In this episode of The Educator Experience, Salli Carter sits down with Chef Franck Desplechin, author of Relentless Growth: Cultivating a Chef’s Mindset for Professional Fulfillment.
With experience in Michelin-rated kitchens and world-class hotels, Franck shares how resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence shape effective leadership and adult education.
His “hands-on” approach reminds us that teaching doesn’t only happen in classrooms — it happens every day in workplaces, kitchens, and communities where people learn by doing.
Together, Salli and Franck explore how leaders can model growth, foster healthy work cultures, and adapt to different learning styles. They discuss teaching by example, understanding emotional cues, and redefining failure as part of the learning process.
This is a real, grounded conversation about leadership, learning, and the impact we have on others — whether you’re leading a team, mentoring staff, or teaching in any capacity.
Franck's new book, "Relentless Growth: Cultivating a Chef’s Mindset for Professional Fulfillment," is available on October 14!
