Amanda Lindhout is an unparalleled voice on the topics of resilience, extraordinary mindset, and transformation. After enduring 460 days as a hostage in Somalia, she has become the award-winning author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, A House in the Sky, an internationally renowned keynote speaker, and a go-to resource for leaders and teams looking to navigate the world we live in today.
Lindhout goes beyond her personal experiences to leave audiences with wisdom that can be applied to their lives and businesses and help them overcome 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 lived experience and years of working with experts who study the impact and science of resilience to understand how we can take on any challenge that comes our way.
Lindhout’s story and 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 and her story is in the process of being retold as a four-part limited series by A24 in 2026.