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.
Nicole Wismer, 2026
“Miriam's keynote was exactly what our conference needed to kick off the week. Her message about connection resonated immediately with attendees and created a spirit of openness and engagement that carried throughout the rest of the week. While her presentation was rooted in science and research, it was delivered in a way that felt accessible, relatable, and energizing. What truly set Miriam apart was the time she spent with our attendees afterward, staying to have thoughtful one-on-one conversations and continuing the connections she encouraged from the stage. She was flexible, easy to work with, and a wonderful addition to our conference.”
Nicole Wismer,
Communications & Events Lead, CPB Canada
Laura Kozak, 2026
"Dr. Miriam’s keynote delivered a compelling blend of research-driven insight and real-world practicality, while her framework provides clear, actionable guidance. Our attendees walked away equipped with tangible strategies to strengthen relationships, navigate challenges, and foster meaningful collaboration. Dr. Miriam was a pleasure to work with!"
Laura Kozak
Program Manager, American Massage Therapy Association
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
Setareh Ziai, 2023
“We were so thrilled to have Dr. Miriam Kirmayer as a closing keynote speaker at our annual conference. Her presentation left our audience with many takeaways both personally and professionally. Dr. Miriam Kirmayer did an excellent job of getting us thinking about the many benefits of meaningful support, how we should think about the importance of reception and not just delivery, the various support roles we naturally take on, and much, much more. She also tailored many examples, questions, and stories to our audience of women physicians specifically, which made it that much more impactful.”
Setareh Ziai MD, FRCSC
Co-Founder & Past-President, Canadian Women in Medicine
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.’