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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Jeff Jones, performance coach, leadership expert, and author of The Intentional Edge, to explore what it takes to build lasting mental toughness, leadership, and high-performance habits.
 
Drawing on more than two decades of experience in collegiate athletics, Jeff shares lessons learned from working within elite football programs and championship cultures. He explains why success is less about motivation and more about the standards we consistently uphold, especially when pressure, adversity, and uncertainty arise.
 
Throughout the conversation, Jeff unpacks the powerful idea that when pressure hits, we don't rise to the occasion—we fall to our standards. He discusses why intentional daily actions create sustainable excellence, how elite performers respond to setbacks, and what separates those who grow through adversity from those who become stuck in it.
 
Jeff also introduces his signature 10-Rep Framework, a practical approach to building mental performance through small, consistent actions that compound over time. His insights challenge the common belief that high performance is reserved for a select few and instead demonstrate how anyone can develop the habits, mindset, and leadership skills needed to thrive.
This episode is a powerful reminder that excellence isn't accidental. It's built intentionally, one rep at a time.
 
You'll Learn:
Why standards matter more than motivation
What elite performers and leaders consistently do differently
How to respond effectively when pressure and adversity arise
Why culture is the foundation of sustained high performance
The mindset mistakes that often hold high achievers back
Practical ways to strengthen mental toughness every day
How the 10-Rep Framework can help you create lasting growth
Why intentional actions create an enduring competitive advantage
 
Episode Resources & Links
Learn more about Jeff Jones:
https://coachjeffjones.com/
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute:
https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team:
https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Download the National Confidence Research Study:
https://confidencestudy.com/

Confidence may be the missing skill today's workforce needs most.
 
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares insights from her National Research Study on Confidence and her upcoming book, The Confidence Habit, explaining why nearly half of Gen Z workers frequently feel like they're "not enough." Learn how self-doubt impacts performance, why confidence is a business issue, and what leaders can do to help people thrive.
 
You'll also discover Cindra's Learn, Burn, Return™ framework—a powerful tool used by athletes, executives, and high performers to recover quickly from mistakes and move forward with confidence.
 
Power Phrase: "I build confidence by learning, letting go, and moving forward."
 
To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com
To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/
To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes it's the quiet voice that says, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" – Mary Anne Radmacher
 
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares how courage is built in the small, everyday moments, not just the big ones. Because fear will always be there… but it doesn't have to stop you.
 
You'll learn how to:
Take action even when you don't feel ready
Quiet the "what if" thoughts holding you back
Build courage through simple, daily steps
Stay grounded under pressure with a Power Pause
If you've been hesitating or overthinking something important, this episode will help you take that next step.
Because confidence doesn't come before courage, it comes because of it.
 
Tune in and ask yourself: Where do you need to choose courage over comfort today?
 
To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com
To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/
To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos

Quote of the Week: "Becoming is better than being." — Carol Dweck
 
What if your potential isn't limited by your talent or ability, but by what you believe is possible?
 
In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores how a growth mindset helps you embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and continue improving. You'll learn how one simple word—yet—can shift your perspective, and why awareness is the first step to recognizing when you've slipped into a fixed mindset. When you notice your thoughts, you can choose growth instead of staying stuck.
 
In This Episode:
What a growth mindset is and why it matters
How awareness helps you catch fixed mindset thinking
Why adding "yet" can increase confidence and resilience
How to focus on progress instead of perfection
Power Phrase: "I am not there yet, but I am always growing."
 
Remember, you're not stuck, you're simply in progress.
 
To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com
To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/
To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Kristin Gustafson, a board-certified coach, exercise physiologist, speaker, and author of The GPS Mindset: Grit, Purpose, and Strength. Kristin shares her inspiring journey from elite endurance athlete to navigating life-changing diagnoses including dystonia and multiple sclerosis—and how those experiences became the foundation for her mission to help others rise through adversity.
 
Throughout the conversation, Kristin explains how unexpected detours can challenge identity, confidence, and purpose, but also become opportunities for growth and transformation. She introduces her GPS Mindset framework—Grit, Purpose, and Strength—and discusses why resilience is built through the "boring reps" of everyday life, not just big moments of motivation.
 
Kristin also shares practical strategies for reconnecting with purpose during difficult seasons, strengthening both mental and physical resilience, and becoming "Detour Ready" when life takes an unexpected turn. Her message is a powerful reminder that challenges do not define us—they can refine us.
 
This episode will leave you encouraged to trust your own strength, embrace the journey in front of you, and keep moving forward even when the path changes unexpectedly.
 
You'll Learn:
Why adversity can become a catalyst for growth and purpose
What the GPS Mindset—Grit, Purpose, and Strength—really means
Why grit is built through consistent daily habits and "boring reps"
How to reconnect with purpose when you feel stuck or lost
The connection between mental and physical strength
What it means to become "Detour Ready"
Strategies to build resilience through unexpected life challenges
How to navigate identity shifts and confidence struggles with courage
Episode Resources & Links
Learn more about Kristin Gustafson
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Coach Certification
Learn more about The Mentally Strong Institute
Register for the Mental Performance Summit
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call
Download the Confidence Research Study