Leadership, Perseverance and the Power of Authenticity with René Carayol MBE

Join us on this powerful journey with our guest, Rene Carayol, a true pioneer who has broken many barriers in business and made significant strides. 

Ren Carayol is one of the worlds leading executive coaches, working with some of the Fortune 500 and FTSE 100s top Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and executive teams. He has worked closely with leaders such as  former US President Bill Clinton to Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan as well as Nelson Mandela.

Listen in as Rene candidly shares about his upbringing, the sacrifices his parents made for his education, and the incredible drive to succeed they instilled in him. Through stories of leaving his personality at the door to fit into his professional environment, he highlights the stark difference between his early career and today's world, emphasising the importance of authenticity and embracing our history.

In a thought-provoking discussion about mentors and role models, we address the struggle of finding supportive figures for the younger generation. Rene opens up about his own journey, acknowledging the crucial role his mentors played in his success, even when he felt rough, unaware, and underprepared. This episode also explores the concept that those who have been successful are not necessarily game changers, but have been changed by the game, highlighting the importance of giving back and helping those who come after us.

Finally, we tackle the dynamics of leadership, career change, and the power of inclusion. Rene shares his own career change journey, focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses, and emphasises the need for discerning job selection. With personal stories of fostering an inclusive environment in his teams and the lessons he learned from leaders like Nelson Mandela, we learn that leadership goes beyond a job title - it's about making people feel a part of something special. Don't miss out this conversation filled with valuable insights and stories of personal growth, leadership, and the power of optimism.

EPISODE CHAPTERS

(0:00:08) - Sacrifices, Success, and Authenticity

(0:07:41) - Lacking Black Role Models and Mentors

(0:13:01) - Mentoring and Personal Growth Importance

(0:24:02) - Changing Careers

(0:34:40) - The Power of Inclusion

(0:38:49) - Embracing Differences and Moving On

(0:47:09) - Leadership and the Need for Change

(0:55:12) - The Power of Leadership and Connection

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