Nicky Abdinor: Inspirational Speaker

  • Nicky has spoken at numerous global conferences and events, sharing her inspiring story of overcoming adversity and empowering audiences with practical insights on resilience and mental strength.
  • Nicky founded a non-profit organization dedicated to providing adapted vehicles for individuals with physical disabilities, showcasing her commitment to empowering others and fostering independence.
  • Born without arms and with shortened legs, Nicky’s life is a testament to resilience. She has turned what many would consider obstacles into opportunities for growth and inspiration.
  • Nicky specializes in topics such as resilience, emotional intelligence, and mental fortitude, making her a highly sought-after speaker for corporate and personal development events.

Travel & Fee Range:**

  • Travels from: Cape Town, WC
  • **Fee range: 35,001 - 50,000

Keynote Topics

Nicky’s keynote talk entitled “Cultivating Optimism” is more relevant than ever. Nicky interweaves her personal story with key concepts in Psychology to look at how we are able to face adversity and challenge with hope, optimism and curiosity.

Nicky is a firm believer that we need to stop asking ourselves “CAN we do it?” but rather ask ourselves, “HOW can we do it?!” We need to stop comparing ourselves to others and use what we have.

KEY LEARNING POINTS FROM NICKY’S KEYNOTE TALK

  • Reigniting self-belief
  • Focusing on what you CAN do
  • Tolerating uncertainty
  • Mastering bravery
  • Adopting an attitude of gratitude

Nicky delivers a message that is authentic and captivating, with lessons that are easily translated into actions in our careers and personal lives. With her witty sense of humour and natural speaking ability, Nicky not only keeps the attention of the audience, but also spurs them to action!

Nicky Abdinor is an international keynote speaker, registered Clinical Psychologist and founder of the non-profit, Nicky’s Drive. She is based in Cape Town, South Africa, where she runs her clinical practice. She travels globally for keynote speaking events and has spoken at conferences across Africa, Europe, the USA, Australia and the Middle East. Nicky is […]

Nicky Abdinor is an international keynote speaker, registered Clinical Psychologist and founder of the non-profit, Nicky’s Drive. She is based in Cape Town, South Africa, where she runs her clinical practice.

She travels globally for keynote speaking events and has spoken at conferences across Africa, Europe, the USA, Australia and the Middle East.

Nicky is always commended on being a “credible” agent of change whether you are connecting with her one-on-one or from an audience. When you meet Nicky, it is hard not to recognise that she puts her message into practice!

Born without arms, not without attitude! Nicky Abdinor is an expert on doing MORE with less.

Nicky Abdinor is a Clinical Psychologist, International Keynote Speaker and Founder of the non-profit, Nicky’s Drive. Whether you meet Nicky one-on-one or from an audience, it’s hard not to recognise that she puts her message into practice!

A firm believer in focusing on our strengths and lives by the premise of Positive Psychology, “Don’t ignore what is wrong, but focus more on what is RIGHT.”

BORN WITHOUT ARMS, NOT WITHOUT ATTITUDE!

Nicky Abdinor is an expert on doing MORE with less. She is an agent of change who will leave your audience believing in their abilities. They’ll learn to focus on what they can do.

Nicky’s inspiring personal story, along with her expertise as a Clinical Psychologist, makes her an ideal candidate for an inspirational keynote speaker at your next conference or event.

She has a witty sense of humour and natural speaking ability that not only keeps the attention of the listeners, but spurs them to action!

Nicky Abdinor inspirational keynote talk, entitled “If you’ve got the drive, the destination is up to you,” aims to challenge the audience’s perspective on what is possible.

Nicky uses her personal story (enhanced by video clips) and background in Psychology to motivate the audience to think differently about their situation.

She believes that it is not our situation, but how we think about our situation, that determines our emotional well-being chiefessays.net . Nicky highlights that we should not ignore what is wrong, but focus more on what is right.

As a Clinical Psychologist, Nicky’s message is enhanced by her ability and understanding of creating sustainable change in our attitudes, beliefs and emotions.

Her skills in translating her expertise and experiences in an engaging presentation will ensure participants leave an event empowered and motivated! Nicky is an international keynote speaker and has presented in Africa, Europe, the USA, Australia and the Middle East.

Nicky Abdinor is a member of the Professional Speaker’s Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) and the Global Speaker’s Federation (GSF).

She is available to travel nationally and internationally for speaking engagements. Take a look at Nicky’s Tedx talk to see her in action!

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