
what people are saying
Dr. Miriam’s Testimonials
From in-person keynotes to virtual workshops, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer inspires connection with research-backed strategies and a healthy dose of humor and humanity. Don’t just take our word for it— see what others are saying.

Madeline Caldwell, 2022
“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

Donn Tice, 2022
“Miriam was a fantastic resource for our large group of CEOs and their partners. She immediately held the audience’s attention and interest, and shared her knowledge of the topic and deep expertise in ways that were simultaneously informative, provocative and unexpected, and persuasive… super engaging, highly interactive and conversational, great topic expert, gave the participants a ton of ‘take home value.’
Donn Tice
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Kristine Gloria, 2022
"Dr. Kirmayer's research and work on adult friendships provided the group with a fresh lens to unpack the challenges and opportunities of virtual connections. Her presentation was thought provoking and filled with interesting facts about adult friendships. At the end, many of the members felt motivated to continue this line of inquiry, calling for another meeting to brainstorm on a specific collaborative research project."
Kristine Gloria, Ph.D.
Director, Artificial Intelligence, Aspen Digital

Amanda Gutmanis, 2022
“Interesting and practical with helpful perspectives & tools to improve the quality of both personal and workplace friendships as well as ways to maintain strong connections in a virtual/hybrid world. Dr. Kirmayer provided content grounded in science about topics close to audience members’ hearts, and her ability to invite self-reflection while maintaining an engaging pacing was appreciated by participants, who described the information provided as comforting & settling during these recently uncertain times.”
Amanda Gutmanis
A/Manager, Engagement & Change Management, Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada

Emily Trieste, 2022
“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!”