Powerfully engaging & ACTION-inspiring keynotes for teams, communities, and changemakers
Connection-Driven Keynotes
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Dr. Miriam Kirmayer delivers —————
Powerfully engaging keynotes that inspire connection, belonging, meaningful mentorship, and resilience.
Dr. Miriam is a clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, and leading friendship expert who helps people, teams, and organizations harness the power of human connection through life's changes, challenges, and celebrations.
Drawing on over a decade of research on the science of friendship and connection and her extensive background as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Miriam’s unique approach empowers and equips every audience to create healthier relationships, workspaces, and lives.
Every highly-tailored keynote includes:
C Science-backed data + research
C Instantly implementable tools
C Relatable storytelling
C A healthy dose of humor and humanity
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“The audience loved her — the event was a huge success.”
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“Truly collaborative and customized — and an overwhelming success.”
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“Excellent job — receptive to feedback, open to collaboration, and communicative throughout.”
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“Thought provoking and engaging, high caliber. Practical wisdom that can be applied at work or in personal life.”
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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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“A fresh lens. Thought-provoking — many members called for another meeting to brainstorm!”
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“Research-based, thought-provoking, tailored, impactful — many takeaways both personally and professionally.”
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“By far the best conference I have been to in a very long time.”
Signature Keynotes
Create conversations, experiences, and gatherings that spark connection.
Bridge
The Connection Divide
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Elevate Connected Support & Mentorship
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Cultivate the Three Pillars of Connection
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unpack the science of friendship ————-——-
Bridge the Connection Divide
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.
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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.
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Learn why investing in our friendships and connections is the #1 thing we can do for our health, well-being, and success
Debunk the top myths and limiting beliefs that contribute to loneliness and stand in the way of closer connections
Take home the key practices, mindset shifts, and actionable strategies that strengthen relationships and resilience, even in times of stress, uncertainty, and change
“I truly think Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is doing for friendships what Brené Brown has done for shame”.
Madeline Caldwell
MANAGING PARTNER, 212 COMMUNICATIONS
CO-CREATOR OF WORKING MOM HOUR
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Elevate Connected Support & Mentorship
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.
Harness the power of connected support to elevate collective well-being and bring out the best in your community and the people who make it extraordinary.
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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.
Appreciate the responsibility and opportunity we each have to better support, encourage, and mentor each other — so we have the courage and clarity to follow through.
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KNOW YOUR ROLE: Learn the 4 supporter archetypes and discover your unique supporter strengths and slip-ups to better understand yourself—and the people around you.
PLAY THE PART: Become a connected supporter by moving from reflexive to responsive. Develop the core skills and mindsets needed to exchange support, guidance, and mentorship more thoughtfully and impactfully
GO OFF SCRIPT: Reframe the 3 misconceptions that stand in the way of stronger connections, support, and growth. Learn how to ask for, and secure, the right kind of support, in any situation.
“Helpful perspectives and tools to improve the quality of both personal and workplace friendships as well as ways to maintain strong connections in a virtual/hybrid world — comforting and settling during these recently uncertain times.”
Amanda Gutmanis
DEPARTMENT OF CANADIAN HERITAGE
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
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Cultivate the Three Pillars of Connection
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.
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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.
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Understand the value of connection and why it’s a primary focus of today’s leading organizations
Identify the three pillars of healthy connections at work — and how everyone in the company benefits from and contributes to them
Learn practical tools for improving communication, strengthening relationships, and coping with conflict and uncertainty at work
Cultivate a workplace that leads to greater belonging, psychological safety, and connection in every environment, from hybrid and hot desking to in-person work
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c science-backed & researched
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6 Reasons to Make Dr. Miriam Part of Your Next Event
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Dr. Miriam approaches every speaking opportunity with genuine interest, preparedness, and respect, drawing on her background as a clinical psychologist to share evidence-based guidance that actually works and allows us to strengthen both our relationships and our resilience.
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Not just customized — personalized. Dr. Miriam collaborates directly with your team to deliver memorable storytelling, tools, and takeaways — all tailored to your people, your goals, and your values. While Dr. Miriam’s message is universal, you’ll feel like it was created just for you.
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The takeaways from Dr. Miriam’s events are grounded in both science and shared humanity. She regularly draws on her firsthand academic research and clinical experience as a therapist. Dr. Miriam has a focused method of preparing and creating keynotes, including pre and post event calls to share insights gleaned and impart takeaways that promote ongoing connection and learning.
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, Dr. Miriam has been known to stick around after an event to continue the conversation. She makes an effort to connect directly with meeting planners, team leaders, and AV teams and, when possible, attends post-event gatherings and receptions. There’s a reason why so many of her speaking clients return for future events!
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Dr. Miriam’s events are so much more than momentary talks — people step out of the room already feeling connected. That newfound energy can continue with expanded learning through Dr. Miriam’s engaged online community and connection catalysts, including digital courses, corporate workshops, consulting, and more.
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Dr. Miriam shows up in ways that are authentic and deeply honest. Her dynamic delivery of relatable takeaways results in meaningful mindset shifts and clear next steps that are memorable, easily integrated, and leave people feeling empowered, uplifted, and ready to take action.
keynotes are just the beginning…
Take your connections (and your event) to the next level
Amplify the impact of your keynote with Dr. Miriam’s workshops, connection-building breakouts, digital learning experiences, and more.
“Absolutely outstanding! I already mentioned how useful and refreshing this session was to my team. I adored Dr. Kirmayer's approach. This is going to be the first presentation that I am going to re-watch.”
Attendee
Canadian Innovation Center for Mental Health in the Workplace
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
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