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.
Christa Gillis, Ph.D., 2025
“Dr. Miriam Kirmayer illustrates the importance of connection and friendship – and the opportunities they hold – in a time when loneliness is seen as an epidemic. Her openness to a pre-event consultation ensured that her engaging, professional keynote aligned with our theme. She was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning and delivery of our event.”
Christa Gillis, Ph.D.
APEX Executive: Applied Research and Leadership Centre of Excellence
Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada
Attendees, 2025
“The BEST friendship advice... everyone should hear it!”
“So beneficial for community and sisterhood based organizations.”
“I gained “insight and answers to the loneliness epidemic many people are experiencing, which is particularly hard for people who are always surrounded by others!”
Attendees,
Kappa Delta National Convention
Attendees, 2025
"Mindset changing. Something that can change or impact how a team functions."
“Great presentation! Would highly recommend this to anyone looking to build better team morale that will lead to overall well being (it spills over).”
"I found this talk captivating. Dr. M has a really good energy. She turned the whole room in to a safe space and engaged the audience."
Attendees
Canadian Institute for Procurement and Material Management
Nick Thomas, Director, Revenue Enablement, Docebo
“Truly energizing and deeply relevant!Dr. Miriam Kirmayer’s keynote was a standout moment of our RKO. Her insights on collaboration, connection, and purpose was a great reminder that while our day-to-day roles may differ, our goals are shared. She gave us the language, tools, and mindset to work better together.”
Nick Thomas,
Director, Revenue Enablement, Docebo
Suzanne Young, 2024
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.
Her presentation highlighting the importance of connectedness is so relevant in the new virtual workplace, and her tangible strategies to foster those positive links are thoughtful, strategic, and achievable. Not only is she extremely well-educated and experienced in her field, it is very apparent that she lives these values daily.
Dr. Miriam was a delight to work with and she is wholeheartedly recommended to any organization looking to create a vibrantly connected workforce, both in office and virtually.
Suzanne Young
Chair, Spark Women’s Leadership Conference
Nancy Anderson, 2024
"Dr. Miriam Kirmayer's keynote on the power of social connection was nothing short of transformative. Her insights into building and maintaining meaningful relationships resonated deeply with our attendees, providing invaluable strategies for fostering connection in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. Her research and practical advice emphasized that connection is not just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for well-being and growth. The impact of her presentation will undoubtedly ripple through our work and communities for years to come."
Nancy Anderson
Executive Director, Inclusions East Inc., Maritime Conference on Developmental Disabilities and Autism
Samantha Janney, 2024
“Topic was super relevant and 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.”
Samantha Janney
Executive Vice President, Cultural Care
Michelle Wainwright, 2024
"Dr. Miriam Kirmayer led a virtual workshop for our community in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is incredibly engaging, educational, and interactive. She made what can sometimes be a stale experience fun and un-intimidating while balancing both engagement from the audience AND allowing space for individual work and thought. One of the things I love most about working with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is the energy she brings to every project and I'd love to work with her again for any sort of hosting or workshop endeavor.”
Michelle Wainwright
Director, Marketing & Brand @ WONDERMIND
Attendees, 2024
“Impactful and very engaging.”
“Heartwarming and hopeful.”
“This is something that we are all dealing with but rarely speak about!”
“So important and valuable, and Miriam is so engaging!”
Attendees,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendees, 2024
“The best session I have ever attended in this whole conference. It was very meaningful in so many ways.
Validating— giving words to inherent human behavior and needs that we often don’t know how to express.
Great takeaways re: current research on the importance of connection, that are actionable as well!”
Attendees,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendees, 2024
“I felt completely seen. I thought this was just me. So engaging!
A must to attend for all providers.”
Attendees,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendee, 2024
“As a medical doctor, I am keenly aware of the value of support systems in promoting good health and good treatment outcomes. Doctors routinely ask about supports at intake, but don’t do anything to help those lacking them. Dr. Miriam’s talk provided insightful strategies to help patients learn how to develop those friendships and supports.”
Attendee,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendee, 2024
“It was so incredibly interesting and relevant. Plus she is an engaging and wonderfulspeaker.
Helpful in bringing my soul back to the connection of what really matters. Thank you!”
Attendee,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendees, 2024
“Dr. Kirmayer's session felt like she reached into my head and said the things I've been struggling to put into words. I learned that the connection I strive for is scientifically backed. I walk away from the session today inspired to offer and receive the connection I want to put into the world.”
Attendee
Women’s Leadership Conference
Attendee, 2024
“I think all workplaces that have teams need to have this messaging shared.”
Attendee
WNORTH Conference
Attendees, 2024
“Brilliant. Empowering. Eye-opening”
“Soinsightful with easy, actionable tips for better, deeper connectedness. Thank you so much Dr. M!”
“GameChanging. It was so helpful in finding out how and what kind of support you like to give and receive.”
“Inspiring, powerful and incrediblyinformative. I’m more aware of how I support people and the type of person I am.”
Attendees
Spark Women’s Leadership Conference
Attendees, 2024
“Deeplyinsightful. Highlighted the self-awareness I work to have in my engagement with my people.”
“Very relevant in moving forward creating a safe culture for my team.”
“I really enjoyed it, learning how to support people is very relevant to my role as a Manager to 60 employees.”
Attendees
Spark Women’s Leadership Conference
Attendee, 2024
“Powerful and surprising. Putting things that we do in everyday life into a very different perspective that we don’t always look to.
More valuable than you realize until you experience it. You will learn things that you did not know you even needed to learn. But trust me, you do!”
Attendee
Spark Women’s Leadership Conference
Attendee, 2024
“Amazing insight. Very engaging.
Upbeat presentation with lots of actionable strategies for developing communication skills for enhancing all connections.”
Attendee
PacificWest Conference
Attendee, 2024
“Informative, fueling, engaging, expanding and connective presentation and discussion about our everyday and special relationships.”