lindsy matthews on stage inspirational speaker cancer advocate public speaking coach

I'm Lindsy

A little about me.

Overcoming health adversity with a positive mindset and resilience has become my superpower. Diagnosed with autoimmune disease as a child, early stage breast cancer as a young mom and now living with incurable stage 4 metastatic breast cancer – I’ve learned how to turn the worst thing that’s ever happened to you into some of the best experiences of your life. 

Keynote & Inspirational Speaker

Using humour and storytelling I help audiences large or small realize that overcoming health adversity can become your superpower. I help people live differently and advocate for others to be involved in their medical care.  

Speaking Coach & Instructor

Become a confident public speaker! With a unique blend of humor, and real-world communication expertise, I empower professionals to deliver impactful presentations that captivate audiences, build confidence, and drive success.

Let's work together.

Life is good, even when it is impossibly hard. And it is always worth fighting for. When you're having the worst year of your life, you can make it the best year of your life. You'll watch me keep proving it.

Feedback from public speaking classes:

“Signing up for this course turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made, especially since it was under your guidance. You truly had a lasting impact on me, pushing my limits in a safe and supportive manner. The growth I experienced in such a short time is unreal.”

“I just wanted to say you are hands down the best instructor I’ve ever had. And I’ve taken a BUNCH of continuing ed courses. You were funny, empathetic, hands-on, open, and just all-around amazing. Thank you for being such an inspiration and a truly great teacher.”

“Lindsy Matthews was an amazing instructor – encouraging engagement, pushing our limits while marinating a sense of security. Lindsy has a gift in making this course approachable for those who have extreme difficulty with public speaking.”

“I’ll always remember the impact you had on my journey to becoming a more confident speaker. One thing I really enjoyed about the class was the frequent presentations, they encouraged me to speak more and reinforced the importance of practicing a skill that’s essential on the path to mastery.”

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"Lindsy Matthews is one of the most impactful speakers I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Her stage presence is both approachable and commanding and she delivers a message of hope and resilience with powerful stories and humour. Lindsy knows how to captivate an audience and her takeaways are universally relevant. ."
PRIYA SAM
Keynote Speaker

Latest Articles

My Writing

The gritty side of gratitude

Gratitude has become a buzzword in our culture. Write down three things you’re grateful for, they say. Light a candle, sip some tea, and the world will feel brighter. But

Facing fear

Fear shows up in unexpected ways. With stage 4 cancer, it’s not the kind of terror that paralyzes, because well, you learn quickly that you don’t have that luxury. Instead,