Rene Godefroy
Keynote Speaker: Haitian-Born Keynote Speaker; Resilience & Mindset Strategist; Champion of Purpose, Possibility & Belonging
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Categories:Success, Change Management, Peak Performance, Customer Experience, Business, Inspirational, Sales, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Author, Motivational, Leadership, Marketing, Resilience, Black Heritage, Belonging, Overcoming Adversity, Corporate Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Mindset
Rene Godefroy Biography
René 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, Godefroy 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.
He draws from his early life in a remote Haitian village, where resilience wasn’t a concept—it was a necessity. That lived wisdom powers Godefroy'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, Godefroy helps organizations increase engagement, boost morale, and lead with clarity and compassion, especially during times of uncertainty.
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, Godefroy 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.
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Rene Godefroy Speaking Topics
When the tides of change rise like a storm, most leaders reach for what’s familiar. The ones who thrive build resilience that anchors them – even when everything else feels like it’s breaking apart.
In this unforgettable keynote, René Godefroy pulls back the curtain on what real resilience looks like. Not from a textbook. But from the insights he gained while fighting for survival in a small Haitian village.
Against all odds, Rene charted a path few could imagine. Today, he equips leaders with a rare blend of clarity, compassion, and courage. He shares the exact tools they need to lead through change without losing themselves or their teams.
Built for leaders facing real-world storms, this keynote delivers:
- The critical mindset shift leaders must make when change strikes fast and hard
- How to hold on to hope when the odds are stacked sky-high
- How to lead from meaning and purpose instead of metrics
- The surprising way adversity can launch leaders into their greatest breakthroughs
When pressure hits, most teams crumble. Stress breaks trust, turnover soars, and morale plummets. But the most resilient teams bounce back, get stronger, and turn challenges into momentum.
In this impactful keynote, Rene Godefroy teaches leaders and teams how to develop resilience to overcome adversity and succeed. Drawing from real-world experience and leadership principles, Rene provides a roadmap for creating teams that are unbreakable, unshakable, and unstoppable.
This is not about working harder. It is about building teams wired to bounce higher, move faster, and stay stronger when it matters most.
Audiences will leave ready to:
- Build a culture where resilience is the rule, not the exception
- Strengthen morale and retention even in high-pressure environments
- Turn setbacks into the fuel for loyalty, innovation, and breakthrough performance
- Lead with clarity, care, and a mindset that transforms challenges into victories
When you are judged by how you look or how you sound, you have two choices: shrink back or use it to your advantage. Rene Godefroy knows this battle firsthand. His accent, his background, even his very presence often made people question whether he belonged.
In this impactful keynote, René shows that true leadership is not about fitting in. It is about standing firm when the world questions you the most.
He pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to rise above rejection, bias, and doubt.
Through mindset shifts, unshakable resilience, and authentic leadership, René shares how he claimed his seat at the table — and how your audience can too.
This is not just a story about overcoming obstacles. It is a blueprint for thriving, leading, and transforming in spaces that were never designed to include you.
Audiences will leave ready to:
- Build unshakable self-leadership even when everything says they shouldn’t
- Turn obstacles and judgments into fuel for massive growth
- Lead with courage, authenticity, and undeniable purpose
- Create cultures where belonging becomes the ultimate advantage
How do I book Rene Godefroy to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rene Godefroy for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rene Godefroy, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rene Godefroy or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Rene Godefroy for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rene Godefroy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rene Godefroy are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rene Godefroy, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Rene Godefroy speak about?
Rene Godefroy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Success, Change Management, Peak Performance, Customer Experience, Business, Inspirational, Sales, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Author, Motivational, Leadership, Marketing, Resilience, Black Heritage, Belonging, Overcoming Adversity, Corporate Culture, Diversity & Inclusion and Mindset.
Where does Rene Godefroy travel from?
Rene Godefroy generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Rene Godefroy?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rene Godefroy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rene Godefroy for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rene Godefroy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Rene Godefroy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Success, Change Management and Peak Performance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rene Godefroy for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Rene Godefroy generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vince Poscente, Simon T. Bailey and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rene Godefroy for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Rene Godefroy Speaking Topics
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Unshakable Resilience: Leading with Purpose During Times of Uncertainty
When the tides of change rise like a storm, most leaders reach for what’s familiar. The ones who thrive build resilience that anchors them – even when everything else feels like it’s breaking apart.
In this unforgettable keynote, René Godefroy pulls back the curtain on what real resilience looks like. Not from a textbook. But from the insights he gained while fighting for survival in a small Haitian village.
Against all odds, Rene charted a path few could imagine. Today, he equips leaders with a rare blend of clarity, compassion, and courage. He shares the exact tools they need to lead through change without losing themselves or their teams.
Built for leaders facing real-world storms, this keynote delivers:
- The critical mindset shift leaders must make when change strikes fast and hard
- How to hold on to hope when the odds are stacked sky-high
- How to lead from meaning and purpose instead of metrics
- The surprising way adversity can launch leaders into their greatest breakthroughs
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Unshakable Teams: Built to Bounce, Ready for Anything
When pressure hits, most teams crumble. Stress breaks trust, turnover soars, and morale plummets. But the most resilient teams bounce back, get stronger, and turn challenges into momentum.
In this impactful keynote, Rene Godefroy teaches leaders and teams how to develop resilience to overcome adversity and succeed. Drawing from real-world experience and leadership principles, Rene provides a roadmap for creating teams that are unbreakable, unshakable, and unstoppable.
This is not about working harder. It is about building teams wired to bounce higher, move faster, and stay stronger when it matters most.
Audiences will leave ready to:
- Build a culture where resilience is the rule, not the exception
- Strengthen morale and retention even in high-pressure environments
- Turn setbacks into the fuel for loyalty, innovation, and breakthrough performance
- Lead with clarity, care, and a mindset that transforms challenges into victories
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Unshakable Belonging: Thriving in Spaces That Weren’t Built for You
When you are judged by how you look or how you sound, you have two choices: shrink back or use it to your advantage. Rene Godefroy knows this battle firsthand. His accent, his background, even his very presence often made people question whether he belonged.
In this impactful keynote, René shows that true leadership is not about fitting in. It is about standing firm when the world questions you the most.
He pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to rise above rejection, bias, and doubt.
Through mindset shifts, unshakable resilience, and authentic leadership, René shares how he claimed his seat at the table — and how your audience can too.
This is not just a story about overcoming obstacles. It is a blueprint for thriving, leading, and transforming in spaces that were never designed to include you.
Audiences will leave ready to:
- Build unshakable self-leadership even when everything says they shouldn’t
- Turn obstacles and judgments into fuel for massive growth
- Lead with courage, authenticity, and undeniable purpose
- Create cultures where belonging becomes the ultimate advantage
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Rene Godefroy Videos
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Rene Godefroy Reviews
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“Rene was a big hit at the ISNA Conference on April 14th. ISNA has had a few good speakers in the past, but Rene tops them all. The members are still talking about him. Members clearly left the conference encouraged, inspired and uplifted. Rene was just what we needed for a fantastic end to the conference.”
Indiana School Nutrition - Jun 25 2015 -
“It was a pleasure and a privilege to have you join us at Aflac’s Focus 2007 meeting. Your address provided great motivation for our team as they face their daily challenges. Thank you again for taking part in Focus 2007 and for delivering a powerful message that drove home our theme.”
Aflac - Jun 25 2015 -
He was amazing! I love his audience interactions and how he made his stories relevant to the audience. We laughed and had fun while learning solid strategies on how to improve our lives. I would highly recommend Rene to any group.
Unknown - Mar 30 2011
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How do I book Rene Godefroy to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rene Godefroy for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rene Godefroy, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rene Godefroy or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Rene Godefroy for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rene Godefroy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rene Godefroy are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rene Godefroy, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Rene Godefroy speak about?
Rene Godefroy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Success, Change Management, Peak Performance, Customer Experience, Business, Inspirational, Sales, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Author, Motivational, Leadership, Marketing, Resilience, Black Heritage, Belonging, Overcoming Adversity, Corporate Culture, Diversity & Inclusion and Mindset. -
Where does Rene Godefroy travel from?
Rene Godefroy generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Rene Godefroy?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rene Godefroy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rene Godefroy for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rene Godefroy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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