The Confidence Habit

7 Core Practices to Transform Self-Doubt to Self-Belief

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Break free from crippling self-doubt, readjust your mindset, and step into confidence—no matter the situation.

As Dr. Cindra Kamphoff knows from working as a top mental performance coach to business leaders and professional athletes, confidence isn’t an elusive trait reserved for the lucky few; it’s a skill that anyone can master. In The Confidence Habit, Dr. Kamphoff shows you how to build this skill through an actionable and proven framework based on cutting-edge research in performance psychology, neuroscience, and positive psychology.

Dr. Kamphoff walks you through nineteen confidence-boosting strategies built from seven core practices and step-by-step methods that help you shift self-doubt into self-belief, transform fear into action, and create a rock-solid inner foundation. Each practice is a habit you build, while the tools are the techniques you use to implement them in real life. You’ll get:

- Insights from a national study on confidence, conducted by the Mentally Strong Institute
- Lessons from Olympians, Fortune 500 leaders, and high performers Dr. Kamphoff has personally coached—including clients like the Minnesota Vikings, USA Track & Field, Target, and Verizon
- A Confidence Assessment Tool to track your progress and identify key growth areas
- Practical takeaways and guided exercises at the end of every chapter to help you implement confidence immediately

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About the Author

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Cindra Kamphoff, PhD, CMPC, PCC, CSP, is a keynote speaker, professional certified coach, and certified mental performance consultant for leaders, professional athletes, and champion­ship teams around the nation. She is the founder of the Mentally Strong Institute, whose mission is to help 10 million people become mentally strong over the next 10 years. She has worked with organizations such as the Minnesota Vikings, USA Track and Field, Verizon, Bobcat, and Target. She speaks more than 125 times a year and hosts the top-rated podcast High Performance Mindset and is the author of the bestselling book Beyond Grit. You can find more about her work at www.cindrakamphoff.com

Product Details

  • Publisher: S&S/Simon Element (September 1, 2026)
  • Length: 224 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781668225271

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Raves and Reviews

“Most people treat confidence as something that happens to them — a streak of luck, a good day, a favorable crowd. Cindra Kamphoff reframes it entirely: confidence is a habit, built through seven concrete practices grounded in performance psychology and two decades coaching elite athletes and executives. The Confidence Habit is rigorous, practical, and long overdue.” —Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There

“Every athlete faces moments where fear and doubt threaten to take over. Cindra Kamphoff taught me how to reset mentally, move through anxiety, and believe in my future again. The Confidence Habit is a gift to competitors everywhere.” —Quanesha Burks, OLY, 3-Time USA Champion, Track and Field

“Competing at the highest level demands physical preparation and mental resilience. Cindra Kamphoff breaks confidence down into practical habits and tools that athletes, leaders, and everyone can actually use. The Confidence Habit will help you strengthen your mindset and perform with more freedom and belief.” —Kendell Williams, Two-Time Olympian, Track & Field 

“The best leaders and performers aren’t fearless—they’ve simply learned how to work through doubt and keep moving forward. The Confidence Habit provides a fresh, research-backed framework for building lasting confidence from the inside out. This book is an invitation to stop questioning your worth and start owning your voice.” —Molly Fletcher, #1 USA Today bestselling author of Dynamic Drive

The Confidence Habit delivers a powerful roadmap for quieting the inner critic, recovering from setbacks quickly, and inspiring confidence in others. It blends compelling research with practical strategies leaders can apply immediately.” —BJ Hellyer, Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual Twin Cities

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