Through storytelling, humor and a little mystery, Amanda makes big, complicated topics come to life for a broad audience.

Speaking

Keynote

  • Whether discussing the future of education, the psychology of risk-taking, or the art of resilience in the face of adversity, Amanda's presentations are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. Her insights into human behavior and her ability to make complex topics accessible to a broad audience have made her a sought-after speaker at conferences, universities, and corporate events around the world.

    • Conflict (and how to be heard in a polarized world)

    • Education around the world

    • Resilience

    • and many more

  • Amanda’s speaking requests are handled by the BrightSight Group. To learn more, please contact Tom Neilssen at tom@brightsightgroup.com or submit a request through the button below.

Workshop

  • Conflict fluency requires practice. In this fast-paced, hands-on workshop, Amanda and her colleague Hélène Biandudi Hofer help teams develop the habits and skills of Good Conflict. They'll use humor, multimedia content, role-play scenarios, and storytelling, and customize each workshop for the needs of the participants.

  • Amanda and Hélène offer evidence-based training for any organization interested in working together better.

    This workshop is useful for all kinds of groups including non-profit organizations, corporate teams, government agencies, educators, elected officials, lawyers, religious leaders, emergency responders and health care professionals, and journalists.

  • By clicking the button below, you will be redirected to the Good Conflict website where you can learn more and request a workshop.

See Amanda in action.

What people are saying

“Amanda was absolutely perfect in every way…personable, down-to-earth, dynamic, articulate, intelligent, well-prepared. She wowed us all and got a standing ovation.”

— Boise State University

“Amanda is a fantastic presenter. She’s engaging, provocative, thoughtful, and very clear.”

— Woodberry Forest School

“Amanda’s presentation was a roaring success! She was well-received by our people–they were captivated!”

— Ernst & Young

“She nailed it! She did a great job with the book signing making sure everyone got a moment and a signed book–despite having over 100 people in line.”

— Retail Industry Leaders Association