Giving Voice to the Unspoken, Power to the Overwhelmed, and Dignity to Dementia Care
There are speakers who inform.
There are leaders who influence.
And then there are rare voices who change how people see, decide, and act.
Lisa Skinner belongs to the last category.
An internationally recognised Behaviour Specialist, 2× Best-Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, and host of the globally ranked podcast The Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s Show, Lisa has spent more than three decades at the frontlines of one of humanity’s most misunderstood and emotionally complex challenges: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
But her work goes far beyond education.
Lisa Skinner empowers families, caregivers, organisations, and policymakers with clarity, confidence, and practical decision-making tools, turning fear into understanding, overwhelm into preparation, and silence into strong, informed action.
It is this rare ability to merge compassion with courage and storytelling with strategy that makes her one of The Most Inspiring Keynote Speakers Driving Confidence and Negotiation Mastery to watch.
From Personal Loss to Global Purpose
Lisa Skinner’s calling was not chosen lightly; it was forged through lived experience.
Having had eight family members diagnosed with dementia, she understands the disease not only as a professional but as a daughter, a witness, and a caregiver. Those experiences reshaped her understanding of what families truly need, not abstract research or distant promises of cures, but guidance that works in real kitchens, at real bedside moments, and during real-world decisions.
“I am not a distant expert, I am a translator between families and the systems that serve them,” Lisa often says.
That mindset transformed her career.
Early on, like many professionals, Lisa focused on cure-based research and policy discussions. Over time, something became painfully clear: even the greatest scientific breakthroughs mean little if families are left unprepared, unsupported, and excluded from the conversation.
So she stepped out of theory and into people’s lives.
A Voice That Calms, Educates, and Mobilises
What sets Lisa Skinner apart as a keynote speaker is not only her depth of knowledge but the way she delivers it.
She explains complex neurological and behavioural realities with remarkable clarity, using stories, metaphors, and human-centred language that resonate deeply with audiences. Whether addressing a room of healthcare professionals, corporate leaders, caregivers, or policymakers, Lisa creates instant trust.
Her talks don’t overwhelm.
They organise chaos.
She equips audiences to:
- Understand why dementia behaviours happen
- Respond with empathy instead of frustration
- Make confident decisions without guilt
- Navigate negotiations around care, finances, and support
- Advocate effectively within healthcare, the workplace, and policy systems
Lisa doesn’t sensationalise dementia; she humanises it.
The Quiet Global Crisis No One Is Prepared For
Dementia is often described as a “silent epidemic”, and Lisa ensures it stays silent no longer.
By 2025, dementia cases globally are expected to triple. In the United States, dementia is the 6th leading cause of death, and in countries such as the UK, Finland, and the Netherlands, it is the number one cause of death.
Yet despite these staggering numbers, societies remain dangerously unprepared.
Lisa addresses the elephant in the room:
- Caregiver burnout
- Fragmented systems
- Lack of early planning
- Workplace inflexibility
- Financial and housing crises
- Policy gaps that leave families isolated
Her message is clear and urgent:
This crisis is not only biological, but it is organisational, emotional, and societal.
Keynote Speaking That Drives Confidence and Negotiation Mastery
One of Lisa Skinner’s defining strengths is her ability to help audiences regain confidence in situations that feel powerless.
Dementia strips families of certainty. Decisions arrive quickly, emotionally, and often without warning. Lisa teaches people how to negotiate from knowledge instead of fear—whether that means advocating for a loved one, communicating with medical professionals, navigating care facilities, or balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
Her keynotes guide audiences to:
- Ask the right questions
- Prepare before a crisis hits
- Recognise early signs and act strategically
- Build support systems before burnout occurs
- Communicate needs clearly and confidently
She reframes negotiation not as confrontation, but as self-advocacy rooted in understanding.
Authoring Hope: Books That Became Lifelines
Lisa is the award-winning author of:
- “Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost” – a 2× #1 best-selling book and recipient of the Living Now Award
- “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – Its Secret Faces”, including a companion workbook
Both books were written at the urging of families she worked with, people who needed something to hold onto when information felt scattered and emotionally heavy.
Her writing is practical, unsentimental, deeply human, and profoundly reassuring. It gives readers something priceless: a sense that they are not alone.
The Power of Media to Build Global Awareness
Lisa Skinner has spoken on over 400 media platforms worldwide, using every opportunity to educate, advocate, and empower.
Her internationally ranked podcast, The Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s Show, sits in the top 10% of all podcasts globally, reaching listeners across continents with honest conversations, expert insights, and real-life caregiving stories.
She has appeared on:
- International television and radio platforms
- Global conferences and summits
- Prominent magazine covers, including New York Weekly Magazine
- Major visibility platforms such as the Nasdaq Times Square Billboard and Forbes Celebrity Magazine
Each appearance strengthens her mission: to remove stigma, replace fear with preparation, and build informed communities.
Signature Talks That Reshape Perspective
Some of Lisa Skinner’s most impactful presentations include:
Mindful Aging: Unraveling the Mystery of Alzheimer’s Disease
A powerful exploration of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risks, and how up to 40% of dementia risk can be reduced through informed lifestyle changes.
Lost in the Looking Glass: Understanding Alzheimer’s Through Alice’s Journey in Wonderland
A moving metaphor that helps audiences truly feel what living with dementia is like, bridging empathy and awareness.
Through Their Eyes: A Window into Living with Dementia
An emotionally resonant keynote that reveals how dementia reshapes perception, emotions, and behaviour, helping caregivers respond with compassion instead of confusion.
These talks don’t just educate, they transform perspective.
A Human-Centred Solution to a Global Challenge
Lisa Skinner’s approach is deeply strategic and profoundly human.
She provides:
- Practical checklists and planning roadmaps
- Workplace-ready caregiver support frameworks
- Training for leaders to respond with empathy and clarity
- Coalition-building between healthcare, policy, and community organisations
Her work transforms crisis management into resilience-building.
A Vision for the Future: Prepared, Supported, Connected
Lisa envisions a world where:
- Dementia care is proactive, not reactive
- Families are supported before burnout begins
- Workplaces recognise caregiving as a shared responsibility
- Communities rally together instead of operating in silos
- Dignity and hope remain central at every stage
By 2030 and beyond, she believes stigma will diminish, early planning will become standard, and support systems will no longer feel impossible to navigate.
Why Lisa Skinner Matters, Now More Than Ever
Lisa Skinner is not just a speaker.
She is a guide through uncharted emotional terrain.
A translator of science into action.
A voice of reassurance in moments of fear.
A catalyst for confidence, preparedness, and compassionate leadership.
In a world quietly approaching a dementia care crisis, Lisa Skinner stands courageously at the forefront, ensuring that families, organisations, and societies are not caught unprepared.
Her work reminds us that dignity does not disappear with memory, and neither should support, understanding, or hope.
Lisa Skinner is helping the world listen to patients, to caregivers, and to the truths we can no longer afford to ignore.
