Jessica Buchanan

Speech Topics

• Impossible Odds: A Story of Strength and Survival

  Who is this for? Audiences of all types looking to be inspired and motivated to face the everyday and extraordinary challenges of their lives with grace, tenacity and the ability to move forward. The audience will leave with: ✔Feelings of inspiration and a renewed perspective showing them that they have what it takes to persevere through obstacles, no matter how impossible they may seem in the present ✔Specific tools Jessica used during captivity, that you can employ in your every day life, that inspire gratitude and a willingness ✔A poignant reminder that no matter how alone we may feel, we have not been forgotten

• Change is Your Proof of Life

  Who is this for? Audiences who may be facing corporate or personal life changes and the challenges that arise when change has been thrust upon you. The Audience will leave with: ✔Renewed mindset on how to collaborate with change in their lives ✔Tools to empower them to make change work for them, not against them ✔Practical steps for reclaiming control in important areas of life when things feel like they are spinning out of control ✔A patriotic reminder of what it means to be an American

• Deserts to Mountaintops

  Who is this keynote for? This keynote is geared specifically to those audiences looking to walk in greater alignment with themselves, and for those who are ready to start listening to their own voice and hone their intuition. The audience will leave with: ✔Tools for honing their intuition in every area of their lives ✔Real life examples that drive home the life and death situation that not listening to their intuition can cause ✔Exercises that will bring them into greater self-awareness and alignment into what they want for their future ✔Feelings of Empowerment that will bring them to decisions more quickly, ultimately getting them to their next steps in an effective and efficient way.

• Kidnappings, Ransoms, and The Security Sector

  Who is this keynote for? This keynote is for the audience who works specifically in the security space. With Jessica’s unique background in the INGO (International Non-Governmental Organizational) space combined with her professional training as a teacher, Jessica shares lessons learned from before, during, and after her kidnapping experience to enable aid organizations and companies of all sizes and sectors to learn from her kidnapping experience as both a cautionary tale and a story of survival success. The audience will leave with: ✔Practical takeaways and lessons learned from the unique perspective of a former hostage ✔An unforgettable illustration of the importance of an organization’s Duty of Care ✔A renewed sense of purpose as to their WHY supporting their mission ✔A commitment to their own personal security, and listening to their gut ✔An actual security checklist they may use prior to visiting project locations at home and abroad

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I check Jessica Buchanan's availability or request a quote?

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• What is Jessica Buchanan's speaking fee?

  The typical range for Jessica Buchanan's speaking fee is $12,000–$18,000. The low end of the fee range represents their standard virtual fee. The high end of the fee range represents their standard fee for a US-based in-person speaking engagement. Appearances which require an extended schedule of activities or international travel will possibly exceed this fee range. Speaker fees update frequently. To receive a personalized quote for Jessica Buchanan to speak at your event, please consult with a Key Speakers advisor for up to date information and assistance.
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