
Connecting with Impact - Amos Balongo, Keyote Speaker, Author
From Sell By Being Human by Alex Smith
February 18, 2026 · 43 min · Season 6 · Episode 153
About this episode
Amos Balongo discusses the importance of human connection in sales and shares his journey from Africa to becoming a keynote speaker.
Summary: Today I bring on executive communications coach Amos Balongo, who shares insights on the importance of human connection in sales. I'm always interested when people come from completely different cultures to sell themselves and what they do. They are corced to learn how to see people as individuals and Amos will share how to do that in your own life. It seems unlikely that a boy from Africa that knew no English could go on to being a successful keynote speaker and executive consultant but Amos will explain how he used sales and human connection to do it. Amos discusses his journey from Africa to becoming a keynote speaker, emphasizing the need for authenticity, understanding audience needs, and the power of storytelling.He highlights the significance of personal growth, the impact of philanthropy, and the necessity of building trust with clients. The conversation concludes with a rethinking of sales as a service rather than a transaction, encouraging listeners to focus on improving others' lives. Key Moments: 02:13 The Essence of Selling by Being Human 06:00 Amos's Journey: From Africa to Keynote Speaker 11:50 Understanding People: The Key to Connection 17:50 The Art of…
People in this episode
Host: Alex Smith
Guest: Amos Balongo
Topics covered
- human connection
- sales
- storytelling
- personal growth
- authenticity
Keywords
- sales
- human connection
- keynote speaker
- storytelling
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Keyote
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