For almost ten years Kirk Nugent has served as a catalyst
for change, challenging preconceived notions about success
and self-actualization. Kirk started public speaking in
poetry venues where he displayed a keen understanding of
social and political issues delivered with his signature
brand of infectious wit and frenetic energy. Early audiences
crowned him “The People’s Poet,” and the stage was set for
Kirk to widen his speaking base to include college campuses,
key note addresses for Fortune 500 companies, church
ministries and empowerment workshops. He has spoken at
venues across the United States, Canada, Europe and the
Caribbean. Kirk continues to impact the lives of people from
around the world with public speaking engagements, and live
appearances, as well as with his book, The Unpopular
Truth and CD’s The Unpopular Truth,
and I want to Testify, as well as with his
highly anticipated guide to self-actualization, Ripple.
Kirk
celebrates his Jamaican heritage which has fostered in him
the global perspective of “Out of Many One People. “ This
perspective is a relentless endorsement of the idea that no
matter where you are in the world, the innate right to chase
your dreams unites all individuals. This is the philosophy
which guides Kirk’s speaking engagements, and inspired Les
Brown to proclaim, “Kirk is a poignant speaker who
challenges us to step out in faith towards our dreams.”
Keynote Addresses
Merrill Lynch Financial Group
The Federal Aviation Administration
United States Air Force Reserve
Primerica Financial Services
Cornell University
Princeton University
Duke University
TD Jakes Mega Fest
Leadership Workshops
Clayton State University
Cuyahoga Community College
Miami University
Sonoma State University
University of Nevada
Valdosta State University
Poetry Accolades
2005 Best Lecture/Poet of the Year, awarded by Winthrop
University
2004 Best Performing Artist, awarded by Association for The
Promotion of Campus Activities
2003 Best Spoken Word Artist by Campus Award
2001 NAACP National Convention in New Orleans
1999 Nuyorican Grand Slam Champion
Appearances
NBC Black History Celebration
CBS “60 Minutes.”
Opened for the Queen Latifah Show
Host, BET and Def Jam comics
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