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Amanda Lindhout

New York Times Bestselling Author, Expert on Resilience & Extraordinary Mindset, Kidnapped in Somalia for 460 Days, Former Journalist

Amanda is an unparalleled voice on the topics of resilience, extraordinary mindset, and transformation. As the award-winning author of the NYT bestselling memoir "A House in the Sky," Amanda shares lessons learned after enduring 460 days as a hostage in Somalia that resonate across cultures and industries.

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Amanda Lindhout's story of survival made headlines around the world. While working as a journalist, she was kidnapped in Somalia and held hostage for 460 days. Her New York Times bestselling memoir, A House in the Sky, has remained a Top 10 title since its release. She rebuilt her life from the ground up, embarking on over a decade of research on the mindset required to turn adversity into growth. Today, she is one of the most credible voices on resilience, giving audiences a unique opportunity to learn what navigating relentless change demands through a framework she calls the Four Quadrants of Resilience, shared in more than 500 keynotes in 34 countries for organizations including Google, Mastercard, Marriott, and the NHL.

What makes her presentations so compelling isn't what happened to her, it's the way she transforms her experience into an unforgettable message and practical strategies people can apply within their industry. She shows that resilience is built through daily practice: the mindset we choose, where we train our attention, and the possibility inside every setback. In every room, one truth lands immediately: our resilience deepens through connection, and we go further together than we ever could alone. Each session is customized: Amanda takes the time to understand the specific challenges her audience is facing and acknowledges them directly from the stage. The result is a powerful shift in perspective that helps them prioritize what matters most. She brings people to the edge of their seats and takes them on an emotionally resonant journey, leaving everyone feeling uplifted and hopeful about what lies ahead.

Keynotes

Featured Keynote

  • The Adversity Unlock: Reframing Challenges as Assets to Navigate Change and Lead with Optimism
  • Resilience Redefined: How to Unlock Your Inner Strength to Be Your Best
  • Beyond Survival: Healing, Growth, and the Power of the Human Spirit

New York Times | 12 Minutes of Freedom in 460 Days of Captivity

When I describe what happened to me on Aug. 23, 2008, I say that I was taken. On an empty stretch of road outside of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, out of the back seat of a four-wheel-drive Mitsubishi by a dozen or so men whose faces were swaddled in checkered scarves. Each one of them carried an AK-47.

PBS | The Amanda Lindhout Story

Choosing forgiveness to keep her power.

Vogue | A Captive’s Tale: Amanda Lindhout on the Story of Her Somalia Kidnapping

Kidnapped in Somalia, Amanda Lindhout spent fifteen months in terrifying captivity. Only after meeting journalist Sara Corbett did she feel ready to tell her story.

  • 2013 A House In The Sky

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