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Amberly Lago
Amberly Lago inspires audiences to turn adversity into strength through resilience, grit, and meaningful human connection.
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Why you should book Amberly Lago for your next event
- Proven keynote speaker for global brands like Google and Lululemon, delivering powerful talks on resilience, grit, and connection
- Creator of the P.A.C.E.R. Method, a practical framework to build lasting resilience, joy, and success in life and business
- Inspiring story of overcoming 34 surgeries, empowering audiences to rise stronger through adversity and change
Non-binding request for Amberly Lago
Bestselling author and resilience expert turning setbacks into strength
Amberly Lago is a USA Today bestselling author and internationally recognized keynote speaker known for her powerful message on resilience, grit, and human connection. With a story shaped by extraordinary adversity, she brings authenticity and depth to every stage she steps on. Amberly has spoken to audiences at companies like Google, Lululemon, Herbalife, Plexus, and Athleta, leaving lasting impact with her honest, energizing approach. Her TEDx talk has reached hundreds of thousands worldwide, and her podcast ranks among the top 1% globally. Through her work as a coach and thought leader, Amberly equips individuals and organizations with the tools to navigate challenges and unlock new levels of strength, purpose, and success.
Amberly Lago keynote speaker
Amberly Lago is a sought-after keynote speaker who brings a rare combination of lived experience, practical tools, and genuine connection to every audience. Known for her work around resilience, grit, and human connection, she has inspired people across industries to rethink how they face challenges. Her ability to connect deeply with audiences makes her presentations both powerful and relatable, leaving people with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.
Having worked with global organizations such as Google, Lululemon, Herbalife, Plexus, and Athleta, Amberly understands how to translate personal growth into professional performance. Her talks are designed to resonate across teams, leadership levels, and cultures, creating lasting impact beyond the event itself.
A story of resilience and strength
Amberly’s journey is what sets her apart. After a devastating motorcycle accident that nearly cost her leg, she endured 34 surgeries and faced years of intense physical and emotional challenges. Instead of being defined by pain, she chose to rebuild her life with intention and strength.
This experience became the foundation of her message. She doesn’t speak about resilience as theory—she lives it. Her story is raw, real, and deeply human, which allows audiences to see their own challenges through a new lens. She shows that even in the hardest moments, there is an opportunity to grow stronger, more connected, and more fulfilled.
The P.A.C.E.R. Method
At the core of Amberly’s work is her signature P.A.C.E.R. Method, a framework designed to help individuals build resilience and create lasting success. This method focuses on the power of authentic connection, mindset, and consistent action.
Through this approach, Amberly teaches audiences how to move forward with clarity and confidence, even in uncertain times. Her framework is simple to understand, yet powerful in practice, making it easy for individuals and teams to apply immediately.
Why book Amberly Lago for your event
- She delivers a deeply personal and inspiring keynote rooted in real-life resilience
- Her message is practical, giving audiences tools they can apply right away
- She connects across industries, from corporate teams to leadership groups
- Her energy and authenticity create a lasting emotional and professional impact
Recognized thought leader and bestselling author
Amberly is the USA Today bestselling author of Joy Through the Journey, a book that reflects her philosophy of finding strength and joy even in life’s toughest moments. Her insights have been featured in major media outlets including People, Forbes, USA Today, The Doctors, Hallmark, and The TODAY Show.
She has also been recognized as one of the nation’s top influential speakers by USA Today, further solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in personal and professional development.
Her podcast, The Amberly Lago Show, ranks in the top 1% globally on Apple, where she interviews influential voices and shares insights on resilience, success, and human connection.
Lasting impact on individuals and organizations
Throughout her career, Amberly has worked with thousands of individuals, helping them overcome both personal and professional challenges. Her approach goes beyond motivation—she creates transformation. Audiences leave her talks with a clear sense of direction, stronger mindset, and tools to navigate whatever comes next.
Whether addressing leadership teams, large conferences, or intimate groups, Amberly delivers a message that stays with people long after the event ends. She reminds audiences that resilience is not something you’re born with, it’s something you build, step by step.
Booking Amberly Lago means giving your audience more than a keynote. It means giving them a perspective shift, a renewed sense of strength, and the belief that they can turn any challenge into a powerful turning point.
Customer Reviews
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What a beautiful testament to the triumph of your dedication, perseverance, personal resilience, and strong fortitude. It was such a pleasure to meet you today and I thank you for speaking to our group. Your talk was inspirational! Your speaking was wonderful. Your ability to weave humor into a very serious topic without minimizing the profound difficulty was beautiful. Your accent is a great bonus!
Sarah Maria DreisbachEsq. SSSS Legal and Consulting Services
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You are an authentic hero, and it amazes me you can be humble in the light of your luminous accomplishments. I have received calls from other members of the group who wanted to discuss with me how they might change the way they live their lives in light of your message of focused endurance, belief in self, and the willingness to endure great pain and fight through incredible obstacles to achieve a life worth living. I cannot thank you enough. I am a big fan.
Mike AltmanSimon, Altman & Kabaker
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Amberly’s talk made this the best Provisors meeting yet! I was moved to tears and definitely inspired.
Dita ShemkeEMBA Shemke-Dixon Wealth Advisory Group
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A million thank you’s! Thank you for bringing your story to Dress for Success. Thank you for giving the new members of the Professional Women’s Group the opportunity to feel hope, pride, and determination. There were tears and there was laughter. I saw the beginnings of trust and camaraderie that will lead to a strong network of support as the group evolves. Thank you for setting precisely the right tone for our year-long program of workshops. Thank you for giving so much of yourself and so passionately supporting the mission of Dress for Success.
Faye TaragonDirector, LA Dress for Success
5 of 5
You were voted top speaker at our annual conference!
Jim BroatchRSDSA
5 of 5
Amberly Lago spoke to our Plexus Worldwide Ambassador Book Club after we read her book, “True Grit and Grace”. We were all inspired and motivated by her resilience and bravery in her life. Amberly and her team were also very helpful and easy to work with in booking the event. Thank you Amberly for your story and inspiration. Everyone would benefit from hearing your story.
Christine HobbiPlexus Ambassador Sales and Training
Rated 5.00/5 based on 6 customer reviews
Keynotes
Keynote by Amberly Lago:
True Grit and Grace: The Power of Resilience
Imagine your audience walking out just motivated, but unstoppable, equipped to turn their biggest setbacks into breakthroughs, equipped with the exact mindset shifts and tools that helped a TEDx speaker and USA Today bestselling author rise from 34 surgeries, chronic pain, and near amputation to global stages and life changing impact.
In True Grit and Grace: The Power of Resilience, Amberly Lago delivers her raw, riveting personal story of transforming tragedy into triumph, blending heart pounding vulnerability, humor, and her proven PACER Method to show how grit plus grace equals unbreakable resilience. Attendees won’t just hear inspiration, they’ll gain actionable strategies to build a resilient mindset, harness inner strength, navigate crises with courage and dignity, and emerge stronger on the other side.
This isn’t fluffy motivation, it’s a game changer for corporate teams facing burnout, uncertainty, or high stakes pressure. Past audiences from Google and Nike executives to thousands in arenas have called it “life saving,” “the best conference keynote ever,” and voted Amberly “top speaker.” When you book this keynote, you give your event an legacy moment: participants leave empowered, connected, and ready to thrive under any challenge, driving higher engagement, loyalty, and real organizational results.
Keynote by Amberly Lago:
Finding Joy Through the Journey: Embracing Every Moment
In a world of constant hustle and uncertainty, what if your conference could leave attendees not just recharged, but radiating joy, armed with simple, powerful practices to find gratitude and meaning even in the messiest seasons?
Amberly Lago, bestselling author of Joy Through the Journey, TEDx speaker, and resilience powerhouse, reveals that joy isn’t a destination reserved for “perfect” times, it’s a daily choice that fuels unbreakable well being and performance. Through captivating storytelling with her signature mix of humor, heart, and hard won wisdom, she shares transformative tools to anchor in gratitude, reframe obstacles as opportunities, celebrate micro wins, and live fully present no matter the circumstances.
This keynote delivers instant uplift while building long term resilience: audiences laugh, cry, connect deeply, and walk away with practical techniques that boost morale, reduce stress, and enhance overall satisfaction. Featured in Forbes, TODAY Show, and hailed for “touching hearts” and “saving lives,” Amberly creates electric energy that turns passive listeners into inspired advocates for your event.
Book this for leadership retreats, women’s conferences, wellness summits, or any gathering needing a reset: your attendees will thank you for the renewed perspective, deeper fulfillment, and unstoppable joy that carries far beyond the event.
Keynote by Amberly Lago:
Connection is the New Currency of Leadership
In today’s disconnected, digital first world, the leaders who win aren’t the ones with the biggest titles, they’re the ones who master authentic human connection. What if your next leadership summit featured a speaker who could transform your executives and teams into magnetic, trust building influencers who drive real loyalty, collaboration, and results?
Amberly Lago, in demand keynote speaker for world class brands like Herbalife and Athleta, shows that connection is the new currency of leadership. Drawing from her own journey of building global impact through vulnerability and genuine relationships, she delivers powerful stories, proven frameworks, and immediately applicable tools to help leaders foster trust, inspire loyalty, strengthen teams, and create thriving cultures of collaboration.
This keynote stands out because it’s not theory, it’s battle tested wisdom that moves people to action. Attendees leave ready to lead with heart first: elevating influence, unlocking team potential, and delivering measurable impact with higher retention, innovation, and performance. With rave reviews like “you ignited a movement” and “extraordinary interpersonal skills,” Amberly doesn’t just speak, she creates lasting change that attendees rave about long after the event.
Perfect for executive retreats, corporate conferences, sales kickoffs, or any event aiming to build unbreakable teams, booking Amberly means your program becomes the one everyone talks about as the turning point for authentic, high impact leadership.
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The Pace of Pain | Amberly Lago | TEDxBerkeley
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Books by Amberly Lago
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Joy Through the JourneyShift Your Mindset, Embrace the Present Moment, and Cultivate Resilience Through Life's Ups and DownsBy Amberly Lago -
True Grit and GraceTurning Tragedy into TriumphBy Amberly Lago
