The American Dream From A Kenyan Heart

Having come to this country in 2001 with only $ 140 in his pocket, Herman knows what it means to have a dream yet lack the resources for it's fulfilment. In a practical and informative way, Herman tackles issues of faith, freedom, discipline, dignity, pride, possibility, work ethic and relationships with word pictures that will resonate with the audience long after this speech is over. The advice Herman offers will stir you to the foundation of your belief in this great and awesome land. He reverently pays homage to “the land of the free and the home of the brave” as only a grateful immigrant can do.

The Immigrant Attitude: Why Foreigners Succeed in America

History has shown that legal immigrants to America have always succeeded at living and experiencing a better life than that which they had before they came to the country. No sooner does an immigrant breathe American air than he forms new schemes and embarks on designs he never would have thought of in his country. In some instances, legal immigrants have even proceeded to live better lives than those of born Americans. What is it that enables them to do so? What qualities do they embody which propel them towards success in life? This speech endeavors to uncover the reasons for this. The audience will learn that life rewards people based on their ABCs – attitudes, beliefs and commitment.

No Paths in the Bush: Breakthrough thoughts from the African Jungle

Today’s complex and ever-changing world needs visionaries more than ever before. No arena trains a visionary better than life in a jungle. Having lived in the Africa rainforests for most of his life, Herman outlines how vision can secure new frontiers for leaders and enable them to navigate chaos and complexities. He borrows heavily from David Livingstone, the pioneer explorer and missionary to Africa who once said, “If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don’t want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.” No Paths in the Bush is designed to bring breakthroughs and transformations to individuals and organizations.

The Road to Arrival: Ten Empowering Principles for Making Your Dream or Vision a Reality

This presentation is based upon Herman’s pioneering book The Road To Arrival. Using case studies of people who realized their dreams, Herman will show what it takes to achieve yours. The keys to success: Faith. Associations. Perseverance. Character. Diligence. In this speech, and in the book, Herman outlines strategic concepts that will unveil a clear-cut path for you to actualize your dreams. Get connected to your destiny. Consider The Road To Arrival.

From the Village to the City: Managing Change, Handling People and Developing Strategies that Work

As a young boy Herman was taken from the villages of Western Kenya and brought to the city of Nairobi for his schooling. Herman had to learn that he could not thrive in the city with the village mentality still inside him. Change had to start from the inside. We will all be called to change at one point or another since in a world that is constantly in flux, change is the only constant. Accepting change and knowing how to flow with it are skills that we must perfect. When we adopt to change and act proactively on new circumstances, we gain a sense of power and create opportunities for growth. By taking responsibility we gain the sanity that enables us to navigate change and develop strategies that empower our organizations and those around us.

Training

a). Leadership Empowerment

Warriors and Herdsmen: Service, Compassion and Bravery in Leadership

In our quest to maximize the future, we easily forget that it is the knowledge of our ancient ancestors that brought us to the present. In this presentation, Herman goes historical, sharing ideas from the warriors and herdsmen of his ancient tribe, the Maragoli, of Western Kenya. Having learnt directly from his grandfather, a warrior and herdsman, Herman discusses how these two roles demonstrated service to society, compassion for the weak and bravery for the community. This speech is entertaining and educational, delivering real wisdom through ideas that touch the core of human nature and inspire us to live a better life.

Hakuna Matata: Learning to De-stress, De-clutter and Re-invigorate your Life

The phrase “Hakuna Matata” has been popularized by the Lion King movie. What few people know is that this phrase is originally from Kenya and was for many years the national welcome song for visitors to the country after being developed by a 1970s Kenyan band. “Hakuna Matata” is a Swahili phrase that means “No Problems”. In this presentation, Herman transports audiences to Kenya and invites them to a better life – a life with no stress and no clutter, essentially, a life of no worries. This speech does not naively tell you “No Problem”. It empowers you with ideas on how you can turn around problem situations into invigorating solutions. For a presentation that will reinvigorate your life consider “Hakuna Matata”.

b). Organizational Development