Achieve Optimal Performance Through Cutting-Edge Science

How High Do You Dare To Go?

The Mentally Strong Instituteā„¢ empowers entrepreneurs, business and educational leaders, and athletes to reach professional heights higher and faster than previously thought possible. Led by industry pioneer Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, and backed by a select roster of achievement coaches, consultants, scientists, and innovators. The Mentally Strong Institute provides a better path for those who are bold enough to show up everyday as the best version of themselves.

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Ahead Of The Curve: High Performance Secrets For 2024

Industry leader Dr. Cindra Kamphoff reveals her revolutionary ā€œBeyond Gritā€ philosophy & method so you can achieve more than you thought was possible this year.

NEXT CLASS: January 4th, 12pm CST

For Leaders

Highly successful CEOs, sales managers, business leaders and sales professionals rely on Mentally Strong for for coaching and keynote speaking.

For Educators

Our team supports educational leaders, teachers, and students with our one-on-one coaching, keynote speaking, and curriculum.

For Athletes

Our team works with student-athletes, professional athletes, and Olympic athletes to take their performance to the next level with coaching and keynote speaking.

Our research, consulting, and private coaching, have enabled our clients toā€¦

Break NFL Records

Triple their business income

Become an Olympian

Triple their confidence levels

Double their employee leadership rating

Become more intentional leaders

Become a state champion

Start their own business

Be invited to the NFL ProBowl

Most importantly, follow their own goals and dreams...

The Mentally Strong Process

Everything changed for the Mentally Strong Team the moment we began applying the true science of peak performance to our professional lives, work, and sport. We became more intentional with our purpose, focus and energy. We were able to play bigger in our own lives on command instead of waking up and hoping that today would be a good day.

We founded Mentally Strong to share our practices, principles, and secrets with anyone hungry and passionate enough to want them. Our mentally strong tools inspire and guide purpose-driven leaders and athletes to play a bigger game, uplevel their confidence, and increase their influence.

Our proprietary 6 pillars of peak performance are based on real science and will dramatically reduce your inner limits, and enable you to harness and experience a state of flow, energy, and high performance like youā€™ve never experienced before.

Putting our proven system to work for you will:

Give you a clear 20/20 vision of your goals and purpose

Have you thinking empowering thoughts of your impact and future

Kill that nagging underlying feeling of imposter syndrome

Help you to know yourself in a way you never knew before, allowing you to get in the zone more often

Enable you to master the peak performance principles you need to stay in the zone while reducing the feelings of pressure and overwhelm that too often get in the way of your best

Grow your ability to be kind to yourself and ā€œlive and let goā€ more often, while achieving more by mastering your thoughts and emotions

Available offerings:

Keynote Speeches and Training

High-energy, inspiring keynote workshops and trainings for groups and teams. Tailored and customized to your needs.

Complimentary Coaching Call

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The Mentally Strong Starter Kit

Our introductory ā€œDIYā€ course on the Beyond Grit high performance system. Perfect for those who are not yet ready for 1-1 coaching.

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A note from the founder

Hi! Iā€™m Cindra Kamphoff. I know what it is like to spend too many years playing small and getting in my own way. When I was in high school, I ran the fastest mile in the state of Iowa. I dreamt of becoming an Olympian! Despite the success I was having, I secretly struggled with self-doubt and often wrestled with the thought of quitting the sport I loved so much.

As an entrepreneur, Iā€™ve also been overwhelmed with the belief that my dream was too big for meā€¦ I was afraid to share my goals with people, and I often thought there must be something ā€œwrongā€ with me for dreaming this big. Am I just being delusional? Who the heck am I?

A long time ago, I had a coach who helped me get out of my own way, and fully believe in myself. The truth is I got lucky. Coaches are a dime a dozen in this countryā€¦ but just like everything else in life, there are only a handful who deserve the title.

I created Mentally Strong to do for others what my coach did for me. This is my passion and calling. I am living my dream, and it means the world to me when I know Iā€™ve had a small part in helping someone else live theirs.

My husband is an elementary school principal and was a teacher. Iā€™ve seen the impact that COVID and the changing nature of our kids have had on our educators.

Over the years, I have trained, mentored, and hand selected coaches to stand beside me and help in my mission. Together, we make up the Mentally Strong family. My coaches are equally as passionate about supporting you, and skilled in training you to be your best. We are all here to help you. Youā€™re reading this for a reason, itā€™s no accident. This might be the perfect time to see what you are really made of!

Mentally Strong is a team of certified performance experts

A glimpse into our transformations

Buy the best seller book Beyond Grit

''A brilliant and practical guide that extends our knowledge on how to develop grit.''
Hendrie Weisinger
Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most
''Bridges the gap between learning and doing by delivering highly practical strategies that can be done daily and weekly..."
Bernie Holliday
Ph.D., Director of Mental Conditioning for Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball
''If you have Beyond Grit, it's the one book you'll read again and again.''
BJ Hellyer
Northwestern Mutual Chief Development Officer
''Anyone who's ever wanted to reach a new level will absolutely love the powerful tools in this book.''
Gabriele Grunewald
Professional runner and U.S.A. Track and Field Indoor Champion
''I recommend Beyond Grit as a must-read guide for athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking their own high performance.'
Angus Mugford
Ph.D., Toronto Bluejays Director of Performance
''This is a must-have book for anyone trying to truly unlock their full potential.''
Jeff Locke
Former NFL Punter

''A brilliant and practical guide that extends our knowledge on how to develop grit.''

    Hendrie Weisinger

    Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most

    ''Bridges the gap between learning and doing by delivering highly practical strategies that can be done daily and weekly..."

      Bernie Holliday

      Ph.D., Director of Mental Conditioning for Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball

      ''Anyone who's ever wanted to reach a new level will absolutely love the powerful tools in this book.''

        Gabriele Grunewald

        Professional runner and U.S.A. Track and Field Indoor Champion

        ''I recommend Beyond Grit as a must-read guide for athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking their own high performance.''

          Angus Mugford

          Ph.D., Toronto Bluejays Director of Performance

          ''This is a must-have book for anyone trying to truly unlock their full potential.''

            Jeff Locke

            Former NFL Punter

            ''If you have Beyond Grit, it's the one book you'll read again and again.''

              BJ Hellyer

              Northwestern Mutual Chief Development Officer

              Book our ceo Cindra for a keynote speech

              Based on almost twenty years of research and consulting with the World?s Best, Cindra will help you embrace passion and purpose in your life and work. You?ll become more self-aware and learn how to master your thoughts and emotions to help you lead yourself and your team more effectively.

              Expect a high-energy, inspiring keynote or training where you will gain insights and practical strategies to help you up your game regardless of your field.