He is a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), with Toastmasters International. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Education and a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education. He has Provincial Teaching Certifications in three Canadian Provinces (Newfoundland Labrador, Ontario, and Alberta) and has taught at the public school, college and university level.

He has worked as a School Counsellor in an Aboriginal School in Sheshatshiu Newfoundland Labrador as well as a Psychologist in the prison system in Newfoundland Labrador. Paul has trained College Law Enforcement and Police recruits in Ontario Canada at Georgian College.

He was a Mental Health Consultant with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for 3 years. He is certified in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Paul has worked as an assessor with Psychological Corporation of Canada (PsychCorp).

He completed the ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer Certification and is a Certified Personal Trainer. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is qualified as a professional athlete trainer.

He is a Certified Fitness Consultant (CFC) and a Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant (PFLC) from The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Paul has completed several Canadian National Coaching Certification Programs (NCCP) including Basketball, Gymnastics, Canoeing, Volleyball.

He has over 30 years experience as an active outdoors-person. Nature activities include: hunting, fishing/fly-fishing, fly-tying, snowshoeing, orienteering, canoeing, hiking, hunting and camping. Fly-fishing is his passion.

Paul delivers Keynote Presentations at national conventions, but also provides training for small and mid-sized businesses as well as professional services organizations. Further, Paul works with business owners and executives who experience mental health challenges. He provides online counselling, and coaching, and he is the go-to mental health professional for helping clients overcome life challenges in order to succeed in business.