In this episode, we explore a counterintuitive finding from the 2025 National Confidence Study: the pressure to constantly improve may be eroding confidence rather than building it.
We unpack the data behind comparison, confidence fatigue, and the growing belief of “not enough,” including why this mindset is especially heavy at the start of a new year.
You’ll hear how performance psychology explains the link between pressure and insecurity, why mastery builds confidence more effectively than endless goals, and how the Learn–Burn–Return™ framework helps you move forward without abandoning who you already are.
We close with a grounded reflection question and a confidence-building power phrase to help you start the year with clarity, not comparison.
Power Phrase: “I build confidence by honoring who I am and not by chasing who I think I should be.”
Quote of the Week: “Rest is not falling behind. Reflection is not stagnation. Trusting your current path is not complacency.” - Cindra Kamphoff
To view the Oprah Daily article, go here: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/wholeness/a69822509/learn-burn-return-reset/
Today on the High Performance Mindset, I’m talking with someone who is truly changing the way we think about work and wellbeing. Jen Fisher is a global leader in this space — and honestly, she’s just one of those people who makes you feel seen and grounded the moment she starts talking.
Jen was Deloitte’s first-ever Chief Well-Being Officer, which basically means she helped a massive organization rethink what it really means to support people. Her passion comes from her own journey through burnout and cancer, and she’s used those experiences to build a career focused on helping leaders create work cultures where people can actually flourish, not just survive.
She’s the bestselling author of Work Better Together, the host of The WorkWell Podcast, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of The Wellbeing Team. But what I love most is her belief that hope isn’t just a feeling… it’s a strategy. And she helps leaders put that strategy into action.
In this conversation, Jen and I dive into burnout, the future of work, wellbeing intelligence, and what it really takes to create organizations where people feel energized and valued. You’re going to walk away feeling inspired — and maybe rethinking a thing or two about how you work and lead.
🔹 Learn more about Jen Fisher and Hope is the Strategy: Workplace Wellbeing Expert | Jen Fisher
🔹 Pre-order Jen Fisher’s book: Amazon.com: Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing: 9781394362974: Fisher, Jen: Books
🔹 Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study at https://confidencestudy.com/
🔹 Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra and/or her team at freementalbreakthroughcall.com
🔹 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute at https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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In this episode, we dive into one of the most important findings from the 2025 National Confidence Study: the unique confidence barriers women face at work.
We break down the data on harsh self-talk, comparison, and feeling “not enough,” and explore how these challenges are shaped by both internal patterns and cultural pressures.
You’ll hear why these confidence gaps matter, what leaders must understand, and the intentional steps women can take to quiet the inner critic and reclaim their strength.
We end with one powerful reflection question and a confidence boosting power phrase you can use starting today.
Quote of the Week: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com
Today on the High Performance Mindset, I’m joined by someone who has dedicated his life to helping people break through limitations and step boldly into the impact they were meant to make. Markus Kaulius, an entrepreneur and bestselling author of Play a Bigger Game, is a force of nature when it comes to transformation.
Markus built multiple businesses from the ground up, but what makes him remarkable isn’t just his success, it’s his mission. After experiencing deep personal loss and burnout, he rebuilt his identity from the inside out. Now he teaches leaders, athletes, and high performers how to rewrite their stories, live with courage, and take aligned action toward the life they truly want.
His work is rooted in seven powerful principles that help people stop playing small and step into a life of purpose and possibility. Markus brings a rare blend of authenticity, intensity, and heart — and in this conversation, you’re going to hear exactly why his message is resonating with audiences worldwide.
🔹 Learn more about Markus Kaulius and Play a Bigger Game at: https://playabiggergame.com/
🔹 Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study at https://confidencestudy.com/
🔹 Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra and/or her team at freementalbreakthroughcall.com
🔹 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute at https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
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