”Inspire Us” with J. Paul Nadeau

Episode 19 - Dr. Anna Kaminska: How to control your heightened fight or flight impulses during the COVID19 pandemic and live a healthier life.

Dr. Anna Kaminska is a certified coach & mentor with a doctoral degree in law and a master's degree in psychology. After spending over a decade working as a litigation lawyer in Europe, she decided to follow her life’s passion and moved into coaching and mentorship. She is the President of Cambridge Leadership Centre in the UK. Dr. Anna applies a holistic approach that combines traditional coaching and psychological techniques with the tools based on the latest research in brain neuroplasticity and quantum physics. Dr. Anna encourages business people to reprogram their subconsciousness and therefore unlock exceptional creativity & innovation, maximize energy, improve focus, and accelerate business performance & productivity.
She has a special passion for teaching women how to free themselves from subconscious limitations and outdated societal roles that are keeping them from stepping fully into the leadership roles; has designed a signature corporate program ‘Breaking the Glass Ceiling’ that transforms women’s perception of their abilities to succeed in professions that are traditionally seen as the domain of men.
 

Episode 18 - Kern Carter - How making the right decision is always the right decision: a story of father and daughter love.

Kern Carter had it going on at the age of 18. A gifted basketball player, Kern was highly sought after by Universities and Colleges across North America to be part of 'their team'. But then his 17-yr-old girlfriend got pregnant, and that meant tough decisions had to be made... or, in Kern's case, were they tough? No, not for Kern.
Kern's love is powerful, and it reminds us of the importance of doing the right thing, no matter how tough it may seem at the time. Like each of us, now, as we continue to exercise physical distancing, even at the cost of not gathering with loved ones during the holiday seasons to help keep them, others, and us, safe. How are you fairing up?
About Kern:
Kern Carter is a full-time freelance writer and author who has written and self-published two novels —  Thoughts of a Fractured Soul (novella) and Beauty Scars. Kern is also a ghostwriter with credits in Forbes, the New York Times, Global Citizen, Elle Magazine, and Fatherly.com, along with having ghostwritten several books. When he's not penning novels or ghostwriting, Kern is curating stories through CRY, his online publication that creates space for artists to navigate through the emotions of their creative journey. He lives in Toronto, Canada, with his 18-year-old daughter. 
https://medium.com/cry-mag
 

Episode 17 - "Inspire Us Kids!" Episode 1: Parker Smith. In this episode, 12-yr-old Parker Smith talks about being bullied and the awesome help he received on how to deal with it

"Inspire Us" introduces the "Inspire Us Kids" edition, where kids get to tell us about what they're going through.
In this first "Inspire Us Kids" Podcast, 12-yr-old Parker Smith and his mother Kacie talk about how Parker's life was severely affected by bullying and how a post on Instagram and Facebook changed everything. Parker had the courage to speak up. But as you'll hear in this episode, at first his voice was not heard. This episode speaks of the responsibility of responsible adults responding to the voice of children. It's a wake-up call, one we need to take seriously. 
About Parker: Parker is your typical pre-teen with dreams and plans, just like the rest of us.
Sports are his life, according to his mom, Kacie.  He enjoys all sports but most of all loves softball.  He plays for a team in his small community, and his position is pitcher and outfielder.  When he is not out on the field he enjoys skateboarding and hanging out with his friends and family. When Parker grows up, he wants to become a humanitarian and help others who have gone through tough situations like his.
Enjoy this first "Inspire Us Kids" episode. Note: the sound is shotty at times, with some interference, but that happens. It's still very "listener-friendly." Let us know what you think about the kids' edition!
 

Episode 16 - Rachel Weinstock - Bullying: How responsible adults can become better equipped to spot signs of bullying and what they can do to help the victim and the offender.

Today's show features Rachel Weinstock, a woman who suffered bullying as a child and wanted to die at the age of 6. With the help and support of her parents and another adult who stepped in to stop it, Rachel went on to become an advocate against bullying and is helping kids globally.
Rachel
Rachel Weinstock is a Transformational Coach & Speaker for pre-teens and teenagers who are struggling with being bullied, low self-esteem, chronic stress, and anxiety.She is the Creator of “Enough Is Enough: Getting To The Heart Of Bullying Prevention” and “Virtual Club for Pre-Teens” - an online program that helps young people to lower their anxiety through heightening their mindfulness and expressing themselves creatively.For more than 17 years, Rachel has traveled the world teaching, speaking, and storytelling, and today she is on a mission to create a world where every child feels happy, confident, and safe to be the truest, most creative version of themselves.Rachel holds Degrees in both Visual Arts and Education and was awarded the James W. Fair Leadership Award from the Ontario Institute For Studies In Education.Her philosophy to work with children is deeply impactful because of her lived experience of being bullied as a child and teenager herself.More than 17 years ago Rachel decided that she would always show up as the teacher she dreamt of having as a child, and ever since has been known by her students, colleagues, and fans as the one and only, Miss Rainbow Fairy. 
She's a passionate advocate against bullying and you'll love what she has to say!
Here's how to follow or connect with Rachel:
https://www.facebook.com/RachelWeinstockhttps://www.instagram.com/rachelweinstock_/https://www.facebook.com/groups/222936935471538/https://virtualcampforkids.com/fallclubhttp://www.rachelweinstock.com
Notable quotes: "Turn your suffering into a story that makes the world a better place""Become the teacher or caring adult you always dreamt of having in your life as a child""Find a way to turn your deepest pain into the greatest for the world"

Episode 15 - Ian Tyson: Pain is inevitable, misery is a choice. How to remain positive by using the paddle you already have.

Comedian and motivational speaker Ian Tyson has had some tough times to deal with, but he manages to remain positive and uplifting by choosing the right mindset each day as he makes his bed. In those few moments, he tells himself what his day is going to be like... and he always chooses positivity. It doesn't always work out that way, but as Ian says in this inspirational piece, "you've got to use the paddle you're given to steer your life in the right direction."
Ian Tyson wears his positivity and energy like a badge of honor. His attitude was well earned, after losing a parent at the age of 10, Ian dedicated himself to finding his silver lining, and to be an inspiration to others. He serves others through impactful connections that authentically cultivate optimism.An award-winning speaker and comic, he brings an unbridled enthusiasm to the stage and to his life. Ian shares his passions and encourages others to do the same. Only in one of Ian's presentations, would you find nerd references, cooking tips, and anecdotes that tug on the heartstrings, all in the same packages.His 31 years of experience is evident in his deft handling of any stage or audience, and in the way he has kept his energy level and delivery dialed to 11 throughout the pandemic and shifting to virtual presentations. An author, podcast host, skilled interviewer and great entertainer, Ian brings deep relatability and presence to every interaction.  
For 30+ years, Ian Tyson has been entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world to realize their potential and seek happiness in life.  His presentations combine hilarious and heartwarming storytelling, observational humor and meaningful life lessons to leave your audience with words and thoughts to live by. Ian will always entertain and inspire any audience.
He is one of North America's top inspirational speakers and has worked extensively with companies, TEDx, conferences, and special events about teaching optimism, resilience and kindness.  Ian's book, "Hooray For Everything! The Optimist Manifesto" is an insightful collection of stories, rants, and ideas about finding and keeping positivity. Ian is an avid home cook, who brings his positivity and energy to the kitchen and was featured on the Food Network Canada show “Wall of Chefs” in 2020, and has an online cooking show of his own called "The Confined Kitchen".
www.iantyson.ca
 
 

Episode 14 - Joze Piranian: When you face you stutter head on, it’s remarkable what you can accomplish. Joze discusses how he fought his stutter to go on to become a stand-up comic and speaker

Imagine struggling to say your own name. Growing up with a severe stutter in Lebanon, Joze Piranian avoided speaking almost entirely out of the fear of being judged for being 'different'. In his second year of university, he begged all of his professors to exempt him from all presentations. He was committed to building a life with as little social interaction as humanly possible.
Well, sometimes your plans aren't the plans the universe has for you - if only you listen and take action. Over the past three years, EVERYTHING changed for Joze. He won the award of Inspirational Speaker of the Year in 2017 with SpeakerSlam, delivered a TEDx talk & performed stand-up comedy for the United Nations and in 3 continents and 3 languages. He didn't give in to that voice that told him to quit. And nor should you.
Join Paul and Joze as they talk about facing your fears - over, and over, and over again. That's when winning happens!
For more on Joze, check this out:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/yeswayjozeIG: @yeswayjozeLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jozepiranian/ 
 

Episode 13 - Keka DasGupta: Listening to your heart and the universe's calling can be scary and involve risks, but the rewards can be so worth it! Keka discusses career change and more.

Hello everyone, and welcome to episode 13 of "Inspire Us." In this episode, Paul has the pleasure of speaking with Keka DasGupta. Keka believes in moving people from helpless to helpful through a powerful, free currency called: gratitude. As a 20-year award-winning PR/marketing veteran, Keka has dedicated her entire working life to studying the emotional undercurrents that connect people to people, and people to brands.
This mom-of-two has worked with such globally recognized brands as IKEA, Nike, Disney, American Express, and many other Fortune 500s. Her clients have also included various schools and boards of education.
Moreover, Keka has served as an instructor at the Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC), Schulich School of Business, York University. Today, Keka heads up multiple entrepreneurial ventures.
She has founded this platform called the “Art of Life-ing,” and she runs Gratitude workshops across North America for both students (with an anti-bullying focus) and corporate audiences (with a focus on building happy corporate cultures).
In today's episode, Keka talks about following your heart, even if it means taking a risk. She discusses how the Universe will sometimes push you in the direction you ought to be headed and it’s up to us to listen. She also talks about her anti-bullying programs, empowering children, expressing gratitude and so much more. I know you’ll enjoy this episode.
Here are some links for you to follow to find out more about Keka and her work:
https://www.artoflifeing.com/
https://www.ted.com/talks/keka_dasgupta_why_we_are_practicing_gratitude_all_wrong
 

Episode 12 - Antonio Mac: Gratitude and Attitude. How a boy, different than the others, went on to become a globally successful clothier by choosing the right mindset.

In this episode, Paul speaks with global clothier and multi-business success Antonio Mac.
Antonio started his business career back in 1997 with a company he still operates called Anthony M. Apparel. Over the past two decades, Antonio has built multiple companies all over the globe in the clothing and technology sectors, as well as in the marketing and PR firms in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Antonio is best known for his luxury Italian Brand, “Antonio Mac.” The company incorporated in Italy in the early 2000s and has gone on to become a globally recognized brand in both runway, luxury men’s and women’s couture and is currently launching a cosmetic line under the ANTONIO MAC brand.
Antonio has several self-help forums and podcasts with a goal not only to reach business-minded individuals, but those who need inspiration in their personal lives and relationships.
This busy CEO mostly spends his time building and scaling companies, consulting with small, medium, and large companies as well as Fortune 500 in North America and Europe. His true passion is to help others navigate their way through life.
In this episode, Antonio provides us with an insight into his world, from a young age when he was different than most other kids to how he used his creative mind to design sweaters that ultimately led to a global high-end apparel company. But there's more to Antonio than his clothing line. He was a pro golfer, a rock and roll star, and so much more.
Why is this important and inspiring during this pandemic? His drive should inspire each and every one of us to try new things, change our direction if it's not serving us, and to take risks. Many people are having to re-invent themselves these days because of circumstances not within their control (the COVID19 fallout), and Antonio's many accomplishments tell us that it can be done.
https://antoniomac.com/
https://www.antoniomacglobal.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0doUSCdx7kwQr_7I05XFWg