Performance Consulting, Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is performance consulting?

Performance consulting (or performance coaching) is the art and science of helping you make the changes necessary to move from where you are now to where you want to be. It draws on the well-established link between mind and action, recognizing that how you think affects what you do. A good personal coach helps you enhance your mental capacity, guiding you to think better…and perform better.

What does it mean to "think better"?

Human behavior begins in the mind. "Thinking better" means acknowledging this fact and seeking to understand how your mind works. Your performance coach guides you to increase your mental commitment, confidence, concentration and composure, enabling you to set an intelligent course to make your dreams come true. As you learn new ways to think and believe, you move from good to great, and from great to achieving your unlimited potential.

Who works with a performance consultant?

People from all walks of life can benefit from our highly personal one-on-one coaching. Athletes looking for better ways to prepare and compete, business professionals seeking to manage challenge and increase efficiency, individuals who know in their heart that they can do more with their talent and their life—all are good candidates for performance improvement.

How do I know if performance consulting is right for me?

We’ll be happy to talk with you about your specific situation. In general, you’re ready for a performance coach if:

• You aspire to growth or greater success in a specific theater of your life, such as athletics, business, the performing arts, or academics
• You’ve reached a performance plateau and feel “stuck,” unable to find a way to advance
• You’re committed to putting forth the effort and focus necessary to realize your full potential, but would benefit from a clear roadmap, a personal guide, and an accountability partner

How does Performance Consulting Ltd. help sport coaches?

Our consultants help you avoid common coaching errors, bridge the gap from practice to competition, and get the most out of your players and your team. As we work with you to improve your technical skills, you also internalize sports psychology techniques, increasing your coaching effectiveness and success. You can then train your athletes to use mental skills, guiding them to compete to their potential.

How does Performance Consulting Ltd. help youth sport parents?

We help parents of young athletes ensure their children enjoy their competitive sports experience. Our experts teach you how to be most effective in your role on the athlete-coach-parent team. We help you avoid mistakes well-meaning parents make that damage young athletes’ self-esteem. And we offer objective guidance that enables you to tackle important issues with confidence.

How does Performance Consulting Ltd. work with clients?

Our coaches focus on understanding your needs, clarifying your goals and designing inspiring, challenging programs to guide you to greatness. These programs are founded on the principles of ONE Way, a step-by-step approach based on the real-world experience of successful performers in all arenas.

All programs begin with a comprehensive appraisal to establish your performance baseline. Your coach then works with you to create your performance vision and your performance roadmap, and over the next weeks and months helps you develop the ONE Way tools to follow that roadmap.

Through directed and challenging planning, and steady and spirited effort, you become your own catalyst for change. We want you to own the process of performance enhancement. Every program is about you, for you, and with you to help you to reach your potential.

Why choose Performance Consulting Ltd.?

Philosophy, credentials, and passion. Our team considers performance improvement a process, not an end, and we’re committed to delivering the practical, proven strategies that make this process work for you. What’s more, our very personal approach ensures every step of your program is geared to your specific needs and goals.

We shape your program with help from experts in a broad range of specialties, from sports psychology to organizational development to physical therapy to personal leadership enhancement. Performance Consulting President Michael Riggs, M. Ed., adds his years of experience in education, athletics and personal coaching, collaborating with other specialists to bring you the know-how essential to your success.

Michael and the entire team combine their philosophy and expertise with a passion for superior performance—ready to lead you to excellence in the area you choose. Choose Performance Consulting Ltd. because you want to succeed.