author of six books on the topics of attention management and personal and organizational productivity. She has columns in Forbes and Harvard Business Review.
Maura earned an MBA from the University of Massachusetts and has studied the field of productivity all over the world for more than two decades.
In this episode, Cindra and Maura discuss:
How productivity advice gets it wrong
Her Empowered Productivity System
10 signs that you need to master attention management
When multi-tasking works and doesn’t work
And, her communication guidelines for leaders
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You can use the ABC method to increase my self-awareness and change my thoughts, emotions, and actions when needed. Consider what people or situations push your buttons? What can you do to stay in control in those situations? When you feel pressure or stress, you can pay attention to what led you to feel that way? In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff talks about how to increase your self-awareness and why it is important to your performance.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I master myself to master my life.”
Quote of the Week: “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.” - Benjamin Franklin
When we mindfully and purposefully practice authenticity, we invite peace, gratitude, and happiness into our lives, and this impacts our performance. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares 4 ways to be an authentic leader. To be successful in your career, you must be yourself.
Power Phrase this Week: “The world needs me and my gifts. I will show my authentic self to the world through my leadership.”
Quote of the Week: “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” —Brené Brown, researcher and author
As Founder/CEO of the Intrigue Agency, and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, Sam helps people create respectful, intriguing, proactive communications that are a win for all involved.
Sam's 3 TEDx talks and 10 books - including Tongue Fu!, POP!, Talking on Eggshells, SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week - have been featured in NY Times, Fast Company, Forbes, Readers Digest, TED.com, NPR.
Sam's IKIGAI - and one of her great joys - is helping people crystallize a meaningful message/mission that puts the light on in their eyes and creates a rising-tide LEGACY that adds value for all involved.
In this episode, Cindra and Sam discuss:
“Words to Lose, and Word to Use”
Her AIR acronym
What to do when you disagree with someone
Tools to deescalate a situation
And, why her PLAN tool can help you prepare for any conversation
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Leading yourself can be very difficult because our brain is hardwired to see what is missing. Instead, you can lead yourself to your own personal vision by remembering:
Chance thinking doesn’t lead to success – instead, make time each day to master your thoughts and lead yourself even more deliberately.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I lead myself today.”
Quote of the Week: “Work harder on yourself than you do your job.” — Jim Rohn
Allistair McCaw is recognized as one of the world’s leading figures on team culture, leadership, and mindset. For over 25 years, he has consulted and worked with numerous Olympians, Grand Slam Champions, Fortune 500 companies and NCAA Colleges including LSU, SMU, Duke, and the University of Minnesota.
An author of 7 best-selling books and a keynote speaker, Allistair consults and mentors leaders, coaches, teams and organizations. A 29x marathon finisher and former 5-time World Championship competitor in the sport of Duathlon, Allistair resides in Florida.
In this episode, Cindra and Allistair discuss:
7 Types of People You Should Surround Yourself With
The 90/9 Rule
3 Steps to Achievement
The Power of Your Story
And, 10 Things You Should Let Go Of
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Confidence is a choice you make daily. Your belief and trust in your ability is your choice. Don’t overthink the feeling of confidence – you might feel nervous and unconfident when you are trying something new. Keep building the foundational skill of confidence. Intentionally decide today to take control of your confidence. Believe and trust that you can!
Power Phrase this Week: “I choose confidence today!”
Quote of the Week: “You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” - Oprah
Much of our happiness can be changed by engaging in daily, intentional activities that impact how we act and think. In fact, happiness also comes from the relationships we develop. This week be even more deliberate about building relationships and being present in them.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I choose happiness by building relationships around me.”
Quote of the Week: "Happiness is not the goal…it’s a by product of a life well-lived.” - Elenor Roosevelt
You can never outperform your self-image. Your self-image is your view of yourself. Be careful what you say to yourself about yourself. To level of your self-image, consider the beliefs you want to hold about yourself to reach all of your goals and dreams.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I talk to myself powerfully today.”
Quote of the Week: “People are never able to outperform their self-image.” - John Maxwell
Dr. Nick Holton is a Co-Founder of The Antifragile Academy whose work focuses on helping individuals, teams, businesses and organizations become better versions of themselves through the application of the cutting-edge science of human flourishing – a synergistic development of both peak performance and overall well-being and fulfillment.
He also runs a podcast alongside the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. Nick has also directed multiple large scale implementation projects oriented toward human flourishing for schools and organizations around the globe, and has delivered talks and trainings across the US, Europe, India, Hong Kong, Australia, Uganda, Singapore, Mexico, and South America.
Dr. Adam Wright is a Co-Founder of The Antifragile Academy who is a high-performance and executive coach, consultant, and educator who supports a broad range of elite performers whose craft demands their absolute best in volatile, high-stakes environments.
He consults with clients in such disparate performance arenas as the front office of the NFL, MLB, the European PGA, MLS, Hollywood, and Wall Street. As a practitioner-scientist, Adam draws from decades of practical experience as a coach and athlete, as well as lessons learned as a researcher and professor.
Adam currently serves as Major League Mental Performance Consultant for the Washington Nationals.
In this episode, Cindra, Nick and Adam discuss:
What does it mean to be antifragile
4 Thinking traps that get in our way of being antifragile
Their “Top Down” and “Bottom Up” approach
How to create an antifragile environment in sport, work and at home
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Today on the podcast we talk about not taking things personally. When you decide to protect yourself and not take things personally, you avoid needless suffering. You cannot be hurt by others. Your anger, irritation, jealousy, frustration, and conflicts with others lessen. You are happier and at your best more often. Now, does that sound good?
Power Phrase this Week: “I care what I think about myself more than what other people think of me.”
Quote of the Week: “Not taking things personally is a superpower.” - James Clear
Speaking, training and leading teams have characterized the past 20 years of Andy’s career. He is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, coach and consultant. He travels weekly to present workshops on leadership and sales-related topics for numerous Fortune 500 firms as well as small and mid-sized companies, trade groups and associations.
In addition to teaching leadership principles for Concordia University’s MBA program, Dr. Andy published his first book, The Golden Principles: Life and Leadership Lessons from a Rescued Dog, which uses simple lessons learned from a Golden Retriever about living well and leading well. It was honored by Amazon.com with a “Top 100 Best Books of the Year” award.
Clients hire him to help them develop their leaders because he is one: He owns several businesses, manages a team of key leaders, and owns the ultimate P&L responsibilities for several million dollars of annual revenues.
In this episode, Cindra and Andy discuss:
The 4 Leadership Necessities
The 10 Golden Principles
How and why you should “fail fast and fix”
Strategies to be a high-performing leader
How he and his wife built a franchise swim school that provided over 200,000 swim lessons last year
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Confidence is a choice you make daily. Your belief and trust in your ability is your choice. Dr. Cindra shares how to intentionally decide today to nurture your confidence. Believe and trust that you can!
Power Phrase of the Week: “I choose confidence.”
Quote of the Week: “Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” - Michelle Obama
Ellen Long is a seasoned professional, guiding business owners to build, prove and sell their highly profitable companies. She is a “Women to Watch” award winner, investor, and board member. Ellen is also a TEDx speaker, in which she delivered a talk on her passion entitled, “The Journey to Enough: Finding Your Minimum Viable Happiness", which focuses on the theme of entrepreneurial happiness and well-being. Her expertise serves as a compass in an unpredictable world, offering business owners the assurance of a well-thought-out plan when they need it the most.
In this episode, Cindra and Ellen discuss:
3 components of building, proving, and selling your business story
3 main drivers of business value
How early should you start thinking about an exit
The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when transitioning their businesses
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High performers in sport, business and life use pressure to be at their best. Awareness is the first step to reducing pressure. In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares the natural tools you can use to POP the Pressure.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I have everything I need inside me now.”
Quote of the Week: “The bigger the moment, the bigger than man.” Bill Cowher – CBS Commentator about Patrick Mahomes
Over the past 18 years, Joshua Lifrak, M.S. has worked with elite athletes and corporate leaders to help them perform at their highest levels. He has also been instrumental in helping transform organizational cultures and individual mindsets to create an environment for optimal development and growth.
He is currently the Director of Performance and Coaching for Limitless Minds, a Health and Wellness Technology Company founded by Denver Broncos Quarterback Russell Wilson and Mental Performance Coach and author of It Takes What it Takes – the late Trevor Moawad. He is also the President of Lift Up Consulting.
From 2014-2019, he has worked in Major League Baseball including 5 years as Director of the Mental Skills Program for the Chicago Cubs from 2014-2019 where he helped them win their first World Series in 108 years.
From 2019-2021, he was the New York Mets Major League Mental Performance Coach.
In this podcast, Josh and Cindra talk about:
4 Ways to Train Your Mind and Body
The Mental Philosophy that helped the Chicago Cubs Win the World Series
The One Thing that Separates the Best
The Illusion of Choice
E + S = R
Human Being vs Human Doing
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Showing yourself self-compassion is key to adapting and bouncing back quickly after setbacks, adversity, and mistakes. There are so many things you cannot control. Self-compassion is also a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and perfectionistic thinking, which can lead to poor performance. When you practice self-compassion, you are able to live and let go. In this episode, Cindra shows you how.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am kind to myself today.”
Quote of the Week: “To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.” – Jack Kornfield
Justin Jones-Fosu, MBA, CSP is a full-time family man who also happens to be a highly sought-after business speaker, social entrepreneur, and meaningful work researcher. He is the founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. where he combines over a decade of leadership in Fortune 500 companies, his real-life experience and research to help global organizations create new rhythms of sustainable excellence, profitability, and engagement. Speaking over 60 times a year, Justin speaks and leads workshops and training with companies, organizations, and associations in the US and internationally on meaningful work and workplace engagement.
He is passionate about helping organizations and individuals take ownership of their mindset, purpose, and performance to achieve amazing results. His latest book "Your WHY Matters NOW: How Some Achieve More and Others Don't" challenges the reader to merge their purpose and productivity to get more out of work and life. His latest book "I Respectfully Disagree" will be out April 16th.
In this podcast, Justin and Cindra talk about:
Why Should You Respectfully Disagree
5 Pillars to Bridge the Divide
How to cultivate your curiosity
His 3A Framework
The Power of 3
His 3 Self-Model
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High performers use reframing daily. They don’t ignore the difficulty, but instead see a different perspective and see how the obstacle is helping them. This helps them intentionally choose the story they tell.
Power Phrase this Week: “I see a setback as a comeback.”
Quote of the Week: “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” - Wayne Dyer
Mimi is a dynamic communication and leadership expert, known for her ability to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to make an impact. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, coaching, and training, she has helped countless people enhance their skills and achieve their goals.
As the CEO of AMP Up Success, Mimi is a sought-after speaker, author, and media personality. She has authored three books on leadership, communication, and sales and has been recognized as Michigan's Elite 40 Under 40 and Michigan Meetings and Events Magazine's Best Speaker of 2020.
Mimi's engaging and humorous speaking style has made her a hit with audiences, as she combines practical tips with fun anecdotes to make learning enjoyable. When not speaking or coaching, Mimi can be found kickboxing or hanging out with her adorable niece, Aly, ensuring even the little ones know how to AMP Up their success!
In this podcast, Mimi and Cindra talk about:
How to “Own Your Swag”
The Mindset Shift to overcome sales blocks
5 keys to overcoming the toughest sales objections with ease
the single most important question that we MUST ask when a client reaches out
How to authentically project your value more often
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High performers are gritty. They know what they really, really, really want. They get clear on why they do what they do. They also choose to feel good each day, and give themselves some grace and compassion along the way.
Power Phrase this Week: “I am gritty. I am passionate and have a clear vision of the life I am building.”
Quote of the Week: “Grit is about doing the hard work, day in and day out, without immediate rewards.” - Angela Duckworth
Our brains are wired to worry but worrying can kill your joy, take you out of the present and drain your energy. Dr. Cindra shares some keys to overcome your worry including to notice your thoughts and feelings, label them, and carefully observe them. We can also practice accepting uncertainty and work to overcome perfectionistic tendencies.
This Week's Power Phrase: “I reduce my worry to feel more joy and stay in the present.”
Quote of the Week: "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia.” - Charles Schultz
John R. Miles is a leading authority on intentional behavior change, personal growth, and mattering. He is a keynote speaker, author, top-rated show host, and the founder and CEO of Passion Struck®.
His award-winning podcast, Passion Struck with John R. Miles, consistently ranks among the world’s top 100 shows and the #1 Alternative Health podcast.
Recognized as one of the top thinkers in personal mastery and a Premier 100 Leader, his influence extends far and wide. With over two decades of corporate and military leadership experience, he’s the trusted advisor sought after by some of the world’s most prominent companies and visionary entrepreneurs.
Yet, beneath these remarkable achievements, John’s true passion lies in guiding individuals to live a passion-struck life in every facet.
In this podcast, John and Cindra talk about:
What it means to be passion struck
12 principles to unlock purpose
Why intentionality, passion, and intrinsic motivation are important
Strategies to decrease anxiety and fear
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Today we talk about the importance of talking to yourself powerful and Dr. Cindra shared several mental strategies to allow you to remain optimistic and see life with a clear lens. Channeling your inner coach allows you to see different solutions and opportunities than if were letting your inner critic run the show. The future of your career and life is directly tied to see an opportunity in the difficulty.
This Week’s Power Phrase: “I talk powerfully to myself each and every day.”
Quote of the Week: “Watch what you tell yourself, you’re likely to believe it.” — Russ Kyle
Scott Danner is a champion of high performers — and those who strive to be the best version of themselves.
A CEO, entrepreneur, coach, consultant and LIFE Optimization specialist, he is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Freedom Street. He hosts the podcast The High Performance LIFE for high performers in any profession.
Although a high income is often the by-product of success, Scott encourages high performers to focus first on LIFE (an acronym representing love, impact, faith and energy), and the money will follow.
2016, Scott launched his own business in Chesapeake, Va., that has grown to more than 70 professionals in seven states. His business has grown more than 2,000 percent in less than six years and continues to expand nationally.
In this podcast, Scott and Cindra talk about:
This LIFE Model – Love, Impact, Faith, and Energy – and why it is important for us
3 traits of the world’s best
How we can live a RICH life
Strategies for scaling your business
The difference between living a legacy and leaving a legacy
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