Fleur Pellerin shares her journey from adoption to French government, highlighting ambition, education, and adaptation. She emphasizes authenticity in networking, discourages opportunism, and advocates for embracing change and seizing opportunities.
Ambition is nurtured from modest beginnings.
Adapting to new environments shapes resilience.
Authenticity triumphs over opportunism in networking.
Embrace change for personal growth.
Learning from others is a pathway to success.
Seize unexpected opportunities.
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Fleur Pellerin shares her journey from being adopted from Korea to becoming a minister in the French government.
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Pellerin's upbringing in a modest family instilled ambition and independence, emphasizing education and financial stability.
03:13
Transitioning into French elite schools required adapting to a new social environment, a challenge she reflects on.
04:28
Pellerin's shift from business studies to political science led to her entry into public service and eventually politics.
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Reflecting on her government tenure, Pellerin discusses her approach to networking and advises authenticity over opportunism.
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Pellerin advises against using people for personal gain and encourages embracing change and learning from others.
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She reflects on her unlikely journey from childhood to becoming a minister, advocating for seizing unexpected opportunities.