In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alan Chu, a leading expert in sport psychology, mindfulness, and self-compassion. As an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Chu helps athletes, executives, and high performers unlock their full potential by leveraging positive psychology approaches.

We explore the science and application of self-compassion—why it matters, how to practice it, and how it enhances motivation and resilience. Dr. Chu also shares insights on mindfulness, self-determination theory, and strengths-based approaches to managing stress, overcoming setbacks, and improving performance.

If you're looking for practical strategies to lead with self-compassion, sharpen your mindset, and sustain motivation, this episode is for you! Tune in for game-changing insights that will help you perform at your best—both in sports and life.

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In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares why we experience compassion and how to break free from it.

Power Phrase of the Week: "I focus on my own journey and growth. I celebrate my progress."

Quote of the Week: "A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." – Zen Shin

Welcome to High Performance Mindset, the podcast where we dive into mental strategies to help you be your best more often.

Today, we have a truly special guest—someone who plays a pivotal role in helping elite athletes navigate the mental side of the game. Joining us is Kerry Guest, the Mental Health Specialist for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a leader in the field of sport psychology and mental well-being.

Kerry’s work is all about helping athletes understand and master their emotions so they can perform at their best—both on and off the field. In a high-pressure sport like baseball, mental resilience can be the difference between good and great. And that’s where Kerry comes in, guiding players through the ART of emotions—a model built around Acknowledging, Regulating, and Tolerating emotions.

In this conversation, we’ll dive deep into: ✅ Where emotions come from and why they matter ✅ The power of emotional awareness in high performance ✅ How athletes and leaders can buy into the process of understanding their emotions ✅ Practical strategies like “Say, See, and Do” to develop emotional mastery

And of course, we’ll wrap up with Kerry’s best advice for all of you—high performers looking to level up your mindset.

This is going to be a fascinating and insightful discussion, so let’s jump in!

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The World’s Best choose courage instead of fear. They feel the fear, but don’t let it keep them from doing what they want to, have to, or were designed to do.

This Week’s Power Phrase: “I embrace my fear and choose courage.”

Quote of the Week: “Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.”—Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbuck

New beginnings – like New Years Day, your birthday or even Mondays – are a great time to restart. That is why people like to set resolutions or goals at the beginning of the year. You are extra motivated to turn the page and reset. But, in general, we want to set goals this year – not resolutions.

Dr. Kamphoff shares with us strategies to consider what we really want in 2025, and provides 3 tips on how to get to there.

Power Phrase of the Week: “I am focused on my goals to crush it this year.”

Quote of the Week: “When you set a goal, your brain opens up a task list.” - Mel Robbins

Welcome to High Performance Mindset, the podcast where we dive into mental strategies to help you be your best more often. Today, we’re thrilled to have a powerhouse guest—someone who’s left his mark on the NFL with grit, determination, and sheer talent.

Our guest is none other than Chris Reed! As a versatile offensive lineman, Chris has played for multiple NFL teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, and my favorite, the Minnesota Vikings. Known for his incredible athleticism, Chris’s journey from his college days at Minnesota State, where he excelled in football and track and field, to the pros is nothing short of remarkable. 

But there’s more to Chris than just his football career. Off the field, he’s a dedicated family man cares about mental health, and a testament to resilience, having climbed the ranks as an undrafted free agent in 2015 to become a reliable presence on some of the league's toughest offensive lines.

In this episode, Cindra and Chris discuss: 

• Chris’s 10-year NFL career, outlasting most players and playing for seven teams
• His focus on strength, conditioning, and football strategy to achieve longevity
• How mental performance coaching helped him stay present and control the controllables
• Overcoming negative self-talk and breaking challenges into actionable steps
• A powerful visualization experience that felt like "magic"

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High performers see stressful situations as a challenge they can overcome instead of a threat to their performance or confidence. This improves their health and their performance.

They remember it’s all about our perception of a situation and they talk to themselves powerful when experiencing stress – reminding themselves they can handle anything.   Power Phrase this Week: “I adopt a challenge mindset. I can handle anything that comes my way.”

Quote of the Week: “Challenges are an opportunity to test you and rise to the next level.” -  Angelica Montrose

Kelly Clements is the creator of The Entreprenewer, a marriage centric coaching program for entrepreneurs. Her professional experience working for world class coaching programs like Strategic Coach and Lifebook have taught her how to work with driven entrepreneurs, but it was her personal experience that underscored why it was so important for both the entrepreneur and the spouse to have a coach.

Kelly can seamlessly help bridge The Ambition Gap that many entrepreneurial couples experience, as well as giving relevant perspective changes to help couples connect at a deeper level. Her Relationship Spectrum™ helps couples identify ways to create a healthier power dynamic, and her Presence Principles™ will help both parties get more enjoyment and intimacy out of the relationship. Author of The Power of Play, Praise, and Purpose, and Grow Your Business Without Growing Apart, Kelly provides actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs WIN at work and home. 

In this episode, Cindra and Kelly discuss: 

• The 6 Presence Principles

• Her DANA Acronym and how it relates to you

• How your Reticular Activating System impacts relationships 

• Her “Alpha-Omega Spectrum” and why you should understand it 

• Most importantly, how to grow your business without growing apart

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High performers set goals and they consider who they can become in the process. They get clear on what they want and reflect on their wishes and dreams. They write their goals down and keep them in mind during the year.

Power Phrase of the Week: “I am committed to myself, my goals, and my dreams.”

Quote of the Week: “Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.” - Les Brown

Krista Ryan, PCC, is a highly sought-after business coach, facilitator, speaker, and Workplace Performance expert known for helping clients effectively navigate uncertainty and promoting collaboration, communication, and confidence. Her global clients include C-suite executives, startup entrepreneurs, individual contributors, elite athletes, and performers. 

With nearly two decades of experience as a human resources director, Krista is the CEO and founder of KfG Coaching, LLC. She’s a Bravely Pro Coach and a Room Tilter with Limitless Minds, a mental conditioning organization that unites personal growth with business success through the power of neutral thinking. She is the author of the new book, Keep Fricking Going: A step-by-step guide to successfully navigate change. 

In this episode, Cindra and Krista discuss: 

• The 3 steps of KFG

• The importance of accountability and awareness in success

• How to focus on the next best step

• How to take action towards who you want to become

• Ways she is using KFG to battle cancer right now 

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