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From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unlocking the Key to Peak Performance

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A Research Paper By Hélène Dumais, Human Performance Coach, CANADA Unlocking the Key to Peak Performance Peak performance is not confined to a restricted VIP area, accessible only by elites born with talent. Though you do need an entry code to gain access to the very specific information for you to perform.

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The Impact of Well-Being on Creativity

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[vi] Remaining stuck in negative emotions can reduce someone’s willingness to take a risk and make unusual associations that impair their performance in a creative problem, like solving tasks. xiii] We look for accomplishment, even if it does not lead to any of the other well-being factors. xiv] You can’t use up creativity. Stander, S.

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Relationship

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Humans need water, food, and air to survive, but also positive emotion, engagement, meaning, accomplishment, and positive relationships to thrive. Drawing on your best qualities will help you to boost confidence and well-being, manage challenges and accomplish your relationship goals. Coaching for performance. Vol 10, No.

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Perfectionist vs. Optimalist

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This is often accomplished through fixating on imperfections, trying to control situations, working hard, or being critical of the self or others ( Scott, 2022 ) . Rigid, high parental expectations pushing high performance. Larger competition – academic and professional pressure for students to perform at the highest level.

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Cognitive Biases and Their Relevance to Coaching Practice

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More recent research from the field of neurosciences argues that biases have to do with the inherent workings of our brains which were originally designed to perform basic physical and perceptual functions and to ensure the survival of our hunter-gatherer ancestors (Korteling and Toet, 2022). Okon-Singer (Eds.), Gladwin, T.E., Wiers, C.E.,

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The Paradigm Shift From “Me” to “We”: Utilizing Intent to Manifest the Paradigm in Today’s Organisational Matrix

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Additionally, there was considerable focus on the goal-setting process and conducting performance discussions. The question of how to accomplish this became the primary focus. .” This shift is crucial, as it addresses the issue of employee disengagement and lack of commitment to perform at their best. Otto Scharmer, 2016.

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The Good Life: Is Gratitude the key?

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It is also linked to ‘intrinsic motivation in goal accomplishment’ [ix] , as we seek to sustain our ‘feel good habits. A 2016 study observed that participants reported higher levels of gratitude after purchasing an experience, such as a ticket to an event, rather than a material good, such as clothes. Change takes time. – References.