Episode 244: Forging a Path from Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur with Marielle Legair

Greetings Glocal Citizens! I met this week’s guest in Accra at a Women Wellness Africa (https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenwellnessafrica/?originalSubdomain=gh) breakfast early this year and was happy to be able sync our travel schedules to reconnect in one of the places she calls home, London. Marielle Legair is a speaker, certified NLP and hypnotherapy Coach, LinkedIn Top Voice, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. She's leading career empowerment through cutting-edge neurological research and behavioural science. Her expertise goes beyond coaching, focusing on arming audiences with the tools to break barriers, overcome limiting beliefs, and thrive in their careers. With a background in corporate storytelling, executive visibility, and entrepreneurship, Marielle offers unmatched guidance to individuals and companies seeking to excel and leave a lasting impact. Global giants like Amazon, BP, Diageo, EY, LinkedIn, Macquarie, Microsoft, and Yale University have sought her for inspiring talks and workshops that drive transformative change. Before founding her company, Marielle honed her skills on both sides of the Atlantic, spearheading impactful C-suite publicity campaigns in London and New York for corporate giants such as Deloitte Global, Grant Thornton, Experian, and Golin. Her strategic acumen in elevating CEOs and senior leaders has earned acclaim in top-tier media outlets like the BBC, CNBC, Forbes, Financial Times, and Glamour. As you’ll hear, Marielle’s roots are in St. Vincent and the Grenadines which was hard hit by Hurricane Beryl last summer. Follow the links below to connect with Marielle about continuing efforts to support those impacted. Where to fine Marielle? marielelegair.com (https://www.mariellelegair.com/) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlegair/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mariellelegair/) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@mariellelegair) What’s Marielle reading? Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One (https://a.co/d/aKsPwYh) by Dr. Joe Dispenza Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life (https://a.co/d/5kUIkwi) by Micheal Port Other topics of interest: About Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines) About Nottingham, home of Robin Hood (https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk) Historic Clinton Hill, Brooklyn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Hill,_Brooklyn) 30 Rock aka 30 Rockerfeller Plaza (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_Rockefeller_Plaza) Toastmasters (https://www.toastmasters.org) About Neuro-Linguistic Programming (https://www.nlp.com/what-is-nlp/) Creatures of Passage (https://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/creatures-of-passage/) by Morowa Yejidé Special Guest: Marielle Legair.