René Carayol MBE: Leadership, Perseverance & the Power of Authenticity | Everyday Leadership Podcast

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. René 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 René 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. Some key points we discuss: ► Diversity is valued, and mentors from various backgrounds are important in leadership. ► The importance of adapting to a changing world and the need for mentors in achieving leadership potential. ► Gratitude for parental sacrifices and seeking better educational opportunities. ► The importance of focusing on strengths and collaboration in leadership. VIDEO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Preview 0:36 - Introduction 1:23 - Guest introduces themselves 4:24- Why Rene was so driven to succeed 5:58 - Rene on code-switching in society 11:33 - Finding a mentor & supporting others 16:47 - Putting effort to change the game 22:50 - Taking on different roles 25:01 - Performance cycles are now outdated! 27:35 - Take time to choose the right environment 37:16- The cost of being excluded 40:39 - When is the best time to move on? 42:36 - The next challenge for Rene 48:59- Is the political landscape getting worse? 50:04 - Shaping the right role models 53:31 - Rene's proudest moment 57:39 - Are leaders missing something today? 1:02:32 - Plant seeds and do your part 1:03:43 - Final words on leadership 1:04:04 - Thanks for watching/listening! What's next? Take the 'What Habit is Eating Up Your Time?' Quiz: 🚀https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6307e572efea8a001872a188 🔔 SUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE NEW AND TURN THE BELL ON Where to Find Rene? ▶ Website: https://www.carayol.com/ ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renecarayol/ ► YouTube: @ReneCarayol ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renecarayol/ MindsetShift 🌐 https://mindsetshift.co.uk/ ✿ Social Links: ▶ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbel... ▶ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/ ▶ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SopeAgbelusi ▶ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbel… ▶ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sopeagbelusi 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬...? 👍 Like the video (it helps a ton!) 💬 Comment if you made it till the end! 🔗 Share the video with anyone you think it might help :) Thanks for being with us! #EverydayLeadership #EverydayLeadershipPodcast