Workshop Thought Leader: Rene Godefroy
Rene Godefroy, an award-winning author and captivating keynote speaker, is celebrated for his engaging talks on resilience and embracing change with style and substance. His teachings are more than inspirational; they serve as a catalyst for personal and professional transformation, earning acclaim from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a “motivational hit” and The Miami Times as a “motivational guru.” Rene’s remarkable journey from arriving in the US with barely anything to his name to becoming a symbol of the achievable American Dream showcases his belief in hard work, positive attitude, and resilience.
Starting with just $3, Rene embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by washing cars in a Miami bank’s parking lot, overcoming numerous rejections and demonstrating that success is attainable with the right mindset. Today, he shares the stage with world leaders, delivering messages of hope, courage, and resilience to millions, from classrooms to corporate boardrooms. Renowned organizations like AT&T, Aflac, Coca-Cola, the US Army, and Verizon Wireless have sought his expertise to uplift their teams. Rene’s impact is so profound that Smyrna, Georgia, dedicated a day in his honor, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, awarded him a key to the city, celebrating his contributions and the powerful legacy of his words.
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