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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<autoplay speed=7></autoplay>“Provocative and unexpected. Great topic expert. Tons of take-home value!”
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“Incredibly captivating. The perfect way to kick off our biggest conference yet!”
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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.”
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“Dr. Miriam's perspectives are insightful, her subject matter expertise is unmatched, her presentation style is enrapturing, and her zest for life is absolutely infectious.”
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"Dr. Miriam Kirmayer's keynote was nothing short of transformative. The impact of her presentation will undoubtedly ripple through our work and communities for years to come."
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“Super relevant– could be applied at both a personal and professional level. A perfect combination of science and practical experience shows the importance of investing in friendships to combat loneliness. I highly recommend Dr Kirmayer as a speaker.”
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“Energizing and meaningful opening keynote– a great way to start our event – it warmed people up for the day and got them excited about making connections throughout the conference! Dr. Miriam doesn’t just talk about connections – she makes connections with those she encounters!”
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"One of the most memorable keynotes our university has had in years. Miriam delivered far beyond our expectations. Her groundbreaking work resonated deeply with our community, offering not just inspiration but tangible strategies to foster meaningful connection. Months later, our campus is still making time for intentional connections thanks to her keynote. Dr. Kirmayer is a brilliant speaker, a catalyst for connection, and a true partner in creating meaningful change."
Signature Keynotes
Create conversations, experiences, and gatherings that spark connection.
Bridge
The Connection Divide
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Elevate Connected Leadership & Support
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Cultivate the Three Pillars of Connection
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unLock the science, strategy, & secrets of friendship ————-——-
Bridge the Connection Divide
Even in the closest communities—and most successful organizations—connection can be complicated. Physical distance, escalating uncertainty, and differing views and values can all create space between us.
But, one of the most surprising and consequential divides is the one we rarely name: the gap between the relationships we have and the ones we want.
When we bridge this REAL-IDEAL divide, we unlock something powerful: a deeper sense of connection, untapped potential, and the kind of relationships that fuel greater collaboration, cohesion, and success.
In this engaging keynote, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer helps people, teams, and organizations bridge the connection divide by sharing the science and strategy of friendship—while revealing some of the most powerful connection secrets along the way.
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Blending practical insights, relatable storytelling, and Dr. Miriam Kirmayer’s research-backed framework, this keynote equips people with the key practices, skills, and mindset shifts needed to:
build better relationships,
navigate interpersonal changes and challenges with greater ease
sustain connection and collaboration in environments facing high demands, limited resources, and increasing uncertainty and stress.
Attendees leave with practical strategies and clear next steps— ready to invest in the relationships that inform and transform their well-being, work, and impact.
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Discover why investing in relationships is the #1 predictor of health, well-being, and success—and why it matters more now than ever
Unlock 3 powerful connection secrets to build trust, spark new connections, and strengthen relationships with clients, colleagues, and collaborators
Take home a practical framework with the core mindset shifts, relational strategies, and everyday actions that sustain connection—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
thrive together with THE four SUPPORTER ARCHETYPES ————-——-
Elevate Connected Leadership & Support
Take support from transactional to transformational — and show up when it matters most.
What do people really need from their leaders when things feel challenging or uncertain? How can managers inspire confidence, strengthen accountability, and encourage growth— especially when their teams are struggling, stuck, or ready to level up?
In this practical and human-centered keynote, Dr. Miriam reveals a novel framework: The 4 Supporter Archetypes and shares how to maximize leadership impact by moving from reflexive to responsive. Attendees learn to gauge the right type of support, guidance, or feedback for any situation—and to deliver it more effectively and impactfully.
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From leaders and managers to mentors and peers, everyone has the opportunity to better show up for their teams and others—and contribute to a culture of stronger relationships, greater accountability, and shared growth.
Harness the power of connected leadership and support to elevate team performance, strengthen resilience, and unlock powerful potential in your community and the people who make it extraordinary.
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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. Develop the core skills and mindsets needed to exchange support and lead more thoughtfully and impactfully.
GO OFF SCRIPT: Reframe the 3 misconceptions standing in the way of stronger connections and growth. Learn how to ask for, and secure, the right kind of support and buy-in, 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
c Tailored & collaborative
c science-backed & data-driven
c powerfully engaging
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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