René Carayol on Coaching CEOs, Single Fatherhood & Finding Strength Through Loss

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Real stories. Brave voices. The Dad Project is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting men, sharing their powerful stories of perseverance, love, and hope. By highlighting their unique journeys and the challenges they overcome, the project seeks to dismantle stereotypes and emphasise the importance of men’s mental health and emotional well-being. Through authentic storytelling, The Dad Project inspires understanding and compassion, fostering a community that values the strength and dedication of these fathers and encourages them to share their truths.

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René Carayol on Coaching CEOs, Single Fatherhood & Finding Strength Through Loss | Episode 17

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René Carayol on Coaching CEOs, Single Fatherhood & Finding Strength Through Loss | Episode 17

In this deeply moving episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with renowned CEO advisor and single father, René Carayol, for an unfiltered conversation on what it means to lead with heart, humility, and humanity.

From sprinting to work drenched in sweat as a young single dad to coaching some of the world’s most powerful executives, René opens up about the silent struggles of fatherhood, the weight of societal expectations, and the invisible strength found in vulnerability.

He shares raw stories of raising his children alone, through personal loss, cultural pressure, and corporate highs—and how the love and validation from his children carried him through.This episode is a masterclass in redefining leadership, embracing your “spikes,” and finding community when it matters most.

Whether you’re a dad, a leader, or someone navigating life’s toughest chapters, this one’s for you.

🎧 Real, unfiltered, and full of heart, this is the conversation we all need to hear.

00:00 - A Father's Daily Sprint

01:11 - The Only Audience That Matters: Your Kids

03:17 - Public Speaking, Presence & Purpose

04:13 - Who Is René Carayol?

06:33 - From Gambia to London: The Immigrant Dream

09:30 - Are Leaders Born or Found?

11:23 - Why “Fixing Your Weaknesses” is a Trap

13:13 - Finding Your Light Through Loved Ones

15:30 - The Trap of Always Serving Others

18:40 - Experiences of Racism, Resilience & Recognition

21:57 - Brotherhood, Community & the Power of a Handwritten Note

24:36 - Raising Kids with 17 Uncles

26:42 - Surviving Discrimination & Finding Safe Spaces

31:10 - Courage vs. Perfection: How We Raise Boys & Girls

36:11 - Coaching the World's Top CEOs

39:44 - Only Do What You’re Brilliant At

45:42 - Mentorship, Inclusion & Building Better Workplaces51:12 - Becoming a Single Father at University

56:08 - Kick Guilt to the Curb: Your Kids Know

1:10:06 - Love, Loss, and Learning to Parent Again

1:17:37 - Final Message: Look Out For Each Other, Look After Each Other

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