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169: How to be Self-Aware Mar 27, 2018

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"When you know yourself, you are empowered. When you accept yourself, you invincible. ―Anonymous

High performers can perform on demand. They don't just "hope" they have a great day. They make it a great day. They realize the self-awareness is key to leading yourself and they have a deep clarity of who they are. They don't suppress emotions, but embrace is and get back to the present moment.

Week's Power Phrase:

"I am aware of my focus. I don't hope I have a great day – I make it a great day!"

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

168: Perform on Demand with Sport Psychology Professor and Consultant, Rich Gordin Mar 23, 2018

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Richard Gordin is an emeritus professor in sport psychology at Utah State University. He has been at the university for 37 years. Dr. Gordin has authored 100 articles and book chapters.

He has been a sport psychology consultant for numerous athletic teams at his university, USA Gymnastics, USA Track and Field, US Ski and Snowboard Association and several professionals on the PGA and Champions Tours.

He was the sport psychology consultant for the USA Women's Gymnastics Team in Seoul in 1988 and a sport psychology consultant for the USA Track and Field Team for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. He recently served as the consultant for the USA Nordic Combined Ski Team in Vancouver in 2010 and in Sochi 2014.

In this interview, Rich and Cindra talk about:

His lessons learned attending several Olympic Games as a sport psych professional
What the best do to succeed at the Olympic Games
The mental skills that the best use on a daily basis
Two concepts: Scripts of Excellence and Scripts of Connection
Why acceptance is the first thing you must do

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

167: How to be an Energy Generator Mar 20, 2018

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"Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have." ―Jim Rohn

In this episode, Cindra talks with TJ and Lisa about how high performers are aware of the energy they bring to conversations and situations. They notice the energy they bring and make adjustments as necessary. They decide to be an energy generator. They celebrate others. And they keep their positive energy high, so their or other people's negativity can't leak in.

This Week's Power Phrase:

"I generate energy. I am full of enthusiasm, purpose, and a positive perspective."

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

166: Inside Your Ride with Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach & Author Mar 17, 2018

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Tonya Johnston is an equestrian mental skills coach, author, and hunter-jumper A-circuit competitor with a master's degree in sport psychology. Tonya travels to give mental skills workshops and works individually with clients and teams all over the world.

Tonya's clients include riders and trainers at top A-circuit, regional and local barns; international grand prix riders; national medal final winners; NCAA Division I athletes; teams such as the Stanford and USC equestrian teams; and IEA teams throughout the country.

Tonya has a monthly "Inside Your Ride" podcast. Her book, "Inside Your Ride: Mental Skills for Being Happy and Successful with Your Horse" is available on Amazon in paperback and e-book formats.

In this interview, Tonya and Cindra talk about:

The uniqueness of equestrian sport psychology
Her "Two Positive Rule"
What she sees separates the world's best from the rest
How to review your highlights as part of your "Post Ride Notes"
Why and how you can write your own Motivational Statement

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

165: Your Focus Determines Your Success Mar 14, 2018

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"Always remember, your focus determines your reality." ―George Lucas

Summary: High performers determine where they shine their focus. Their mental spotlight is focused on what gives them energy, and what is good in a situation. They notice where their focus is, and gently get it back to what determines their success. They use "cue words" to bring their focus back on what leads to success.

This Week's Power Phrase:

I determine where I shine my focus. I keep focused on what leads to my success. I focus on the good and what gives me energy!

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

164: Your Belief Must Be Greater Than Your Doubt with Katherine Reutter-Adamek, Olympian, World Champion, and American Record Holder Mar 08, 2018

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Katherine Reutter-Adamek is an American record holder, World Champion, and two-time Olympic medalist in short track speedskating. She is an Olympic Silver and Bronze Medalist.

After several injuries and surgeries following the 2011 season Katherine was forced to retire. She moved to Milwaukee to coach for three years before deciding to make a comeback for the 2018 Olympia Games. Coaching, along with a few great sports psychology consultants, has widened her perspective and helped her embrace a growth mindset. Through out the next two seasons she learned lessons from both triumph and failure that led her to pursue a career in public speaking and share her experiences about the mental game.

In this interview, Katherine and Cindra talk about:

Her journey to the Olympic Games
How the best handle failure
What her sport psychology consultants taught her about the mental game
How you can fight pressure with gratitude
Why she applies concepts like SEE and Expect the Expected (see Episode 162)
How to handle disappointments

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

You can find Katherine at katherinereutter.us and on Twitter at @katreutter.

163: Challenging Your Limiting Beliefs Mar 07, 2018

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"Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again." ―James Cook

High performers challenge their limiting beliefs. They know that moving beyond our limiting beliefs is a critical first step in our success. We attract more of what we need in our life. Every day, they are working to believe in their potential.

This Week's Power Phrase: "I challenge my limiting beliefs! I choose empowering beliefs to keep me excited and passion about my life, work and sport."

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. Cindra speaks to and works with CEOs, 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.

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

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

162: See the World with "New Eyes" with Russ Rausch, Founder of Vision Pursue Mar 01, 2018

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Russ Rausch is the Founder of Vision Pursue or VP. VP helps individuals and organizations create a Performance Mindset through their training and mobile app. Before founding Vision Pursue, Russ was the COO at the hedge fund Emil van Essen. Before that he was part of the executive team that took the trading software firm, Trading Technologies, Inc. (TT), from a 20-person startup to a 650-person global company as CFO, CIO, and EVP of Global Buyside Sales. Russ lives in Chicago.

In this interview, Russ and Cindra talk about:

His motivation and pursue behind Vision Pursue
The SEE Model (Separate, Embrace and Evaluate)
What it means to "Expect the Expected"
How "New Eyes" can help us see the world and our relationships with curiosity
When and why we need to break the pattern
How sport psychologists and other consultants can use Vision Pursue in their work

You can contact Russ Rausch at rrausch@visionpursue.com or on twitter at @visionpursue and find more information about Vision Pursue at visionpursue.com.

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

161: Mentally Preparing like Olympians Feb 28, 2018

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"You can have all the talent in the world, but it takes a special person with the right attitude to succeed." Olympian Brenda Martinez

High performers mentally prepare. They spend the majority of their time in the present – not in the past or the future. They accept what they can't control instead of fighting it. They interpret their nerves as excitement and fly their butterflies in formation.

Week's Power Phrase: I accept what I cannot control instead of fight it. I gain control by keeping my mind in the present.

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. Cindra speaks to and works with CEOs, 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.

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

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

160: Get a Strong Mind with Dr. Eric Bean, Certified Mental Performance Consultant Feb 22, 2018

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Dr. Eric Bean is the Director of High Performance for HigherEchelon, Inc. As a high performance and leadership consultant, Eric has worked with Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, surgeons, business professionals, and athletes. After receiving his PhD, Eric worked with various Soldier populations, including Special Forces, intact infantry squads, and Wounded Warriors. Eric also created a comprehensive program for surgical and non-surgical residents at Madigan Army Medical Center.

Following his work with the Army, Eric was recruited to work with the Navy SEALs at the Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWC) in Coronado, California. He provided mental skills training to Navy SEALs and candidates, as well as leadership development for the cadre. Dr. Bean is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (AASP) and works with individuals and teams to strengthen their ability to lead others, maximize team functioning, perform at an elite level under high-pressure conditions, and maintain consistency despite changing circumstances.

Eric is a published, peer-reviewed author who lives in San Diego with his wife, two young sons, and two dogs.

In this interview, Eric shares with us:

What separates the world's best from the rest
Why an understanding of self and our values is at the foundation of high performance
The difference between meditation and mindfulness
Why we need to separate self from our thoughts
How to identify our mission statement and our shadow mission
The difference between our absolute best and relative best

You can contact Eric on Twitter at @GetaStrongMind and at www.GetAStrongMind.com

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

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