Purpose, passion, drive – these are some words that are often mentioned when talking about human performance. Yes, purpose, passion and drive are important elements in human performance, and they are attributes that organizations strive to develop in their people. But what happens when passion starts to dwindle, drive slows down and purpose disappears? Performance […]
What’s your Personal Relationship to your Goals?
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May 22
Performance objectives and goals are an important part of most professionals’ lives, regardless of their industry or position. However, there are numerous reports indicating the staggering numbers of employees who are completely disengaged from the work they do, and this number is expected to keep growing. So it got me thinking about the relationship between […]
Are you a Leader who Nurtures Performance Excellence?
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May 15
Every organization wants high-performing teams, so they invest a considerable amount of time and energy into recruiting and retaining the best talent within their industry. Given the fast pace and ever- changing challenges within our world economy, this sometimes may seem impossible to do. However, leaders within human performance cultures face these challenges by focusing […]
FOCUS: The Forgotten Performance Skill
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May 1
It is said we are living in a time of great distraction. We are inundated with information and urgent requests that leave us feeling like there is constant competition for our time and attention. Most people start the day off by responding to text messages and emails, then look over their “to do” list, not […]
What Motivates Your Employees Intrinsically?
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Apr 17
As I watched some great Olympic performances this year and saw athletes from all over the world competing, I was reminded about the high levels of motivation these athletes possess. They dedicate so much of their time, energy and resources just for a hope of winning a medal for their country. Motivating employees is a […]
Who are Your Mentors?
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Mar 27
There are lots of new demands and challenges organizations face. A majority of these challenges involve the human capital of the organization and determining how people will excel in their roles. The need to be more efficient and effective, the need to be more innovative and cutting-edge all revolves around the organization’s human capital. Mentoring […]
Performance Coaching Mindset
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Mar 20
These days we hear a lot about coaching in the workplace. There seems to be a coach for any type of need or challenge. There are life coaches, presentation coaches, sales coaches, and yes, I include myself in the mix as a performance coach. It’s safe to say that coaching isn’t going away anytime soon, […]
What Type of Base Training are You Doing?
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Mar 12
One of the most essential phases of an endurance athlete’s training is base training. This is when the athlete gradually starts to increase the duration of their training, which involves hours of performing long- slow distance workouts. During base training the athlete is training their body’s aerobic system and strengthening the ligaments and tendons that […]
Do You See Yourself Performing at Your Best? The Art of Visualization
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Mar 6
The Winter Olympics are now over, and after watching and cheering for our favourite athletes and teams, we now start getting back to our normal daily routines. Most TV viewers only get to see the athletes competing over this short period of time during the Olympics. What we don’t see and experience are the long […]
Prepared for Your Best Workday?
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Feb 26
Often I get asked what is the best way to improve employee engagement and performance. Given the nature of the performance challenges, solutions usually involve some blend of training, education and coaching. I was working with a group of senior managers that were going through a career transition, which is one of biggest performance challenges […]