{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"741: How to Speak with Confidence and Purpose with Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Mic Drop Workshop","description":"In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and author Jess Ekstrom to explore what it really takes to build confidence, find intrinsic motivation, and share your voice without losing yourself in the process. Jess is the founder of Mic Drop Workshop, where she has helped thousands of women become more confident speakers and step into their voice. Her upcoming book, Making It Without Losing It, focuses on how to stay grounded, purpose-driven, and intrinsically motivated in high-pressure, performance-based environments. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful shift: moving from being a \u201cspotlight speaker\u201d\u2014focused on how you\u2019re being judged\u2014to a \u201clighthouse speaker\u201d\u2014focused on how you can help others.  Jess shares how this shift not only reduces anxiety but also improves performance, authenticity, and impact. The conversation also dives into intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, and why chasing outcomes, recognition, or approval can lead to burnout and disconnection. Instead, Jess encourages us to reconnect with purpose, focus on what we can control, and measure success by impact\u2014not applause. This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence and fulfillment aren\u2019t built by performing for others\u2014but by staying connected to what truly matters and using your voice to serve.     You\u2019ll Learn: \u2022 The difference between a spotlight speaker and a lighthouse speaker\u2014and how it changes your confidence \u2022 How to shift from outcome-driven thinking to purpose-driven performance \u2022 A simple \u201cpurpose test\u201d to evaluate your motivation \u2022 Why intrinsic motivation leads to more creativity, fulfillment, and impact \u2022 How to stay confident and authentic\u2014even in high-pressure environments     Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Jess Ekstrom: https:\/\/jessekstrom.com\/ Register for the Mental Performance Summit April 17th:  https:\/\/mentalperformancesummit.org\/ Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https:\/\/mentallystronginstitute.com\/ Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call: https:\/\/freementalbreakthroughcall.com\/ Download the Confidence Research Study: https:\/\/confidencestudy.com\/ ","author_name":"High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset","author_url":"http:\/\/www.cindrakamphoff.com","html":"