Deanna Brasseur
World First! From Office Clerk To Combat Pilot, Major Deanna Brasseur’s Career In The Canadian Forces Has Been Both Historic And Unique.
Deanna Brasseur is an unusual person with remarkable abilities. She was one of three women to earn pilot wings in the Canadian military in 1981. She became one of two female pilots in the world to fly the CF18 fighter aircraft.
Deanna was featured as an “Outstanding Canadian” in MacLean’s Magazine in 1988. She won the 1998 World Client of the Year Award for Personal Achievement and was listed in the 1999 Edition of Who’s Who in Canada.
She retired from the military in 1994 to write about her life experience and pursue motivational speaking and personal coaching for businesses using the physiology and psychology of excellence.
Retired Maj. Brasseur CM CD is used to living on the edge and has an extensive background in leadership and business. She established her business Unlimited Horizons and is a certified trainer and master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming. She also co-authored Achieve It! A Personal Success Journal and is a contributing author to Speaking of Flying, Personal Tales of Heroism, Humor, Talent, and Terror from 44 Unique Aviators.
On February 3, 1999, at a ceremony held at Rideau Hall, Deanna Marie Brasseur was invested as a Member of the Order of Canada by His Excellency the Right Honorable Romeo LeBlanc, Governor General of Canada. Considered the keystone of the Canadian system of honors, the Order of Canada pays tribute to Canadians who exemplify the highest quality of citizenship and whose contributions enrich the lives of their contemporaries.
The feedback on your presentation from the attendees was overwhelmingly positive. You are a true Canadian success story and no doubt inspired our audience with your grit, determination and infectious enthusiasm. I have attended many conferences and have listened to far too many ‘motivational’ speakers. Although there are many interesting public speakers and ‘coaches’, it was refreshing to hear someone who, not only ‘talks the talk’, but rather someone who has truly accomplished many significant goals and who has ‘walked the walk’.”
Quelmec/McLarens Toplis Canada
“We continue to receive glowing reviews about your talks…we really owe you a great debt of gratitude.”
The Association of Canadian Clubs
“On behalf of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), I wish to sincerely thank you for participating as a seminar leader, during our 100th Anniversary National Conference “Back To The Future”. your session for the Companion’s Luncheon was extremely well received by our conference delegates and greatly contributed to a very successful conference.”
President MCAC
“Your experience in the Canadian Armed Forces coupled with your exuberant and energetic speaking style created a very impressive address. Responses from all in attendance were very positive as everyone enjoyed your motivational words of wisdom. “The Sky Is Not The Limit” is an ideology which can easily be related to our personal lives as well as objectives within the workplace.”
Ottawa Tourism & Convention Authority