Laurent Tardiff

Laurent Tardiff

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Montreal, Alberta

Health And Performance Expert | NFL Player | Medical Professional | Wellness Advocate

  • Videos
  • Expertise
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Mindfulness
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Personal Growth
  • Diversity & Inclusion

LAURENT TARDIFF BIOGRAPHY

Laurent Tardiff is one of the most unique players in the NFL today, known not only for his prowess on the football field but also for his exceptional academic achievements. A talented offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, Duvernay-Tardif is also a practicing medical doctor. His ability to balance a demanding professional sports career with rigorous medical studies has earned him the moniker “the most interesting man in the NFL” from the Kansas City Star.

Laurent Tardif’s professional football career began when the Kansas City Chiefs selected him in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. This made him just the tenth player from a Canadian university to be drafted into the NFL. By his second season, he had secured a starting position as the right guard, and his contributions were instrumental in the Chiefs’ victory in Super Bowl LIV. His impact on the field is matched by his off-field dedication, as he has seamlessly blended his dual careers in sports and medicine.

Duvernay-Tardif’s academic journey is as impressive as his athletic one. He played college football at McGill University in Canada, where he also attended medical school. In May 2018, he achieved one of his greatest accomplishments by graduating with a doctorate in medicine. His commitment to medicine was further demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic when he volunteered his medical expertise to assist in long-term care facilities in Montreal. For his efforts, he was made a Knight of the Order of Quebec in 2019.

Throughout his career, Laurent has been an advocate for balancing multiple passions. He frequently shares his philosophy of maintaining a balance between sports, arts, and studies with young people. His passion for encouraging youth led him and his longtime girlfriend Florence to co-found a foundation in 2017. The foundation’s mission is to promote physical activity, arts, and education among children, reflecting his belief in a well-rounded and balanced lifestyle.

Duvernay-Tardif’s skills extend beyond football and medicine. He is an avid sailor, having spent many summers as a camp counsellor, and is a fan of contemporary art. His diverse interests and charismatic personality make him a sought-after speaker. He often delivers talks on achieving balance in life and pursuing multiple passions, inspiring many with his unique story and multifaceted career.

For those interested in having Laurent Tardiff share his insights and experiences, Whether for a webinar, video conference, or virtual keynote, his inspiring journey from the football field to the medical field offers valuable lessons in dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence across multiple domains.

 

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The global pandemic has completely disrupted how, where, and when we work and added tremendous pressure to individuals and their families. Learn how to refocus and achieve your full potential from one of the world’s top mental performance coaches.

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Red Zone: From the Offensive Line to the Front Line of the Pandemic
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As plans for the 2020 NFL season ramped up and daily cases of Covid-19 continued to skyrocket, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, a fixture on the offensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs, stepped away from the game he loved. Not only an active player but also a medical school graduate, Laurent withdrew when...

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Laurent had already started his first business even before finishing primary school! Every year he dedicated himself to a new project. Why repeat what we already know when there is so much to learn? Discover how this man with an exceptional career was able to realize so many dreams by listening to...

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It was a late night in the ER at Montreal General, when two police officers walked in with a suspect in cuffs. One of the officers had suffered a bad gash on his arm while making the arrest and needed stitches. Fortunately this was a simple job — and one I was happy to perform. As a medical...
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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA

Laurent “Dr. Kill” Duvernay-Tardif, CQ, football player, doctor (born 11 February 1991 in Saint-Jean-Baptiste, QC). Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is an offensive lineman with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was the 10th player ever drafted into the NFL from Canadian...
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How Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Went from the NFL to Long-Term Care

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Mediaplanet sat down with Laurent Duvernay-Tardif to discuss him pursuing medicine, working in long-term care, and opting out of the NFL season.
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Former NFL offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif now tackling barriers to HPV awareness in men

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Fresh off his 2020 Super Bowl championship, Canadian-born pro football player Laurent Duvernay-Tardif walked away from his NFL career. Since then, Duvernay-Tardif has been busy over the last few years juggling multiple entrepreneurial projects and his philanthropy, and now he’s tackling a new...
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Laurent Tardiff Topic Presentations

Laurent Tardiff Montreal, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

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