Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
Session Description
Feeling connected — to our friends, our colleagues, and our communities — is one of the most powerful predictors of our health, happiness, and success.
Even though we are hard-wired for connection, so much can get in the way of strong, healthy relationships: distance, technology, the busyness of life, and, most of all, the misconceptions we have about what it takes to build authentic friendships and connections.
In her thought-provoking signature keynote, Dr. Miriam unpacks the science of friendship and connection to help people build the relationships that can inform and transform their lives.
Discover the key practices, skills, and mindset shifts that improve connectivity, reduce feelings of loneliness, fortify our personal and collective well-being, and bridge the connection divide.
Through sharing her professional insights and personal experiences, Dr. Miriam helps us to recalibrate the way we think about, prioritize, and invest in creating the friendships and connections that count, and ultimately add up to a full and fulfilling life.
About this keynote:
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is a clinical psychologist, leading friendship expert, and one of the most influential speakers on human connection and social support. With over a decade of research in the science of friendship, Dr. Miriam’s work has revolutionized the way we show up for, mentor, and connect with each other.
Dr. Miriam contributes her expertise as a psychological consultant to both the media and connection-driven organizations around the world, helping them bridge the growing gaps between research, policy, and our everyday approach to relationships, leadership, and mental health. She currently sits on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, a mental fitness company co-founded by Selena Gomez and Mandy Teefey and is a trusted consultant for The Foundation for Social Connection.