TURN TALKING POINTS INTO CONNECTION POINTS
Workshops & Activations
Maximize the impact of your next event with Dr. Miriam’s workshops, connection-building breakouts, digital learning experiences, and more.
Spark deeper conversations, closer connections, and transformational support
Dr. Miriam’s Workshops & Connection Cultivators are strategic sessions, lessons, and experiences designed to help people-first organizations further strengthen their relationships and resilience.
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Signature workshop Add-ons
Connection Cultivators
All Connection Cultivators can support your next keynote event — or serve as a standalone catalyst for a connection-centric culture.
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Build on the energy and enthusiasm of your keynote event to enhance communication, connection, and coping skills. Turn expertly guided discussions and practical exercises into opportunities for deeper insights and collective growth.
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Monthly post-event video conversations where participants can pre-submit questions — or chat live — and receive real time guidance, strategies, and takeaways to further strengthen their connections, collaborations, and resilience.
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Moderated discussions and fireside chat-style gatherings that provide an opportunity for people to engage in meaningful conversations, explore new insights, and strengthen interconnectedness.
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Confidently Connected @ Work is a high-value, low-lift video-based curriculum that enhances your employees’ relational resilience and workplace connections. Through a series of concise, impactful, and actionable lessons, employees and teams gain the confidence and competence needed to create strong, supportive relationships with colleagues and collaborators, driving powerful engagement, professional growth, and overall wellbeing.
Signature friendship workshop
The Friendship Forum
This interactive, engaging, and connection-building guided discussion combines actionable strategies with research-backed insights and relatable anecdotes, encouraging attendees to explore (and apply!) what it takes to make and keep resilient friendships in adulthood.
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Unlock the power of the ‘friendship life cycle’ and learn how friendships grow and adapt over time
Overcome the biggest challenges and barriers that hinder our friendships
Gain new ideas and tools to strengthen and celebrate friendships– both new and old
Spark a conversation that will enhance group connection, cohesion, gratitude, and joy!
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The Friendship Forum is ideal for organizations and communities looking to strengthen connection, well-being, empathy, and togetherness.
Join the 100s of community and corporate organizations that are changing the way we think about, and cultivate, closer friendships.
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<autoplay speed=7></autoplay>“A wonderful, inspiring and uplifting speaker – the perfect way to kick off our biggest conference yet.”
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“Informative, provocative, unexpected, and persuasive… super engaging, highly interactive and conversational, great topic expert. Gave the participants a ton of ‘take home value."
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“Thought provoking – a fresh lens to unpack the challenges and opportunities of virtual connections.”
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“The audience loved her and provided wonderful feedback. The event was a huge success and we hope to work with Miriam again in the future!”
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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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“The most incredible talk. Read her material, listen to her podcasts and go listen to her speak if you can, you won’t regret it!”
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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 support Workshop
Coping & Connection Workshop: Build Your Support Toolkit
Through moderated discussion, group exercises, and guided self-reflection work, this action-centric workshop gives people the clear, tangible tools they need to cope with stress, build resilience, exchange support, and deepen their connections in the process.
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Reduce burnout while increasing resilience
Reframe common misconceptions about stress, support, and mental health
Get clear on the optimal ways to support yourself — and those around you
Learn how to secure and exchange the support that’s needed, whether you’re a leader, mentor, manager, or peer
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Coping & Connection is ideal for leaders in high-stress roles, caregivers, and people and organizations experiencing changes and transitions.
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The Coping & Connection Workshop serves as the ideal complement to the Thrive Together: Elevate Connected Support & Mentorship keynote.
Are you ready to get connected?
Reach out to Dr. Miriam Kirmayer’s team to build a custom connection-driven experience.