Potential Optimization Techniques

Potential Optimization Techniques (TOPs) are a set of mental strategies enabling individuals to optimally utilize their physical and psycho-cognitive resources. Depending on situational demands, the objective is to cope and adapt.

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who is TOP Consulting

Founded in 2015, TOP Consulting offers training and support in Potential Optimization Techniques (TOP®).

Our programs aim to develop individual and collective performance and to manage stress and emotions in demanding contexts.

Led by an expert who has trained over 3,000 trainees and 350 instructors within the air force, the company offers its expertise to high-level athletes, professionals, and individuals.

The benefits of
Potential Optimization Techniques

Potential Optimization Techniques (TOP®) are a set of mental strategies enabling everyone to best mobilize their physical and psycho-cognitive resources. Depending on situational demands, the objective is to cope and adapt. This set of techniques relies on simple processes combining: breathing techniques, relaxation, energizing techniques, and mental imagery.

Stress and emotion management

Les TOP® offrent des outils simples et rapides pour prévenir ou diminuer les effets du stress. Elles permettent de retrouver calme et lucidité dans des situations de forte pression (examen, entretien, mission opérationnelle, prise de parole en public…). L’objectif est de rétablir un équilibre émotionnel et physiologique et de maintenir une réponse adaptée face à la demande et à à l’environnement.

Concentration and efficiency

La concentration est une des clés de l’efficacité. Les TOP® permettent de canaliser son attention sur l’essentiel, de limiter les distractions et d’améliorer la qualité de l’action. Elles aident à rester mobilisé dans la durée, à s’adapter à l’imprévu et à renforcer la précision des gestes et les prises de décisions.

Well-being and life balance

Beyond performance, TOP® techniques contribute to a better overall balance. They foster physical and psychological recovery, assist in managing fatigue, and cultivate a positive daily outlook. They therefore represent a mental and physical wellness practice to preserve health and enhance personal fulfillment.

Sustainable performance

Performance is not merely a singular outcome. It is also the ability to repeat and maintain one's level of excellence over time. TOP® techniques offer simple and practical rituals to build consistency, develop resilience, and progress continuously.

Who are
Potential Optimization Techniques for?

Developed within the armed forces, Potential Optimization Techniques (TOP®) are now being disseminated in the civilian world. They are for everyone, whether individuals (children, managers, employees, etc.) or professionals (healthcare workers, athletes, HR, educators, etc.). TOP® constitute a customizable toolkit, containing pedagogical techniques that can be used autonomously and automatically, enabling adaptation to contextual constraints and maximizing one’s resources in all situations.

Individuals

Initial TOP® Training

Participants will be able to integrate the TOP® method into their daily, professional, and personal lives, facilitate the expression of their potential, and adapt to new, complex, or stressful situations.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites are required to access the initial TOP training.

TOP® Practitioner Training

Participants will be able to integrate the TOP® method into their practice, provide individual or collective support, and potentially organize and lead introductory TOP® training sessions.

Prerequisites: Must have fully completed the Initial FI TOP Training within two years prior to the start of the TOP Practitioner Training.

Applied Pedagogy for TOP®

Upon completion of the training, participants will master group facilitation techniques, identify postures that promote active engagement, and design impactful educational materials and activities.

Prerequisites: Must be a TOP practitioner or in the process of becoming one.

TOP® Supervision

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to competently continue their TOP® activities through reflection on their practices, skill development, and constructive dialogue with a supervisor.

Prerequisites: It will be necessary to have started individual supervision with the supervisor.

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