Amanda Waring
Speaker | Creative Catalyst | Workshop Leader
Amanda Waring is a highly respected transformational speaker, creative catalyst and workshop leader who has inspired audiences internationally for over thirty years.
A former West End leading actress, award-winning filmmaker, author and performance poet, Amanda delivers keynote talks and immersive workshops that are both deeply moving and profoundly memorable. Combining storytelling, poetry, film, ceremony, humour and heart-led insight, she creates experiences that awaken compassion, connection and meaningful change.
Today, Amanda is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading voices on dignity, compassion and end-of-life care. She has delivered keynote addresses at hundreds of conferences throughout the UK and internationally, facilitated transformative workshops, and appeared regularly across national television and radio.
Her media appearances include Sky News, BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4 Women’s Hour, Start the Week and BBC Radio 5 Live.
Interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson as a fellow Dignity in Care Ambassador, Amanda has been at the forefront of cultural and national change within the care sector. She hosted her own Dignity in Care Conference with the Greater London Forum and played a significant role in helping inspire the Government’s Dignity in Care Campaign, which now includes more than 400,000 Dignity Champions across the UK — many personally trained by Amanda herself.
Her work has been recommended by the British Journal of Nursing and the Royal College of Nursing. She has also served on advisory boards including the Government’s Dignity Board and has helped launch major national initiatives including:
- The Government’s Dignity in Care Awards
- The Action on Elder Abuse Helpline
- The Dying Matters Initiative featured on BBC Breakfast
Essex County Council Amanda has been a Powerful Speaker and Inspiring Presenter for our events including our wonderful ESSEX CARE AWARDS we have commissioned her for 20 years and she delivers exceptional and transformational training for our staff in person and online.
New talks & transformational experiences for 2026
The “Awaken with Amanda Waring” Series
A collection of experiential keynote talks, ceremonies and transformational workshops available both online and in person.
AWAKEN COMPASSION
Exploring empathy, dignity, humanity and heart-led leadership.
AWAKEN JOY
Rediscovering creativity, vitality, resilience and authentic expression.
AWAKEN PEACE
Creating inner and outer peace through reflection, connection and collective healing.
AWAKEN LOVE
Opening the heart to deeper connection, belonging and courageous living.
AWAKEN YOUR INNER DRAGON
Empowering Women to find their voice, passion and purpose.
CARING FOR OURSELVES WHILST CARING FOR OTHERS
Amanda was grateful to be asked to speak about her life, work and share her singing heart opening meditations for the delegates at Good Wood house as their key note speaker.
CELEBRATING PEACE WEEK
Amanda is an International Speaker and Poet on Peace in great demand at online events.
ELEVATE FESTIVAL
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WELLBEING RETREAT
Amanda leads two powerful sessions on women’s empowerment and supporting those at the sacred threshold.
MIND BODY SPIRIT FESTIVAL WORTHING
ON DEATH & DYING
Exploring many stories of the transition from this life to Beyond including your own encounters.
REST FEST
WISDOM & ART FROM OUR COMMUNITY
Amanda was delighted to be an invited guest on the Awakening World sharing her poetry and healing alchemy.
Award Ceremonies & Special Events
Amanda is also regularly invited to host and present award ceremonies, opening ceremonies, wellbeing events and special gatherings, bringing warmth, professionalism, inspiration and presence to every occasion.
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