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669: Redefining High Performance with Ty Bennett, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author Mar 09, 2025

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Today we have an incredible guest who embodies leadership, influence, and the power of storytelling—Ty Bennett. Ty is a dynamic entrepreneur, CEO, bestselling author, and world-renowned speaker who has built three multi-million dollar businesses across different industries. As the Owner & CEO of the largest Ninja Warrior Gym in the world, he knows a thing or two about resilience, strategy, and high performance.

Ty's entrepreneurial journey started in his 20s when he and his brother built a direct sales empire, generating over $20 million in annual revenue and impacting leaders across 37 countries. As the founder of Leadership Inc., Ty is on a mission to help leaders cultivate influence, build exceptional relationships, and challenge the status quo. His books—including Partnership is the New Leadership and The Power of Storytelling—are shaping the next generation of business leaders, even being used in courses at MIT.

In this episode, Ty shares:

The latest results of his newest study on high performance including his secrets to high-performance leadership.
7 reasons that high performance is important.
4 drivers of high performance, and the barriers to high performance.
His personal journey—what drives him, how he navigates challenges, and his best advice for leaders looking to level up.

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668: Mastering Self-Discipline Mar 05, 2025

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Dr. Cindra explores the power of self-discipline and how understanding dopamine can help us build better habits. Sharing her own experience of struggling to finish her book Beyond Grit, she explains how visualizing her audience reignited her motivation.

Self-discipline, she says, is the ability to take action even when we don't feel like it—yet our brains are wired for instant gratification, making it difficult to stay on track. To make discipline easier, Dr. Cindra suggests attaching small, immediate rewards to challenging tasks, using habit tracking, and visualizing success to stimulate dopamine release.

By training our brains to associate discipline with rewards, we can turn self-discipline into second nature and overcome procrastination for good.

Quote of the Week: "We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret." — Jim Rohn

667: Be Kind To Yourself Today Feb 28, 2025

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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra highlights the crucial role of self-compassion in achieving success, using Serena Williams as an example of how elite performers embrace setbacks with kindness rather than self-criticism. Drawing on Dr. Kristen Neff's research, Dr. Cindra outlines three key elements of self-compassion: self-kindness, recognizing common humanity, and practicing mindfulness. By making self-compassion a habit, you can bounce back stronger, reduce stress, and enhance performance. Power Phrase this Week: "I am kind to myself. I am doing the best I can. I got it next time!" Quote of the Week: "Self-compassion is not a luxury; it's a necessity for growth. Embracing our imperfections is what helps us rise stronger." — Kristin Neff

666: The Mindset of Champions with Michael Urban, Director of Mental Performance for the L.A. Clippers Feb 25, 2025

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Welcome back to the High Performance Mindset Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of mental performance with a special guest who works at the highest levels of sport and business.

Joining us is Michael Urban, the Director of Mental Performance for the L.A. Clippers. With a career dedicated to coaching elite athletes, coaches, and corporate leaders, Michael specializes in evidence-based mental skills training to help individuals sharpen their focus, enhance resilience, and unlock their full potential.

Before working with the Clippers, Michael played a key role in developing the mental performance program at Clemson Athletics, where he worked closely with student-athletes and coaches to strengthen their mindset for success. Beyond sports, he also brings his expertise to the corporate world, guiding executives and CEOs to build a high-performance mindset in business.

With a Master's in Kinesiology with a focus on Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior from the University of Tennessee and his certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Michael is passionate about helping others achieve their biggest goals and become the best version of themselves.

In this episode, we'll explore the strategies and techniques that fuel high performance—whether on the court, in the boardroom, or in everyday life. Get ready to take notes because Michael is here to share game-changing insights on mental toughness, resilience, and peak performance.

Let's dive in!

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665: How to Turn Self Doubt into Confidence Feb 13, 2025

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In this episode of the High Performance Mindset Podcast, we dive deep into the power of self-awareness and how to silence your inner critic. That disempowering voice—often fearful, judgmental, or angry—holds many of us back. But here's the truth: your inner critic lies to you. Instead of accepting its negativity, we can train ourselves to challenge it. By consciously replacing limiting thoughts with empowering and truthful statements, we shift our mindset toward confidence and success.

This week, we challenge you: Every time you hear your inner critic, pause. Acknowledge it. Then replace it with the truth. Growth starts with self-awareness—let's rewire our thinking and unlock high performance from the inside out!

Power Phrase of the Week: "I talk to myself powerful instead of listening to my inner critic."

Quote of the Week: "Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love." - Brene Brown

664: The Power of Mindfulness & Self-Compassion for High Performance with Dr. Alan Chu Feb 10, 2025

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alan Chu, a leading expert in sport psychology, mindfulness, and self-compassion. As an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Chu helps athletes, executives, and high performers unlock their full potential by leveraging positive psychology approaches.

We explore the science and application of self-compassion—why it matters, how to practice it, and how it enhances motivation and resilience. Dr. Chu also shares insights on mindfulness, self-determination theory, and strengths-based approaches to managing stress, overcoming setbacks, and improving performance.

If you're looking for practical strategies to lead with self-compassion, sharpen your mindset, and sustain motivation, this episode is for you! Tune in for game-changing insights that will help you perform at your best—both in sports and life.

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663: Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap Feb 03, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares why we experience compassion and how to break free from it.

Power Phrase of the Week: "I focus on my own journey and growth. I celebrate my progress."

Quote of the Week: "A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." – Zen Shin

662: Mastering the ART of Emotions, Dr. Kerry Guest, Mental Health Specialist for the Arizona Diamondbacks Jan 30, 2025

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Welcome to High Performance Mindset, the podcast where we dive into mental strategies to help you be your best more often.

Today, we have a truly special guest—someone who plays a pivotal role in helping elite athletes navigate the mental side of the game. Joining us is Kerry Guest, the Mental Health Specialist for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a leader in the field of sport psychology and mental well-being.

Kerry's work is all about helping athletes understand and master their emotions so they can perform at their best—both on and off the field. In a high-pressure sport like baseball, mental resilience can be the difference between good and great. And that's where Kerry comes in, guiding players through the ART of emotions—a model built around Acknowledging, Regulating, and Tolerating emotions.

In this conversation, we'll dive deep into: ✅ Where emotions come from and why they matter ✅ The power of emotional awareness in high performance ✅ How athletes and leaders can buy into the process of understanding their emotions ✅ Practical strategies like "Say, See, and Do" to develop emotional mastery

And of course, we'll wrap up with Kerry's best advice for all of you—high performers looking to level up your mindset.

This is going to be a fascinating and insightful discussion, so let's jump in!

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661: 4 Fear Facts Jan 22, 2025

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The World's Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don't let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do.

This Week's Power Phrase: "I embrace my fear and choose courage."

Quote of the Week: "Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical."—Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbuck

660: What Do You Want in 2025? Jan 17, 2025

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New beginnings – like New Years Day, your birthday or even Mondays – are a great time to restart. That is why people like to set resolutions or goals at the beginning of the year. You are extra motivated to turn the page and reset. But, in general, we want to set goals this year – not resolutions.

Dr. Kamphoff shares with us strategies to consider what we really want in 2025, and provides 3 tips on how to get to there.

Power Phrase of the Week: "I am focused on my goals to crush it this year."

Quote of the Week: "When you set a goal, your brain opens up a task list." - Mel Robbins

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