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Testimonials

Word for word, from the people who booked her and the people who sat in the room. No paraphrasing, no polishing.

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9/10 — and they wanted more

Amanda was the keynote speaker for the virtual segment of Intellect's Mental Health Festival 2025. Her session left a lasting impression on our audience, earning an outstanding 9/10 session rating and left the audience wanting more. The audience shared they wanted to hear more from Amanda. She not only engaged them with empathy and expertise, but also brought warmth, authenticity, and actionable insights to the session. Thank you for being such a powerful voice in advancing conversations around mental health and wellbeing.

Jiamin Wong
Brand & PR, Demand Generation & Product Marketing
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If you ever have the chance, take it

Amanda was a fantastic speaker at a recent panel session, bringing both warmth and deep insight to the conversation. I especially appreciated how she described her work in mental wellbeing as a lifeline for others—an incredibly powerful reminder of the impact this work has on real lives. She spoke candidly about the challenges companies face, where financial metrics often take precedence over team wellbeing. But rather than simply pointing out the issue, she encouraged a more balanced approach—one where we acknowledge business realities while also ensuring that people thrive. Her perspective was both thought-provoking and practical, and I left the session feeling more aware and inspired. If you ever have the chance to hear Amanda speak, take it.

Mitch Quek
Partnerships | Building trust through genuine human connection

What Rooms Say Afterwards

From event producers, CEOs, HR leaders and the people in the seats.

I heard Amanda speak in Singapore at the Wellbeing at Work Summit Asia in March 2025. She was a great speaker and presented everything she wanted to get across in a clear, logical way that inspired the audience. On top of this, she added her own individual twist and sparkle.

Lawrence Howard
Chief Executive Officer at Thriiver
April 2025

Amanda is a vibrant, articulate and passionate speaker. If you're looking for someone to help break down barriers, lift the energy and help people connect on a personal level, I can't think of anyone better suited! A genuine pleasure to listen to and connect with. Highly recommend.

Benjamin Haynes
Brand & Communications Strategy | Social Impact | Commercial Growth | Strategic Partnerships
April 2025

Amanda is a superb presenter. She delivers with passion and a thorough, in-depth knowledge of mental health, wellbeing and thriving. I thoroughly recommend her for presenting and consulting in these areas and look forward to working with her again.

Adam Wilson
Certified Business & Executive Coach
April 2025

I had the great pleasure to work with Amanda while she was working for L'Occitane Australia. I have especially appreciated her incredible passion and personal drive. Her presence and style is her asset. From a remote region, she deployed huge energy to promote one complex, yet so important program about Mental health throughout the global organisation. She was a key asset to the DE&I community.

Marie Grasset
Strategic Partner to CEOs & Boards | Founder @ C plus Advisory
February 2026

Authentic, passionate, driven and highly efficient are the immediate words that come to mind when describing Amanda. Amanda (better known as A+) is a leader in the mental health space and all things D,E & I. More so now than ever, her skill set and expertise is one required by any company! I love working alongside Amanda, but if I really had to, I'd highly recommend her to any business.

Adriana Panebianco
People & Culture Director at L'Occitane en Provence
May 2024

I was very inspired by Amanda's journey and the powerful insights she shared during the panel at this year's Wellbeing at Work Summit. Having overcome significant personal traumas, Amanda has built remarkable inner resilience throughout her career. What's even more impactful is how she now uses her experience to support others—both within her workplace and beyond—on their own mental health journeys. Amanda is not only a fantastic speaker with a strong and authentic presence, but also a true mental health ambassador who helps others reconnect with their inner compass.

Sheetal Bhansali
Health & Wellbeing Coach | Employee Engagement | Workplace Wellbeing
April 2025

I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda at the Wellbeing Summit, and was immediately struck by how eloquent and authentic she is. She brings a deep well of knowledge to her subject matter, and has a remarkable ability to connect with her audience in a genuine and relatable way. Amanda's presence and insight left a lasting impression — she's truly a standout voice in the wellbeing space.

Christina Anabelle Ang
Entrepreneur | Global Diversity & Inclusion Expert | Employee Wellbeing
April 2025

Amanda begins by connecting with the audience on a deeply human level, acknowledging the shared experience of hardship. She skilfully weaves her personal narrative, not as a laundry list of experiences, but as a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Amanda dismantles the hierarchy of struggle and validates the diverse ways they manifest, from the physical to the emotional, the obvious to the subtle, creating a sense of understanding and recognition in the audience. She transitions from shared experience to practical solutions, offering a three-part framework for healing and growth.

Abbie Blake
Retail Learning and Development Partner – Beauty Therapy
February 2025

She is a strong proponent of Mental Health in the workplace and champions the DE&I project at a global level. I have firsthand witnessed Amanda's passion, confidence and exuberance while working on some of the crucial topics in the workplace. Amanda possesses exceptional communication skills both verbal and written. Out of her many strengths the few that stand out the most are, her resilience and empathy towards people. I admire how she patiently listens to people and offers her advice based on her knowledge, experience, and qualification. It is quite evident that her work and approach are one of evidence-based practice- using methodologies and approaches which are backed by sound rationale and evidence of efficacy.

Shambhavi Manjrekar
Values-driven catalytic HR Leader | Change Agent | Culture Architect
September 2024

Amanda has great integrity & is respected for her colourful, direct & knowledgeable presentations. All presented with ♥️ HEART. Leading the way from darkness to light. I would highly recommend her expertise to any organisation.

Fran Dobbie
Producer / Writer / Director at Earthstar Productions
February 2025

I had the pleasure of working extensively with Amanda Anderson during my time at Sonder and I can confidently say she is an exceptional leader and advocate in the mental health sector. As Global DEI & Mental Health Project Leader at L'Occitane En Provence, Amanda possesses a wealth of knowledge and a true passion for creating supportive and inclusive workplaces. Beyond her expertise, Amanda has a warm and bubbly personality that brings life to any room she enters. She expertly navigates complex and sensitive situations, providing calm and professional support to her large team. Amanda is also a fantastic presenter with a natural ability to connect with and engage an audience. Her passion for presenting shines through, making her a compelling and impactful speaker - I am always in awe of her confidence and skill. Amanda's dedication to employee wellbeing is truly commendable and her ability to translate that dedication into impactful programmes and initiatives is remarkable. She is a true champion for mental health and a valuable asset to any organisation.

Taryn Quarmby
Sales | revops, Outbound Sales, SaaS
February 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Amanda for 2 years at L'Occitane and attending her presentations on two different topics: well-being in the workplace and L'Occitane's commitments, as she is part of the CSR board. She is truly a standout communicator. Her ability to engage and captivate her audience is remarkable. Amanda effortlessly combines her deep knowledge with a warm, approachable style that makes even complex topics easy to understand. Whether in a small group or a large presentation, she knows how to tailor her message and connect with everyone. If you're looking for someone who can inspire and inform, Amanda is the person to call!

Alice Fauvarque
International Communication Executive
March 2025

Amanda as an extraordinary speaker on mental health and wellbeing. Her ability to connect with audiences, delivering deeply insightful and thought-provoking content that resonates with everyone in the room. Her mix of personal experience and professional expertise, Amanda inspires and motivates listeners to prioritize their mental wellbeing and embrace positive change in their lives. Her passion for mental health shines through and is empowering, offering practical tools that help people navigate life's challenges. If you're looking for a speaker who not only educates but also uplifts and encourages action, Amanda is the one!!!

Evy Mihas
Regional Manager NSW & QLD | Beauty Retail Leader | People & Performance
March 2025

I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda when I joined the L’Occitane Groupe. I feel Amanda is an asset to our business because she brings light to a very important cause - Mental Health. Her speech at our conference was so inspiring. She has a unique ability to fill a room with warmth and positivity, bringing a sense of peace while discussing this delicate subject. I would highly recommend Amanda as a public speaker to any corporation and look forward to seeing her use her exceptional knowledge and talent to spread further awareness.

Josephine H
Beauty Industry
April 2025

Amanda has a wealth of knowledge and passion when it comes to all things Mental Health. Her presence on stage when speaking about this topic is captivating and you can see she is so invested in what she is speaking about which can only come from experience. She started a Mental Health Magazine at L'Occitane which actually addressed real life issues we face and that it is okay to struggle with these things, its how we overcome/deal with these things that's important. In the magazine she teaches ways on dealing with everyday life stressors such as finance, juggling work life balances and difficult family dynamics. She does not shy away from the topics that I find are always left out such as death, depression or anxiety in the workplace or in your life. She is one of the few people (I can count on one hand) that actually sees you as a unique individual person and caters the way she interacts with you based on your uniqueness and not just as another person who she treats the same. I have had the opportunity to listen to hear speak at our work conference's and I have seen people open up in a public space because they connected and trusted her. Once you have met Amanda, she is someone who when you walk away you will never forget.

Christine Sen
Digital & Marketing Ecommerce Coordinator
January 2025

I have worked for 3 years with Amanda at L'Occitane Australia, it was a great pleasure attending her presentations on different topics. She is a great communicator, even for foreigners. She is very clear and confident. Very engaged in every topic she handles, very good listener and storytelling, you can spend hours to listen to her. She is also very adaptable to her audience, so she is sure she is understandable. She has a great connection to everybody.

Anne Bouster
Demand Planner Senior Manager
April 2025

Through all the years I've known and worked with Amanda, I simply can't recommend her highly enough. She is the real deal- absolutely one of the most genuine and courageously authentic people I've had the pleasure to meet. She is open, honest and always ready to share and draw from her years of experience and knowledge. Her enthusiasm, energy and zest for life are simply unmatched. We need more people like you in the world Amanda!

Simone Reinhardt
Strategic Psychotherapist & Clinical Hypnotherapist
February 2025

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