Humanitarian | Bestselling Author, “A House in the Sky”
Amanda Lindhout has an extraordinary story. Raised by a single mom in a small town, Amanda escaped the violence of her childhood by dreaming. She would imagine herself on the pages of National Geographic magazine. Her curiosity and drive eventually led her to some of the world’s most beautiful and remote places. She travelled through the world’s most imperilled and perilous countries, and then into 15 months of harrowing captivity.
While working as a journalist in Somalia, Amanda was abducted by a group of masked men along a dusty road. She had spent 460 days as a hostage- surviving on strategy, fortitude and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Unlike any other keynote you’ve heard, Amanda’s unique experiences will keep you on the edge of your seats. An inspirational speaker, Amanda is sought after by big brands to deliver her transformational keynote. Speaking on topics ranging from counter-terrorism to the women’s movement, Amanda regularly appears in the media with her expert opinions. She has been featured in Vogue and New York Times. Apart from this, she has appeared on shows such as Dateline and Anderson Cooper 360 – to name a few.
Additionally, her memoir, A House in the Sky, is a New York Times bestseller. In 2014, it was announced that Annapurna productions and Oscar-nominated actress, Rooney Mara, had bought the rights to the memoir. It is set to become a major motion picture.
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A House in the Sky – Cultivate Optimal Mindset Through Adversity
Amanda Lindhout was held captive in Somalia for 15 months in 2008. Using conviction, affirmation, gratitude, and positive thinking, Amanda survived the unimaginable. In this keynote, she will engage your audience when she speaks about the importance of being in control of your mindset. Amanda will describes what qualities enable not only survival, but also the capacity to thrive in the face of adversity.
Strength in Pain, Intentional Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
In this keynote, Amanda will discuss the techniques she employed to survive in the early aftermath of her capture. Furthermore, she will share important coping strategies that allowed her to overcome her captivity. Amanda will also describe the challenges she endured of transitioning into home life, and living with PTSD. She will talk about her experiences with mental health professionals, and the wide range of accessible therapies she had since her release.
