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.
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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
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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.
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Today on the High Performance Mindset, I’m joined by someone who has spent his entire life helping people work with their natural strengths instead of fighting against them. David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp, has literally grown up inside the Kolbe Concept — a system that helps leaders, teams, and organizations unlock instinctive strengths and achieve sustainable productivity.
David is an author, strategist, and the visionary behind many of Kolbe Corp’s most transformative tools, including the original algorithm for the Kolbe A Index. Over the years, he has helped thousands of professionals redesign the way they hire, collaborate, and lead by tapping into the way people naturally take action.
His background is rare: part attorney, part economist, part innovation architect. You’re about to learn why working with your natural instincts can change everything — your productivity, your energy, and your results. I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation.
Alright…let’s jump into my interview with David Kolbe. You are going to love this one!
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In today’s episode, Dr. Cindra is joined by Dr. Karen MacNeill — former Team Canada athlete and world-renowned mental performance consultant who has supported Olympians, executives, and high-pressure teams across multiple Olympic Games.
Karen shares what competing taught her that no textbook ever could, and takes us inside the “pressure ecosystem” of the Olympic Games — revealing what athletes, coaches, and staff need most when the lights are brightest. She and Cindra discuss practical, in-the-moment resets to stay grounded under pressure, the most common thinking traps before big moments, and the habits that transfer from sport to business… plus the ones that don’t.
You’ll walk away with simple and powerful strategies to settle your mind, disrupt unhelpful thinking, and perform with intention when it counts — whether you’re on the field, in the arena, or in the boardroom.
If you want more confidence, resilience, and clarity under pressure — this episode is a must-listen.
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“Don’t let the noise of others’ negativity drown out your inner voice.” — Steve Jobs
“I choose to rise above the noise and live my day with positivity and purpose.”
Quote of the Week: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill
Power Phrase of the Week: “I am gritty. I persevere with passion, purpose, and persistence.”
“My self-talk builds me, not breaks me.”
“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” — James Allen
Welcome to The High Performance Mindset Podcast, where we help you master your mindset to gain the high performance edge. My name is Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, and today I am thrilled to share my conversation with Jim Murphy—author of Inner Excellence.
You might have heard about Jim’s book on January 12 when AJ Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles was reading his book on the slide lines of a NFL Game. To be honest, I thought to myself, I have read so many performance psychology books, how will this one be different? But after a recommendation from a colleague, I read the book this summer and loved it. Jim provides so much wisdom and tools in the book! It is amazing.
Jim has spent decades studying what allows athletes and leaders to thrive under pressure. In this episode, he opens up about his five years of research with Olympic coaches and sport psychologists, and the surprising discoveries that shaped his Inner Excellence model. We talk about his viral moment when AJ Brown was spotted reading his book on the sidelines, and what it was like to see his work inspire so many people.
You’ll hear Jim explain his three “Us” framework—being unembarrassable, unoffendable, and unirritable—and how these qualities help you live and perform with freedom. We also discuss the dangers of ego and self-centeredness, the trap of expectations, and how to stay focused on the process rather than outcomes.
This is a conversation packed with wisdom you’ll want to revisit again and again.
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Alright…let’s jump into my interview with Jim Murphy. You are going to love this one!
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Craig Siegel is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Cultivate Lasting Symphony.
After leaving a thriving career on Wall Street, he dedicated his life to helping people reinvent themselves from the inside out. His energy, purpose, and belief in human potential have made him a sought-after coach and entrepreneur, guiding others to align with their vision and overcome self-doubt.
In this episode, Craig shares the powerful mindset shift that transformed his life and how you can apply the same principles to your own journey. We talk about his leap from finance to purpose-driven work, the role of energy in leadership, and how to protect it as a high performer. He also unpacks practical lessons from his bestselling book The Reinvention Formula—a step-by-step playbook for creating clarity, moving past fear, and building a life that lights you up.
In this conversation, you will learn:
The mindset shift that sparked Craig’s reinvention
How to move through fear and self-doubt with intention and belief
Why energy management is critical for leaders and high performers
Practical tools from The Reinvention Formula to create clarity and overcome obstacles
Craig’s story proves that reinvention isn’t reserved for a few—it’s available to anyone ready to commit to growth, purpose, and possibility.
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Dr. Jim Afremow is a high-performance consultant and the author of The Creative’s Mind: How Exceptional Artists Think, Make and Perform, along with several bestselling books on sport psychology and leadership. He has trained athletes, teams, coaches, and professionals across achievement domains to perform under pressure and sustain success.
In this special 700th episode, Jim shares how the same mental frameworks used by elite athletes apply to creative professionals. He explains how grit, identity, and deliberate mental training fuel both artistry and performance.
In this episode, you will learn:
The 5 C’s of Mental Toughness for Creatives—courage, confidence, commitment, composure, and concentration
The Two Voices that guide performance: Protection vs. Greatness
Why confidence is a decision and how to strengthen it daily
Mental tools like the 2-Minute Drill to beat procrastination and the Blow Out the Junk technique to calm nerves
Why identity before goals creates consistency and resilience under pressure
Jim shows that creativity isn’t about waiting for inspiration. It’s about training your mind like an athlete to step up when it matters most.
In this insightful episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores why psychological safety is the foundation of high-performing teams.
Drawing on Google’s groundbreaking Project Aristotle study, she explains that the best teams aren’t the ones that avoid mistakes—they’re the ones that embrace them as learning opportunities.
Psychological safety means people can take risks, share ideas, and challenge the status quo without fear of judgment or punishment. Cindra outlines practical strategies for leaders to build this culture.
This Week’s Power Phrase: "I create a safe space for my team to take risks, make mistakes, and grow. We learn together, and we win together."
This Week’s Quote of the Week: "Psychological safety is not just about being nice or lowering performance standards. It’s about creating an environment where failure is an opportunity to learn, not something to fear." — Dr. Amy Edmondson
Tune in to discover how normalizing mistakes can unlock creativity, boost performance, and strengthen your team’s commitment to success.
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Henna Pryor, CSP, is an award-winning keynote speaker, workplace performance expert, and the author of Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You.
She’s been featured in major outlets like Forbes, Fast Company, and NBC, and her work helps leaders and teams reframe awkwardness as a superpower. She blends science, storytelling, and real-world strategies to help us step into the discomfort that fuels growth.
In this episode, you will learn:
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In this fascinating and high-energy episode, I interview Traci Brown—ranked the #3 body language expert in the world and a go-to voice on lie detection, deception, and influence. A former elite cyclist turned deception detection expert, Traci brings a rare combination of athletic discipline and forensic insight to her work.
Traci is a frequent television guest featured on CBS, NBC, and Nancy Grace, and is the author of How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft. She works with businesses, financial groups, and law enforcement to prevent fraud, protect profits, and make better decisions under pressure. In this episode, Traci shares practical strategies to read people more accurately, ask better questions, and spot deception before it costs you.
You’ll learn:
Why detecting deception is a leadership skill—and how to sharpen it
The body language differences between big and small lies
How lie detection can accelerate business results and reduce losses
Everyday signs of deception that are easy to miss—and how to catch them
How to use body language to gain the truth from customers, coworkers, and clients
Traci also discusses her new book and how her experience as a U.S. National Cycling Team member helped shape her ability to “read between the lines.” Whether you're hiring, selling, or simply trying to understand people better, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you lead and decide with clarity.
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🔹 Learn more about Traci Brown and her work
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