The Dare Be Podcast

Get inspired by people who found fulfilment and joy in their career. Learn how they identified their vocation. Hear the courageous changes they made to follow their passion and purpose.

It is hosted by Grégoire Lemaitre, a leadership and career coach. He is on a mission to help people create meaningful success.

#17 From Morgan Stanley to Regenerative Agriculture
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#17 From Morgan Stanley to Regenerative Agriculture

In this episode I talk to Chuck de Liedekerke, an investment banker at Morgan Stanley in London turned entrepreneur in regenerative agriculture . I enjoyed learning about regenerative agriculture, how it is a solution to climate change and the difference with organic agriculture.

I also really enjoyed listening to his story. From the evening when he walked into his boss' office to quit to now as CEO of a business with 28 people... A LOT has happened. I was struck by his self-awareness and humility. There are important learnings for all of us. I hope you enjoy it!

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#15 From Headhunter to LinkedIn Top Voice and Changemaker
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#15 From Headhunter to LinkedIn Top Voice and Changemaker

Listen to the story of Andrew MacAskill, a LinkedIn Top Voice and Changemaker. Learn about what it feels like to lose one’s job, about what it takes to become an influencer, about starting a passion project as a side hustle and making it your main income, about leveraging LinkedIn when you are job-hunting and also recruiting,

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#10 Overcoming. From drug-dealing to self-love and success in music and public speaking
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#10 Overcoming. From drug-dealing to self-love and success in music and public speaking

Listen to the enthralling story of Curtis Blanc, or Tis. From failed music beginnings, to drug-dealing, to nearing death several times, to prison, to award-winning radio-presenter, to sought-after public speaker, to 50£-a-day sound engineer, to successful music entrepreneur, to spoken-word artist, Tis has seen and learnt a lot. He is now on a mission to help youth and music artists to grow their self-awareness and self-love and succeed.

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#9 A journey following my truth
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#9 A journey following my truth

Kenza shares how she crafted her professional life based on her evolving personal needs. She explains how she first found meaning in her tasks and then sought deeper meaning in the service to others. This is also the story of staying whole by integrating all the different parts we are made of. And finally she explains how meditation and gratitude made her journey an even more beautiful one.

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#8 Building a startup after burnout while growing a family and fighting cancer
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#8 Building a startup after burnout while growing a family and fighting cancer

Gareth’ burn-out led him to quit his job as a partner in a consultancy and give up an earn-out. He learnt to manage stress and anxiety by building emotional literacy. He followed his purpose by building a startup that focuses on solving the root-causes of mental health issues. While growing a family and his young startup, he fought back stage 3C Melanoma cancer.

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#7 Taking the leap from lawyer to primary school teacher.
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#7 Taking the leap from lawyer to primary school teacher.

Lessons on learning about yourself, paying attention to your interests, your strengths, what brings you joy... and all the opposite! Also about the mental steps to take to make a career shift.

Greg talks to Rob Firth who transitioned from a well-paid and clearly laid-out profession as a solicitor in the City of London to become a primary school teacher.

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#3 Journalism with Heart and Soul
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#3 Journalism with Heart and Soul

In this episode I am discussing with Louise Dewast, a foreign correspondent in Africa. She tells the story of the moment she knew "there is nothing else" than journalism. She explains the courageous steps she took to get what she really wanted. An inspiring discussion!

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#2 - de Banquiers d’affaire a Restaurateurs
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#2 - de Banquiers d’affaire a Restaurateurs

Exceptionally in French. Alexandre était en fonds et Antoine en banque. Enfants, ils avaient une passion pour la cuisine mais ils avaient fini par suivre le droit chemin… Jusqu’a ce que …

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#1 - From Consultant to Architect
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#1 - From Consultant to Architect

The story of Patrick who co-founded a successful architecture studio after studying business and starting his career in consulting.

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