In this episode, Aveline sits down with Francois Lupien, coach, speaker, and former Tony Robbins and Stephen Covey facilitator, whose life and energy radiate purpose. With a background spanning martial arts, real estate, and high-performance coaching, Francois shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Canada to becoming the Executive Whisperer — a trusted guide to CEOs and leaders who carry the silent weight of responsibility.

His story is one of resilience, mentorship, and faith. From learning determination through his mother’s love, to winning a national gold medal in Taekwondo, to helping top executives find clarity and meaning, Francois’s life is a testament to what’s possible when you commit to growth and lead from the heart.

Dive in as Aveline and Francois explore courage, energy, and the true meaning of living on purpose — and why you should stop tiptoeing through life and fully own your potential.

Here’s a summary of what they discussed:

(03:37) Francois’s mission: sharing things that matter with people who care

(05:12) A mother’s lesson in belief — “you can do anything you want in life”

(10:08) Becoming a Canadian gold medalist in Taekwondo through discipline and coaching

(16:27) Landing a job with Tony Robbins by refusing to take no for an answer

(19:35) Choosing family over fame and finding alignment in values

(21:46) How Bob Proctor and Stephen Covey shaped his coaching philosophy

(25:06) The birth of “The Executive Whisperer” — helping CEOs overcome isolation at the top

(38:25) The power of energy, belief, and keeping promises made before we were born

…and much more.

Enjoy! ✨

YouTube Episode:

https://youtu.be/eeehRDXKj_s

Here’s some information about our guest, Francois:

Executive Coach & Mentor

Francois Lupien is a dynamic mentor, executive coach, speaker, and presenter whose experience includes working with Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People), and as a consultant with Bob Proctor (The Secret).

Achieving excellence in everything he puts his mind to, Francois has been a Tae Kwon Do Gold Medal Canadian Champion, a Top Real Estate Agent for 11 years with RE/MAX, and a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful six-figure businesses.

Happily married and father to six amazing children, Francois loves spending time at the beach with his family and drinking his beloved Vitamix juice every morning for energy!

Passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic, Francois shows others how to achieve real results that stick—because for him, mediocrity is never an option.

Here’s how you can connect with Francois:

Website – https://howtobecomemore.com

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoislupien/

The purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of those who are activated on their mission and living a life of purpose, passion, and alignment. Being in business is not just about money—it’s about bringing our genius and gifts to the world to impact others.

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