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151: Choose Courage Over Fear Jan 01, 2018

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High performers know that fear lives in the future and is self-created. High performers choose to feel the fear, flex their courage muscle, and stay engaged in the present moment to stay gritty, grow and learn. They do things that are scary to reach high performance.

This Week's Power Phrase: I choose courage over fear. I flex my courage muscle, take a deep breath in and go for it!

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

149: Choose Gratitude Over Stress Dec 24, 2017

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"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.

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

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

148: Choose a Life by Design with Dr. Jermaine M. Davis, Motivational Speaker, Author, & Coach Dec 22, 2017

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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

147: Greatness is Inside You Dec 19, 2017

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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.

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

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

146: See Yourself Being Successful Dec 08, 2017

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"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.

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

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

145: How the Best in the World Excel with Dr. Graig Chow, Florida State University Dec 04, 2017

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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.

144: How to Commit to Your Big Goals Dec 02, 2017

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"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.

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

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

143: How to Lead Authentically Nov 19, 2017

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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."

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

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

142: No One Gets There Alone with Dr. Rob Bell Nov 08, 2017

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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.

141: Your Bounce Back Factor Oct 31, 2017

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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."

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

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

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