Jean-Philippe Courtois is the Executive Vice President and President of National Transformation Partnerships at Microsoft. He is also one of the most inspirational figures I've come across; he can often be found hosting a passionate, heart-touching discussion on the role purpose plays in moulding our lives.
Jean-Philippe begins our episode with a nostalgic walk down memory lane. He shares a brief glimpse into his early childhood along the idyllic Nice riviera. He discovered the magic of software early with a start-up company that developed payment software for Apple 2. Jean-Philippe joined Microsoft shortly after as only the 11th employee in France. He has now worked with the company for over 38 years and established himself as a strong leadership figure.
However, that time hasn't been completely smooth and trouble-free. Jean-Philippe shares a few events that both challenged him and helped him identify his purpose. Some of the definitive moments he shares include:
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