Book Ryan Duy Hùng
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About Ryan
Ryan Duy Hùng (Ryan Hayes Ford) is a native American who moved to Vietnam at the age of eight and grew up between both cultures. He holds an MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, has served as a school principal, and is the author of the Find Your Voice® program.
For over 15 years he has coached Vietnamese speakers using the principle "Speak now. Fix later." He founded Lighthouse American English and lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and four children.
Speaking topics
Language & communication
- Why Vietnamese learners study English for a decade and still cannot speak — a view from an American raised in Vietnam
- "Speak now. Fix later." — removing the fear that blocks adult language learners
- American pronunciation: the systematic errors Vietnamese speakers make, and how to fix them
- English in the American workplace: the cultural differences that decide who gets promoted
Leadership & business
- Public speaking and presenting in a second language
- Cross-cultural communication between American and Vietnamese business teams
- Coaching leaders — from the perspective of a former principal and business owner
Education & family
- Homeschooling four children: first-hand observations on how children acquire language
- Raising bilingual children in a multicultural family
- For Vietnamese English teachers: moving past the "not a native speaker" barrier
Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| Keynote / event talk | Conferences, corporate events — in person or online |
| Corporate training | Custom programs built on your team's real work situations |
| Press interview | Education, language, cross-cultural communication |
| Podcast guest | In English or Vietnamese |
| Teacher workshops | Professional development for English teachers and language centres |
Ready-to-use bios
Short (50 words)
Ryan Duy Hùng is a native American who moved to Vietnam at age eight. He holds an MBA from the University of Hawaii, is a former school principal, and authored the Find Your Voice® program. For over 15 years he has coached Vietnamese speakers using the principle "Speak now. Fix later."
Long (120 words)
Ryan Duy Hùng (Ryan Hayes Ford) is a native American who moved to Vietnam at the age of eight and grew up between American and Vietnamese cultures. He holds an MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, has served as a school principal, and owns several businesses.
For over 15 years he has taught and coached English to Vietnamese speakers of all ages — as a lecturer at Vietnam–UK University in Đà Nẵng, training senior hospitality staff, and coaching entrepreneurs and CEOs one-to-one. He is the author of Find Your Voice® and founder of Lighthouse American English.
Ryan lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and their four homeschooled children.
Organisers may use either bio without asking permission.
Press photo
Please credit: Ryan Duy Hùng — ryanduyhung.com
Get in touch
Email hello@ryanduyhung.com with:
- Format (keynote, interview, training…)
- Date and duration
- Audience and expected size
- Online or in person, and location
- Preferred language
Or use the contact form.
Frequently asked questions
What languages does Ryan speak at events?
Both English and Vietnamese. Ryan is a native American speaker who moved to Vietnam at age eight, so he can lead a session in either language or move between them depending on the audience.
Is Ryan available for in-person events?
Yes. Ryan is based in Atlanta, Georgia, so online sessions are generally easier to schedule. For in-person events outside Georgia, please reach out early.
Does Ryan deliver corporate training?
Yes. He has trained senior staff at five-star hotels and resorts and coaches executives one-to-one. Programs are built around the real situations your team faces, not a fixed syllabus.