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Derreck Kayongo is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Civil Rights, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Executive Leadership, Government, Immigration, Leadership, Non-Profit, Overcoming Adversity, Social Activism, Social Justice, Storytelling

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Derreck Kayongo Biography

Derreck Kayongo's remarkable journey exemplifies the power of combining profit with purpose. As a successful entrepreneur, CEO, and renowned human rights activist, Kayongo has demonstrated that businesses can thrive while positively impacting the world.

Through his visionary idea of the Global Soap Project, Kayongo has shown that creative problem-solving and keen observation can lead to innovative solutions that address global challenges. By collecting discarded and unused soap from hotels worldwide and redistributing it to communities in need, Kayongo has built a successful humanitarian aid organization and tackled global health issues in 90 countries. This simple yet effective approach has led to a reduction in hygiene-related diseases and deaths in at-risk communities.

Kayongo's inspiring story proves that profit and purpose can go hand in hand. He has leveraged his entrepreneurial spirit to create tangible change in the world, demonstrating that even small ideas can have a massive impact. His success has garnered international recognition, including being named a 2011 CNN Top Ten Hero and a 2014 TED Talks speaker.

As the former CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Kayongo further showcased his commitment to combining profit with purpose. He elevated the Center's visibility on a global scale, highlighting stories of civil rights abuse and heroic actions that changed the course of history. This work raised awareness and contributed to the Center's financial sustainability.

Kayongo's passion for helping others and his commitment to innovative thinking continue to inspire audiences worldwide. Through his powerful storytelling and infectious optimism, he empowers individuals and organizations to embrace the concept of "profit with a purpose." By following his S.E.L.F. principles of Service, Education, Leadership, and Faith, Kayongo demonstrates that success and social responsibility are complementary forces that can drive positive change.

In a world where businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of corporate social responsibility, Kayongo stands as a shining example of how to balance profit with purpose. His tireless efforts to create a better world through entrepreneurship and humanitarianism serve as an inspiration for future generations of business leaders looking to make a difference

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Derreck Kayongo Speaking Topics

Harnessing Your Power to Create Change and Drive Profit with Purpose

As Founder of the Global Soap Project, Derreck Kayongo has built a multi-million-dollar venture that combines profit with purpose by recycling soap and distributing it through global health programs to people in need around the world. Kayongo breaks down the key factors that have led to his success: Service, Education, Leadership, and Faith (S.E.L.F.). He challenges audiences to focus on personal accountability, seek out opportunities to improve and maintain faith in themselves and their teams to create an environment where everyone is empowered to thrive. By aligning business goals with social responsibility, companies can drive profitability and make a meaningful impact on the world.

Channeling Your Passion to Build a Legacy of Profit and Purpose Derreck Kayongo's Global Soap Project created change and established a legacy that has had a lasting impact on the hotel industry and global health. His innovation led hotels to switch to liquid soap canisters mounted on shower walls, conserving resources and becoming more eco-friendly. Kayongo shares the six cornerstones that anchored him in building this legacy: Legendary Leadership, Eagle-eyed focus, Unlocking your genius, Adaptability, Capacious ability to synthesize assumptions, and You• the destination where all roads lead, driven by a positive attitude and an aspirational urgency to harness your power. By focusing on passion and purpose, businesses can build a legacy that drives profit and makes a positive impact on the world.
Reimagining Diversity & Inclusion: A Pathway to Courageous Conversations and Improved Bottom Lines

Derreck Kayongo tackles the cost of discrimination in the workplace head-on, illustrating how diversity and inclusion issues can negatively impact a company's bottom line. From long-term harm to brand reputation and weakened stock prices to negative community perceptions, Derreck reveals the potential savings that come about when employees understand the cost of discrimination and the value of their fellow employees. He introduces the concept of "Corporate Moral Aptitude," an intriguing notion similar to Emotional Intelligence but focused on addressing cultural biases within the marketplace. By embracing diversity and inclusion, companies can improve their workplace culture and drive profitability and growth. Derreck's outsider perspective as a former Ugandan refugee turned successful American CEO provides a unique and inspiring viewpoint on this critical topic.

From Homeless Refugee to Living the American Dream: Turning Adversity into Opportunity

Derreck Kayongo's inspiring story of using his refugee experience to create the innovative Global Soap Project demonstrates how adversity can lead to opportunity. Kayongo believes that not every bad experience in life has to end horribly• sometimes, they lead us to a problem we need to solve or to our true calling in life. By drawing on the hardships he faced as a refugee, Kayongo was able to manufacture a solution to a global problem while also building a successful business. His story illustrates how combining profit with purpose can lead to both personal success and positive change in the world.

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How do I book Derreck Kayongo to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Derreck Kayongo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Derreck Kayongo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Derreck Kayongo or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Derreck Kayongo

Speaking fees for Derreck Kayongo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Derreck Kayongo are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Derreck Kayongo, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Derreck Kayongo speak about?

Derreck Kayongo is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Civil Rights, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Executive Leadership, Government, Immigration, Leadership, Non-Profit, Overcoming Adversity, Social Activism, Social Justice, Storytelling.
Where does Derreck Kayongo travel from?

Derreck Kayongo generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Derreck Kayongo’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Derreck Kayongo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Derreck Kayongo for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Derreck Kayongo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Derreck Kayongo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Harnessing Your Power to Create Change and Drive Profit with Purpose, Reimagining Diversity & Inclusion: A Pathway to Courageous Conversations and Improved Bottom Lines and From Homeless Refugee to Living the American Dream: Turning Adversity into Opportunity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Derreck Kayongo for your event is available upon request. Derreck Kayongo generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shiza Shahid, Nontombi Naomi Tutu, Hill Harper, Angela Davis and Nkechi Taifa. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Derreck Kayongo for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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