Amanda Lindhout
New York Times Bestselling Author, Expert on Resilience and Extraordinary Mindset

Amanda Lindhout is an unparalleled voice on the topics of resilience, extraordinary
mindset, and transformation. As the award-winning author of the New York Times
bestselling memoir A House in the Sky, Amanda shares a gripping, firsthand narrative that
transcends mere survival. After enduring 460 days as a hostage in Somalia, she distills the
lessons learned from adversity into insights that resonate across cultures and industries.

As a keynote speaker, Amanda goes beyond her personal experiences to leave audiences
with wisdom that can be applied to their lives and businesses. She has delivered over 500
keynotes in 28 countries for some of the biggest brands in the world, crafting tailored
experiences that resonate with diverse audiences, including CEOs, associations, real
estate agents and mortgage brokers, and mental health, pharmaceutical and medical
professionals. Her dynamic and customized presentations inspire leaders and
organizations, empowering their personal and professional growth.

Her expertise is rooted in both her lived experience and a deep understanding of trauma
and resilience, cultivated through years of study and personal transformation. Amanda’s
approach is characterized by authenticity, where vulnerability meets strength, and theory
meets practice. She emphasizes the importance of flexibility and endurance, encouraging
individuals and organizations to play the long game when facing challenges. Her engaging
energy and insightful strategies help audiences navigate obstacles with newfound clarity.

Amanda has traveled to 90 countries. She lives in Nelson, BC. Her powerful story will
continue to inspire in the limited series being developed by Hollywood production
company A24.

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KEYNOTE TOPICS

The Emergence of Health

Our emotional patterns have origins and stories to tell, expressed as behaviours and chronic body states. Developing emotional awareness is a skill that can evolve to notice the edges of nervous system activation, de-escalate old trauma patterns, and recognize the emergence of health. Growing capacity for emotional regulation strengthens resilience and transforms one’s experience of adversity.

Challenges as Assets

Wisdom and character are built through adversity. Challenges forged can become assets. But this doesn’t always happen because it can be hard to look straight on at things we don’t want to face. Acknowledging and integrating adversity reveals its value, meaning, or inherent lesson. A resilient mindset enables profound growth, and tenacity can evolve out of great disruption. Resilience is adaptable, flexible and able to respond to the current moment, and knowing how to harness it will help you respond to changing circumstances.

Resource and Resilience

Your presence is your capacity to feel resilient. When you are present, you are attuned to your body and emotional states with the ability to see your own edges of activation. Yet, when we have difficult emotions, our impulse can be to avoid, distract, and numb feelings instead of slowing down and connecting with our inner resources. Resilience dwells in each of us to use and knowing what it is, how to find it, and how to utilize it can empower us and fundamentally change the experience of adversity.

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CONTACT

Speaking Inquiries

Amanda is represented by Sloan Harris at CAA, New York and Josie Freedman at CAA, Los Angeles.

To request a review copy of A HOUSE IN THE SKY, host a bookstore event or schedule an interview with Amanda, please contact:

Rita Silva, Publicist
Simon & Schuster Canada
Tel: 647.427.6992
Email: rita.silva@simonandschuster.ca