Nothing Can Stop A Determined Human Spirit
The Resilient Rene
Rene helps leaders build strong teams, boost morale, and keep their top talents. He is the award-winning author of Kick Your Excuses Goodbye.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution calls him a “motivational hit.” The Miami Times calls him a “motivational guru.” But most people know him as an ordinary man with extraordinary insights.
His blend of entertainment, style and substance is why meeting planners book him.
His captivating keynote challenges audiences to embrace change and be more resourceful.
From A Poor Village In Haiti
Born in a tiny and impoverished village in Haiti, Rene’s early life was dismal.
Poverty and disease vowed to end his existence. Even the villagers gave up on him. They predicted he would not survive.
However, Rene had the resilience to keep fighting. He defied logic to rise above his challenges and prove the naysayers wrong.
Today, his story is an example of the dormant power we all have within us. He shows us how to transform challenges into opportunities. Rene often reminds his audiences that a problem never shows up without answers. Otherwise, we would never call it a problem.
The American Dream
Rene arrived in the US with only five dollars, one pair of pants, and two shirts. He didn’t speak English.
He learned about the American Dream. He saw people from all walks of life living it. He convinced himself that the dream was possible for him too. On his own terms, Rene achieved the dream.
He tells us that the secret is hard work, personal initiative, and a positive attitude. Making excuses, blaming and playing the victim game are not a solution to our situation.
With only $3, Rene started his first business in the parking lot of a bank washing cars in Miami. Most drivers in the parking lot rejected him. But kept asking until someone said yes. That one “yes”, changed his life.
The Impossible Is Possible
Today, Rene is sharing stages with global leaders. From classrooms to corporate giants, he inspires millions into action.
Rene advises Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Aflac, Coca-Cola, the US Army, and Verizon Wireless on building resilient teams.
He is a content partner at CEO Zones, a large organization of CEOs with a passion to make America great.
The city of Smyrna, Georgia dedicated an entire day as the “Rene Godefroy Day”. The city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida granted him a key to the city.
