RENÉ CARAYOL
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René is a world’s leading leadership speaker and executive coach, a pioneer in accelerating business performance, speaking in front of some of the Fortune 500’s and FTSE 100’s top Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) and their executive teams.
INSPIRING LEADERSHIP
Unlock Your Potential
René specialises in delivering leadership and culture, which show precisely how contemporary leaders can inspire their people through a powerful and authentic emotional connection. Management alone will no longer cut it, it is time for leadership, and Inspired Leadership at that.
STRENGTH BASED
LEADERSHIP
Lead The Change
As the future of work remains high on the agenda, it is important reminder of the leadership behaviours that the culture encourages and how now is the time to have more intentional focus on people’s strengths and adopting a more strengths-based leadership approach for high performance.
How Can René Help?Spike
What are you great at?
In this groundbreaking book, leading executive coach René Carayol shares the magic and simplicity of the SPIKE philosophy. In the world of SPIKE, there are no losers anymore – everyone has something they are great at!
Strengths
Positively
Identified
Kick-Start
Excellence
René Carayol MBE
René speaks with the authority and confidence of the leader who has seen and experienced it all before. René draws much from his own unique lived experiences from his executive and non-executive career such as Managing Director at IPC Media and serving on a variety of boards including Pepsi and the Inland Revenue.
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Given René’s experience in Leadership and exposure to some of the world’s best leaders and companies, he has the unique ability to deliver and inspire change through the many stories he has collected over his corporate career. This enables him to speak assertively on themes such as:
- Inspirational Leadership
- Corporate Culture
- Collaboration
- Business Transformation
- Belonging
- Resilience
René has acquired a reputation for providing first-hand advice and support for a series of successful CEOs in the Fortune 500, FTSE 100 and all around the world. Many may claim to have worked at the ‘sharp end’ with CEOs, but in actual fact very few have. He has worked closely with Jim Yong Kim (President, The World Bank), Antony Jenkins (CEO, Barclays Bank), Mario Greco (CEO, Generali) and Maria Ramos (CEO, Absa Bank). Often cited as one of the world’s best leadership keynote speakers, René has a proven sustained track record of success.
René specialises in delivering performances that show precisely how contemporary leaders can electrify a crowd through a passionate and authentic connection. He demonstrates just how captivating an emotionally intelligent approach can be. He is never about theory – it is all about actions and behaviours that we can adopt that will make us more powerful when we come together.
Everyone remembers how his sessions made them feel.
Inspirational Leadership Speaker
René Carayol has worked with many internationally led blue chip businesses, acquiring a reputation for delivering and inspiring cultural change and transformation where the companies create a more inclusive and high performing environment. As an inclusive leadership speaker, René uses his years of experience to tell memorable stories that win the ‘hearts and minds’ of the audience.
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Business leaders are not only tasked with stabilising their operations during the pandemic, they know that in order to rebuild their company’s culture, it must be with a committed effort towards:
- Inclusion
- Belonging
- Clarity
- Certainty
- Hope
Doing nothing is not an option. Maybe doing the same thing you have always done may not deliver the future so many deserve. Fortune will favour those brave enough to try things differently. René’s way of working is to start by understanding the environment, challenges and terrain of the organisation. By getting ‘under the skin’ of the leaders (and fully understanding their vision and route map). René then usually works with the top team to help deliver the vision, strategy and culture in a cohesive manner. This includes a highly confidential report directly for the CEO to then better understand the progressive steps needed to create an inclusive environment.
Strengths based leadership
All leaders and winning businesses have one thing in common. René calls it SPIKE – your natural inherent strength, something you are truly GREAT at. When it comes to answering the most important question “What are you Great at?”, many will find themselves at a loss. Spike will enable you to unleash your inherent strengths and realise your true potential. As René says, “If you accept your limitations, you go beyond them.” By focusing on colleagues strengths it naturally fosters a more collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture as people from different ‘walks of life’ offer different but vital skills.
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This strengths based leadership approach will assist you in making the most honest and authentic assessment of your true (few) outstanding inherent strengths (Spikes).
Spikes’ strengths based focus is the most straightforward and perhaps most progressive leadership approach to:
- Building self-esteem and confidence
- Accelerating your executive career
- Building truly inclusive high-performing teams
- Ensuring no-one is left behind
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How can I book René Carayol for my event?
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What is the step-by-step process of working with René?
- Initial Consultation – Understanding your leadership needs.
- Strategy Development – Tailored solutions for your organization.
- Implementation & Training – Delivery of keynotes, workshops, or coaching.
- Follow-up & Continuous Support – Ensuring long-term impact.
What topics does René Carayol speak about?
René’s core topics include:
- Transformational Leadership – Driving impact through effective leadership
- Leadership Development – Empowering executives and emerging leaders
- Inclusive Leadership – Creating inclusive, high-performing teams
- Leading Through Change – Adapting to corporate transformation
- Corporate Culture & Values – Strengthening workplace culture
How does René’s approach differ from other leadership speakers?
René combines real-world executive experience, motivational storytelling, and practical leadership tools that drive measurable business success.
How does René help organizations improve leadership and inclusion?
René works with companies by:
- Developing leadership mindset and behaviours.
- Coaching executives on decision-making and influence.
- Leading corporate culture transformation programs.
What results do companies see after working with René?
Organizations have reported:
- Significant improvement in leadership effectiveness
- An increase in employee engagement
- Stronger corporate culture and better retention rates
Why is inclusive leadership essential for business success?
Research shows that:
- Companies with diverse leadership teams generate 19% more revenue.
- Inclusive workplaces improve employee engagement by 35%.
- Strong leadership cultures experience 72% lower turnover rates.
René’s strategies align with these insights to help businesses thrive.
How can I book a consultation with René’s team?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your leadership needs and explore solutions.
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