René Godefroy transforms workplace culture, equipping leaders with proven strategies to boost morale, engagement, and resilience through change.
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Your fascinating story was not only inspiring, it provided a great foundation for our mentors and mentees as they begin setting goals and establishing expectations for their new partnerships.
Jerry S. Wilson, Vice President
Coca-Cola
From a Haitian village to Fortune 500 stages, René Godefroy turns adversity into actionable leadership strategies. His powerful “Village Hero” philosophy equips leaders to inspire loyalty, foster resilience, and build cultures of belonging where people thrive. With unforgettable storytelling, humor, and practical tools, René empowers organizations to boost morale, engagement, and performance, especially in times of change. Whether addressing executives or front-line teams, his keynotes deliver both inspiration and strategy, leaving audiences energized, united, and ready to lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
Keynote Speaker René Godefroy is internationally recognized for helping organizations build resilient, people-first workplaces where appreciation, belonging, and belief drive performance. Drawing from his extraordinary journey from arriving in the United States as a refugee with only five dollars and no English to becoming a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, René delivers a message that is as inspiring as it is practical.
René is best known for his signature “Village Hero” philosophy, which reframes leadership as the daily opportunity to uplift others through simple, intentional acts. His keynotes combine unforgettable storytelling, humor, and actionable strategies, giving leaders and teams the tools to navigate change, boost morale, and inspire loyalty.
Organizations that book René Godefroy for their event benefit from a transformational experience where audiences leave motivated and equipped with methods they can implement immediately. Whether addressing executives, managers, or front-line teams, René connects deeply with every level of the organization, making his presentations relevant, relatable, and results-focused.
If your organization is facing change, seeking to strengthen workplace culture, or striving to enhance employee engagement, booking René ensures your event delivers lasting impact. Book René Godefroy for your event to inspire your people, transform your culture, and empower your leaders to lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
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Your fascinating story was not only inspiring, it provided a great foundation for our mentors and mentees as they begin setting goals and establishing expectations for their new partnerships.
Jerry S. Wilson, Vice President Coca-Cola
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Your presentation was a masterpiece of motivation. It is so easy in a service profession to get into a rut and to take for granted all the things we ‘are’ and ‘have.’ Our staff tend to get burn out and need someone to give them the boost to start fresh and to ‘feel’ again. You have accomplished that for them and I am truly grateful.
Donna K Wilson, Vice President DHS
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Our conference evaluations suggest that this might have been the best event we have ever offered… I believe that this is more than a statement about the overall depth and substance of our program; it’s a direct reflection of your individual talent… NAPT members have seen and heard some terrific speakers–like Roger Crawford, Charlie Plumb, Jeanne Robertson–so it’s high praise when they give a standing ovation, much less for two!
Michael J. Martin, Executive Director National Association For Pupil Transportation
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Your presentation was a masterpiece of motivation. It is so easy in a service professional to get into a rut and to take for granted all the things we ‘are’ and ‘have.’ Our staff tends to get burn out and need someone to give them the boost to start fresh and to ‘feel’ again. You have accomplished that for them and I am truly grateful.
Donna K. Wilson, Transition/Career Development Specialist Family Resource Agency of North Georgia
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Rene Godefroy was our keynote speaker last week at our Aflac Kick-off meeting in Tennessee. He was a big hit. He was motivational, entertaining and kept the audience engaged the entire time, which is rare for a speaker. People are still talking about his performance. I would highly recommend Rene to speak at your next event.
Alan Martin, State Training Coordinator Aflac
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Based on comments from our team, Rene was encouraging, inspirational and thought-provoking. He clearly shows the positive impact we can all have on the lives of others if we have the right attitude and demeanor!
Ken Ray, Vice President AT&T
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Rene Godefroy’s presentation was the highlight of our annual provider conference. His inspirational message, warmth, and wit are unsurpassed. Rene is the best keynote presenter in our 35 years of sponsoring conferences.
Robert L. Stein, General Counsel Michigan Assisted Living Association
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Everyone is still talking about the outstanding presentation, the personal passion and compassion shown, and the inspiration shown throughout the entire presentation. Your charm just overflowed and oozed through the hearts of even our most critical co-workers to a point that they had no choice but to give outstanding evaluation scores and complimentary comments for your performance.
Pearl Gibson, Quality and Professional Development City of Memphis
Keynote by René Godefroy:
Low morale, disengaged teams, and cultural disconnect can cost companies talent, productivity, and profitability. This is where keynote speaker René Godefroy delivers transformation.
Drawing from his extraordinary journey from a Haitian village to inspiring Fortune 500 leaders, René equips organizations with practical tools to boost morale, foster resilience, and create cultures of belonging. His “Village Hero” philosophy turns leadership into a daily act of uplifting others, ensuring every team member feels valued and inspired. Through powerful storytelling, humor, and actionable strategies, René leaves audiences energized and ready to implement change immediately.
Book René Godefroy for your event and give your leaders and teams the clarity, compassion, and confidence to thrive in any environment. Your culture will thank you and your results will prove it.
Audience takeaways:
Practical tools to boost morale, strengthen resilience, and enhance team engagement.
A proven philosophy that transforms leadership into daily acts of uplifting others.
Strategies to create a culture of belonging where every team member feels valued.
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