742: Winning More and Living Better: Mindset and Leadership with Zach Brandon, Mental Performance Coach and Founder of MVP Mindset Consulting

About this episode

Zach Brandon discusses the intersection of high performance and wellbeing in leadership and coaching.

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Zach Brandon—performance and leadership coach, former Head of Mental Performance and Coach Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and founder of MVP Mindset Consulting—to explore what it really takes to thrive at a high level without sacrificing wellbeing. Drawing from his experience working with elite athletes, coaches, and leaders, Zach shares a powerful perspective: high performance isn't just about winning more—it's also about living better. He challenges the idea that success and wellbeing are mutually exclusive and instead offers a framework for pursuing both with intention. Throughout the conversation, Zach breaks down what separates great coaches and leaders from the rest—especially when it comes to building belief, confidence, and trust within teams. He explains how the best performers respond under pressure, why identity plays a critical role in performance, and what it truly means to "lead yourself first." You'll also hear practical tools from his "Coach's Playbook," including strategies to reset after mistakes, quiet the inner critic, and help individuals move through plateaus. Zach…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Guest: Zach Brandon

Topics covered

• mindset
• leadership
• performance
• wellbeing
• coaching
• team dynamics

Keywords

• mindset
• leadership
• performance coaching
• wellbeing
• elite athletes
• team trust
• identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MVP Mindset Consulting, Arizona Diamondbacks

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