Episode 153

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Published on:

18th Feb 2026

Connecting with Impact - Amos Balongo, Keyote Speaker, Author

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 Speaking: Motivating and Inspiring Audiences

23:48 Storytelling as a Tool for Connection

29:44 Finding the Right Fit: Coaching and Client Relationships

35:19 Disruption and Growth: Personal Development Insights

38:29 Final Thoughts on Sales and Human Connection

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About the Podcast

Sell By Being Human
On the Sell By Being Human podcast, award-winning sales professional Alex Smith provides the proven way to harness your innate human skills like empathy, curiosity, and kindness to learn how to sell and navigate the sales journey.
This is where human connection and sales meet. You may be someone whose success depends on influence, negotiation, and your ability to create change, but you may reject aggressive sales tactics. Maybe you feel stuck in corporate "autopilot," knowing your best asset is your genuine personality, but you struggle to use it to get what you want. Then this channel is for you.

It will teach you how to close the gap between wanting to be ethical and feeling pressured to sell aggressively. You’ll also learn actionable strategies for translating emotional intelligence into high-trust results. Join Alex and top guests, including NY Times bestsellers, keynote speakers, and global founders, as they prove that being truly human is the ultimate sales advantage.

About your host

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Alex Smith

Alex Smith is a seasoned sales professional and podcast host who champions a human-first approach to selling. With nearly two decades of experience, he explores how empathy, curiosity, and genuine connection drive influence in everyday life. Through his podcast, he highlights stories from people across all professions, showing that anyone can persuade and create impact simply by being human.