AURA Peak Performance Consulting

outcomes. At AURA PPC we use an eclectic approach in our mental performance services by using scientific underpinnings of performance psychology and integrating other complimentary modalities such as mindfulness, biofeedback and hypnotherapy. This allows us to address both the process involved in developing a performers’ mindset' – using knowledge, skills and abilities – and the execution of these performance-based tools to enhance peak performance states. Our services support clientele in the areas of sport, business and performing arts, as well as those seeking personal performance guidance to improve their overall health and wellbeing. We are here to help empower the psychological and behavioural change needed to optimize your personal performance outcomes, while creating a stronger foundation for future performance needs and overall wellbeing. WHAT WE DO:

At AURA PPC we understand, assess and manage the psychological, cognitive, emotional, behavioural and psychophysiological inhibitors of consistent, excellent performance. We are uniquely specialized to engage in a broad range of activities including the identification, development and execution of the mental and emotional knowledge, skills and abilities required for excellence in various performance domains. Additionally, we address the improvement of performance environments to facilitate more efficient development, consistent execution and positive experiences for performers, athletes and/or business personal. MEET YOUR MENTAL PERFORMANCE CONSULTANT:

AURA Peak Performance Consulting is led by principal mental performance consultant Jamie Bunka. Jamie holds a Master of Science in Performance Psychology from the University of Edinburgh, UK, is certified as a clinical counselling hypnotherapist, and is certified as a clinical heart rate variability biofeedback practitioner through HeartMath™. She is formally trained in additional brain-body specialities such as mindfulness and self-regulated learning, and integrates biofield energy work as a Usui Reiki Master. Jamie holds professional memberships with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and the Professional Hypnotherapy Board International. She’s had the pleasure of working with multinational oil and gas corporations, financial sector, sport teams and athletes, professional recording artists and musicians, non-profits, universities, entrepreneurs, professional coaches and wellness services. This professional experience, along with her former career in corporate communications, provides a diverse breadth of knowledge and transferrable high-performance skillset to share with her clients. In addition to the academically sound and scientifically proven techniques used at AURA PPC, Jamie's personal high-performance athletic background and Olympic-level training serves as the catalyst for the in-depth understanding of proper mindset, motivation, goal setting, dedication and balance that drives the lifestyle of elite athletes. Jamie trained and competed at local, national and international levels, and trained alongside elite and professional athletes in sports such as CFL, NFL, WHL, NHL, Rugby Canada, UFC, Canadian PGA, Skate Canada, and Canadian Ski and Snowboard Olympians and Para-Olympians. This training ground provided her first-hand knowledge to fully understand the required "in-the-moment" focus that drives athletes towards achieving peak performance.