Lindsay H.
Self-Development Specialist | Founder + CEO at Everwell
Professional Training and Coaching
Education: Colby, B.A. - Harvard, Ed.M
Stamford, CT, USA
Biography
Lindsay Hurty, Ed.M., is a self-development specialist whose message speaks directly to the hearts of adult learners, parents and professionals alike. Her talks focus on self-awareness, vulnerability and inner aliveness, as a means to inspire audiences to take ownership of their self-education.
Described as an “inner growth architect” and a “seed-planter”, Lindsay is a former beloved high school English teacher who now directs her energy to the midlife experience. Lindsay is known for communicating powerfully about personhood and parenthood, to explore how we might all find more inner fulfillment, meaning and purpose.
Founder of Everwell – a life-learning platform – Lindsay has designed, facilitated or hosted 350+ programs. Her signature course, Self School, is a midlife kickstart for those seeking a renewed outlook or a fresh start. Lindsay regularly contributes life-learning vignettes to her YouTube channel (Becoming Everwell with Linds) and Substack publication (Becoming Everwell with Lindsay Hurty).
Passion
I'm endlessly curious about the human condition. Learning about anyone's story--through the lens of vulnerability, humility and humor--delights me beyond measure.
Having a front row seat the the becoming of my three kids is the most powerful experience of my life.
(And... I LOVE dogs, Scrabble and being the DJ Mom for my sons' baseball teams. I will always say yes to holding my kid's hand, searching for sea glass, roaming a bookstore, being cozy and dessert.)
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I am willing to travel
More than 100 miles
When it comes to payments
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions
Topics
Best Story
I was in 8th grade when my beloved math teacher, Mr. Miner, told me that he was dying. He'd been on sick leave for months, and in a chance encounter on the eve of his surgery he told me that he wasn't sure he'd survive it. Miraculously, he survived another 9 years before he'd succumb to his illness. We'd stayed in loose touch, but I didn't get confirmation that he'd received my final letter days before he passed. I stayed anonymous to his wife and daughters at the funeral, amongst the sea of his adoring students that spanned decades.
But once a teacher myself, years later, I came to know a new math teacher, Regina. It would take months before the dots were connected, but upon my discovery that Regina was Mr. Miner's daughter and her discovery that I was that letter-writing Lindsay, something profound clicked into place. The bigger lesson from Mr. Miner came into view.
Mr. Miner taught me that like math, life is sometimes unfathomably complicated and hard, but also beautiful. If you pay attention and are patient, life's pain points have the ability to somehow make sense, even if that patience takes decades.
Origin Story
As classically educated as I am, and even with my years of teaching as a secondary English educator, the most valuable life-learning that has happened for me has happened outside of any traditional classroom, and I find that stunning.
I started paying close attention to the wisdom that lives in our everyday experiences (and within ourselves) more than 20 years ago. In 2016, I started hosting workshops in my home for moms trying to figure out what's next. I received tremendous feedback on my skill set, and that organically paved the path to the launch of my business, Everwell. I then created my signature online course, Self School, which teaches students how to tap into their inner wisdom, so they can figure out who they are now, to move through obstacles or transitions with intention, authenticity and confidence.
I'm on a mission to redefine what an education is by inspiring others to take ownership of their self-education.
Example talks
THE ART OF CULTIVATING WISDOM
School doesn't equip us to take advantage of unexpected teachable moments. But "life- teachers" show up in everyday experiences and are the source for cultivating wisdom. This talk inspires audiences to take ownership of their self-education to become even more valuable contributors to their families, communities and world.
PARENTHOOD LESSONS FOR PROFESSIONAL YOU
Whether or not you’re a parent, kids can’t help but be some of the best life-teachers out there. This talk delves into Lindsay’s top 7 lessons learned from parenthood that have the power to redefine, redirect and transform your personhood, both professionally and personally... from here on out.
See Lindsay's story on the SPEAK stage: https://youtu.be/3v7e6-s5UoY?si=pvuKxXn2muIX_fya
BUILDING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS: TRANSFORMING TEAMS FROM FINE TO PHENOMENAL
At the heart of your work, you're actually engaged in a giant relationship-building enterprise. Using the Sparketype body of work, this talk guides groups through an experience that will set the stage for meaningful connection in real time. Ideal for professional teams that want to examine their relational functionality, this talk (that can extend into a professional workshop) invites team players to acknowledge their challenges, reimagine their team dynamics, and learn how to transform their team that's fine to phenomenal.
SELF SCHOOL 101: REBOOT YOUR CORE VALUES
Sometimes in adulthood we feel stuck and question who we are. A lot of life has happened since last checking in with our values and purpose. Get inspired to tap into your inner wisdom, so you can move forward through obstacles or transitions and make big decisions with authenticity and confidence.
"Lindsay is a natural born speaker. Her delivery is relatable, inspiring and captivating. She would be an extraordinary addition to your event or conference."
- Tricia Brouk, Director, Producer + Founder of The Big Talk
"Lindsay is an ultimate Yoda. She is a teacher of the soul and a connector to one’s path."
- Emily Bonenfont, Founder at Luna & Charlie
"We have all had the experience of listening to a teacher who is telling us some truth, but it’s not clear that they have actually lived it. Lindsay Hurty lives the change and growth she speaks of, and you know it."
- The Rev. David Anderson, former Rector St. Luke's Parish Darien, CT