723: Performing Under Pressure with Connor Fields, Olympic Champion and Keynote Speaker

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields to unpack the mental journey behind elite performance, resilience, and reinvention.

Connor shares how he learned competing at a young age, and how his mindset evolved across three Olympic cycles—from disappointment in 2012 to standing on top of the podium in Rio in 2016. He opens up about the mental tools he relied on under extreme pressure, how he learned to reframe failure, and the self-awareness required to perform at your best when the stakes are highest.

The conversation also dives into Connor's recovery and growth following his devastating crash at the 2021 Olympics, including how he uses his "Now What?" framework to turn setbacks into momentum—both in sport and in life.

Now a speaker and coach, Connor shares practical insights for leaders, athletes, and high performers on building resilience, managing pressure, and training the mind even when physical preparation is already elite.

You'll learn:

• How confidence and mindset evolve across different stages of a career

• What separates surviving pressure from performing under pressure

• Why self-awareness is a cornerstone of resilience and peak performance

• How to turn disappointment, failure, and setbacks into powerful comebacks

• One mindset habit every leader should adopt—on and off the field

This episode is a masterclass in confidence, resilience, and choosing your response when life doesn't go as planned.

 

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HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE

🔹 Register for the Upcoming Mentally Strong Conference: Mentally Strong Conference – January 9, 2026 | Virtual Event

🔹 Learn more about Connor Fields: Connor Fields | Olympic BMX Champion and Motivational Speaker

🔹 Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study at https://confidencestudy.com/
🔹 Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra and/or her team at freementalbreakthroughcall.com
🔹 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute at https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ 

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