Rene Godefroy

Living the American Dream: From Impoverished Childhood to CEO

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Rene Godefroy

Living the American Dream: From Impoverished Childhood to CEO

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In-Person Fee Range:

$15,001 - $20,000

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Virtual Fee Range:

$7,501 - $10,000

Fee Details

Traveling from:

Georgia

Why Book

Rene has inspired thousands to stretch, push beyond their limits in spite of their fears and doubt. His story of grit, perseverance, courage, and growth through change has helped thousands overcome their challenges, and boost morale.
He will deliver a powerful keynote presentation with total confidence, authority, and power that will move your crowd to step out of their comfort zone, embrace change, and take action. He will do so in a fun, humorous, and interactive way. His content is custom tailored for specific audiences.
Rene knows the psychology of what bonds and connects people with each other. That is why he gets off the stage during key moments in the presentation to involve the listeners and interact with them. And he makes sure they connect with each other as well.

Biography

An inspirational keynote speaker and resilience expert, Rene Godefroy is the author of the Award-winning book Kick Your Excuses Goodbye.

He shares strategies on how to build resilience to thrive during turbulent times. Rene believes the impossible is possible with the right mindset. He empowers future and existing leaders in the workplace to be, do, and have massive career success.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution calls him a “motivational hit.” The Miami Times refers to him as a “motivational guru.”

Born in a tiny village in Haiti, Rene’s journey to the top was not an easy feat. Throughout his life, young Rene dealt with adversity head on. He tenaciously fought poverty and diseases.

Many of the villagers predicted he would not survive.

But Rene emerged stronger, more determined, and with the commitment to inspire others to unleash their resilience.

Rene arrived in the US with only five dollars, one pair of pants, and two shirts. He didn’t speak English. He quickly realized the American Dream is possible for anyone who is willing to pay the price and maintain a positive attitude.

While many were making excuses, blaming others, and playing the victim game, Rene chose to pursue the American Dream. With only three dollars, he started his first business in the parking lot of a bank washing cars in Miami.

Today, Rene is sharing stages with global leaders. From classrooms to corporate giants, he has woven a tapestry of hope, courage, and resilience.

His words aren’t just spoken; they are etched into the hearts and minds of those fortunate enough to hear them.

AT&T, Aflac, Coca-Cola, the US Army, Verizon Wireless are among the big companies that booked Rene to boost morale.

The city of Smyrna, Georgia dedicated a day as the “Rene Godefroy Day”. The city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida granted him a key to the city.

Programs

Breaking The Resilience Code

The top is not reserved for the smartest and most brilliant. It is reserved for the resilient ones. Successful people face rejections and setbacks daily. But they refuse to give up and walk away.

In this presentation, you will hear the tale of how Rene Godefroy beat poverty and diseases in a tiny village in Haiti by being resilient. He will paint a vivid canvas of change, challenge and ultimate victory that will touch your soul.

“Breaking The Resilience Code” is more than a speech. It’s an experience that will empower you, uplift you, and give you renewed energy to overcome life’s tough challenges.

Rene firmly believes we are all born with the power to be resilient. We just need to learn to switch it on.

Main Takeaways:

How to face change with courage so you can transform challenges into opportunities
Actionable strategies to navigate life’s obstacles and emerge stronger than ever before
How to rekindle your inner fire to reignite your passion for personal and professional growth
Strategies to build the confidence to thrive in competitive and challenging environments
A simple mind hack that’s guaranteed to give you staying power where others give up
The confidence to take risks so you can achieve your goals to reach the pinnacle of your field

This message of hope and triumph will stay with you long after the applause fades. Get ready to unlock your inner resilience and embark on a journey towards a more resilient and unstoppable you!

Prepare to be moved and motivated to take on life’s uncertainties with a renewed vigor, passion, and purpose.

“Breaking The Resilience Code” is not just a speech; it’s an experience that will leave you empowered, uplifted, and ready to tackle any challenge that comes your way.

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Rene Godefroy Reviews

“Rene is a great speaker and he really encouraged us to think differently about change and the power we have to achieve positive outcomes in any situation.”

— American Chemical Society

“Your fascinating story was not only inspiring, it provided a great foundation for our mentors and mentees as they begin setting goals and establishing expectations for their new partnerships.”

— Vice President, Coca-Cola

“Rene Godefroy was our keynote speaker last week at our Aflac Kick-off meeting in Tennessee. He was a big hit. He was motivational, entertaining and kept the audience engaged the entire time, which is rare for a speaker. People are still talking about his performance. I would highly recommend Rene to speak at your next event.”

— Vice President, Aflac

“Your presentation was a masterpiece of motivation. It is so easy in a service profession to get into a rut and to take for granted all the things we ‘are’ and ‘have.’ Our staff tend to get burn out and need someone to give them the boost to start fresh and to ‘feel’ again. You have accomplished that for them and I am truly grateful.”

— Vice President, DHS

“Based on comments from our team, Rene was encouraging, inspirational and thought-provoking. He clearly shows the positive impact we can all have on the lives of others if we have the right attitude and demeanor!”

— Vice President, AT&T

“Our conference evaluations suggest that this might have been the best event we have ever offered… I believe that this is more than a statement about the overall depth and substance of our program; it’s a direct reflection of your individual talent…NAPT members have seen and heard some terrific speakers–like Roger Crawford, Charlie Plumb, Jeanne Robertson–so it’s high praise when they give a standing ovation, much less for two!”

— Executive Director, National Association For Pupil Transportation