Giving Up On Fitting In | Renee Laforet

10/10/23 • 32 min

Renee Laforet is no longer trying to fit in.
For much of her young adult life, Renee was the “only” in many boardrooms. As a Black, female, C-Suite executive in tech, she strived hard to fit in. The constant overachieving led Renee into serious illness, imposter syndrome and impossible pressures put on herself and her family. Eventually, Renee gave up trying to fit in - and woke up to a whole new version of success.

Today, Renee is most interested in becoming –
Becoming her own personal best version of success.
Becoming her best version of a leader.
Becoming her best version of a human.

“What do I need to learn from this situation? What do I need to learn from this person? What do I need to learn from this challenge? It's really all about how you choose to interpret it,” Renee shares.

Renee joins me this week on the podcast for an empowering conversation on how to awaken your highest calling by getting honest about who you are - and who you aren’t.

In this episode, we’ll speak about:

What depths Renee hit to finally wake up to the disconnect she was living

How Renee’s mom’s guidance about being Black impacted her overachieving streak

The power of mindset in Renee’s life today - and how it keeps her connected to the highest version of herself
Let's connect...
Learn more HERE about how Natalie supports transformation for individuals, teams and corporate culture.
Join Natalie for her LIVE Daily Guided Sessions.
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CREDITS
The song in this podcast is called Night Drive, by the amazing Singer-Songwriter Caroline Marie Brooks, part of the beloved Canadian music trio Good Lovelies.
Photo for the podcast cover art by Jennifer Squires.
Editing by Katie Jensen of Vocal Fry.

Today, Renee is most interested in becoming –
Becoming her own personal best version of success.
Becoming her best version of a leader.
Becoming her best version of a human.

Renee joins me this week on the podcast for an empowering conversation on how to awaken your highest calling by getting honest about who you are - and who you aren’t.

In this episode, we’ll speak about:

What depths Renee hit to finally wake up to the disconnect she was living

How Renee’s mom’s guidance about being Black impacted her overachieving streak

Previous Episode

Broken Open to Truth | Todd Spencer

Todd Spencer’s greatest fear came true. He got fired.
Decades into a thriving journalism career and in his most senior role yet, Todd finally had to face his fear. He was fired - in spectacular fashion - for something he didn’t do.
Can you imagine...the very thing you fear most happening to you?
According to Todd: It happens for you.
“You find your limitations only when you break things. And I started to learn what my limitations were by being broken,” Todd says.

In conversation with Natalie, Todd tells his remarkable story of transformation. He shares why getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to him - and how he stays motivated today as a leader of others, as a parent, and as a human.

Hint: It all has to do with radical kindness.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- How getting fired brought Todd closest to his most authentic self
- Why Todd said “no” to leading Canada’s most beloved flagship sports program
- Why Todd’s central metric for success has very little to do with himself
- What Todd and Ted Lasso have in common

Let's connect...
Learn more HERE about how Natalie supports transformation for individuals, teams and corporate culture.
Join Natalie for her LIVE Daily Guided Sessions.
Email questions to: [email protected]. Natalie will reply personally.
CREDITS
The song in this podcast is called Night Drive, by the amazing Singer-Songwriter Caroline Marie Brooks, part of the beloved Canadian music trio Good Lovelies.
Photo for the podcast cover art by Jennifer Squires.
Editing by Katie Jensen of Vocal Fry.

Next Episode

How To Be Myself | Wren Jones

Wren Jones is finally being herself.

After decades on the mainstream path of her white, upper middle class upbringing - Wren’s life took an unexpected turn. Suddenly, the risk of not being herself seemed greater than the fear of owning who she truly was.

Ask her what she does today and Wren will tell you that she’s a writer. But, just a few years ago, she wouldn’t call herself a writer...let alone say she did much writing at all. So, what changed?

“I had spent so much time giving to other people and focusing on other people's needs. I had a lot of anger and resentment...I needed to really make my health and myself a priority.”

We often hear the phrase “just be yourself” but what does it actually feel like to be yourself? And, how do we put that feeling into practice?

Wren's wisdom on these questions will leave you feeling both emboldened and softened.

In this conversation you’ll learn:

• What led Wren to finally decide to be herself

• Why putting creativity at the centre of your life is vital if you want to honour your spark

• What Wren is no longer saying yes to

• What changed when Wren started to see herself as a writer and not just as someone who writes

Let's connect...
Learn more HERE about how Natalie supports transformation for individuals, teams and corporate culture.
Join Natalie for her LIVE Daily Guided Sessions.
Email questions to: [email protected]. Natalie will reply personally.
CREDITS
Learn more HERE about Wren Jones
The song in this podcast is called Night Drive, by the amazing Singer-Songwriter Caroline Marie Brooks, part of the beloved Canadian music trio Good Lovelies.
Photo for the podcast cover art by Jennifer Squires.
Editing by Katie Jensen of Vocal Fry.