"Thank you - your delivery and intensity were spellbinding" - Deloitte
René Carayol is the executive coach and the founding Chief Executive of Everyone., highly sought after by a multitude of exclusive clients. Backed by personal experiences at the forefront of leading brands for over two decades, René has dedicated his later career to supporting CEOs in change management. A renowned expert in his field, René is credited with having a transformational impact on the companies he works with, as a speaker and consultant. He is regularly seen transferring his expert advice into best-selling publications and media features. Described as a consummate professional, who speaks with authority and confidence, businesses are guaranteed a presentation that energises their audience, then they book René as a speaker.
Having worked as the Systems Director for PepsiCo and the Managing Director of Time Inc UK (previously IPC Media), René knows first-hand the qualities required to be a successful leader. Working with the likes of David Cameron, Nelson Mandela and Sir Richard Branson, René has gained a reputation for his transformational impact, and he regularly supports Fortune 500 and blue-chip businesses in developing their senior leaders. Some of René’s most sought-after talks are on the topics of the power of culture, strength-based leadership, and inclusive leadership. Believing a sense of belonging is at the heart of employee retention and cohesive business success, René is a thought leader when it comes to diversity and inclusion culture. He has previously given talks for Google, IKEA, World Bank Group and Bayer to name a few.
A regularly featured expert in the media, René is recognised for presenting The Money Programme and The Man of the Met. Additionally, René is also a contributor to BBC News, Sky News and Channel 4 as a business commentator, called on to share expert insights as a trusted professional. Transferring his teachings into best-selling books, René is the author behind Corporate Voodoo, My Voodoo and his most acclaimed work SPIKE. As a speaker, René expands on the principles of SPIKE, supporting individuals in evaluating their strengths with radical results that help build self-esteem and develop high-performance teams.
Currently, René remains prominent in the media, alongside his role as a Visiting Professor at Cass Business School and Chief Executive of Inspired Leaders Network. Having been appointed MBE for his achievements, René is recognised as one of the most influential speakers for corporate clients on diversity, leadership and inclusive culture. He has already transformed numerous businesses with his proven strategies and continues to support the companies of the future.
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Books
Spike: What Are You Great At?
Corporate Voodoo: Business Principles For Mavericks And Magicians
My Voodoo: A Practical Guide To Unleashing The Magic In You And Your Work
Reviews
René Carayol received a 4.5 star rating across 11 events in 2023
Agent Recommendation
"René Carayol is an exceptional executive coach and keynote speaker, renowned for his transformative insights into inclusive leadership. With a proven track record at companies like PepsiCo and Time Inc UK, and collaborations with luminaries like Nelson Mandela, René energises audiences with his authoritative presentations. His work enhances corporate culture and leadership, making him a pivotal asset for any business aiming to thrive in diversity and inclusion."
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René Carayol's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Inclusive Leadership
- Business Transformation
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Collaboration
- Corporate Culture
- Talent
Inclusive Leadership - Everybody In, Nobody Out:
To get the very best decisions, strategy and solutions, teams need to cover all bases, and that means they must be diverse and then inclusive. Sports teams have figured this out long ago. They have specialists with differing strengths from diverse backgrounds who come together in a dynamic fashion to deliver success.
Culture is More Powerful Than Strategy:
René will share his extensive experience and exposure to some of the world's leading corporate cultures, telling his inspiring stories with his deft sense of humour whilst challenging everyone in the auditorium to think again about culture.
Manage a Little Less, Lead a Little More:
In recent times, a good enough management team, a good enough strategy and a good enough brand were good enough. This is no longer the case. The blunt instrument of management alone just doesn't cut it anymore. It is the time for leadership, and inspired leadership at that.
Collaboration is the New Leadership:
"Nothing is best done alone anymore" - no one leader can make all the tough calls on their own anymore. In today's unforgiving markets, every leader requires the support of a diverse and high-performing team. Building a collaborative and collegiate culture demands a new approach to leadership and a change in mindset.
Strength-Based Leadership ~ SPIKE:
SPIKE will assist you in making the most honest assessment of your true (few) outstanding inherent strengths (spikes). SPIKE is the most straightforward and perhaps radical approach to:
- Building self-esteem & confidence
- Identifying roles, jobs and careers that are right for you
- Building truly inclusive high-performing teams
- Ensuring no one is left behind
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"René's wise counsel and experience has been transformational. Working intimately with René over the years has had a tremendous impact both on me and The World Bank" - The World Bank
"A big thank you for your priceless inspiration and motivation to our fabulous team over the past three days. You have left a phenomenal impression on me personally." - Bank ABC
"I wanted to thank you for a fantastic session. You promised storytelling and emotion and you certainly delivered." - Credit Suisse
"I don't know how to thank you enough. The grateful messages and emails are flooding in along the lines of 'that was such a fantastic talk - one of the best I have ever attended'." - Warner Media UK
"Thank you for everything you've done for me and the team, I couldn't have achieved these outstanding results without your support and guidance along the way." - Barclays Europe
"He is one of the most inspiring speakers and coaches I've ever had the privilege of working with." - Unite Students
"Still basking in the glory of Kuala Lumpur. What a success that was. Nearly everyone said it's the best offsite they've ever been on" - Standard Chartered Bank
"René Carayol really wowed the audience." - KPMG
"That was such a fantastic talk – one of the best I have ever attended. I can’t wait to continue talking and to be able to do that face-to-face. You’ve lifted our spirits with an impact that will last way beyond today." - WarnerMedia UK & Ireland
"A short note to say THANK YOU for a great session this morning. Your passion and energy for the topic really shone through and your authenticity through the story-telling really added to the whole experience." - E:ON
"A very insightful delivery that is life-transforming. You cannot remain the same after being exposed to these concepts that René talks about. A true leader himself, René shares time-tested values and principles that deliver results. I have been impacted for life!" - Coca-Cola
- 2024 - Keynote Speaker at the World Credit Union Conference
- 2021 - Founder & Chief Executive of Everyone.
- 2021 - Executive Vice President of ESG for Medallia
- 2017 - Author of "Spike: What Are You Great At?"
- 2012 - Visiting Professor at Cass Business School
- 2006 - Founder & Chief Executive of the Inspired Leaders Network
- 2004 - Appointed MBE for Service to the Business Community
- 2002 - Author of "My Voodoo: A Practical Guide to Unleashing the Magic in You & Your Work"
- 2001 - Author of "Corporate Voodoo: Business Principles for Mavericks & Magicians"
- 1999 - Managing Director of IPC Media (now Time Inc. UK)
- 1995 - Board Director of IPC Magazines (now Time Inc. UK)
- 1992 - Systems Director for PepsiCo
- 1983 - Senior IT Manager for Marks & Spencer
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