East Times West

Brian Ngugi

East Times West is a deep dive into the minds of the World’s most interesting people. A 1-on-1 conversational interview podcast series, the show welcomes creatives, experts and intellectuals from different walks of life. If you are one who craves to learn, explore and be inspired, you're in the right place.

Episodes

  1. 10/21/2024

    EP 06 | Derek Bbanga x Personal Branding, Leadership & Navigating Professional Life Abroad

    Derek is an Executive Trainer, Coach and Facilitator dedicated to helping individuals and organisations achieve high performance. With extensive experience working with leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs, he focuses on elevating their skills in areas such as emotional intelligence, leadership, communication, and executive presence. In this episode, Derek shares his journey from interviewing at Bloomberg to becoming a leading image consultant in Kenya. He opens up about the lessons that shaped him, the cultural nuances of personal branding, and navigating life as a minority abroad. Derek also dives into the foundations of presenting oneself well, his KASH formula for success, and the 3Es of effective communication. Beyond his professional journey, he discusses his passion for health and fitness, making time for exercise, and his evolving journey with acting. Throughout his 15-year international career, Derek has held leadership roles such as Executive Director for the Global Chamber (Nairobi), Regional Director for the Alpha Group, and Senior Financial Analyst at Bloomberg, among others. He is a keynote speaker, corporate host, and an ambassador for the Pan African Advocacy group, Africa 2.0. In addition to his coaching work, Derek is passionate about health and fitness, frequently appearing in TV shows on Netflix and Showmax, and holds certification as a fitness instructor. Follow Derek Bbanga Website: https://publicimageafrica.com/ Instagram:   / derek_bbanga   #derekbbanga #eastxwest #podcast Listen to all episodes on audio: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow me or Get in Touch Instagram:   / brianngugix   Website: https://brianngugi.com/contact

    1h 16m

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East Times West is a deep dive into the minds of the World’s most interesting people. A 1-on-1 conversational interview podcast series, the show welcomes creatives, experts and intellectuals from different walks of life. If you are one who craves to learn, explore and be inspired, you're in the right place.