J. Paul Nadeau
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J. Paul Nadeau

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For over three decades, J. Paul Nadeau has studied the complex dynamics of human behavior, personal agency, and conflict resolution. As a decorated former police detective and professional hostage negotiator with more than 30 years of frontline experience, he specialized in high-stakes negotiations, international peacekeeping, major crime investigations, and special victims cases involving trauma and abuse. He’s been honored with several prestigious awards, including recognition from the United Nations International Peacekeeping Branch. In 2005, he led the peaceful negotiation and arrest of a suspected terrorist aboard an Air France 747—without incident. Today, Paul is a sought-after international instructor, keynote speaker, and media consultant. His 2015 TEDx Toronto talk, “Finding Humanity,” earned a standing ovation for its powerful insight into conflict, compassion, and healing. His work on domestic violence and the emotional mechanics of psychological captivity has helped law enforcement, advocacy groups, and survivors better understand the deeper layers of relationship trauma. Paul is the bestselling author of The Hostage Effect, a bold, timely exploration of psychological captivity in modern life and a rallying call for personal and societal liberation.
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