What if confidence isn't something you have to wait to feel, but something you can actively build?

In this episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, performance psychologist, confidence researcher, and author of The Confidence Habit: 7 Core Practices to Transform Self-Doubt to Self-Belief. Cindra has worked with elite athletes, including Minnesota Vikings players and USA Track & Field athletes at the Tokyo Olympics, helping them develop the mindset to perform at their best under pressure.

Kristel and Cindra explore what separates elite performers from the rest, how to overcome self-doubt, and why lasting confidence isn't about always feeling confident. It's about taking action, building self-trust, and developing habits that help you show up at your best, even when the pressure is on.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why confidence is a decision and an action, not just a feeling

• How to overcome self-doubt and build lasting self-belief

• What elite athletes do differently when facing adversity and setbacks

• How to develop greater self-trust and make confidence a habit

• Strategies to stay confident and perform at your best in high-pressure situations

• Why separating your identity from your achievements is essential for lasting confidence

• How creating a gallery of goals can help strengthen your confidence and motivation

• Mindset shifts to help you navigate challenges and bounce back from setbacks

Whether you're navigating challenges at work, pursuing a big goal, or looking to strengthen your confidence in everyday life, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you build a stronger mindset and believe in your ability to succeed.

About Cindra Kamphoff PhD:

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a confidence researcher, award-winning keynote speaker, and performance psychology expert who helps the world's best athletes and leaders perform under pressure. With a Ph.D. in sport and performance psychology, she has worked one-on-one with Minnesota Vikings players and USA Track & Field athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. Cindra led the National Research Study on Confidence and is the author of The Confidence Habit, published by Simon Element on September 1, 2026. As founder of the Mentally Strong Institute, she is on a mission to help 10 million people be mentally strong in 10 years, helping them train their minds, build lasting confidence, and become mentally stronger. 

Book: THE CONFIDENCE HABIT: 7 Core Practices to Transform Self-Doubt to Self-Belief (Simon Element/Simon Acumen; September 1, 2026)

Social Media Links:

• Website: www.cindrakamphoff.com and www.confidencetools.com 
• Instagram: @cindrakamphoff, https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindra-kamphoff/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcindrakamphoff

About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer:

Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.

Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel's work has been featured in Forbes and she has had multiple TV appearances including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago and more. Kristel lives in the Chicago, IL area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide.