Why Choosing Joy is More Important Than Chasing Happiness with Vanessa Belleau

QuoteDont waste your valuable energy on things you cant control!- Vanessa BelleauWho is Vanessa Belleau?Vanessa Belleau is a slasher Millennial, she is proud to be contributing positively to the world through her work as an EMCC Accredited Executive Coach, Diversity + Inclusion & Belonging Consultant, future-focussed Researcher, Brand Consultant, Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Marketing & Branding Consultant. Vanessas purpose is crystal clear: She wants to help people and brands focus on what really matters. To do this, she draws on both her maths and magic approaches to insights, strategy, and storytelling to provide clients with powerful, validated insights and spark them with passion and humour.To date, she has worked with over 60 different brands, including Gymshark, the LVMH Fashion Group, smaller businesses, charities, and individuals. Additionally, she set up her own company, @Highfifteen ltd, in order to collaborate with more brands on exciting projects, specifically helping create more diverse workplaces and inclusive business strategies that ensure all employees and consumers feel they belong.She was born in Paris as a Black French Caribbean woman and has been living in London for over 15 years. Through her work, shes been able to use both of the languages she speaks fluently - French and English - on projects in over 20 countries.Vanessa Belleaus High Fifteen journeyBefore launching Highfifteen, Vanessa had the privilege of working at the Walt Disney Company for EMEA as the Head of Fashion + Home Shopper Trade Marketing. During this time, she created and managed marketing programs with some incredible partners such as Adidas, Primark, C&A, H&M, Loewe, Pandora, and more. Additionally, during her 18 months there, she co-founded and co-chaired the first Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities affinity group in the UK & IRL.Vanessa created High Fifteen to address a key business need: combining strategy, insights, enthusiasm, and practicality while keeping people as the central focus. By developing meaningful and genuine relationships based on trust, curiosity, excellent communication, and empathy, She is able to effectively use her resourcefulness, knowledge, energy, and positive outlook to inspire others to recognise their own strengths and find new strategic opportunities.Key Leadership learning moments (timestamps)00:00:00 - Intro04:58:00 - Born With 12 Fingers? No Problem!07:55:21 - Showing True Self = Showing Power!09:45:00 - The Middle Child Syndrome18:34:00 - Why Vanessa Left for the UK26:00:14 - Self-Discovery of Identity!27:43:21 - Rise in The Corporate World33:44:23 - Measurement of Success37:50:11 - Joy vs. Happiness43:11:00 - Joy Brings Clarity!47:49:16 - Leaders in Adversity52:01:00 - Vanessa's Definition of Leadership53:35:00 - Proudest Moments of Her LIFE!59:25:00 - My I Really Does Matter01:00:06:04 - Thanks For Listening to the Everyday Leadership Podcast01:00:06:30 - Next Episode PreviewVanessas links:LinkedInInstagramHigh-FifteenFollow the podcastIf youve just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode.If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the links below.Connect with Me Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]