Lindsay MacMillan

Creativity & Career Transformation Speaker; Three-Time Bestselling Author & Former Vice President at Goldman Sachs

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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Lindsay MacMillan Biography

Lindsay MacMillan is a bestselling author, poet, and creative entrepreneur who inspires audiences to break free from convention and design the lives they love. Formerly one of the youngest female vice presidents at Goldman Sachs, MacMillan left the corporate world to pursue her creative dreams, building an award-winning career that blends leadership, resilience, and creativity.

By her early 30s, MacMillan had secured four book deals with Big 4 publishers, including her national bestselling novel, "The Heart of the Deal." Her critically acclaimed works explore themes of self-discovery. As a four-time TEDx speaker, MacMillan has reached hundreds of thousands with talks on creativity, leadership, and the unifying power of fiction.

MacMillan’s passion lies in helping others unlock their potential and thrive in an ever-changing world. She regularly delivers keynotes and workshops at top universities like Dartmouth and Notre Dame and corporate events for organizations like NASDAQ and Goldman Sachs. She has been featured by Katie Couric, CNBC, and Business Insider.

Lindsay MacMillan Speaking Topics

  • Embrace the Cringe: How to Build Your Dream Career

    This motivational talk empowers audiences to reframe rejection and discomfort as essential steps to building their dream career. Drawing on personal experiences as a Wall Street VP turned bestselling author and creative entrepreneur, Lindsay MacMillan shares actionable strategies for navigating fear, embracing authenticity, and unlocking personal potential. By ""embracing the cringe,"" attendees will learn how vulnerability and bold choices can lead to breakthroughs in career and personal growth.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn to reframe rejection as redirection.
    • Discover how authenticity and awkwardness can drive success in unconventional ways.
    • Gain strategies to overcome fear and take bold steps toward your dream career.
    • Understand the importance of resilience and creativity in shaping a fulfilling path.

  • The Business Case for Reading Fiction: Why Imagination is Essential in Leadership

    In this thought-provoking session, Lindsay MacMillan explores the power of fiction as a tool for developing empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking in leadership. Drawing from her experience as a bestselling author and former corporate leader, she highlights how reading fiction enhances emotional intelligence, improves decision-making, and fosters innovative solutions to complex problems. Attendees will leave with a fresh perspective on why imagination is a critical skill for effective leadership in a rapidly changing world.

    Attendee Results:

    • Understand how fiction builds empathy and emotional intelligence.
    • Learn how imaginative thinking translates to strategic business solutions.
    • Discover the role of creativity in effective leadership.
    • Gain actionable insights into integrating fiction as a tool for professional growth.

  • Unlock Your Creative Power to Supercharge Your Growth

    This dynamic talk inspires attendees to harness their unique creative power to drive personal and professional growth. Lindsay MacMillan, a bestselling author and four-time TEDx speaker, shares actionable tools for tapping into creativity, cultivating innovation, and embracing discomfort as a gateway to growth. Ideal for leaders, teams, and individuals, this session demonstrates how creativity can be a transformative force in achieving breakthrough success.

    Attendee Results:

    • Discover how to tap into your unique creative potential, even if you don't think you're creative.
    • Learn strategies to foster innovation and solve challenges creatively.
    • Reframe discomfort as a stepping stone to growth.
    • Gain practical tools to supercharge personal and professional development.

  • The Power of Feminine Leadership

    In this inspiring talk, Lindsay MacMillan delves into the transformative power of feminine leadership qualities in the modern workplace. Drawing from her experience as one of the youngest female vice presidents at Goldman Sachs and her journey as a bestselling author and entrepreneur, she demonstrates how leading with softness, empathy, and compassion is not a weakness but a formidable strength. Attendees will explore how embracing these traditionally undervalued traits fosters collaboration, drives innovation, and creates more inclusive and effective teams. This session empowers leaders and professionals to redefine success by integrating authenticity and emotional intelligence into their leadership styles.

    Attendee Results:

    • Understand the value of feminine leadership qualities in driving success.
    • Learn how softness and compassion can enhance team performance and morale.
    • Gain strategies to incorporate empathy and authenticity into leadership practices.
    • Challenge conventional leadership paradigms by embracing a balanced approach.
    • Discover how feminine leadership fosters innovation and meaningful connections.

Lindsay MacMillan Videos

  • LINDSAY MACMILLAN 2025 SPEAKER REEL

Lindsay MacMillan Books

  • Summer on Lilac Island
    Summer on Lilac Island
  • Double-Decker Dreams: A Novel
    Double-Decker Dreams: A Novel
  • The Heart of the Deal: A Novel
    The Heart of the Deal: A Novel

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  • What topics does Lindsay MacMillan speak about?

    Lindsay MacMillan is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Business, Business Leadership, Creativity, Female Leadership, Leadership, Personal Growth, Resilience.
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Lindsay MacMillan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Embrace the Cringe: How to Build Your Dream Career, The Business Case for Reading Fiction: Why Imagination is Essential in Leadership, Unlock Your Creative Power to Supercharge Your Growth and The Power of Feminine Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lindsay MacMillan for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Lindsay MacMillan generally travels from Grand Rapids, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Cheryl Cran, Joyce Maynard, Kimberly Brown and Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lindsay MacMillan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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