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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to Actus Performance
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Jan 14
Welcome to Actus Performance blog! Moving into 2013, we are almost certain to face challenges within our organizations that will require new skills well beyond our current professional skills in order to achieve organizational performance objectives and remain competitive and innovative. Through this blog, I will bring to you the latest and innovative organizational and […]
What Happened to Mental Toughness in the Workplace?
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Dec 1
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” – Unknown I sometimes find myself smiling at these types of motivational quotes. Kept in context, they can serve as a source of motivation and perspective when we incur challenges in our lives. I have been fortunate in both my professional and athletic life to have learned firsthand what […]