Integrated Focus

Challenges, problems, and conflicts can be the seeds of growth, or the seeds of destruction. It seems worthwhile to develop skills for addressing and resolving life challenges in ways that promote growth. Problem solving skills are a component of any performance challenge whether athletic, academic, professional, or personal. However, the cognitive and physiological resources and processes associated with problem solving have the potential to act in ways that both enhance and inhibit effective problem solving and performance outcomes. Focus, a process capable of galvanizing an individual's attention and energies toward a singular purpose, can erode performance just as powerfully by drawing energies away from performance goals. This research derived insight into the interactions and interdependencies of underlying cognitive and physiological mechanisms and principles comprising the problem solving process. The research aimed to better inform the design of facilitative performance interventions for a variety of realms including business, academic, athletic, and interpersonal.

Autorentext
Walinga, Jennifer A Commonwealth, World and Olympic Champion rower, Jennifer draws heavily upon her experience as an elite athlete when facilitating personal and organizational performance. Her areas of teaching and research include organizational communication, strategic planning, and decision-making grounded in theories of optimal performance, creative insight, and leadership. She blends organizational, educational, and sport psychology in the development of interventions designed to penetrate barriers, confront the challenges of change, and unlock innovative solutions. She is currently facilitating projects in both the public and private sectors with a special emphasis on health and education. Along with her partner Tanis Farish, Jennifer operates Integrated Focus Consulting, a performance consulting firm that prepares individuals and organizations for peak performance.