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 Sprint01:11 - The Only Audience That Matters: Your Kids03:17 - Public Speaking, Presence & Purpose04:13 - Who Is René Carayol?06:33 - From Gambia to London: The Immigrant Dream09:30 - Are Leaders Born or Found?11:23 - Why “Fixing Your Weaknesses” is a Trap13:13 - Finding Your Light Through Loved Ones15:30 - The Trap of Always Serving Others18:40 - Experiences of Racism, Resilience & Recognition21:57 - Brotherhood, Community & the Power of a Handwritten Note24:36 - Raising Kids with 17 Uncles26:42 - Surviving Discrimination & Finding Safe Spaces31:10 - Courage vs. Perfection: How We Raise Boys & Girls36:11 - Coaching the World's Top CEOs39:44 - Only Do What You’re Brilliant At45:42 - Mentorship, Inclusion & Building Better Workplaces51:12 - Becoming a Single Father at University56:08 - Kick Guilt to the Curb: Your Kids Know1:10:06 - Love, Loss, and Learning to Parent Again1:17:37 - Final Message: Look Out For Each Other, Look After Each Other🔔 If this episode moved you, please like, comment, share, and subscribe. Your support helps The Dad Project grow and reach more fathers who need it.📲 Follow René CarayolWebsite: www.carayol.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/renecarayolYouTube: www.youtube.com/ReneCarayolX: www.x.com/renecarayol📲 Follow The Dad ProjectInstagram: www.instagram.com/thedadprojecthqFacebook: www.facebook.com/thedadprojecthqTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thedadprojecthqYouTube: @thedadprojecthqLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-dad-project/#SingleDad #Fatherhood #MentalHealthMatters #Leadership #Loss #Healing #TheDadProject #ParentingWithPurpose #MasculinityRedefined #VulnerabilityIsStrength #MenSupportingMen

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