Lindsey Machona
Edmonton, Canada
Lindsey Machona is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and creator of the Unconscious Goals Framework™, a groundbreaking approach to understanding why high achievers often struggle to execute in the moments that matter most. Blending leadership psychology, nervous system science, identity theory, and organizational behavior, Lindsey helps leaders and organizations uncover the hidden unconscious goals silently driving behavior, communication, performance, and culture. Her work challenges traditional conversations around confidence, mindset, and leadership development by revealing a deeper truth: people are not failing because they lack capability, they are often succeeding at unconscious goals rooted in safety, adaptation, approval, and self-protection. A sought-after voice on authority under pressure, adaptive identity patterns, and high-performance behavior, Lindsey speaks on how hidden survival strategies shape executive presence, visibility, decision-making, innovation, and leadership culture. Born in Zimbabwe and now based in Canada, Lindsey brings a rare combination of lived leadership experience across politics, nonprofit leadership, global development, entrepreneurship, and transformational coaching. She is the Executive Director in the non-profit sector, and was the first Zimbabwean immigrant woman to run in a Canadian federal election. Lindsey has spoken internationally on leadership, global development, identity, women’s empowerment, and human transformation, including participation at global forums connected to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67). Known for her piercing insights, emotionally intelligent storytelling, and paradigm-shifting frameworks, Lindsey leaves audiences with more than inspiration. She gives them a completely new lens for understanding human behavior, leadership, and the hidden patterns shaping performance under pressure.
Speaking topics
- Closing the Gap Between Strategy and Execution
- Organizations Don’t Have Communication Problems. They Have Safety Problems
- Authority Under Pressure
- The Missing Piece in Leadership Development
- The Hidden Psychology Behind High-Stakes Decisions
Speaking fee: Contact for fee