Lindsay MacMillan
Keynote Speaker: Creativity & Career Transformation Speaker; Three-Time Bestselling Author & Former Vice President at Goldman Sachs
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Lindsay MacMillan Biography
Lindsay MacMillan is a bestselling author, poet, and creative entrepreneur who inspires audiences to break free from convention and design the lives they love. Formerly one of the youngest female vice presidents at Goldman Sachs, MacMillan left the corporate world to pursue her creative dreams, building an award-winning career that blends leadership, resilience, and creativity.
By her early 30s, MacMillan had secured four book deals with Big 4 publishers, including her national bestselling novel, "The Heart of the Deal." Her critically acclaimed works explore themes of self-discovery. As a four-time TEDx speaker, MacMillan has reached hundreds of thousands with talks on creativity, leadership, and the unifying power of fiction.
MacMillan’s passion lies in helping others unlock their potential and thrive in an ever-changing world. She regularly delivers keynotes and workshops at top universities like Dartmouth and Notre Dame and corporate events for organizations like NASDAQ and Goldman Sachs. She has been featured by Katie Couric, CNBC, and Business Insider.
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Lindsay MacMillan Speaking Topics
This motivational talk empowers audiences to reframe rejection and discomfort as essential steps to building their dream career. Drawing on personal experiences as a Wall Street VP turned bestselling author and creative entrepreneur, Lindsay MacMillan shares actionable strategies for navigating fear, embracing authenticity, and unlocking personal potential. By ""embracing the cringe,"" attendees will learn how vulnerability and bold choices can lead to breakthroughs in career and personal growth.
Attendee Results:
- Learn to reframe rejection as redirection.
- Discover how authenticity and awkwardness can drive success in unconventional ways.
- Gain strategies to overcome fear and take bold steps toward your dream career.
- Understand the importance of resilience and creativity in shaping a fulfilling path.
In this thought-provoking session, Lindsay MacMillan explores the power of fiction as a tool for developing empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking in leadership. Drawing from her experience as a bestselling author and former corporate leader, she highlights how reading fiction enhances emotional intelligence, improves decision-making, and fosters innovative solutions to complex problems. Attendees will leave with a fresh perspective on why imagination is a critical skill for effective leadership in a rapidly changing world.
Attendee Results:
- Understand how fiction builds empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Learn how imaginative thinking translates to strategic business solutions.
- Discover the role of creativity in effective leadership.
- Gain actionable insights into integrating fiction as a tool for professional growth.
This dynamic talk inspires attendees to harness their unique creative power to drive personal and professional growth. Lindsay MacMillan, a bestselling author and four-time TEDx speaker, shares actionable tools for tapping into creativity, cultivating innovation, and embracing discomfort as a gateway to growth. Ideal for leaders, teams, and individuals, this session demonstrates how creativity can be a transformative force in achieving breakthrough success.
Attendee Results:
- Discover how to tap into your unique creative potential, even if you don't think you're creative.
- Learn strategies to foster innovation and solve challenges creatively.
- Reframe discomfort as a stepping stone to growth.
- Gain practical tools to supercharge personal and professional development.
In this inspiring talk, Lindsay MacMillan delves into the transformative power of feminine leadership qualities in the modern workplace. Drawing from her experience as one of the youngest female vice presidents at Goldman Sachs and her journey as a bestselling author and entrepreneur, she demonstrates how leading with softness, empathy, and compassion is not a weakness but a formidable strength. Attendees will explore how embracing these traditionally undervalued traits fosters collaboration, drives innovation, and creates more inclusive and effective teams. This session empowers leaders and professionals to redefine success by integrating authenticity and emotional intelligence into their leadership styles.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the value of feminine leadership qualities in driving success.
- Learn how softness and compassion can enhance team performance and morale.
- Gain strategies to incorporate empathy and authenticity into leadership practices.
- Challenge conventional leadership paradigms by embracing a balanced approach.
- Discover how feminine leadership fosters innovation and meaningful connections.
How do I book Lindsay MacMillan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lindsay MacMillan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lindsay MacMillan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lindsay MacMillan or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Lindsay MacMillan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lindsay MacMillan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lindsay MacMillan are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lindsay MacMillan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Lindsay MacMillan speak about?
Lindsay MacMillan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Female Leadership, Leadership, Author, Bestselling Authors, Creativity, Professional Development, Business Coaching, Fiction Authors, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Business, Resilience and Entrepreneurship.
Where does Lindsay MacMillan travel from?
Lindsay MacMillan generally travels from Grand Rapids, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Lindsay MacMillan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lindsay MacMillan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lindsay MacMillan for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lindsay MacMillan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Lindsay MacMillan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Female Leadership, Leadership and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lindsay MacMillan for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Lindsay MacMillan generally travels from Grand Rapids, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Danielle Cobo, Tara LaFon Gooch and Sharon Gai. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lindsay MacMillan for an upcoming event.
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Lindsay MacMillan Speaking Topics
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Embrace the Cringe: How to Build Your Dream Career
This motivational talk empowers audiences to reframe rejection and discomfort as essential steps to building their dream career. Drawing on personal experiences as a Wall Street VP turned bestselling author and creative entrepreneur, Lindsay MacMillan shares actionable strategies for navigating fear, embracing authenticity, and unlocking personal potential. By ""embracing the cringe,"" attendees will learn how vulnerability and bold choices can lead to breakthroughs in career and personal growth.
Attendee Results:
- Learn to reframe rejection as redirection.
- Discover how authenticity and awkwardness can drive success in unconventional ways.
- Gain strategies to overcome fear and take bold steps toward your dream career.
- Understand the importance of resilience and creativity in shaping a fulfilling path.
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The Business Case for Reading Fiction: Why Imagination is Essential in Leadership
In this thought-provoking session, Lindsay MacMillan explores the power of fiction as a tool for developing empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking in leadership. Drawing from her experience as a bestselling author and former corporate leader, she highlights how reading fiction enhances emotional intelligence, improves decision-making, and fosters innovative solutions to complex problems. Attendees will leave with a fresh perspective on why imagination is a critical skill for effective leadership in a rapidly changing world.
Attendee Results:
- Understand how fiction builds empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Learn how imaginative thinking translates to strategic business solutions.
- Discover the role of creativity in effective leadership.
- Gain actionable insights into integrating fiction as a tool for professional growth.
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Unlock Your Creative Power to Supercharge Your Growth
This dynamic talk inspires attendees to harness their unique creative power to drive personal and professional growth. Lindsay MacMillan, a bestselling author and four-time TEDx speaker, shares actionable tools for tapping into creativity, cultivating innovation, and embracing discomfort as a gateway to growth. Ideal for leaders, teams, and individuals, this session demonstrates how creativity can be a transformative force in achieving breakthrough success.
Attendee Results:
- Discover how to tap into your unique creative potential, even if you don't think you're creative.
- Learn strategies to foster innovation and solve challenges creatively.
- Reframe discomfort as a stepping stone to growth.
- Gain practical tools to supercharge personal and professional development.
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The Power of Feminine Leadership
In this inspiring talk, Lindsay MacMillan delves into the transformative power of feminine leadership qualities in the modern workplace. Drawing from her experience as one of the youngest female vice presidents at Goldman Sachs and her journey as a bestselling author and entrepreneur, she demonstrates how leading with softness, empathy, and compassion is not a weakness but a formidable strength. Attendees will explore how embracing these traditionally undervalued traits fosters collaboration, drives innovation, and creates more inclusive and effective teams. This session empowers leaders and professionals to redefine success by integrating authenticity and emotional intelligence into their leadership styles.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the value of feminine leadership qualities in driving success.
- Learn how softness and compassion can enhance team performance and morale.
- Gain strategies to incorporate empathy and authenticity into leadership practices.
- Challenge conventional leadership paradigms by embracing a balanced approach.
- Discover how feminine leadership fosters innovation and meaningful connections.
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How do I book Lindsay MacMillan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lindsay MacMillan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lindsay MacMillan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lindsay MacMillan or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Lindsay MacMillan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lindsay MacMillan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lindsay MacMillan are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lindsay MacMillan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Lindsay MacMillan speak about?
Lindsay MacMillan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Female Leadership, Leadership, Author, Bestselling Authors, Creativity, Professional Development, Business Coaching, Fiction Authors, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Business, Resilience and Entrepreneurship. -
Where does Lindsay MacMillan travel from?
Lindsay MacMillan generally travels from Grand Rapids, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lindsay MacMillan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lindsay MacMillan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lindsay MacMillan for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lindsay MacMillan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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