Speaking Engagements
Available for select speaking engagements on purpose, impact, and leadership
Neil Ghosh is a seasoned executive and dynamic speaker whose expertise spans the nonprofit, government, philanthropic, and private sectors. He has delivered keynote addresses, engaged in panel discussions, and participated in more than 100 events across the U.S., Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
International Forums
Neil champions the causes of social impact, responsible leadership, and inclusive growth. He has co-hosted high-level international forums alongside U.S. Ambassadors from Switzerland, the Netherlands, Austria, the UK, Brazil, the Philippines, Jordan, Egypt, and many others, facilitating global trade, investment, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Publications
Neil is also a writer, contributing to esteemed publications such as Stanford Social Innovation Review, Huffington Post, Devex, Financial Times, and CNN Fareed Zakaria 360. His “Building Bridges” column on Patheos explores ways to foster unity in an increasingly divided society.
Book
In his book Do More Good, Neil takes readers on a journey through the lives of extraordinary changemakers, distilling the key lessons from his personal encounters with Malala Yousafzai, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, Mother Teresa, Joe Biden, John McCain, John Glenn, Hillary Clinton, Ross Perot, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Shimon Peres, José Andrés, Darren Walker, and many others. Through these stories, Do More Good provides actionable insights and resources to help readers create positive change in their own lives and communities.
Speaking Topics
Neil speaks on a broad range of topics, including:
Do More Good: Inspiring Lessons from 30 Extraordinary Individuals
How to Find Purpose by Helping Others
Building Bridges in a Divided Country
The Secret to America’s Success
“This book contains Neil Ghosh’s experiences with people and shows how they have positively impacted him. May this book provide positive inspiration to its readers.”
—His Holiness the Dalai Lama
With a unique ability to bridge the worlds of government, business, and philanthropy, Neil offers timely guidance for achieving more effective leadership, greater purpose, and broader impact. His career journey—from holding top-secret clearance in the U.S. defense contracting industry to leading humanitarian efforts in South Sudan—enables him to speak with authority on global development, social impact, and ethical leadership.
Whether addressing corporate leaders, policymakers, or students, Neil’s engaging storytelling and real-world experience leave audiences inspired to take action and drive meaningful change.