Positive psychology defines being in the state of flow as performing with the feeling of full engagement in and enjoyment of an activity. This is a state that is hard to achieve and maintain for most busy professionals, who usually have an endless “to do” lists and interruptions during their day. In the new fast-paced […]
Small Changes, Big Results
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Apr 1
Very often organizations fall into a trap of making “big changes for big results”. This approach to operating can have a devastating impact for the organization, by creating high levels of stress amongst its employees and causing instability within their industry. Big changes do not necessarily mean big results. In fact, with a rapidly growing […]
Are you a High-Performance Learner?
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Mar 25
As some of you know, I have been a competitive athlete for most of my life, and for the last 20 years I have been a competitive triathlete, racing nationally and internationally. Over this period I have had the opportunity to represent Canada at the World Triathlon Championships. Racing with some of the best elite-level […]
You Want Me To Do What? — Performing Beyond Your Comfort Zone
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Mar 18
In today’s modern fast-paced and ever changing world, professionals are often asked to perform tasks that are beyond their “job description”. Often they think, or sometimes might even say to the person making the request, “You want me to do what?”. They simply don’t want to move beyond their comfort zone. The reality is that […]
Silver Bullet Performance Solution
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Mar 12
I am sure you have all heard the phrases “Learn these three simple steps and watch your sales increase by 100%”, or “Transform your organization into a high-performing organization after taking this workshop”. With just a small investment of time and financial resources you and your organization are well on your way to where it […]
What Can Personal Development Teach Organizational Development?
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Mar 5
I recently read the area of personal development is now a multi-billion dollar a year business, and growing. As an astute business person, this captured my curiosity, so I conducted some research looking into all the books, seminars, conferences, coaches etc. in the area of personal development. Based on what I discovered, the business of […]
Motivation vs. Grit. What do Organizations Need to Perform at their Best?
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Feb 25
It is very common for people and teams starting a new project to establish several goals and objectives with lots of motivation for achieving them, but then fall short. Recent performance research indicates that people, teams and organizations can start down a path towards achieving some remarkable goals, with lots of enthusiasm, and then sure […]
Team Canada Triathlete Launches Organizational High-Performance Development Consulting Firm
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Feb 15
TORONTO, ON, /APCI/ – Paul Boston, a national Team Canada Triathlon member and an organizational high-performance development specialist, announces the launch of Actus Performance Inc., a high-performance development consulting firm that helps organizations elevate their performance. With the global marketplace facing ever increasing changes and competition, organizations are continuously seeking new ways to remain competitive […]
Does Sport Mimic Life?
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Feb 14
I often get asked, does sport mimic life? The answer is yes & no. When we look at organizations, most have a clear set of goals and objectives they need to achieve. It’s a basic necessity for a functioning organization that hopes to be successful and profitable. Competitive sports in the purest sense is about […]
Why Performance Skills Matter
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Jan 15
Most professionals learn a wide variety of skills over the course of their careers: communication; presentation; sales; leadership and management skills. These skills are all very valuable across a wide range of professions, each allowing people to grow their careers in their chosen directions. However, the professional working environment has changed enormously over just the […]