Amanda Lindhout

New York Times Bestselling Author, Expert on Transformation & Extraordinary Mindset
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Domestic In-Person (USA):

$25,000 - $30,000*

International In-Person:

$25,000 - $35,000*

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About

While working as a journalist, Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped in Somalia and held hostage for 460 days, one of the most dramatic survival stories of our time. Her New York Times bestselling memoir about the experience, A House in the Sky, has remained a Top 10 title since its release.

In the years that followed, Amanda rebuilt her life from the ground up, embarking on over a decade of research on the mindset that turns adversity into growth. Today, she is one of the most credible voices on resilience in the world.

Through a framework she calls the Four Quadrants of Resilience, shared in more than 500 keynotes in 34 countries for organizations including Google, Mastercard, Forbes, Marriott, and the NHL, she gives audiences the chance to learn what navigating relentless change requires from someone who has lived it.

What makes Amanda's presentations so compelling isn't what happened to her, it's what she does with it. A gifted storyteller, she transforms her experience into an unforgettable message and practical strategies people can apply at work and at home.

She teaches that resilience is built through daily practice, shows audiences how to find the lesson inside every challenge, and reminds us that we go further together than we ever could alone. She brings the room to the edge of their seats and takes them on an emotionally resonant journey, leaving everyone feeling uplifted and hopeful about what lies ahead.

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Topics

Topics

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

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

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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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