Amanda Lindhout
Keynote Speaker | Nelson, British Columbia
Nyt Bestselling Author
Kidnapping Survivor | Journalist | Resilience and Mindset Expert
Amanda Lindhout Expertise Mindset & Attitude, Resilience & Adversity, PTSD & Trauma, Transformation, Resilience & Change, Mindset & Goal Accomplishment, Leadership, Health & Wellness, Meditation and .
About Amanda Lindhout
Amanda Lindhout is a powerful voice on resilience, mindset, and transformation. After surviving 460 days as a hostage in Somalia, she became the award-winning author of the New York Times bestselling memoir A House in the Sky and an internationally sought-after speaker. She has delivered more than 500 keynotes in 28 countries, sharing wisdom that helps leaders and organizations navigate change, uncertainty, and adversity with strength and clarity. Amanda’s expertise is built on both her lived experience and collaboration with experts studying trauma, resilience, and human connection. Her work has been featured worldwide, including the cover of The New York Times Magazine, with her story showcased on Dateline NBC. A four-part limited series on her extraordinary journey, produced by A24, is set for release in 2026.
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AMANDA LINDHOUT BIOGRAPHY
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 become an award-winning author of New York Times bestselling memoir A House in the Sky, world-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 manage 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 connection, trauma, and resilience. Amanda leaves audiences motivated to overcome any challenge that comes our way.
Her writing has been featured in media around the world, 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.
Amanda Lindhout Topic Presentations
Amanda Lindhout Nelson, British Columbia, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
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: How to Unlock Your Inner Strength to Perform Sustainably at Our Best
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