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ABOUT BILL NADEAU

Bill has been involved in the diving industry since 1985, creating unique diving science programs for private and commercial operations, public safety, research and expeditions. 
Bill Nadeau

Bill has been involved in the diving industry since 1985 working across Canada and around the world creating unique diving science programs for film, research and expedition including private and public commercial operations, schools and universities and public safety divers. Bill’s industry experience includes tenures as an Instructor Trainer Trainer and National Director for IANTD, a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, a TDI/SDI Instructor, a Dive Rescue Specialist with the Canadian Coast Guard and an underwater recovery diver and marine investigator with the RCMP. In addition to sitting on the IANTD International Board of Advisors and authoring many of their manuals, he was a technical advisor for the SSI (TXR) extended range program. His passion for integrating pioneering philosophies led him to completing a Masters in Leadership after earning an undergraduate degree in environmental studies. He continues to support the diving industry through leadership training providing lectures and seminars on risk analysis, accident causality and survival training. He has published a number of books, manuals and articles on diving and ocean exploration and was inaugurated into the Royal Canadian Geographical Society College of Fellows in 2019.

“To begin, choosing a diving coach, trainer or a professional consultant is not just about qualifications, it’s about the time an individual has spent gaining experience. It is also their approach or philosophy to the subject matter they intend to provide.”

Bill Nadeau

  • IANTD Technical Instructor Trainer Trainer

  • PADI IDC Staff Instructor

  • TDI/SDI Technical Instructor 

  • NASDS & SSI Technical Instructor/Author (Ret)

  • CSA Unrestricted Scuba - Surface Supply

  • Master 60 GT - Transport Canada

  • CCG, Dive Rescue and SAR

  • CPS Safe Boating Instructor

  • NASBLA Accredited Marine Incident Investigator

  • Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society

  • Author, Marine and Diving Sciences

  • Founder ExplOcean and League of Underwater Explorers

  • Exploration Diving Society of BC (EDSBC) Board of Directors

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BILL NADEAU

Philosophy on Dive Leadership

"My training philosophy is based on a leadership model where the distribution of responsibility is appropriately shared and owned. I have always professed that what I, as an instructor, am responsible for teaching is much different than what a student is responsible for learning. To that end this paradigm encompasses every fundamental component required to ensure divers are safe, competent and confident divers. My goal is to help better position divers and diving professionals to be more dynamic and effective explorers with superior skill-sets by sharing the wealth of experience and knowledge I have gained having worked with some of the world’s greatest diving pioneers. I believe this approach is essential to not just developing strong divers, but strong leaders in this industry."

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"I’ve had the privilege of knowing Bill Nadeau for over three decades. He is a true trailblazer in technical diving education and exploration, with an unparalleled ability to push the boundaries of what’s possible. His extensive background in leadership, law enforcement, and public safety makes him a uniquely qualified individual. Bill brings not only expertise in diving techniques but also valuable insights into leadership and team building, making him an exceptional resource and mentor."

Jill Heinerth - Cave Explorer, Filmmaker, Author

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