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):

$25,000 - $30,000*

International In-Person:

$25,000 - $35,000*

Virtual:

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Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

About

Amanda Lindhout is an unparalleled resilience speaker. She survived 460 days as a hostage in Somalia and distilled what she learned into resources for leaders and teams navigating an increasingly complex and fast-changing world. Her New York Times bestselling memoir A House in the Sky became a publishing phenomenon and has remained a Top 10 title for more than a decade.

Amanda's keynotes are known for their emotional depth and transformative impact, leaving audiences ready to approach their problems with renewed perspective. She
moves far beyond the headline of her captivity, sharing insights audiences can immediately apply to their own lives and organizations to overcome change, uncertainty,
and adversity. She has delivered over 500 keynotes in 28 countries, customizing each presentation to the unique needs, culture, and challenges of the audience. Amanda's expertise is grounded not only in lived experience but also in years of collaborating with professionals who study the science of resilience—work that has helped shape her understanding of how hardship can be transformed into growth.

Her story and writing have been featured in major media outlets worldwide, including a New York Times Magazine cover story. Dateline NBC dedicated two full episodes to her remarkable journey. Today, Amanda's story is being adapted into a four-part limited series in Hollywood.

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Topics

Topics

Redefining Resilience: How To Unlock Your Inner Strength To Be Your Best

The Adversity Unlock: Reframing Challenges As Assets To Cut Through Change And Lead With Optimism

460 Days in Somalia: How an Extraordinary Mindset Can Get Us Through Anything

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

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Amanda Lindhout Speaking Reel 2026

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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