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187: Culture and the Cardinal Mindset, Dr. Vanessa Shannon, Director of Mental Performance for University of Louisville Athletics Jun 16, 2018

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Dr. Vanessa Shannon is the Director of Mental Performance for University of Louisville Athletics and Norton Sports Health. As a former NCAA Division 1 volleyball player, she understands the challenges associated with balancing performance in the classroom and performance in sport.

Prior to Louisville, Dr. Shannon spent two years at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida where she served as a mental conditioning coach, coordinated psychological test preparation for the NFL Combine Training Program, and served as a Vision Training Coach for the Major League Baseball Off-Season Training Program.

Dr. Shannon began her career in academia where she spent 3 years as Department Chair of Exercise and Sport Sciences at Tennessee Wesleyan University and 5 years as a faculty member in the Sport and Exercise Psychology Program at West Virginia University. She holds a PhD in Applied Sport Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a MS in Exercise Psychology from Kansas State University, and BAs in Health and Human Performance and Psychology from Rice University.

In this interview, Vanessa and Cindra talk about:

Vanessa's definition of culture and how she helps teams develop culture
Why we must consider behavior to build culture
Her 8 Principles of the Cardinal Mindset
How the best performers think
Why asking yourself the questions, "What do you want and what are you willing to do to get there?" are essential to consider

You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/vanessa.

186: Your Beliefs Impact Your Destiny Jun 12, 2018

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"Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life." Tony Robbins High performers know that they need to examine their beliefs. They pay attention to what they believe – examining if it helps them reach their potential or not. They ask themselves these important questions about beliefs – and remember that beliefs are a skill – they can be unlearned with practice and intention. Power Phrase this Week: I have the power to choose my beliefs! I choose empowering beliefs so that I can choose to reach my greater potential.

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and Author. She provide mental training for the Minnesota Vikings along with many other championships teams. She coaches athletes, CEOs and executives one-on-one to help them learn and apply the mental tools that lead to success.

Cindra also speaks to and works with businesses and organizations on how to gain the high performance edge while providing practical tools 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 or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

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

185: Your Attention Creates Your Life Jun 07, 2018

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"Spend less time following other people's lives and more time leading your own life." Darren Hardy

High performers know that they have to protect their attention. They pay attention to what they are focused on because that impacts what they think about, what they expect, and what they create in their life. They realize their attention is their sacred gift. They make decisions related to their phone and energy suckers so they can feed their mind with positive and stay focused on their goals and dreams. They stay focused leading their own life, not sucked into others.

Power Phrase this Week:

I get in my life what I create. I spend time leading my own life and directing my attention to my goals and dreams.

To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

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

184: Fear, Courage and Stress from a Neurosurgeon's Perspective, Dr. Mark McLaughlin, Neurosurgeon, Author & Speaker Jun 05, 2018

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Mark McLaughlin, MD is a neurosurgeon on a mission to use the lessons he's learned in his career to help others courageously engage and wrestle with stress. Dr. McLaughlin believes everyone can take the core principles behind brain surgery and apply them to any of life's problems. In his upcoming book, Outthinking Fear, Dr. McLaughlin discusses the lessons he learned in the operating room and how they can be utilized in everyday life to think and act move effectively. He is a board certified neurosurgeon, currently practicing neurological surgery at Princeton Brain and Spine Care. He has published over 100 articles on neurosurgery and spoken internationally about his field. A former NCAA Division I wrestler, Dr. McLaughlin was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016. He remains active in the wrestling world, coaching with the Princeton Wrestling Club. Dr. McLaughlin also served as medical director for Princeton Brain and Spine from 2005 to 2015 before focusing in on teaching and inspiring others.

You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/drmark.

183: Be Where Your Feet Are May 24, 2018

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"Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." Mark Twain

High performers know that being present is something we need to practice. Now is the more distracted time in our history and we must practice focusing on attention on what matters – the present. With phones and technology, we can be easily distracted and anxiety. To practice mindfulness, or staying in the present non-judgmentally, we can use a body scan – mental scan, environmental scan, or head to toe scan. This helps connect us with what's going on right now so we can be the best we can be!

Power Phrase this Week:

"I gently bring my attention to the present moment. Letting go of all worries or regrets. Instead, empowered to reach my best right here and right now."

To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

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

182: Mindfulness in Sport, Life & Running, with Mackenzie Havey, Author & Runner May 20, 2018

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Mackenzie Havey is the author of the new book published by Bloomsbury, MINDFUL RUNNING. She writes about endurance sports and mind-body health and fitness for a number of leading publications, including TheAtlantic.com, ESPN, Runner's World, SELF, and Outside.

She holds a graduate degree in sport psychology, is a USA Track & Field-certified coach, teaches classes in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Minnesota, and has completed 14 marathons and an Ironman triathlon.

Mackenzie lives in Minneapolis with her husband, 20-month old daughter, and vizsla pup.

In this interview, Mackenzie and Cindra talk about:

What mindfulness is
The benefits of practicing mindfulness
How we can practice mindfulness
How mindfulness supports psychological skills training
How mindfulness changes our brain

You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/Mackenzie. You can find more about Mackenzie's work on twitter @mackenziehavey, www.mlhavey.com or www.mindfulrunningbook.com.

181: The Confidence Game May 16, 2018

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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off your bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain

High performers know that confidence is a decision and a skill. It's more important that they act in a confident way, and then the feeling of confidence come after. To build their confidence, and decrease their FEAR, they DARE. Defuse their negative thoughts, accept the discomfort, set realistic goals, and then embrace their values.

Power Phrase this Week:

"I choose confidence. I act in a confident way, and my confident feelings follow."

To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

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

180: The Great Ones with Don Yaeger, New York Times Bestselling Author, Award-winning Certified Speaking Professional & Executive Coach May 14, 2018

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Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers. Don left Sports Illustrated in 2008 to pursue a public speaking career that has allowed him to share stories learned from the greatest winners of our generation with audiences as diverse as Fortune 10 companies to cancer survivor groups, where he shares his personal story.

More than a quarter-million people have heard his talks on "What Makes the Great Ones Great." He is an award-winning Certified Speaking Professional, an executive coach and team culture expert.

In this interview, Don and Cindra talk about:

Characteristics of the great ones
How the great ones respond in moments of adversity
Habits of high performing teams
What separates the great teams from others
How successful teams use meetings

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

179: How to Keep Going When You Don't Want To May 08, 2018

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"When your brain says that you're done, you're only 40 percent done." David Goggins, Navy Seal and Ultramarathoner

High performers know they have more in their reserve tank. They keep in mind the 40% rule which means they have up to 60 percent more to give. They embrace the suck, but don't live there. They think and act like pros by welcoming and embracing the discomfort. They realize they need to stay the course, put their heads in the sand and stay gritty.

Power Phrase this Week:

I have a reserve tank that hasn't even been tapped. I put my head in the sand, stay the course, and remain gritty.

To book Cindra for your next speaking event or learn more about her one-on-one coaching, visit: cindrakamphoff.com

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

178: Aligning Purpose, Power and Possibilities with Catherine Palin-Brinkworth, CSP, Professional Speaker and CEO of Progress Performance International May 04, 2018

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As the founder and CEO of business growth consultancy, Progress Performance International, Catherine has spoken in 14 countries. She has trained and mentored many thousands of emerging leaders and business owners, including many professional speakers.

Catherine is a Certified Speaking Professional and Global Speaking Fellow. She is a Past National President, Member of the Hall of Fame and Life Member with the Professional Speakers Australia. She was also a President of the Global Speakers Federation.

Catherine speaks from her own rich life and business background sharing stories of survival and strategies for growth. She inspires, encourages and enables her audiences to rethink their world, expand their visions, and reach their goals and dreams.

In this interview, Catherine and Cindra talk about:

How to make sure your vision and purpose still excite you
Why it's important o remember we have authority over ourselves
The difference between a vision and purpose
Why it's important to ask ourselves "What are the possibilities?" and consider them from the parent, child, and adult perspectives
The best advice she has ever received when she was diagnosed with cancer as a young age

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

To receive the Free Download: "Aligning Purpose, Power and Possibilities," go to: http://www.catherinepalinbrinkworth.com/

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