Nicky Abdinor: Inspirational Speaker
- Highlights:
- Born without arms, not without attitude!
- Nicky Abdinor is an expert on doing MORE with less.
- She 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!
- She is 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."
- Travels from: Cape Town, SA
- **Fee range: $500 - $5,000
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BORN WITHOUT ARMS, NOT WITHOUT ATTITUDE!
NICKY ABDINOR IS AN EXPERT ON DOING MORE, WITH LESS.
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.
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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.
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.
She 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 | Inspirational Speaker
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!
Her 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 Abdinor 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 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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