
Meet Derek Bbanga, a communication strategist, corporate trainer, and personal branding expert whose mission is simple: to help people be seen, heard, and remembered for the right reasons.
In this episode of Just To Kick It Is A Blessing, Derek shares the habits, lessons, and mindset shifts that have shaped his extraordinary discipline and career, including why he wakes up at 2 AM and is asleep by 7 PM every day.
From discovering purpose and mastering emotional intelligence, to redefining leadership and building a personal brand that truly connects, this conversation is packed with wisdom, practicality, and life-changing insights.If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, your habits, or how to build an authentic brand, this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen to The Full Episode To Learn:
1. Why Derek wakes up at 2 AM
2. What he learnt from Ayurveda
3. The 3 qualities every great leader shares
4. How to grow your personal brand with authenticity
5. Why soft skills and emotional intelligence are the real currency of success
6. How to redefine success and masculinity in today’s world⏱️
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - First Light Bulb (Eureka) Moment
03:16 - Second Light Bulb (Eureka) Moment
06:31 - Why Do You Wake Up At 2am?
13:55 - Why Did You Do Ayurveda?
16:04 - What's A Truth You Wish You Knew At 21?
19:01 - How Has Your Definition Of Success Evolved Over Time?
22:02 - Three Qualities Every Great Leader Has
37:40 - Personal Branding
41:03 - Personal Brands Don't Grow In Vacuums
50:12 - Why Soft Skills Are So Important?
52:55 - Do You Think Soft Skills Can Be Learnt?
57:14 - The Importance Of Emotional Intelligence
1:02:06 - Why Are Young Men Struggling With Vulnerability?
1:04:33 - Kick It Section: A Real Man Is...1:08:13 - Kick It Section: Book or Podcast That Changed Your Perspective
1:09:46 - Kick It Section: What's One Thing You Wished People Asked Derek More?
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