Keynote Speakers

Mimi Nicklin

Mimi Nicklin speaks about

Change
Company Culture
Empathy
Future & Society
Growth
Human Connection
Inspiration & Motivation
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Listening-Led Leadership
Resilience
Strategy

Mimi Nicklin is a globally recognized advocate for empathy, listening, and human connection, widely regarded as the world’s leading expert in her field. As a bestselling author and the founder of Empathy Everywhere, she bridges the gap between biological neuroscience and corporate performance, reframing empathy and belonging as “hard” skills and biological strengths. Mimi is one of the most influential voices shaping how leaders reconnect humanity in a fractured world. Her mission is deeply personal and ambitious: she aims to reconnect one million people by 2028, positioning her as one of the defining human voices of this decade.

Currently ranked as the #1 Workplace Wellbeing Leader in Malaysia and the #12 Female Influencer on LinkedIn in the country, Mimi’s influence reaches millions annually. Her authority on the stage is unmatched; she has shared platforms with global icons like Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, and Steven Bartlett. She frequently appears on the BBC as the leading voice in Listening-Led Leadership™ and the “$9 trillion empathy gap,” reaching an audience of 85 million viewers. With a career built on bridging empathy with credibility, Mimi combines moral clarity with evidence-based leadership insight to shift the mindset and energy of every guest for the long term.

The “Connection Prescription” Experience

Mimi offers experiential and immersive keynote sessions designed to spark a change-making mindset regarding the balance of humanism and capitalism.

Neuroscience-Informed: Every session is grounded in evidence-based leadership insights and biological strengths.
Live Reconnection: Her programs are designed to rewire how empathy, connection, and performance are sustained for the long term.
Global Resonance: Mimi’s approach is delivered with a high passion for storytelling, drawing from her experiences across diverse cultures and markets.

Mimi Nicklin’s Bestselling Keynote Titles

Mimi can tailor titles and content to align with your specific audience and event vision:

The Empathy Algorithm: Why Human Intelligence is the ROI that AI Can’t Replace.
Empathy Everywhere: The Power of Listening First.
The Connection Prescription: Why Leaders Who Listen First Succeed More.
Listen First: Leadership for the Disconnection Era.
Beyond Disconnection: Why Psychological Safety Unlocks Performance.
The $9 Trillion Leadership Blind Spot: Uncover The Missing Link to Performance.

8 Immersive Event Formats

The Connection Prescription programming is delivered through a blend of experiential engagement and multimedia:

Signature Keynotes: High-impact sessions reframing listening as a strategic performance capability.
OpenRoom Experience: A 90-minute structured environment where small groups practice deep listening as a lived professional reality.
Curated Masterclasses: Two-hour sessions focused on the nuanced skills required to “Listen First” in business.
Live Podcasts/Dialogues: Candid on-stage conversations, usually between Mimi and a CEO or VP, to model listening at the highest levels.
Jeffersonian Dinners: A unique format focusing on one meaningful conversation at a time to tap into the “wisdom of the room.”
Fireside Debates: Unscripted, polite “debates” exploring the impact of empathy on leadership and the risks of its absence.
Breakfast Connect: Informal settings for guided discussion and reflection over a shared meal.
Book Signing & Author Meet: Direct engagement with Mimi on the practical application of her frameworks in professional life.

Global Authority & Media Reach

Bestselling Author: Internationally Bestselling Author of 3 books, including her latest, The Connection Prescription.
Media Impact: Featured across leading media with over $16,000,000 in global PR generated in just two years.
Digital Reach: Reached an annual organic reach of 5,000,000 in 2025 across LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
Podcast Success: Her podcast, now in Season 3, tells untold stories and has ranked #2 in Sri Lanka and #11 in the UAE.

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