Backstage Pass with Gail Davis
Backstage Pass with Gail Davis
Podcast Description
Welcome to Backstage Pass with Gail Davis – your invitation into the world of keynote speaking and event planning expertise! Join us as we pull back the curtain and dive into exclusive interviews with speaking industry experts.
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The podcast covers themes related to keynote speaking, event planning, personal development, and industry insights, with episodes discussing topics like the power of values with David Allison, everyday innovation with Josh Linkner, and the significance of emotional resilience with Suneel Gupta, focusing on storytelling, leadership effectiveness, and audience engagement.

Presented by GDA Speakers, a premier global speakers bureau, Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers hosted by Gail Davis invites you into the exciting world of keynote speaking and event planning expertise. Each episode pulls back the curtain with exclusive interviews from top keynote speakers, industry insiders, and event professionals. Join us as we explore expert insights, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you create unforgettable events.
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Amanda Lindhout — New York Times bestselling author of A House in the Sky and internationally recognized voice on resilience, mindset, and transformation — to explore how adversity can be reframed into strength, clarity, and purpose.
Key topics in this episode include:
- Amanda’s experience surviving 460 days as a hostage in Somalia
- How she mentally navigated captivity by embracing hope
- The role of forgiveness in Amanda’s healing and freedom
- Why Amanda’s keynote is relatable to every audience member and how it gives them practical tools for resilience
- Her four quadrants of a resilient mindset: gratitude, connection, presence, and purpose
- How leaders and teams can use resilience to navigate uncertainty, adversity, and change
- Practical steps anyone can take to begin rebuilding resilience during difficult seasons
Visit gdaspeakers.com to learn more about bringing Amanda Lindhout to your next event!

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