After Peter Pan: Growing Up to Purpose

Episode Overview:
In this episode of After Peter Pan, Pat Tenneriello sits down with award-winning filmmaker, videographer, and former hip-hop artist François Coulombe-Giguère. We dive into what makes him not just a creative powerhouse, but also an incredibly lovable soul—exploring his journey through his art, love, and fatherhood. 

What You’ll Learn:

• What Makes Someone Instantly Likable?
• The Likability Paradox: People-Pleasing vs. Authenticity
• How Vulnerability Builds Deeper Connections
• Where Creativity Comes From—And How to Nurture It
• Beyond Emulation: Embracing Your Uniqueness
• A Game-Changing Mindset on Failure (Hint: It Doesn’t Exist!)
• How to Restore Faith in Love & Marriage After Divorce
• Fatherhood’s Biggest Lessons & Unexpected Surprises
• How to Balance Career, Creativity & Life Without Burning Out

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• After Peter Pan Podcast: 
  • Facebook
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  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
• François Coulombe-Giguère:
  • LinkedIn

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Episode Overview:
Pat speaks with Craig Buntin - who shares a powerful story of reinvention, going from Olympic figure skater to AI-driven sports tech entrepreneur, building Sportlogiq, an NHL-backed analytics company, and now Founder of RiseCO2, tackling climate change with carbon-negative homes.

In this episode, we dive into Craig’s journey, from his challenging upbringing, to his unconventional MBA acceptance, to securing investment from Mark Cuban and pivoting, to sustainable innovation. If you’re into AI, sports, or entrepreneurship, this one’s for you!

What You’ll Learn:

• How Craig transitioned from elite athlete to successful entrepreneur.
• The mindset shifts needed to navigate major life changes.
• Why failure and resilience are essential for growth.
• How AI and sustainability are shaping the future of business.
• A roadmap to embrace uncertainty and “just go for it.”
• Why gratitude and balance matter just as much as ambition.
• Planning and goal setting like a CEO
  
  

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• After Peter Pan Podcast: 
  • Facebook
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  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
• Craig Buntin:
  • RiseCO2 
  • Sportlogiq
  • LinkedIn

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Episode Overview:
In this heartfelt episode, Pat Tenneriello sits down with his father, Stefano Tenneriello, affectionately known as "The Coach.", youth probation officer for over 30 years, dedicated soccer coach, and devoted father of five.
 
What You’ll Learn:

• How to strengthen family bonds and build a supportive community.
• The life-changing lessons team sports can teach about resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence.
• Why leading with kindness and empathy fosters genuine connections.
• Practical ways to prioritize what truly matters in your personal and professional life.
• How to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.
• Insights into the immigrant experience and how it shapes values, identity, and perseverance.
• How to talk in the third person. 

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• The Coach's Facebook

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Episode Overview:
In this episode of the After Peter Pan podcast, host Pat Tenneriello interviews Croix Sather, a motivational speaker and ultra endurance athlete. Croix shares his incredible journey of transformation after surviving a near-fatal accident, emphasizing the importance of mindset and personal growth. He discusses his experiences running a hundred marathons in a hundred days and delivering inspirational speeches, all while encouraging listeners to pursue their goals and live extraordinary lives. The conversation highlights the power of resilience and the profound question: What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?

What You'll Learn:

• Transformation often begins with a life-altering event.
• Mindset is crucial for personal growth and achieving goals.
• Setting clear goals increases the likelihood of success.
• Resilience can be developed through challenging experiences.
• Helping others is a key aspect of personal fulfillment.
• The importance of asking profound questions to inspire action.
• Surviving adversity can lead to a greater purpose in life.
• Sharing personal stories can motivate and uplift others.
• The journey of transformation is ongoing and requires commitment.
• Every individual has the potential to live an extraordinary life.

Resources Mentioned:

• Croix Sather: 
  • TEDx Las Vegas 
  • TEDx Upper East Side
  • Unstoppable Morning - structure for goal achievement
• Mel Robbins - 5 second rule for procrastination
• Denis Waitley - You never know the type of day someone has had
• David Goggins - drill sergeant style
• Joel Osteen - one of the largest ministries in the USA
• Alex Hormozi - undeniable proof

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In this episode of the After Peter Pan Podcast, I sit down with Alex Brzostowski—an IT consultant turned real estate investor, a devoted husband and father of two, and a passionate advocate for self-improvement. Alex has redefined his life by embracing intentional habits and shifting his perspective on what success truly means.

What You'll Learn:

• Practical, actionable advice for improving both physical and mental health
• Navigating personal growth to overcome grief, loss, and anxiety
• Redefining success beyond career achievements to focus on what truly matters
• Key insights from some of the world's best selling and impactful self-help books
• The transformative power of mindfulness and journaling

Resources Mentioned:

• Alex's recommended books: 
  • You Can Do It! by Paul Hanna (gifted to him by his grandma, we found it!)
  • Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine
  • Outlive by Peter Attia
  • Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
• Alex's journaling structure:
  • Morning
    • Goals: For 2 or 3 medium to longer term goals, identify 1 to 3 actions I’ll take today that will help me achieve them.
    • Mindset: Several bullets on how I’m feeling and what is on my mind.
    • Gratitude: Identify 3-5 things in my life that I am grateful for. 
  • Evening
    • Wins or Growth: What were my key wins from today, and in what ways have I grown (this may be new or enhanced skills, or things I’ve learned).
    • What Worked Well, and Why: Identity several things that went well today, and consider what lead to or enabled that, with a view to repeating those successes.
    • What Didn’t Worked Well, and Why: Similar to above, identity several things that did not go well today, and consider what lead to or enabled that, with a view to avoiding these again.
      
      

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In this episode of After Peter Pan, host Pat Tenneriello sits down with longtime friend Simon Barrette, considered an "Anti-Peter Pan", to explore a journey of fearless decision-making, personal growth, and balancing life’s commitments. Simon shares how pivotal moments—like moving to Finland to start a new life, pursuing his dream of becoming an NHL scout, and embracing family responsibilities at a young age—shaped his outlook on trust, purpose, and resilience.

Together, they discuss the challenges of making bold life choices, the importance of intuition in major decisions, and the process of rebalancing when passion and priorities shift. Simon also opens up about redefining success, finding spirituality, and the lessons he’s learned from balancing career, family, and personal well-being.

Whether you’re navigating life’s crossroads, seeking inspiration to follow your intuition, or curious about what it means to grow up and take responsibility, this heartfelt conversation is full of relatable insights and encouragement.

Resources Mentioned:

• Simon's recommended read: - The Untethered Soul - Michael A. Singer

Episode Highlights:

• Trusting intuition to guide major life changes.
• Balancing personal passions with family and career commitments.
• How travel and international experiences shape personal growth.
• The power of spirituality and self-reflection in finding purpose.

Join us as Simon’s story inspires us all to embrace responsibility, trust life’s process, and fearlessly pursue what matters most.

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In this episode of After Peter Pan, I sit down with Ashwin Muthiah—a writer, wine educator, and flavor globetrotter—to explore his transformative journey from traditional success metrics to living a life aligned with passion and play. Ashwin shares his growth story, the health crisis that sparked his reevaluation of priorities, and how a handwritten list helped him focus on what truly brings him joy.

We dive deep into themes of play, commitment, and the balance between ambition and presence. Ashwin discusses the pivotal role of therapy and life coaching in his growth, the lessons he's learned from privilege and pressure, and how he's using his love for wine to spread light in the world. Along the way, we touch on universal struggles like decision-making, fleeting desires, and redefining success on your own terms.

Tune in for a raw and thoughtful conversation about embracing life's journey, shedding the weight of societal expectations, and cultivating a life that feels authentically joyful.

Resources Mentioned:

• Ashwin's wine education platform, Unpinned
• Ashwin's Documentary: In Pursuit of Flavor
• Mark Manson - "Screw Finding Your Passion": Article

Episode Highlights:

• Finding purpose through play and creativity
• The role of therapy in unlocking emotional growth
• How to reconcile privilege with personal responsibility
• Lessons on commitment, authenticity, and staying true to yourself

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In this first episode of the After Peter Pan Podcast, Pat has an inspiring interview with JP Michel, the creator of the Challenge Mindset used by nearly 100,000 young professionals to help them link meaning and purpose to their careers. In the conversation they talk about JP's personal growth story from leaving a successful consulting practice to founding his company SparkPath and discovering his purpose.  While sharing his transformation story, JP relays a powerful message: don't forget, the world needs you!
 
Show Notes & Links:
JP Michel's website
Challenge Cards (to implement the Challenge Mindset)
Love Yourself Like Your Life Depended on It - Kamal Ravikant (Creating a love contract to yourself)
JP's book - The World Needs You

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