Performance Psychology Expert & Certified Mental Performance Coach; Author of "The Confidence Habit"; Founder of Mentally Strong Institute; Professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Cindra Kamphoff Biography
Cindra Kamphoff, PhD, is a keynote speaker, certified mental performance coach, and author specializing in performance psychology, leadership, and human potential. Kamphoff is a certified mental performance consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and holds a doctorate and master's degree in sport and performance psychology. Her evidence-based approach supports individuals and organizations in optimizing performance.
Kamphoff served on the executive board of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and is the founder and director of the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology. She is also a professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she contributed to the development of the master's program in sport and performance psychology.
Kamphoff has worked with professional athletes and organizations, including the Minnesota Vikings, USA Track & Field, and Fortune 100 and 500 companies such as Bobcat, Target, Northwestern Mutual, Nationwide, Mayo Clinic, and Thrivent. She provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings and worked with the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team, coaching athletes to enhance their mental resilience under pressure. Kamphoff also led a national research study on confidence, identifying widespread challenges with self-doubt and resilience among working Americans and Gen Z adults.
Kamphoff is the author of "The Confidence Habit: 7 Core Practices to Transform Self-Doubt to Self-Belief," published by Simon & Schuster, as well as "Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge" and "Beyond Grit for Business." In "The Confidence Habit," she presents a framework for building confidence, drawing on research in performance psychology, neuroscience, and positive psychology, as well as her experience coaching athletes and executives. Her work has appeared in Forbes Magazine, the New York Times, ESPN the Magazine, The Huffington Post, and USA Today.
Kamphoff is the owner of the Mentally Strong Institute, which provides coaching for educators, leaders, and athletes. She also leads Mentally Strong Kids, a nonprofit organization offering curriculum to schools to foster confidence, resilience, and mental strength in children. Kamphoff is the host of the "High Performance Mindset" podcast and is a member of the National Speakers Association, serving as president of the Minnesota NSA chapter. Her expertise in mental performance, high-achievement leadership, and resilience is recognized in the fields of sport psychology and executive coaching.
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