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Rene Godefroy equips today’s teams to thrive under pressure, helping leaders build resilient, people-first cultures rooted in belonging, emotional agility, and purpose-driven action.
RENE GODEFROY
Haitian-Born Speaker. Resilience & Mindset Strategist.
Rene Godefroy is a Haitian-born keynote speaker and workplace culture strategist on a mission to help leaders and teams build resilient, people-first workplaces grounded in appreciation, belonging, and belief.
Arriving in the U.S. as a refugee with five dollars and no English, Rene overcame extraordinary adversity—janitorial jobs, sleeping in cars—to become a trusted voice for Fortune 500 companies seeking to transform how their people lead, connect, and thrive.
Champion of Purpose, Possibility, and Belonging.
He draws from his early life in a remote Haitian village, where resilience was a necessity. That lived wisdom powers Rene’s message today: a practical, uplifting approach to navigating change and elevating workplace culture from the inside out.
Through unforgettable storytelling, high-impact audience engagement, and tools leaders can use immediately, Rene helps organizations increase engagement, boost morale, and lead with clarity and compassion—especially during times of uncertainty.
Award Winning Author, Legacy Keynote Speaker
He is best known for his “Village Hero” philosophy, which reframes leadership as a daily opportunity to uplift others and build belonging through simple, intentional acts. His keynotes are both soul-stirring and strategic—grounded in humanity, delivered with humor, and designed for action.
Whether speaking to front-line teams or C-suite executives, Rene equips audiences with the mindset and methods to inspire loyalty, foster resilience, and lead with purpose—leaving them energized, empowered, and ready to build cultures where people thrive.
PRESENTATIONS
"Unshakable: The New Rules of Resilient Leadership"
This flagship keynote is rooted in Rene’s lived experience of overcoming extreme adversity and building a life of impact from the ground up. It equips today’s leaders with the mindset, habits, and heart to lead through uncertainty without losing their people—or themselves. Rene reframes resilience not as toughness, but as a practice of appreciation, empathy, and belief that builds sustainable success from the inside out.
Key Takeaways:
- Lead with clarity and purpose through change and disruption
- Strengthen team connection through appreciation and recognition
- Create a people-first culture that fuels loyalty and resilience
- Use lived wisdom to inspire leadership at every level
Perfect for: Leadership conferences, executive retreats, DEI-focused events, association keynotes
"Unshakable Teams: Creating Cultures That Thrive Under Pressure"
This program delivers practical strategies for building resilient, high-performing teams—especially in high-pressure environments. Drawing from his Village Hero philosophy, Rene shows how teams that feel seen, safe, and supported outperform those that don’t. Attendees walk away with rituals, mindset shifts, and tools to build cultures where people thrive under pressure, not in spite of it.
Key Takeaways:
- Boost engagement and morale with small but powerful leadership habits
- Reduce burnout by embedding appreciation into everyday culture
- Improve team cohesion through belonging and shared purpose
- Create psychological safety that leads to high performance
Perfect for: HR and People & Culture events, team summits, leadership development programs
"Unshakable Conviction: Leading Yourself in a Culture That Wasn’t Built for You"
In this deeply personal and empowering keynote, Rene offers a roadmap for navigating systems and spaces that weren’t designed for you. It speaks directly to those who feel overlooked, underestimated, or like they have to fight to belong—and shows how belief, mindset, and resilience can still carry you forward. For leaders, it offers insight into how to build cultures where everyone can rise.
Key Takeaways:
- Cultivate self-leadership and confidence in challenging environments
- Build internal resilience when external systems feel limiting
- Discover the power of showing up with courage and authenticity
- Create inclusive cultures where difference becomes an advantage
Perfect for: Education and government audiences, underrepresented leader conferences
"Unshakable Resilience: How to Lead with Purpose in a Time of Uncertainty"
Rene knows firsthand what it means to face the unknown, and move anyway. This program is ideal for organizations experiencing rapid change, disruption, or uncertainty. It gives leaders and teams a fresh lens on resilience—not as grinding it out, but as choosing purpose, vision, and grace under pressure.
Key Takeaways:
- Build unshakable mindset shifts for navigating change
- Align purpose with performance in high-pressure environments
- Maintain optimism without ignoring reality
- Reframe adversity as an invitation to grow, not just survive
Perfect for: Change leadership programs, industry events navigating disruption, associations and organizations in transition
Great Speaker for
- Delivering keynotes on resilient leadership, belonging, and purpose-driven workplace culture
- Inspiring leaders and teams to navigate uncertainty, overcome adversity, and elevate morale
- Driving performance through people-first leadership and appreciation-based strategy
- Helping teams thrive through recognition, cultural connection, and shared purpose
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