Hamed Amiri is a best-selling author, inspirational keynote speaker, and technology leader whose extraordinary life journey underpins his powerful work with audiences around the world.
Born in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, Hamed fled to the UK as a child with his family while they cared for his terminally ill brother, Hussein. That journey became the basis of his acclaimed memoir, 'The Boy With Two Hearts', which has since been adapted for the stage, performed across the UK and internationally, and is now in development for screen.
Alongside his writing, Hamed has built a senior career in technology and transformation, currently working at PwC. This rare combination of lived experience and professional leadership allows him to connect deeply with audiences while offering insight that resonates far beyond inspiration alone.
What makes Hamed’s talks distinctive is how he weaves emotional storytelling with real-world reflection. He speaks openly about resilience, identity, belonging and perseverance, while also exploring leadership under pressure, culture, and the human side of change. His sessions are moving, honest and grounded, leaving audiences inspired but also challenged to think differently about responsibility, judgement and purpose.
Hamed has spoken to schools, universities, corporates, conferences and institutions across the UK and internationally. He is an ambassador for the British Red Cross and works closely with organisations navigating change, growth and uncertainty. His second book publishes with Hachette in August 2026.
Books
The Boy with Two Hearts: A Story of Hope
Hamed Amiri's official speaker topics are listed below:
Resilience & Grit: Turning Adversity into Strength
A deeply inspirational keynote drawing on Hamed’s journey from Afghanistan to the UK and the challenges his family faced along the way. A powerful story of hope, perseverance and the mindset required to overcome obstacles and keep moving forward, even when the odds feel stacked against you.
Ideal for: Schools, universities, corporate events, resilience and wellbeing programmes
Leadership Under Pressure: Judgement When It Matters Most
Leadership is tested in the hardest moments. Drawing on personal experience and senior roles in technology and transformation, Hamed explores responsibility, decision-making and courage when the stakes are high. A talk that inspires leaders to lead with humanity as well as strength.
Ideal for: Executive teams, leadership conferences, senior management away-days
Belonging, Identity & Confidence
An inspiring and relatable talk about identity, self-belief and finding your place in the world. Hamed reflects on what it means to belong, how confidence is built, and why understanding who you are is key to unlocking potential in individuals and teams.
Ideal for: Schools, universities, DEI programmes, youth and community events
The Human Side of Transformation
Change is never just about strategy or technology, it’s about people. Combining inspirational storytelling with real-world experience, Hamed explores fear, resilience and growth during periods of change, and how leaders can support people through uncertainty.
Ideal for: Organisations undergoing transformation, tech and innovation conferences
Finding Your Voice in a Noisy World
An uplifting keynote about courage, authenticity and speaking up. Hamed shares how individuals can find confidence in their own story, use their voice with purpose, and create impact without losing who they are.
Ideal for: Leadership development, education, personal growth and empowerment events.
- 2023 – Chief of Staff, PwC Digital Operations
- 2022 – Stage adaptation of The Boy with Two Hearts premiered in London and Cardiff
- 2020 – Memoir ‘The Boy with Two Hearts’ selected as BBC Radio 4’s Book of the Week
- 2019 – Ambassador for the Welsh charity Daring to Dream
How to hire Hamed Amiri
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