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Living with Purpose
Living with Purpose is a podcast dedicated to exploring the journey of finding meaning and fulfillment in life. Hosted by Dr. Akhtar Badshah, a visionary leader and author, the podcast features insightful conversations with thought leaders, changemakers, and everyday heroes. Each episode delves into the stories, experiences, and philosophies that inspire individuals to live with intention and purpose. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, community impact, or just a deeper understanding of what it means to lead a purposeful life, “Living with Purpose” offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice to guide you on your own path.
Living with Purpose
#Episode 110 - Jean-Philippe Courtois - President & co-founder - Live for Good
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Jean-Philippe Courtois is a truly remarkable global leader whose career has shaped business, technology, entrepreneurship and positive impact on an international scale.
After joining Microsoft in 1984, our guest went on to serve for four decades at the heart of the company’s global growth, most recently as President and Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing and Operations, working alongside CEO Satya Nadella and helping lead Microsoft’s transformation into a cloud and AI powerhouse.
But his story goes far beyond corporate leadership. He has dedicated much of his work to using technology, entrepreneurship and leadership as forces for good. Through initiatives supporting more than 2,500 environmental and social impact start ups across over 100 countries, he has championed the belief that business can be a powerful engine for positive change.
He is also the President and co-founder of Live for Good, a foundation focused on unlocking the potential of young people from diverse backgrounds through impact entrepreneurship. As Chairman of SKEMA Business School, a board member of ManpowerGroup, Chairman of the Mission Committee at OpenClassrooms, and host of the Positive Leadership podcast, he continues to inspire leaders to align personal purpose with organisational mission.
At the centre of his work is a simple but powerful belief: mission led leadership can unlock human potential, build cultures of wellbeing and success, and create meaningful societal impact.