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BORN WITHOUT ARMS, NOT WITHOUT ATTITUDE!
NICKY ABDINOR IS AN EXPERT ON DOING MORE, WITH LESS.
Nicky is a registered Clinical Psychologist, international keynote speaker, and founder of the non-profit organization, Nicky’s Drive.
Nicky has a passion for challenging our perceptions of ABILITY. She is a firm believer that it’s not our situation, but how we THINK about our situation, that determines our emotional well-being. Nicky is a sought-after inspirational keynote speaker who gained international recognition following her TEDx talk, “Driving Dreams.” She has presented talks as far as Europe, the USA, Middle East and Australia – as well as online from her office in Cape Town! Nicky was recently awarded the “Speakers Hall of Fame” Award for 2022, one of the highest speaking achievements amongst her peers.
Read testimonials from around the world describing the impact of Nicky’s presentations
If you are looking for a STANDOUT inspirational speaker, Nicky is your ideal candidate. Her expertise as a Clinical Psychologist places her at an advantage; not only does Nicky have an exceptional personal story to tell, she does so in a way that enables the audience to take away key skills to create sustainable change in our attitudes, beliefs and emotions.
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!
CONTACT DETAILS FOR TALK ENQUIRIES:
TALKS IN SOUTH AFRICA: email Nicky to discuss the details of your event by clicking here
INTERNATIONAL TALKS (outside of South Africa): contact Nicky’s speaker agency, Kruger-Cowne (contact person: Gina)
Email: gina(at)krugercowne(dot) com Tel: +44 207 352 2277
TALKS IN THE USA: contact Nicky’s USA speaker agency, C Talent (contact person: Keely)
Email: info(at)ctalent(dot)org Tel: (213)–995–7015
Nicky is a member of the Professional Speaker’s Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) and the Global Speaker’s Federation (GSF). Click here to watch Nicky’s TEDx talk and see her in action! Click here to watch Nicky’s virtual event showcase.
