Empathy Advocate & Workplace Wellbeing Advocate; Bestselling Author of "Empathy At Work: Using the Power of Empathy to Win at Work, and Change the World"

Mimi Nicklin Biography

A globally recognized advocate for empathy listening, and human connection, Mimi Nicklin is one of the most influential voices shaping how leaders reconnect humanity in a fractured world.

A bestselling author and Founder of Empathy Everywhere, her work bridges empathy and credibility, combining moral clarity with evidence based leadership insight. Widely regarded as the globe's leading Empathy Advocate, Nicklin's presence brings both heart and authority to the world's biggest leadership conversations.

With a mission to reconnect one million people by 2028, she is rapidly becoming one of the defining human voices of this decade.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/21/2026.

Mimi Nicklin Speaking Topics

  • Transformational Listening-Led Leadership: The $9 Trillion Leadership Blind Spot

    Uncovering the Missing Link to Performance

    In this keynote, Mimi Nicklin makes a clear case for empathy and listening as the most critical leadership capabilities of our time. No longer optional, these skillsets have become the defining differentiator between organizations that merely function and those that truly perform.

    Highly motivational in tone, the session Mimi reveals how empathy and Listening-Led Leadership directly drive performance, wellbeing, engagement, and profitability. She challenges passive “open-door" leadership and reframes empathy as an active discipline that builds credibility, clarity, and workplace belonging.

    Grounded in neuroscience, global data, and real-world case studies, this keynote shows how empathy creates loyalty, momentum, and sustainable results in complex human environments.

  • The Empathy Algorithm: Why Human Intelligence is the ROI That AI Can't Replace

    As AI rapidly transforms how we work, connect, and compete, one truth is becoming clear. It’s not a choice between AI or HI (Human Intelligence) but both. In this thought-provoking keynote, Mimi Nicklin makes the case for empathy, listening, and emotional intelligence as the business-critical capabilities in an AI-driven world. Mimi unpacks how the success of any AI transformation hinges on your people and why it is our human capabilities that determine whether Al delivers real ROI.

    She shows how leadership behavior, trust, and psychological safety shape adoption, performance, and long-term value.

    Backed by neuroscience, global case studies, and real-time leadership insight, this session reframes empathy as the key to unlocking innovation and sustained growth in the age of AI.

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Mimi Nicklin Videos

Mimi Nicklin Showreel 2026

Mimi Nicklin Showreel 2026

Winner of the #1 Emotional Intelligence Keynote Speaker of the Year (USA) 2026, Mimi Nicklin is a global keynote speaker whose work reached more than...

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Mimi Nicklin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Transformational Listening-Led Leadership: The $9 Trillion Leadership Blind Spot, The Empathy Algorithm: Why Human Intelligence is the ROI That AI Can't Replace, The Generational Bridge: Why Leaders Who Listen First Succeed More, Beyond Disconnection: Why Psychological Safety/Belonging Unlocks Performancе and The Connection Prescription: Why Leaders Who Listen First Succeed More, and Live Longer. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mimi Nicklin for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Mimi Nicklin generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ryan Jenkins, Erica Dhawan, Heather E. McGowan, Cassandra Worthy and Erik Qualman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mimi Nicklin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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