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 […]