Paragon Performance Evolution
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Paragon Performance Evolution is a leadership development and performance training company founded by Jeff Benton, its founder and CEO and Brett Weinroth as co-founder. The company develops customized programs for individuals, leaders, and teams, focusing on self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, communication, and personal and collective growth. Its work addresses how people respond to pressure and how their responses influence relationships, leadership, and team dynamics.[1]
Programs and approach
Paragon offers individual and team programs and leadership coaching. The company describes its approach through three areas: “Self-Evolution,” focused on awareness of stress patterns and management of emotions and energy; “Team Evolution,” focused on communication, trust, and collaboration; and “Community Evolution,” focused on incorporating these practices into everyday work and organizational culture.[2]
A recurring element of Paragon’s training is the practice of managing stress and energy in real time. The company describes stress regulation as a foundation for clearer thinking under pressure, more intentional communication, and stronger relationships and trust. Its programs emphasize applying these skills during difficult conversations, periods of change, and everyday collaboration. In interviews, Benton and Weinroth have discussed self-awareness and emotional regulation as tools for recognizing habitual responses and making more deliberate choices.[3]
According to the company, Paragon’s approach is strongly influenced by the work of the HeartMath Institute, particularly its emphasis on heart-brain coherence and practices involving heart-focused breathing and awareness of emotions.[4]
Institutional programming and interviews
Cornell University Human Resources documented a June 2023 HR Community meeting with Paragon Performance Evolution. In a January 2024 community update, the university revisited a “Quick Coherence” practice introduced during the meeting, describing breathing and attention exercises for everyday use.[5]
Modern Elder Academy has listed Benton and Weinroth as presenters for “Living Your Legacy,” a session exploring personal values, relationships, leadership, and intentional living.[6]
In September 2024, Conferences for Women published an interview with Benton about workplace wellbeing, leadership, and the experiences that led to his work.[7] Benton and Weinroth have also discussed Paragon’s approach on the Return on Generosity podcast.[1] Benton has appeared on Mommy Dentists in Business[8] and Peak Humans[9] in interviews addressing stress, leadership, and performance.
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "214. Jeff Benton & Brett Weinroth – From Chaos to Coherence – Bridge Between". Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- ↑ "Home". Paragon. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- ↑ "Prioritizing Well-Being in the Workplace - CFW". https://www.conferencesforwomen.org/. Retrieved 2026-10-09. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Quick Coherence® Technique | HeartMath". www.heartmath.com. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- ↑ "VPCHRO Community Update January 18, 2024 | Working at Cornell". hr.cornell.edu. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- ↑ "Living Your Legacy: Align How You Lead, Love, and Live With What Matters Most - MEA Wisdom". Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- ↑ "Prioritizing Well-Being in the Workplace - CFW". https://www.conferencesforwomen.org/. Retrieved 2026-10-09. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Jeff Benton on Stress and Leadership - MDIB Podcast". 2026-02-13. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- ↑ "The Evolution Of Peak Performance With Jeff Benton". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
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