BOUNDARYLESS LEADERSHIP PODCAST

Episode 41.

Highlight: Building Bridges and Finding Freedom

with Hélène Courault Touré

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In this episode, Nozomi and Hélène discuss:

  • Hélène’s international professional journey and what it means to her to be an intercultural leader. 
  • Recruiting across countries and cultures. 
  • Standing in your confidence and self-worth as a woman. 
  • Asking for your worth, leaving judgment behind, and finding your freedom. 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • As an American, if you’ve never traveled or worked in other countries, communication is often one of the biggest barriers (even when speaking the same language). 
  • Active listening with no judgment or cultural filter is the key to intercultural leadership success. 
  • A “no” is not the end. There will be “yeses” and open doors that you don’t see yet. Those “no” answers do not define your worth or value. 

“You can only ask for what you deserve if you know what you deserve.” — Hélène Courault Touré

“Be patient with yourself. It takes time; it’s hard. I had a tendency to want to force things through and you shouldn’t. They will happen when they happen.” — Hélène Courault Touré

“Start your own journey, and find your peace.” — Hélène Courault Touré

About Hélène Courault Touré

Born and raised in France, Hélène considers herself a citizen of the world having worked in different parts of the world: England, Australia, Cambodia, Togo, and USA. She started her career teaching French as a foreign language.

Hélène moved to Atlanta in 2005 to work for the French Consulate as a Linguistic Advisors support French teachers and teaching in the South East region. She then got her dream job as the Director of the Alliance Française, managing a cultural center and language school as well as building bridges between the American and Francophones cultures.

At YER USA, Hélène strives to work as a trusted partner, helping companies build their brand in North America through an outstanding recruitment and selection process. She takes pride in being the face of your organization and conveying the incredible adventure candidates are about to embark on. Given her background and diverse experiences, she has built a deep understanding of cross-cultural competence which is a key success ingredient in today’s global economy.

Hélène enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

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