Paul has over 30 years of experience as a healthcare executive and consultant. He held leadership positions in rural, suburban, and inner-city hospitals, with responsibilities ranging from strategic planning to marketing to divisional operations. Paul was also a consultant with Planetree, a pioneer in patient-centered care, conducting leadership retreats and focus groups at hospitals throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Brazil, and Japan. He is a Life Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Paul was the Director of Organizational Vitality at Six Seconds, the global emotional intelligence network. He led efforts to promote the use of Vital Signs, Six Seconds’ suite of organizational assessment tools, and foster organizations in which businesses and people can thrive. He has a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, with a research interest in sustainability and organizational culture, as well as a Master of Science in Public Health. Paul has published case studies and peer-reviewed articles on emotional intelligence, organizational performance, and sustainability. In 2021, he was an editor and contributor to Leadership in Sustainability: Perspectives on Research, Policy, and Practice from Fielding University Press.