In an era of constant change, rapid technological advancements, and rising burnout, true leadership demands more than technical expertise, it requires emotional mastery, authentic connection, and the ability to inspire transformation. Amanda Gore, a global authority on leadership development, communication, and workplace culture has spent more than three decades helping leaders unlock a simple but powerful and profound secret; simply being that “Joy is the ultimate competitive advantage”.
Blending her background in physiotherapy, psychology, neurolinguistics, and occupational health, Amanda has built a career teaching leaders, sales teams, and customer service professionals how to foster cultures of trust, connection, and peak performance. With over one million people across 20 countries impacted by her high-energy keynotes, workshops, and virtual trainings, Amanda has redefined what it means to lead and connect in today’s business landscape.
Amanda’s groundbreaking philosophy centers on social intelligence which emcompasses skillful reading, relating, and influencing of others beyond traditional concepts such as body language, modeling and rapport. Amanda’s belief system is social intelligence isn’t a “soft” skill; but rather a power skill; one absolutely essential for navigating today’s workplace challenges. Instead of relying on the outdated “influence of power” model, Amanda equips leaders with the extraordinary power of influence defined as the ability to create genuine emotional connections that drive loyalty, innovation, and sustainable success.
According to Amanda, a leader’s true role is threefold: first and foremost change behaviors through heartfelt storytelling, next to create environments where people can excel, and lastly to instill belief in each person’s own abilities. Her unique approach draws from neuroscience, quantum physics, epigenetics, and positive psychology, all delivered with humor, vulnerability, and a deep sense of joy. It’s why Amanda isn’t just remembered for what she says, but for how she makes people feel: inspired, energized, and ready to change!
Through her bestselling book “Joy is an Inside Job”, her TEDx talks, and her leadership of “The Joy Project”, Amanda is on a mission to help individuals and organizations rediscover the transformative power of joy and connection. She believes that behind every high-performing team or innovative culture lies a simple truth; people perform best when they feel valued, seen, and joyful.
In a world increasingly obsessed with AI and automation, Amanda reminds us that our greatest asset lies not outside us, but within our innate emotional intelligence, creativity, and capacity for human connection. Her dynamic, science-backed presentations provide tangible strategies to conquer fear, embrace change, and communicate in ways that move hearts as well as minds.
Recognized as a Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, listed among the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World by Real Leaders, and a Top 10 Speaker to Watch in 2025 by Microsoft News (MSN), Amanda continues to be a sought-after voice for organizations ready to shift from surviving to thriving!
Whether through her keynotes, workshops, podcast, vibrant social media community or upcoming film trilogy that can be seen on Amazon, “The Frequency of Miracles”, Amanda’s impact is undeniable: she changes lives for the better! Leaders who embrace her strategies don’t just communicate better—they inspire trust, build resilient teams, and create workplaces where joy is not a buzzword but a daily experience.
Discover more about Amanda’s transformative work at www.amandagore.com or join her community on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
