About Linda Davies
Linda graduated in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University, then worked for a large US investment bank. Trained in New York, she was the first woman to work in their European corporate finance division in an executive position. She worked in private equity for 8 years then left to write novels.
International bestselling author:
Linda lived in Peru for three years, and in the Middle East for eight years, during which time she was kidnapped by Iranian government forces and held hostage for two weeks in Iran. After UK government intervention, she was freed. She has written about her kidnap and detention in her memoir Hostage/Kidnapped.
Her first Novel, Nest of Vipers, has been published in over thirty countries, selling over two million copies. It has also been optioned three times by major Hollywood studios. Linda has since written five more thrillers.
Linda also writes for young adults: her series, ‘Karma, bloodlines and unfinished business’ comprises prize-winning Longbow Girl and Gelert’s Ghost. Her children’s series, The Djinn Quintet was described as ‘Dubai’s Harry Potter’.
She has also written two non-fiction books about money: 10 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Money, and What Every Woman Needs to Know to Create Financial Abundance.
Jungian life coach:
Linda trained as a Jungian life coach whilst undergoing rigorous cancer treatment. Her coaching sessions help individuals, groups and corporate professionals uncover their deep-seated conditioned behaviour and begin to transcend it, empowering them to make choices that will optimise their personal, professional and financial lives.
Writing mentor:
Linda delivers courses to help others write their memoirs. These live Zoom courses offer technical and psychological tools and approaches to help get writers started, keep them going and love the process.
Money mentor and workshop host:
Linda is a regular speaker at literary festivals, book groups and schools and has appeared at the Edinburgh, Hay, Bath, and Dubai Literary Festivals among others. She delivers Healthy Money transformational workshops to schools and various colleges at Cambridge University. She has spoken about money to global institutions including the European Union and VenCap International.
Journalism and Inaugural Writer in Residence:
Linda has written for The Times, Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, Independent and the Guardian newspapers and the National Theatre. She is a winner of the Philip Geddes Prize for journalism. In 2019, Linda became the Inaugural Writer in residence at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford.
Coaching testimonials:
“Linda has helped me immensely. She curates each session to be focused on the issues that have come up for me recently and adapts to what I need and can benefit from the most. I leave every session feeling energised and with clearer purpose. Recently Linda inspired me to challenge my “icky” feelings around asking for money. Encouraging me to overcome them and ask to be paid for something I had previously offered to do for free. This was hugely affirming (and successful!) and would not have been possible without her guidance and support as well as gentle challenging. My “homework” each session keeps me focussed on my inner shadow(s) in various scenarios and how to pay attention to it in specific, as well as more general, situations. It has been a huge force for good in my life to be coached by Linda and I regularly recommend her to friends.” Susannah J.
“I had the coaching session with Linda about my finance blockages. She is very intuitive and guided me to uncover the fears and the causes for my blockages to more abundance in my finance! It was so helpful that I could see that there are heavy emotions I need to process to unblock myself first! I’m very looking forward to another session with her!! Highly recommend it!” Mingxi Z.
“Linda is truly a talented and exceptional coach. She has the ability to hold healing space and zero in on exactly what you are needing to work through to get to the root issue of what is standing in the way of experiencing financial freedom and abundance. Her expertise in finance and deeply intuitive method of bringing gentle and healing attention to how I related to money as a result of limiting beliefs and social conditioning has been life changing. Since working with her I have experienced so much joy in my life. Not only has my relationship with money and finances changed, I now have real life practical skills that allow me to experience greater freedom. I cannot recommend her highly enough.” Alyssa A.
“Linda is very sensitive, professional and hugely positive coach, she helped me to realize some deep unconscious patterns that were limiting my actions not only in terms of money, but also in terms of relationships with others. I want to say thank you for honest and perceptive vision and tools that you shared with me. It will help me to continue my growth and to feel more comfortable with myself and the world around me. I would definitely recommend Linda as a strong professional who cares for her clients and meets their personal needs.” Anna
Memoirist testimonials:
Linda, we loved the course and really enjoyed meeting our fellow memoirists! We have been impressed by the way you combined practical writing tools and wise sayings from your deep personal experience and Jungian insights. The overall result was supportive, encouraging and inspiring! We have been re-energised to get back to writing, which is an achievement in itself! Julie Bruton-Seal & Matthew Seal, authors
I have so loved the course, Linda! It has definitely opened up the writer in me that has long wanted to emerge! Thank you for your encouragement and feedback, it has really ignited my enthusiasm and intention. And, I have loved getting to know you as a teacher/inspirer/writer you have such intellect, insight, wisdom, poise and importantly warmth and humour. You are quite amazing in your ability to retain what you have listened to and feed back with your reflections that really made me feel heard. Fabulous all round! The course is brilliant and just what I needed to kick start my writing 🙂 Lorna
Thank you so much Linda for the notes & feedback to us all. I was stunned by the writings of my co students- but most of all by what you had enabled us to do in such a short time. Of course, we are a self selected group who obviously feel we have something to say, but your guidance has been both motivating and inspirational. I will, forever, be grateful to you for setting me on the right path and for your encouragement and positivity. You created a very enriching experience for us all. Arlene
My experience of Linda’s ‘Memoirist’ course was wonderful. Not only was Linda an incredibly experienced and encouraging ‘tutor’, but the small, intimate, group dynamic provided a very comfortable setting to share thoughts and snippets of my own creative output.
Of course the real measure of the programme, is that my confidence to put my story down and share it with the world, has greatly increased. It was the encouragement and nudge I needed, along with the practical tips to get started. Anna D.
Workshop testimonials:
Linda delivered a session with our finalists on understanding finance as they move onto the next stage of their careers. It was carefully thought through, informative and pitched perfectly. The student responses were overwhelmingly positive. And it wasn’t just the students. We all learnt something. She understands the topic and knows how to communicate. I cannot recommend her enough. Doug Chalmers, Master, Emmanuel College, Cambridge University
Thank you again for a fabulous seminar, I learned a lot and I was thrilled to hear two students discussing starting their stock market investments as I was leaving! Dr Kate Parsley, Bye-Fellow, Pembroke College, Cambridge University
Linda’s talk on Money Management was incredibly helpful. Personally, I learnt a lot about the gender pay gap (which is probably better suited to be named the confidence pay gap!) and how I can use my voice to negotiate for salary increases, and for pension contributions (which I had never before considered). The talk was broad and touched on many different things, including the psychology of money and saving as a student. Linda was direct, engaging and welcoming. Thank you! Carys, Undergraduate, Pembroke College, Cambridge University
Many thanks again for coming and sharing your insights on Tuesday. In the feedback I have received, it was regarded as a highlight of the day. I personally found it useful too! Daniel McKay, Emma Experience Director, Cambridge University
Thank you very much for yesterday’s presentation – it was hugely informative and has motivated me to get on top of my personal finances and (hopefully) approach money with a healthier mindset. Lucas, Undergraduate, Cambridge University
As someone who grew up shielded from financial matters by my parents, I didn’t really know how to manage my money except “oh that’s a bit expensive, maybe not”. Linda’s presentation gave some very concrete tips about how to go about my financial life and also some ways in which I could control unnecessary spending. Also, I didn’t grow up in the UK, so there were many things about managing money in the UK which I just wasn’t aware of, and I was also afraid of being scammed. Linda really shed light on some of those things, which definitely helped me a lot. R. Z. Undergraduate, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
Linda Davies held the audience in her hands as she told her astonishing story of her captivity in the same way that she survived the ordeal – with unassuming humour and quiet intelligence. Stuckeridge Literary Weekend
Book testimonials – 10 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Money:
An inspiring, heterodox, non-conformist journey to the world of money. A must read! Dimitrios P. Tsomocos, Professor of Financial Economics and Fellow in Management, Saϊd Business School And St. Edmund Hall, University Of Oxford
Snappy and timely – a tour de force around the often mysterious world of money and markets. Highly recommended. Alexander Chartres, Investment Director, Ruffer LLP
This book opens your eyes to the taboo topic of money and its place in society from a different angle, through a mixture of fascinating historical story telling and financial literacy teaching. Emma Maslin, @moneywhisperer_
Money is a mystery to us all, but after reading this book, I am starting to understand more about its power and most importantly its power over us. Hannah Cooney, @budgetwithme
If John Grisham were female and British, he might write a twisty thriller such as Nest of Vipers. Fortune Magazine
Book testimonials – What Every Woman Needs to Know to Create Financial Abundance:
Money is a tool, and in this smart, practical book, Linda Davies lays out a powerful manual on how to use it to build wealth, extend impact and create true freedom. It’s a must read for any woman who wants to build wealth and master money on her terms. Eleanor Beaton
As a woman, financial adviser, a divorcee and a parent, I found this book really interesting. Linda has pulled together a wealth of data on the various gender gaps that exist, and asks the difficult questions about why they exist. But it’s not all doom and gloom! She also offers practical suggestions on what we can do to help, as individuals and as a society. I consider myself savvy on money matters, but knowledge isn’t everything. A dive into the psychology behind some of our behaviour is helpful in understanding how to change it. We all have weaknesses and areas where we can get caught out. Linda has made me think about ‘stuff’ and my buying habits, especially around clothes.
This isn’t a feminist going off on one-although she has every right-but a well-researched piece backed by carefully referenced facts. I would recommend this book to every woman with the desire to create a more financially abundant future. It does what it says on the tin. A. King
Contact information:
For any Press enquiries, please contact Linda directly: abundance@lindadavies.com.
Each of Linda’s books are available to purchase at Amazon worldwide.
If you wish to book a coaching session, or have any questions about any of Linda’s work, email her directly: abundance@lindadavies.com
