{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"723: Performing Under Pressure with Connor Fields, Olympic Champion and Keynote Speaker","description":"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\u2014from 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\u2019s recovery and growth following his devastating crash at the 2021 Olympics, including how he uses his \u201cNow What?\u201d framework to turn setbacks into momentum\u2014both 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\u2019ll 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\u2014on and off the field   This episode is a masterclass in confidence, resilience, and choosing your response when life doesn\u2019t go as planned. &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE  \ud83d\udd39 Register for the Upcoming Mentally Strong Conference: Mentally Strong Conference \u2013 January 9, 2026 | Virtual Event \ud83d\udd39 Learn more about Connor Fields: Connor Fields | Olympic BMX Champion and Motivational Speaker \ud83d\udd39 Download the 2025 Confidence Crisis Study at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/confidencestudy.com\/\ud83d\udd39 Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra and\/or her team at freementalbreakthroughcall.com  \ud83d\udd39 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute at https:\/\/mentallystronginstitute.com\/&amp;nbsp; Love the show? Rate and review the podcast\u2014and you might hear your name on the next episode! ","author_name":"High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes &amp; Coaches about Mindset","author_url":"http:\/\/www.cindrakamphoff.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39620765\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197179310"}