Mimi Nicklin keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Mimi Nicklin – The Global Voice of Empathy in Leadership & Business
Mimi Nicklin is a globally recognized thought leader, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the visionary founder of Empathy Everywhere. With a dynamic career spanning over two decades, she has worked across 25+ countries, helping organizations, leaders, and communities reconnect with the power of empathy to create more inclusive, productive, and sustainable business cultures.
As the author of the bestselling books Softening The Edge and Empathy At Work, Mimi has become one of the most prominent voices in advocating for empathy as a core leadership and communication tool. She brings a unique blend of marketing expertise, creative direction, and neuroscience-backed insights to her work, making her one of the most influential voices in organizational transformation and human-centered leadership.
Mimi also hosts the acclaimed podcast MimiYouYou, where she explores emotional intelligence, mental wellness, and workplace empathy with guests from around the globe.
Her approach is rooted in the belief that empathy is not a soft skill but a revolutionary force for modern leadership, resilience, and cultural transformation.
Notable Achievements & Stories
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Bestselling Author: Softening The Edge and Empathy At Work have both reached global bestseller status, becoming essential reading for leaders worldwide.
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Founder of Empathy Everywhere: A movement and consultancy that champions empathy-driven organizational change across sectors.
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International Keynote Speaker: Mimi has delivered impactful speeches at major conferences, TEDx stages, corporate events, and government summits in over 25 countries.
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Top Podcast Host: Her podcast MimiYouYou features discussions with global change-makers and is a growing platform for emotional well-being in the workplace.
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Leadership Coach & Advisor: Mimi works closely with senior executives, teams, and brands, helping them integrate empathy into their culture and communication strategies.
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Empathy Advocate for Mental Wellness: Through her writing and talks, she has raised awareness about the connection between empathy, emotional safety, and performance at work.
Language spoken by the keynote speaker:
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English
Key Themes & Expertise
🧠 Empathy & Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Why empathy is the critical skill of the 21st century for leading with impact, building trust, and creating high-performing teams.
🌍 Human-Centered Culture & Organizational Transformation
How empathetic leadership fosters sustainable innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
🧘🏽♀️ Wellbeing, Mental Health & Emotional Safety
Reconnecting with the emotional needs of employees to drive resilience, reduce burnout, and increase engagement.
📈 Empathy as a Business Strategy
How empathy drives performance, customer connection, creativity, and long-term business growth.
🎙️ Storytelling & Communication for Connection
How empathetic storytelling and communication can transform branding, leadership, and team alignment.
