Keynote Speaker, Friendship Expert,
& Clinical Psychologist
Keynote Speaker | Friendship Expert | Clinical Psychologist
Create Connections
You Can Count On
Fortify friendships.
Nurture networks.
Get Confidently Connected.
Keynote Speaker, Friendship Expert, & Clinical Psychologist
Create Connections
You Can Count On
Fortify your friendships.
Nurture your network.
And get Confidently Connected.
G Speaking Reel
“Our need for connection is universal and deeply personal — and more important than ever.”
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Our real and ideal friendships and relationships.
What we think supportive relationships should be like — and the reality of what they actually involve.
The size of our networks — and the quality of our connections.
The people around us — and our vastly differing personalities, perspectives, and values.
We are experiencing a connection divide.
While we now have unparalleled access to each other, the connection, support, and belonging we need are continually out of reach.
What’s more, we are experiencing a connection divide between:
It’s Time to Bridge the Gap.
Dr. Miriam helps people and organizations close the connection divide and readily build resilient, supportive relationships.
For over 15 years, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer has been leading (and listening to) our collective conversations about friendship, connection, and loneliness while sharing what it truly takes to build and sustain the supportive relationships that fulfill our need for connection and belonging.
C Withstand the tests of stress, distance, time, and differences of opinion
C Allow us to show up as our authentic — and best — selves
C Support our well-being and the possibility of growth
The kind of relationships that…
The science of friendship.
The art of true connection.
Sought-after friendship expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer helps people recapture and create supportive connections in our disconnected modern world.
80K+
People showing up to Dr. Miriam’s engaged community, digital courses, and speaking engagements.
15+
Years of research on the science of friendship, connection, and the psychology behind it.
500+
Media engagements and keynotes on strengthening mental health and relationship resilience.
meet dr. miriam ———————-
“Strong, supportive connections aren’t a nicety. They are a necessity.”
Working at the intersection of mental health and social well-being, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer helps people everywhere to close the connection divide, strengthen their friendships and relationships, and build the supportive networks that contribute to a full and rewarding life.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, leading friendship expert, and creator of the Confidently Connected™️ digital course series, Dr. Miriam inspires people worldwide to recognize that we’re all at our happiest and healthiest when we invest in the moments that matter — and the connections that count.
How Dr. Miriam Can Help
Dr. Miriam gives people the tools, training, and mindset shifts they need to turn everyday moments into opportunities for greater connection, belonging, and support.
Keynotes
Book Dr. Miriam to speak at your next in-person or virtual event.
Dr. Miriam helps people find common ground, strengthen their relationships and resilience, and connect to each other — and a better way to work.
Workshops
Explore how to take your relationships to the next level.
Dr. Miriam’s Workshops & Connection Cultivators are strategic sessions, lessons, and experiences designed to help people-first organizations further strengthen their relationships and resilience.
Digital Courses
Making friends as an adult doesn’t have to be so hard!
In her breakthrough online course, Confidently Connected: Building Meaningful Friendships, Dr. Miriam shows you how to build the skills and confidence to create closer connections and better friendships — one step (not swipe) at a time.
"Wonderful, inspiring, uplifting”
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“Informative, provocative, unexpected, and persuasive…”
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“super engaging, highly interactive, great topic expert”
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“A ton of ‘take home value'”
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“Thoughtful, prepared, intentional, respectful.”
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“A resounding triumph. Truly remarkable."
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"Absolutely outstanding"
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“A fresh lens. Thought provoking”
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"Helpful perspectives & tools. comforting & settling"
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"Wonderful, inspiring, uplifting” · “Informative, provocative, unexpected, and persuasive…” · “super engaging, highly interactive, great topic expert” · “A ton of ‘take home value'” · “Thoughtful, prepared, intentional, respectful.” · “A resounding triumph. Truly remarkable." · "Absolutely outstanding" · “A fresh lens. Thought provoking” · "Helpful perspectives & tools. comforting & settling" ·
Signature Keynotes
Create conversations, experiences, and gatherings that spark connection.
unpack the
science of friendship
Bridge
The Connection Divide
thrive together
Elevate Connected Support & Mentorship
Bolster Workplace Belonging
Cultivate the Three Pillars of Connection
Join these connected companies ———————-
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<autoplay speed=7></autoplay>“A wonderful, inspiring and uplifting speaker – the perfect way to kick off our biggest conference yet.”
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“Informative, provocative, unexpected, and persuasive… super engaging, highly interactive and conversational, great topic expert. Gave the participants a ton of ‘take home value."
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“Thought provoking – a fresh lens to unpack the challenges and opportunities of virtual connections.”
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“The audience loved her and provided wonderful feedback. The event was a huge success and we hope to work with Miriam again in the future!”
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“Thoughtful, prepared, intentional, and respectful– one of the most highly attended sessions of our 3-day event.”
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“The most incredible talk. Read her material, listen to her podcasts and go listen to her speak if you can, you won’t regret it!”
ready to get started?
Create connections and experiences that count.
Get in touch with Dr. Miriam and her team to explore a customized, connection-driven event or initiative.