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A mission-driven studio offering bold storytelling, inspirational speaking, and strategic support for changemakers worldwide.Led by Hong Hoang – Climate Hero, Obama Scholar, and
Former Political Prisoner turned Speaker.
Founded by Vietnamese environmental leader and former political prisoner Hong Hoang, Impact Beyond supports
purpose-driven organizations — from nonprofits and universities to companies and leadership programs — to turn stories into strategies, complexity into clarity, and values into bold leadership.*We don’t just talk about change, we’ve lived it.
Whether working with individuals or teams, we help spark reflection, unlock potential, and move ideas into action, with heart, courage, and care.photo (c) WeChoice Awards
What we offer
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKINGFrom UN climate summits to prison walls, Hong Hoang delivers raw, powerful personal stories of resilience, solidarity, and transformation. Her speeches move hearts, challenge systems, and spark bold action.
Available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats — in English or Vietnamese.WORKSHOPS & TRAININGSWe offer interactive, story-driven workshops that equip changemakers with the awareness, tools, and narrative power to navigate an increasingly divided and fast-changing world with confidence and resilience. Topics include:
Climate Leadership & Movement Building
Public Engagement for Environmental & Climate Action
Strategic Storytelling & Media for Social Change
Youth Empowerment & Leadership Development
Power, Ethics & Advocacy for NGOs and Funders
Available in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Tailored for youth, NGOs, funders, or multilateral audiences.STRATEGIC CONSULTING
We provide short-term, high-impact consulting in:
Climate Advocacy & Wildlife Campaigning
Creative Communications
Corporate-NGO PartnershipsWe also advise funders, NGOs, and international partners on how to engage ethically and
effectively with local actors in the Global South, especially in complex contexts like Vietnam.
RESILIENT LEADERSHIP & GRASSROOTS POWERA practical training program for NGOs and foundations working under pressure⸻OVERVIEWA 3-session leadership and capacity-building program designed to help NGOs strengthen their teams, storytelling, and organizational resilience, especially during periods of funding cuts, political pressure, and rapid change.⸻WHO IT'S FOR
• NGOs and foundations in climate, environment, and social justice
• Grassroots and advocacy organizations
• Teams working in complex or high-risk contexts⸻WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
• Stronger leadership under pressure
• More resilient, diverse, and multicultural teams
• Reduced burnout and staff turnover
• Improved storytelling for fundraising and advocacy
• More effective internal communication⸻FORMAT & FEE
• 3 × 90-minute interactive sessions (online)
• Program fee: $3,500
• Optional in-person delivery
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Powerful Stories of Leadership, Resilience, and Ethical Impact
OverviewHong Hoang delivers compelling keynote talks and interactive sessions for companies, universities, and organizations seeking meaningful conversations about leadership, sustainability, and social responsibility.Drawing from her journey as a climate leader in Vietnam, her imprisonment for activism, and her rebuilding in the United States, Hong offers a rare Global South perspective that challenges, inspires, and motivates audiences.⸻Signature TalkClimate Leadership Under Pressure: Resilience, Ethics, and HopeKey themes include:
• What climate leadership looks like when speaking up can cost you your freedom
• Stories of courage, fear, loss, and survival behind global climate movements in unequal systems
• How privilege shapes whose voices are heard, and whose are silenced
• Rebuilding hope, identity, and purpose after repression, imprisonment, and displacement⸻Ideal For
• Sustainability and ESG teams
• Leadership programs
• Universities and business schools
• NGO and foundation convenings
• DEI and social impact initiatives⸻Format
• Keynote speech
• Fireside chat
• Workshop / interactive session
• Virtual or in-person (upon request)
“This was possibly the most affecting presentation that anybody coming to speak to our team has ever provided… Your lived experience combined with deeply unique expertise provide an amazingly rich source of wisdom and insight.”
— Alexander Von Bismarck, Executive Director, Environmental Investigation Agency US.“She touched on so many layers of our organization—from operations and fundraising to communications, ethical storytelling, risk mapping, and mechanisms for transparency and consent… Hong is not just an influential speaker, she is a beacon of resilience and a megaphone for environmental defenders’ voices that won’t be silenced.”
— Denise M. Stilley, Ethical Storytelling Advisor, EIA US.“What stood out most for me was Hong’s ability to make such a large (and partly remote) group session feel deeply personal and impactful… Her examples of using local celebrities, social trends, and culturally relevant approaches underscored the importance of knowing your audience.”
— Maria Rodriguez-Castro, HR Manager, EIA US.“Hong’s presentation was a stunning blend of inspirational storytelling, profound courage, and pragmatic advice… She helped us understand how to better support frontline communities—even in the most oppressive settings.”
— Jared Mandelbaum, Data Analyst & Campaigner, EIA US.
Hong Hoang is an internationally recognized environmentalist
and a Vietnamese NGO leader with over 25 years building climate and environmental movements under some of the world’s most repressive regimes.Her activism led to her imprisonment in 2023, sparking the global #FreeHong campaign that helped secure her release. Now based in the U.S., she continues to champion climate justice and mentor a new generation of activists.A Climate Hero, one of Forbes Vietnam’s 50 Most Influential Women, and an Obama Scholar, Hong inspires through resilience, wit, sharp storytelling, and unwavering belief in people power.Hong's work has been featured globally, and her lived experience brings authenticity, depth, and relevance to every speaking engagement.
The photos below offer a glimpse into Hong Hoang’s decades-long journey — from UN podiums and international summits to climate leadership workshops and wildlife storytelling.They reflect a lifetime of bold action , and fierce devotion to a just, livable future for all.

Panelist at UN Asia Pacific Climate Week 2019

Speaker at Zerokonferansen in Oslo in 2019

Speaker at Top 50 Businesses Ceremony in Vietnam 2018

Trainer at Vietnam Climate Leadership Initiative 2019

Keynote speaker at Power Up Climate Action Festival in 2015

Keynote speaker at WeChoice Awards 2019

Speaker at Valuing Natural Capital conference with business leaders in Vietnam

Keynote speaker at VIEWS AWARDS Vietnam 2022

Panelist at AmCham's ESG conference in Vietnam in 2020

Trainer and organizer at Vietnam Climate Leadership Camp 2018
Whether you're organizing a global summit, designing a youth training, or simply curious to connect — we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s explore how we can create impact, together.
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