Our Story
THE WHY BEHIND TIGNUM
We believe in the power of the people to BeMore
TIGNUM is Latin for a beam. It can be a floor beam that supports our clients in becoming Sustainable Human Performers, a beam of light that illuminates our clients with new strategies and tools so they can make their greatest impact, or one big beam of light that brings many complex concepts together into one highly scientific, practical, adaptable, and personalized methodology.
We bumped into each other with a chance meeting in a hot tub after a workout in a place designed to train world-class athletes. We started with two hypotheses. The first was that if we could train corporate executives to think and train like athletes, they would be higher performers. The second was if we could make these executives better, they would naturally be higher performers and more sustainable. We quickly realized that these assumptions were FALSE.
We determined we would need to create an entirely new approach called Sustainable Human Performance.
This approach is designed for the real business world, where the demands are relentless, the game is constantly changing, and what works for one person may not work for the next.
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We built and refined our methodology from the best human performance research, the collection and analysis of unique data from over 50,000 executives, our qualitative experience from over 20,000 hours of coaching, and the deep expertise of our performance team. Our tools and strategies are built for executives with extreme jobs and teams that must win or the company loses.
The TIGNUM story is still being written, but our original passion for redefining what it means to be human and deliver bold projects still drives us. Our commitment to helping our clients rule their impact at both work and home still inspires us. Most importantly, our curiosity about how great the world can be when talented people unleash their potential and tackle bold challenges still keeps us awake. We support some of the biggest impacters in the world, and we would love to help you make your greatest impact.
The Evolution of TIGNUM:
Wellness is Not Sustainable Human Performance
In this special episode, TIGNUM’s Co-Founders (Scott Peltin and Jogi Rippel) answer some great questions from our listeners and clients about the future of work, Sustainable Human Performance, and how to be personally ready for the challenges ahead.
They share the beginning of their serendipitous entrepreneurial journey in 2004, where they connected over the premature loss of their fathers and their shared passion for changing the paradigm around Sustainable Human Performance... All while sitting in a cold plunge (ultimate recovery) after a workout.
They share how their “never-satisfied” approach ensures that our clients can rule their impact both professionally and personally so they can meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Media
Articles
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Radical Thinking on Sustainable Human Performance in Times of Crisis, featuring Jogi Rippel and Scott Peltin, Co-Founders of TIGNUM.
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Overcome Your Fear of Failure by Learning to Brake
When I met Scott Peltin, a Sustainable Human Performance Coach hired by my company, I shared my struggles with him. He offered to help, and the lessons I learned from him have stayed with me for two decades. These insights can be applied to many of life's challenges.
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The Olympics’ Hidden Lesson for Leaders. Why recovery is an essential part of any high-performing team.
Scott Peltin, Co-Founder of TIGNUM and Human Performance coach, talked to Natalie Nixon about how crucial it is for executives to address their emotional fatigue through the integration of mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery.
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Maintaining your edge in extraordinary circumstances requires a unique kind of human performance.
For the past 15 years, TIGNUM has partnered with elite business clients, including Novartis, Adidas, Intel, Ebay and the International Olympic Committee. Its tailored approach approach provides pragmatic and effective strategies for managing fatigue, enhancing mental agility, improving adaptability and resilience, and reducing the risk of overload.
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Having created a proven system of strategies to help leaders in their pursuit of sustainable high performance, TIGNUM augmented its offering with a physical space for tailored experiences.
Welcome to the TIGNUM Box. You can leave your shoes and preconceptions at the door.
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Podcasts
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“When Scott Peltin showed up in my life, he didn’t just help me perform better—he changed how I thought about performance altogether. Scott’s work didn’t just shift how I operate—it changed how my team shows up, how my family shows up. That’s not something you forget. I’ll always be thankful.”
In this episode of Sandy Ogg’s podcast, Scott shares his journey—from sports and firefighting to coaching CEOs. It’s a story about showing up, staying sharp, and building the habits that let you perform at your best… without burning out. -
In this interview, Scott Peltin, Co-Founder & Chief Catalyst at TIGNUM, emphasizes building a strong mindset and self-image, offering real-world strategies to handle mistakes, self-doubt, and high-stress situations.
Scott also dives into what effective leadership really looks like, explaining why most leaders focus too much on management and not enough on inspiring belief and multiplying energy.
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What’s the link between wellbeing and curiosity? What are the mindset killers? What is the gap between our performance and our potential? How can recovery, nutrition, mindset, and movement help us live up to our potential?
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“Scott Peltin helps people show up at work ready to lead and perform. I hope that as we talk, you’ll feel your impostor syndrome slipping away and your leadership mindset growing.”
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Innovation Ecosystem: Mark Bidwell interviews Scott Peltin.
Scott Peltin is the Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer at TIGNUM, a company that helps his executive clients achieve their full potential. He has worked with CEOs, C-level executives, professional athletes, and many top leaders to improve their performance and sustainability.
Prior to founding TIGNUM in 2005, Scott spent over 25 years on the front lines as a firefighter and captain. He later advanced to leadership roles, serving as a Battalion and Division Chief in the Phoenix Fire Department.
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Videos
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In 2016, Laura Penhaul, Chief Innovation Officer and Human Performance Specialist at TIGNUM, and her team set out to row across the Pacific Ocean completely unsupported, from California to Australia.
Losing Sight of Shore is the film that depicts this epic story and is one of Laura’s finest achievements.
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Laura Penhaul, Chief Innovation Officer and Human Performance Specialist at TIGNUM, was Mark Beaumont's performance manager when he set out to pedal the globe in less than 80 days.
It wasn't just a triumph of endurance; it was a masterclass in prioritizing fundamental gains over marginal ones.
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