”Inspire Us” with J. Paul Nadeau

Episode 47: Renée Deneen - "Doing Addicts" - Are you doing too much at the expense of yourself and others?

There is such a thing as doing too much, especially if it threatens your health and relationships. In the episode, Renée Deneen opens up about her addiction to "doing" and how she was able to overcome it before it resulted in severe loss.
About Renée:
Renée is a recovering workaholic and doing addict who left her executive-level leadership role in biotech to give herself a genuine shot at doing work that mattered most to her heart without sacrificing the rest of her life. What drives her today is the opportunity to reduce human and organizational suffering and equip people from all walks of life, to live with more purpose, joy, and grace. 
As an international thought leader playing at the intersection of business, psychology and well-being, Renée travels around the world coaching and advising leaders and teams how to best navigate risks, challenges and opportunities while fueling the soul of the organizations and cultures they shape.
In 2020, Renée took her own story to TedX stage. Her talk titled ‘Authentic Inaction™: Undoing the Doing in a Do Crazy World’ is an account of her own trials and tribulations as a doing addict.  Her talk has already reached over 500K views and supports her mission to revolutionize the way we work, play & relate to one another and our purpose.
Renée has been featured on several podcasts, presented on many global stages, and published dozens of articles on the topics of leadership, well-being and personal growth, several of which have been featured in publications such as Fortune, Financial Times & Elephant Journal.  She most recently co-authored a book called The Art & Truth of Transformation for Women that was released in Fall 2020.
www.reneedennen.com
 
 

Episode 46: Blake Fleischacker - Gratitude, appreciation, accountability, and giving thanks: Are you falling short in your relationships?

Time is guaranteed to no one. The relationships we have with family and friends must be nurtured in order for them to grow, just like plants. 
In this episode, Blake Fleischacker (AKA Blake Fly) talks about the importance of doing so and shares tips on how to do so. 
About Blake:
Blake Fly believes that appreciation and accountability are rocket fuel to create epic business relationships and has built his career around this single idea. 
 
He is a husband, new dad, entrepreneur, and 8-time TEDx Speaker. Blake's unexpected approach to appreciation has gotten him hired to deliver keynotes on over 1000 stages and invited to work with companies like Lululemon, LinkedIn, and Microsoft. 
 
Blake is the Co-Founder of a daily virtual coworking team for entrepreneurs around the world, keeping everyone accountable to their “important, but no urgent” growth projects in business. 
 
Blake is also the producer of a 55-year event series for entrepreneurs, called “Thank U Live.” Every year, Blake invites Entrepreneurs to look back on their year, surface the big lessons from their key moments, and deliver LIVE appreciation messages to the key people in their life and their business. Thousands of gratitude messages are sent and received around the world within minutes. 
 
Blake is a huge fan of the Ninja Turtles, he does not get along with gluten and he has a huge crush on his beautiful bride, Emily. 
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Blake "Fly" FleischackerAuthor, Speaker, Music-Maker
1-877-987-4359
www.blakefly.com 
 

Episode 45: Merlyna Valentine - Daisy the extra special flower *Remaining positive despite adversity

Imagine getting a kidney stone that ends up misdiagnosed, only to turn into an infection that results in losing the use of your limbs and becoming a quadruple amputee? How would you respond? My inspirational guest on this episode decided she wouldn't let what happened to her define her. She's become an inspiration to thousands. This episode will inspire you and it will challenge you to think of some of the adversities you may be facing.
About Merlyna: 
Merlyna Mathieu Valentine is an inspirational speaker, author, and consultant committed to helping others embrace change, persevere tough times, and live life without limits. She is an award-winning educational leader, dynamic speaker, and Speaker Slam’s 2020 Inspirational Speaker of the Year. She was featured in Ebony magazine and a segment on the Today Show. After surviving sepsis and becoming a quadruple amputee, Merlyna understands that adversity forces us to choose how to respond. When change chose her, Merlyna was determined to prove what’s possible and found her secret to resilience. Today, she empowers others with her powerful messages to transform adversity into opportunities.
In the face of tragedy and daunting obstacles, Ms. Valentine unleashed a remarkable inner strength that enabled her to lead by example. As a quadruple amputee navigating life’s tumultuous terrain, Merlyna demonstrates that no matter what challenges surface in your path, you have the power within yourself to overcome it and cross the bridge from impossible to possible. Through her speaking, writing, and consulting, Merlyna relates to others who face challenges and shifts their mindsets. Her inspirational messages empower audiences to manifest their inner strength and prove what’s possible. Merlyna’s keynotes have been described as transformational, riveting, and insightful. She exemplifies the possibilities of what can happen when actions are embraced with heart and passion.
https://www.sherovalentine.net/
https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=merlyna+valentine

Episode 44: James Rice -The 100 pond war - An emotional journey to body transformation

Imagine being 300 lbs. and not seeing yourself as overweight. You simply see yourself as a jovial person, everyone's real-life Santa Claus, and the brunt of a few insensitive jokes. James Rice was that person, until he walked into a shop to purchase a Hawaiian style shirt while on holiday and NONE would fit him. Reality check. 
Join us as James speaks openly on how he lost over 100 pounds in one year with the help of his coach. It can be done. Find YOUR inspiration to lose unwanted fat here. 
Check out James's book on Amazon and begin your journey.
https://amzn.to/3mDfABs

Episode 43: Samantha Kris - A conversation with Author, Podcaster and Goal Setting Specialist Samantha Kris on topics that result in positive change

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Samantha Kris, author, podcaster, coach, and head of Goal Casts' 'People and Culture.' 
We talk about goal setting, authentic inaction, helping people step into their full potential, and more. Let's call this podcast "a coffee break chat with the wonderful Samantha Kris."
About Sam:  
Samantha Kris is a best-selling author, an award-winning speaker and the head of marketing at Goalcast, the world’s leading empowering media company. She has been recognized for her leadership, community involvement and ability to mobilize change.
Her proprietary way of goal setting, the REAL goal methodology™, was first introduced in her book, Bossing Up, was further explained in her TEDx talk, Setting Goals That Matter, and is now being implemented by individuals and organizations around the globe.
Impassioned by elevating others, Samantha empowers people to step into their potential and create opportunities for success in their lives and businesses. If you’re ready to make positive changes in your life be sure to subscribe to her podcast, The Catalyst with Samantha Kris and join the Bossing Up Members Area for plenty of free resources and community support.
For additional guidance and accountability, inquire about Samantha’s private mastermind group for high achievers and one-on-one coaching.
http://www.samanthakris.com/
 

Episode 42 - Robaire Nadeau: The importance of holding yourself and others accountable

Is accountability important? What does it mean to hold yourself and others accountable? Join us as Robaire Nadeau, my brother and I talk about what it means to be accountable.
About Robaire:
Robert (”Robaire”) Nadeau, J.D., did his undergrad in philosophy, and his postgraduate degree in law at the University of Ottawa. He was called to the Ontario Bar in April 1985 and to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2007. (He hastens to add that, lest there be any misunderstanding, his affiliation with the “bar” began several years before that); He is currently a Partner at the legal firm of Kerr & Nadeau, with offices in Ottawa and Halifax. His practice includes:o Reviewing, drafting & negotiating commercial contracts of all kinds (including employment agreements, commercial leases, technology transfers, licenses, franchises, etc.);o Employment (wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints, etc.);o Commercial Lease reviews, negotiations & disputes;o Negotiating & litigating business and contractual disputes. Among his claims to fame, Robaire was the lead negotiator representing the interests of the Information Technology Sector during the NAFTA negotiations (the trade deal President Trump didn’t like… and rightly so because we did kick their butts during the negotiations). Another claim to fame is that Robaire set a precedent at the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal in 2012 when his young female client was awarded the largest damages award granted by the Tribunal to that point in a Complaint of “sexual harassment” that did not involve physical contact.
When Robaire is not practicing law, he is either refining his skills as a mentalist; reading something or other in the history of philosophy or science; or Zooming and performing “magic tricks” with his daughter and two grandkids in Vancouver (Henrik 9 yrs., Vivienne 6 yrs.).
Something few people know about Robaire is that he performed his “State of Mind” mentalism act at “The Olive” in Las Vegas in 2012.

Episode 41 - Darryl Martins: Overcoming challenges and setbacks to create your best life

From a young age, Darryl Martins was given a ton of responsibility to help run the family business. He developed a keen understanding of how business works that has helped him grow into the successful man he is today - but it was not without its challenges and setbacks. This is a story of courage and perseverance - something we all need these days.

Episode 40 - Kellina Powell: What a young, deaf entrepreneur would like us to know to help make the deaf community more inclusive

At the age of 4 due to negligence on the part of a daycare center, Kellina lost her hearing. In this episode, this young entrepreneur and emerging author speaks on what we can do to help make the deaf community more inclusive. Her energy is captivating and I enjoyed our chat, as I'm certain you will.
About Kellina:
Kellina is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community. Little do people know Kellina is actually a hard of hearing. She became deaf at the age of 4. She just graduated with a psychology degree and now into starting her own online coaching business and is working on finishing her book! You can find Kellina on Twitter, IG and her website listed below: 
 
Twitter: cutiekellina 
IG: Deafqueenboss
Website: www.deafqueenboss.club 
What Kellina would like us to remember - from Kellina herself:
Please be respectful and mindful when you don’t know if the person has a disability. The best way to prevent any barriers is by saying am unaware of your disability how I can help? Not every disability is seen. Myself for example people would say wow no way your deaf. That is not a correct way to approach someone.