Speaker Bio
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is a clinical psychologist, leading friendship expert, and one of the most influential speakers on human connection and social support. With over a decade of research on the science of friendship, Dr. Miriam is revolutionizing the way we show up for, mentor, and connect with each other.
Through her relatable, science-backed keynotes, digital courses, writing, and online community, Dr. Miriam inspires people around the world to get Confidently Connected™️ and empowers them to build resilient relationships, supportive workplaces, and deeply fulfilling lives.
In addition to helping teams and organizations bridge the connection divide and create powerful cultures of belonging, she sits on the Mental Health Advisory Board of Wondermind and consults with The Foundation For Social Connection. Dr. Miriam regularly contributes research-driven insights and relatable advice to top outlets including The Atlantic, BBC, Forbes, The New York Times, Time, and more.
Speaker Topics
Relationships are the road to well-being — discover the steps to closer connections.
Feeling connected— to our friends, our colleagues, and our communities — is one of the most powerful predictors of our health, happiness, and success.
Even though we are hard-wired for connection, so much can get in the way of strong, healthy relationships: distance, technology, the busy-ness of life, and, most of all, the misconceptions we have about what it takes to build authentic friendships and connections.
In her thought-provoking signature keynote, Dr. Miriam unpacks the science of friendship and connection to help people build the relationships that can inform and transform their lives. Discover the key practices, skills, and mindset shifts that improve connectivity, reduce feelings of loneliness, fortify our personal and collective well-being, and bridge the connection divide.
Through sharing her professional insights and personal experiences, Dr. Miriam helps us to recalibrate the way we think about, prioritize, and invest in creating the friendships and connections that count, and ultimately add up to a full and fulfilling life.
How to take support from transactional to transformational — and show up when it matters most. What do people really need to hear (or to happen) when things are challenging or uncertain? How can we encourage growth and support change without compromising on connection and compassion?
In this empathy-centered keynote, Dr. Miriam reveals the 4 supporter archetypes and shares how to maximize mentorship and become a connected supporter by moving from reflexive to responsive. Learn to gauge the right kind of support, guidance, and feedback that is needed in any situation – and to deliver it more effectively and impactfully.
From leaders and managers, to mentors and peers, everyone has the opportunity to better show up for and support others — and contribute to a culture of reciprocated care, belonging, and shared growth. Harness the power of connection to elevate collective well-being and bring out the best in your community and the people who make it extraordinary.
How to encourage, empower, and equip your teams to connect to each other — and a better way to work.
Hybrid and remote work. Returning to the office. Differing views and values. Technology and a reliance on digital communication. All can contribute massively to the increasing rates of loneliness, disengagement, and burnout. But they also present opportunities—for collaboration, for inclusion, and for stronger social health.
In this interactive keynote, Dr. Miriam translates her groundbreaking research on the science of friendship into an actionable framework that every organization can use to co-create a powerful culture of connection with their employees—and build an energizing environment where people are motivated, supported, and recognize that they belong.
Join the growing list of organizations who are harnessing the power of connection to increase innovation, collaboration, engagement, and retention — while also contributing to the health and well-being of their employees far beyond the workplace.
Testimonials
Dr. Miriam provided content grounded in science about topics close to audience members’ hearts, and her ability to invite self-reflection while maintaining an engaging pace was appreciated by participants – comforting & settling during these recently uncertain times.
Thoughtful, prepared, intentional, and respectful – one of the most highly attended sessions of our 3-day event. We are so grateful to have had her expertise and look forward to opportunities to work with her again in the future!
Dr. Miriam was a fantastic resource for our large group of CEOs. Informative, provocative and unexpected, persuasive… super engaging, highly interactive and conversational, great topic expert, gave the participants a ton of ‘take home value.’
Dr. Miriam made the conversation relatable and realistic so that everyone could feel connected or understood. The audience loved her and provided wonderful feedback. Needless to say, the event was a huge success and we hope to work with Miriam again in the future!
Dr. Miriam gave the opening keynote to a virtual crowd of over 1600 women physicians, and she proved to be a wonderful, inspiring, and uplifting speaker – the perfect way to kick off our biggest conference yet. She held everyone’s full attention for an entire virtual hour… and it was evident that she touched the audience in a very special way.
Dr. Miriam gave a wonderful speaking session and Q&A at a brand event for one of our clients. She did an excellent job of not only presenting to our group, providing tips to strengthen friendship amongst the busyness that comes with adulthood, but she also made sure to engage the group throughout her time with us, even as far as staying after her session to continue conversations. She was receptive to feedback, open to collaboration, and was communicative throughout the entire process. We received nothing but positive notes from those in attendance and from our client.
A resounding triumph with fantastic feedback from all participants that laid the foundation for many great relationships. A truly remarkable and impactful event! Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with someone who brings a creative flair that adds that extra touch of magic.
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