Working with me

As your “Speaker”

Speaking topics include

  • Leveraging the Power of the “Still Small Voice”: 3 Steps to finding the Voice Within

  • How do we find in all of the cacophony of noise the voice of God? How do we learn to discern among all of these many voices, promising us so many things, the voice of God?

  • The Gift of Adversity: How to take Advantage and Find Your Life Purpose

  • How Can You Add Value? Maximizing on the perceived value other see.

  • Stand for what you believe in: Don’t be afraid even if it means standing alone

  • How To Get Past Your Fears?

  • What Does It Mean To Live Your Why?

  • How To Standout and Bring Meaning into Your Expat Journey?

Do You Hear the Voice Within? It's Speaking!

On November 13, 2010, I was left disabled in a horrific accident, which nearly claimed my life. You Know what? I could have avoided it; if I had listened to that "still small voice: the Voice of God". 

In my TEDx Talk below, I shared my story along with 3 important Steps You can do to Tune into God's Message and Experience Harmony. 

(Speaking English, Italian or Spanish, Turn on Closed Captions First!)

What People Are Saying?

  • It has been a pleasure having Jean-Marc as a panelist on a workshop for international students on how to navigate the job search process for international students. He was so professional, knowledgeable and friendly as a panelist staying longer than required to answer students' questions as well as provide a wealth of resources for both students and fellow colleagues of mine to utilize in working with international students. Additionally, he is so motivated and easy to talk to-he is the symbol of an international student becoming successful and learning the ropes of business conduct. His resources, experiences and knowledge in assisting international students is something I strive to do in helping international students as well. I recommend him as a coach and a panelist for sure because he has a lot to offer. Thanks so much Jean-Marc for your amazing contribution to our recent workshop. I hope to invite you to future programs.

    Sanaz Nabati (Career Counselor at UCLA, Career Center)

  • I got an internship in the USA, in a company I wanted to. Big thanks to "U in the USA", they greatly helped me finding this company and arranging an interview. I obtained a lot of useful knowledge, while working with "U in the USA" which I am applying already even in the University. And which will be very helpful when I am in the USA. Special thanks to Jean-Marc, he always believed in me! There was a moment where I was thinking of aiming something easier, but he said "You can do it, don't give up, we are almost there", and he was right! Believe in yourself.., it could just take little more time than you think to get what you want!.) I also like the phrase, Les Brown once said, Don't give up aiming what you want, otherwise you will get what you don't want... He said it in a bit different way but with the same sense.

    Dmitriy Butrsev - BA, International Business and Management at Hanze University of Applied Science

  • Jean-Marc is an extremely professional entrepreneur with a passion to help others, particularly those who are new to the US. He is thoughtful and kind as well as a strategic thinker. He is passionate about his causes and loves to learn and improve himself regularly. I feel that the US has been enhanced by having Jean-Marc join us here.

    Tiffany Bradshaw, CEO and Owner at Bradshaw and Co.

  • Jean-Marc was a guest speaker for a career event aimed to help international students find internships and/or employment in the US. His presentation was insightful, inspirational and very informative. Students found his stories motivating and he offered great practical advice as well. He was a great asset to our program and I am looking forward working with him again in the future.

    Krisztina Kecskei – Career Counselor at UCLA

  • His assessment tools and debriefing sessions helped me clarify my why and why I wanted to move to America, Who I am, What I want to do, What makes me special, and many more. Too bad I can't list enough.... I've never tried to look inside myself as a professional like this. It was definitely helpful. He made a great one! I was very happy to work with Jean-Marc. He is an extremely motivated, friendly and hardworking person. As my career coach, he made a significant contribution in my quest to reinvent myself. Because of his coaching and tons of invaluable advice, I became a super positive person aiming for higher goals in life. I would work with Jean-Marc and recommend him to anybody without hesitation

    John Kim - Embedded Systems Engineer at Yamaha Guitar Group

  • Jean Marc is the one you need! Attentive, very keen, efficient and full of goodwill, he has provided many high quality services. He has given me a lot of time, helped me adjust to my new life in Los Angeles, from seeking an apartment to helping me build my professional and personal network. He was very helpful. I have trusted in him from the beginning and I regret anything! My moving would have been way more difficult if he wasn't there to land me a hand. I highly recommend him to those who are looking to move easily, and to get integrated in different networks. It's always good to have someone on your side when you are in a new country. Jean Marc has all the keys you need to succeed.

    Nicolas Techer - Composer/ Sound Engineer/ Music Business

  • Jean-Marc Dedeyne was a well-known Ambassador at InterNations in Los Angeles. His devotion to the Ambassador's position by organizing meetings among expats in LA inspired me by its altruistic, honest, open minded and good nature, that made people who lived far away from their countries and families to feel needed and wanted. InterNations LA became a virtual organization that kept many of my friends from there together by making them feel as a family. Thank you Jean-Marc. :-)

    Irina Fedoroff - Home Health Agency

  • I have known Jean-Marc for quite a number of years via an International Professional group. The day, I met Jean-Marc, he has shown nothing short of being a great charismatic leader, a person that follows through on all task and commitment, great fountain of resource for LA occupants and students alike, depicts professionalism in any and all situations, exceptional organizational skills and passionate to succor anyone that requires assistance. 

I would endorse Mr. Dedeyne for anyone that requires an exceptional career coach

    Kashminder Chahill - Technology Executive for CyberSecurity & Digital Transformation

  • Jean-Marc is the quintessential host and speaker; inspirational, enthusiastic and filled with grace, he is a true people-person. Every encounter with him throughout our time in the international networking community in Los Angeles has been rewarding. He is a resourceful individual with bright ideas, yet very down to earth and truly makes an effort to learn about people and connect with them. He is a good combination of intellect, passion and humility and would an asset to whichever organization he is involved with.

    Chandan ST Clare - Ogilvy & Mather

  • Jean-Marc brought something special to InterNations. I was well aware that it was his leadership that made the events special. He knew to choose great locations, create an atmosphere of conviviality conducive to socializing, and make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. Not a small feat to pull off when dealing with a diverse population of immigrants, expats and professionals of every stripe. I miss his contributions tremendously!

    Jeannie O’Neill - Television Director & Producer

  • Thank you Jean-Marc for participating as special guest and speaker in our Interpreneurship Seminar on April 3rd, 2015 at The New School. Your expertise in international entrepreneurship as an advisor and business coach was deeply appreciated and valued by over 250 students in total who attended the Interpreneurship Seminars.

    Monique Ngozi NRI - Former Senior Director, International Student and Scholar Services

  • I was very pleased to attend Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s presentation at the first-ever Diaspora Forum, which was held from 9 to 10 December 2013. The purpose of the forum was to “highlight the achievements of Martinique worldwide.” The forum also sought to help young people and entrepreneurs “better prepare for perspectives on globalization and to examine diaspora investment opportunities in Martinique. What role should Martinique’s diaspora community play in its development and economy was among the issues addressed during the forum. Our event also aimed to enhance the attractiveness of Martinique through the development of our nationals living abroad. Unanimously, Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s interventions were greatly appreciated at the forum. As a strong supporter of youth skills development and youth in Martinique, I favorably welcomed Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s approach and its project in the field of business leadership and communication.

    Serge Letchimy - President of the Regional Council of Martinique

  • Jean-Marc, you are an inspiring human being and it was my honor to have you visit Canoga Park High School as Principal for a Day in October 2015.

    Robert Garcia, Principal at Canoga Park High School

  • Dear Jean-Marc, Ricarda and I would like to express our sincere gratitude to you. Your service was extremely necessary and helpful for our family as we moved to another continent. Without you, it would have been much more challenging. You were definitively a big support to us. With you taking care of some of the most important elements related to our move to Los Angeles, it felt like a relief for our family. We were able to focus on the other needs of our family. You definitively smoothed out the settling in period into our new home and community. We always felt that we were in good hands with you. We had the impression that you were always listening with a lot of empathy almost like being a family member. When we wanted to make some changes, you were always flexible and open to them. In addition, we are really grateful that you received our furniture while we were in Munich.

    Oliver Heilmer - Head of MINI Design bei BMW Group

  • I had the pleasure of working with Jean-Marc for a few months. He has served as a local destination consultant in Los Angeles for two of my client's expats. This particular client has a very strict relocation policy, and when I was advised that they would be relocating their new VP to Los Angeles from Germany, I knew that we needed the best consultant, and Jean-Mac was the perfect fit. He not only went above and beyond in communicating with the expat and myself, he was extremely thorough and detail oriented in his work, so our German expat was able to find a home and settle into his new surroundings much quicker. He exhibits top-notch professionalism in his interactions and communication. The expat expressed his sincere gratitude for Jean-Marc's help on multiple occasions. I look forward to working with Jean-Marc in the future, and I will always request him specifically for my clients who are relocating expats into Los Angeles.

    Rebecca (Washburn) Oehlert - Former Senior Relocation Consultant at Sterling Mobility

  • A wonderful testament to the need to be still and know. Inspiring and moved me to stop reaching for my phone first thing in the morning. Now I wait and decide when I want to invite the world in. Listening to the voice within is so important so much so that if prayer is us speaking to God, then the voice within is God speaking to us and it if we listen to it, it can literally save out lives! Thank you Jean-Marc for sharing such an uplifting message for the times we live in.

    Lily Naadu Mensah - Director Of Development, Event host & Moderator

  • What a great story. Thank you so much for sharing it. If I had listened to la petite voix in 2006, I would never have made the real estate and business investments that cost me my life's savings. I remember as clearly as if it were yesterday that the inner voice was screaming at me to not make those investments. My pride outranked the voice. I learned a valuable lesson and am now rebuilding my life professionally and financially with God at the very center.

    Jason G. Call Orozco - President of Gas Monitor Competence Training

  • Jean-Marc Dedeyne is a very active person who is always ready to share his American personal and professional experience with his fellows in Martinique but also worldwide. Many of us discovered his career during the diaspora Forum two years ago. He was invited by our MBA association to talk to our members about leadership, personal branding, cross culture and keys to succeed in the USA. His excellent presentation generated many other invitations and contacts follow-up. Although he has built his Life in Los Angeles, his links with his native country are firmly anchored thanks to his sharing and actions. He is a selfless and reliable person.

    Marie-Noëlle CATAYEE, MBA - International Trader Manager at the Chamber of Commerce of Martinique

  • I had the great opportunity to attend the first TEDx Fort-de-France in December 2015 where I listened to Jean-Marc Dedeyne's speech for the first time. Jean-Marc's speech “the little voice” was heart moving. It was for me the possibility to be in remembrance. Hence, we have a tendency to be so focus into our business; our work and that we are not listening to our little voice. Moreover, we are distracted with music, TV, social media that our little voice seems far. Jean-Marc had the ability to introduce us to his world and remind us that listening to our inner voice is life changing. Indeed, Jean-Marc's speech was so visual so colorful that he immersed us in his journey about discovering his inner voice. His truthful story about how he personally discovered his little voice and he's actually living according to it. It was really moving.

    Claudia Raveau - Fondatrice de Succès Made In Femme

  • I had the chance to watch Jean-Marc Dedeyne perform his inspiring speech on the very first TEDx Fort-de-France. Jean-Marc said it out loud what we’ve all experienced once or more times in our lives: that strange power which directs us to the right path – if we let it. He calls it inner voice and reminds us how often we don’t give enough credit to it and choose listen to our conscious minds instead. His powerful speech showed us his road to learn about the existence and finally the importance of this inner voice. Very intense and meaningful speech, talented orator!

    Fanni Kázsmér - Former President English Meeting Martinique Association

  • I mentored and worked with Jean-Marc Dedeyne as President of Toastmasters Club Eloquence 972 and one of the Official Coaches for TEDxFortdeFrance. I always enjoyed his kindness, behavior and how he always engages others in a meaningful way. I highly appreciated his personality, dedication and understanding about his life’s purpose. During the TEDx’s Conference, Jean-Marc performed very well, and the public was uplifted by his personal story and message. I am pleased to recommend him as an inspiring speaker and writer for any organization who wants to help its leaders and employees grow, find purpose in life and find fulfillment.”

    Jack Brunet – CEO at Potential Plus International

  • At the very beginning of the TEDxFortdeFrance’s project, I promoted the idea of a more philosophical and spiritual approach to spread new ideas. I am very grateful that Jean-Marc took the necessary steps to share a more spiritual message at the first TEDx’s conference that took place on December 20, 2015 in Martinique. Thanks to him, we ultimately reached our objective. I am also pleased that Jean-Marc faithfully invested time and energy in working with my team and the other speakers. He is a committed and trustful person who draws from his own personal experience and life lessons to eventually speak from a place of deep understanding and empathy.

    Laurent Cypria – Former TEDxFortdeFrance Event and Project Manager

  • Jean-Marc paid a high price the day he chose to ignore the warnings sent by his inner voice. Today, he makes habit of cultivating and listening to the voice within himself to find meanings in life. When I heard his speech, I was touched by his sincerity and the fact that he exudes peace. If you need someone to help you find your life purpose, Jean-Marc Dedeyne is the right person for you.

    Marie-Line Bozor-Criquet - Training Manager at Credit Agricole Martinique

  • Jean-Marc Dedeyne was a Toastmaster colleague of mine for two years. During that time, I have been privileged to experience four of his speeches, as well as numerous meeting roles he has so competently filled. Jean-Marc has a wonderful ability to forge an immediate connection with his audience. The messages he shares center around the power within you. When you tap into that power and communicate with your higher power, your life can become so much more relevant and meaningful – anything becomes possible! By telling us how to accomplish this, Jean-Marc demonstrates the capacity to motivate and inspire others to take action and control their lives. His speaking style is honest and smooth in its delivery. He speaks with such poise and sincerity, that the listener’s attention is immediately captivated. Jean-Marc believes that we are all blessed with beautiful personal attributes and power. I would not hesitate to recommend Jean-Marc as a motivational speaker to inspire people who want to transition towards a more meaningful life of direction, purpose and value.

    Pamela Harbor – Manager Health Services at the Walt Disney Company

  • I am a firm believer in trusting my gut feeling and listening to my little voice. But Jean-Marc demonstrated throughout his story why our inner voice is so important in our lives. As he was delivering his powerful message at TEDxFortdeFrance, I dived into his personal journey and felt a high degree of empathy for him. The experience was so intense that he gave me goose bumps. Ultimately I understood the universal meaning of his message. At the end of his speech, I felt light and free. I highly recommend Jean-Marc for your next speaking event.

    Isabelle Lise – Head of Environment and Sustainable Development Department – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Martinique

  • Jean-Marc is an exceptionally hard working individual who brings great ideas and enthusiasm to his projects. He brings a cross-cultural perspective to his work, which is invaluable as we all work globally even as we think locally. I highly recommend him.

    Nance Rosen - CEO at NanceSpeaks & Instructor, Business and Management at UCLA Extension

  • I had the pleasure of working with Jean-Marc over the past couple of months while he served as a Startup Summer Mentor to a couple of our aspiring young entrepreneurs who are launching their business ideas. Jean-Marc generously offered his expertise, advice, and resources to our students, helping them believe that anything is possible and to forge ahead with their business goals. We are appreciative of his service as a volunteer and look forward to engaging him further with our youth!

    Estelle Reyes - Former Executive Director at Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

  • Jean-Marc has a generous spirit and is dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. As a member of the IVCLA Young Professionals Steering Committee he shared his expertise not only with IVCLA but with the IVCLA international visitors who had the opportunity to meet him. He continues his international work with his company U in the USA helping foreign-born entrepreneurs and foreign leaders through his guidance, understanding, and keen insights.

    Janet Elliott - President/CEO at International Citizen Diplomacy of Los Angeles

  • I met Jean-Marc in 2011. I was doing research to pursue a graduate program in the USA. He provided me a lot of accurate resources including meaningful advices to achieve my goal. I can tell that he contributed a lot when I was preparing my Fulbright application. I personally recommend Jean-Marc to anyone who is committed and motivated to understand and navigate the US education system. He will also inspire you and help you build your confidence. If you seek the Best future career you need to follow the advices of the Best adviser ever and there is no doubt that it is Jean-Marc.

    Slim Zrib - DVM, MS Biomedical Sciences (Infectious Diseases & Biodefense)

  • I worked with Jean-Marc for almost two years and he has always been a great inspiration to me. Jean-Marc is very dedicated, reliable, innovative, and community-oriented. He is constantly looking for new ways to serve InterNations and provide InterNations members with the best experience in LA. Jean-Marc is an amazing Ambassador and a great person to work with - and not only because he challenges you to think out of the box, but also because he is a very likeable person.

    Linda (Klewer) Zeck - Former Community Management / Ambassadors & Events at InterNations

  • Jean-Marc gave a speech to a business class of 20-year old students. He talked about how to choose a personal and professional project, how to build a career abroad, and how to create a professional network. He shared some really valuable and reliable examples from his personal and professional life. At the end, the students found his speech really useful, concrete and interesting.

    Mathieu Labbouz - Former Economic & Accounting Instructor at Lycée Frantz Fanon.

  • What a wonderful Resource Fair we had on Sunday… because of YOU! Your smiling faces, welcoming handshakes, useful arms and friendly, caring, giving helpfulness, all day, was what made this Resource Fair stand out! Everyone has been commenting on what a lovely and special day it was, and your volunteers contributed significantly to the warm atmosphere and heart-centered vibe of the day! We are so very grateful to you and your lovely group you for all the help yesterday! Thanks again Jean-Marc, so very much - your folks were invaluable!" "Jean-Marc, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the wonderful assistance you and your volunteers gave us on Sunday. I have had numerous emails from many of our exhibitors commenting on how helpful and friendly everyone was. Thank you as well for all the great photographs. Your program is amazing and we look forward to collaborating again with you in the future.

    Tracy Peters & Ann Avidor – The Help Group

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