"We are the creators of our own lives."

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In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy speaks with Jeff Benton and Brett Weinroth from Paragon Performance Evolution about their journey in peak performance training. They discuss their personal backgrounds, the impact of stress and mental health, and the importance of emotional regulation. The conversation delves into techniques for achieving coherence through heart-focused breathing and the significance of understanding emotions in both personal and professional settings. They emphasize the need for a culture of generosity and emotional awareness in the workplace. In this conversation, Jeff Benton and Brett Weinroth discuss the impact of stress on leadership teams and the importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerability and authenticity. The discussion also covers practical tools for achieving coherence and the significance of morning intentions and gratitude practices in personal and professional growth.

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Jeff Benton and Brett Weinroth with Paragon Performance Evolution, focus on peak performance training through various aspects of personal and collective growth. By developing customized leadership and high-performance programs, Paragon’s focus is to create a significant impact on client organizations, ranging from FORTUNE 500 companies to Special Forces, professional athletes, leading academic institutions, Global First Ladies, and even astronauts.

The core of Paragon's teachings revolves around achieving a coherent flow state through self-regulation and increased awareness of thoughts and emotions. By helping individuals attain this state of coherence, Paragon enables them to optimize key brain functions and improve overall physiology, leading to greater clarity, presence, joy and gratitude. This enables clients to achieve greater overall performance, and also deeper and more authentic relationships, at an individual, team and organizational level.

The topics covered in Paragon's peak performance programs are diverse and essential for personal and professional growth. Leadership, resilience, conscious and heart-centered leadership, coherent communication, and emotional intelligence are all vital areas that are a focus on the Paragon programs.

Overall, Paragon's approach is holistic, combining transformative methodologies with a deep understanding of human behavior to help individuals and organizations reach new heights of success and fulfillment.

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Credits:

Jeff Benton and Brett Weinroth, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 215, Special Guest, Dr. Maureen Reusche.