Amanda Lindhout

New York Times Bestselling Author, Expert on Transformation & Extraordinary Mindset
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Keynote
Virtual Presentation
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Fee ranges

Domestic In-Person (USA):

$20,001 - $30,000*

International In-Person:

$25,000 - $35,000*

Virtual:

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About

Amanda Lindhout is an unparalleled voice on the topics of resilience, extraordinary mindset, and transformation. After enduring 460 days as a hostage in Somalia, Amanda has become the award-winning author of New York Times bestselling memoir A House in the Sky, an internationally renowned keynote speaker, and a go-to resource for leaders and teams looking to navigate the world we live in today.

Amanda goes beyond her personal experiences to leave audiences with wisdom that can be applied to their lives and businesses so they can overcome change, uncertainty, and adversity at all levels. She has delivered over 500 keynotes in 28 countries for some of the biggest brands in the world, crafting tailored experiences that inspire leaders and organizations to achieve what they never thought possible. Her expertise is rooted in both her lived experience and years of working with experts who study the impact and science of resilience, to understand how we can overcome any challenge that comes our way.

Her story and her writing have been featured in media around the globe, including on the cover of the New York Times Magazine. Dateline NBC dedicated two full episodes to sharing her incredible experiences. Today, her story is in the process of being retold as a four-part limited series by A24 in 2026.

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Topics

Topics

460 Days in Somalia: How an Extraordinary Mindset Can Get us Through the Unthinkable

The Adversity Unlock: Reframing Challenges as Assets to Cut Through Change and Lead with Optimism

Beyond Survival: Healing, Growth, and the Power of the Human Spirit

Resilience Redefined: Unlocking Your Inner Strength

Videos

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Amanda Lindhout Speaking Reel 2024
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Amanda Lindhout Speaking Reel 2024 - Extended Version (12 mins)

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Testimonials

“Amanda’s story, and the moving way she shares it, served as the perfect close to our Fortune Magazine Summit. The 900+ CEOs and top executives were brought to tears and cheers as they received a message that put the significant pressures, they face every day into perspective. One CEO shared with me that he had faced a $500 million loss which has been obviously weighing on him, but Amanda’s keynote gave him a new lens through which to view the impact – it was just money! She is an exceptional speaker.”

Verne Harnish, Chair
Growth Summit Presented By Fortune

“I have never seen an audience so engaged in a talk. Amanda has a rare gift for speaking to every person directly, even when the audience is 700 people. Amanda would be my first choice as a keynote at an event focused on resilience.”

WorkSafe NB

“Of the 40+ speakers we had for our real estate conference, including some of the best in the business, Amanda came out on top, ranking #1 in our survey of over 6000 attendees. People are still talking about her many, many lessons on resilience and growing up and out of tragedy.”

John Mcgragh
AREC Brisbane, Australia

“I’ve been booking keynote speakers for 25 years. I’ve seen them all. The good. The bad and the average. So, when someone exceptional takes my stage – I know it quickly. Amanda was that exception. The audience was so transfixed on her story that you could hear a pin drop. By the end of it all – there wasn’t a dry eye in the house and she got a huge standing ovation. I’m happy to recommend her to anyone, she is one of the world leading experts on resilience.”

Howard Szigeti, Producer
Unique Lives & Experience

“As Education OZicer the pressure is on to deliver so picking a speaker is a bit of a leap of faith. Amanda’s story and delivery was simply stunning, you could hear a pin drop in the room. We learned how to find and harness our resilience, and how to condition our mindset in the face of adversity. Her engagement with the audience in the Q&A added details and layers. First standing ovation in any of our chapter events!”

YPO Trinidad And Barbados

“She was amazing, spectacular, uplifting, articulate....the list goes on and on. She is in my humble option the best speaker we have ever had! Not sure how or if we will ever be able to top her.”

Atlantic Psychiatric Conference

“We just had Amanda Lindhout for EO Detroit and SHE WAS UNBELIEVABLE...Can’t recommend any more highly. Never seen so many EO members cry and hug so freely. Amanda is the most resilient person I have ever met.”

EO Detroit