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Mimi Nicklin

Mimi Nicklin Best Selling Author | Podcaster | Marketing Strategist | Empathy Advocate

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Mimi Nicklin's Biography

Mimi Nicklin is the internationally bestselling author of ‘Softening The Edge,’ the Founder of the world’s first organisational empathy platform, www.EmpathyEverywhere.co, and the host of ‘Mimi-YouYou’ podcast. She is an experienced creative strategist and consultant and the CEO of global ad agency, Freedm, headquartered in Dubai.  She is a well-known organisational coach, and a keynote speaker, contributor and advocate for the global movement to balance humanism and capitalism in our workplaces and societies. Mimi has spent over 15 years working across the globe with multinational and Fortune 500 clients to drive standout creative interventions that lead to business and culture change. She specialises in organisational empathy and understanding, the need for workplace social intelligence, the criticality of generational gaps, the power of storytelling and the future of leadership in the turbulent times the world is navigating. As an inclusive millennial leader, she also passionately talks about empathy as the road to equality, workplace wellness and D&I success. Her recent clients include the European Union, Standard Chartered, Government of Sri Lanka, Cisco, Aditya Birla, Emirates Airlines, KPMG, Upfield, NITC Model United Nations, Department of Culture & Tourism Saudi Arabia, Government of the United Arab Emirates (GITEX), American Chamber of Commerce, PlayStation, Omnicom, WPP, Pfizer, the Metropolitan Police Service London, Leader Healthcare, CapGemini, GlaxoSmithKline, Big Basket, Publicis group and Unilever.  She has a following of 60,000+ across platforms and is featured regularly on Forbes, Entrepreneur, the BBC, Fortune, CEO Magazine, Arabian Business and many more. Driven by the pursuit of bringing consciousness to the role and impact of ‘Regenerative Leadership’ in business and society, with a desire to make the world of work a more empathetic, connected and sustainably healthy place to be, Mimi’s first leadership book was a bestseller before it even reached the stores.  Her new book launches in late 2023. Having lived and worked in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cape Town, Havana, Madrid, Johannesburg, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, Mimi has studied humanity, culture & communication excellence from within 25 global markets and her approach changes organisations from the inside out; focusing on social intelligence, communication skills and inspirational mindset change. ------------- You can find out more about Mimi on her website www.empathyeverywhere.co, via Instagram & Twitter @miminicklin, on LinkedIn or via all major podcast platforms. Her internationally bestselling book, Softening The Edge is available to buy on all Amazon and Book Depository sites globally, as well as via Hive.co.uk, Waterstones, Borders, Kinokuniya and Virgin Megastores.

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Transformational Multi Generational Leadership

Our speaker Mimi Nicklin highlights how today’s workplaces bring together four to five generations under one roof — each with unique expectations, communication styles, and values. In this talk, she explores how leaders can bridge generational divides, transform potential conflicts into collaboration, and leverage diversity of thought for greater innovation.

She shares practical approaches for cultivating empathy-driven leadership that unites multigenerational teams and drives performance. Audiences walk away with strategies to turn generational differences into strengths, creating cultures where every voice is heard and valued.


The Role of Psychological Safety in Performance & Growth

In this keynote, Mimi reveals how psychological safety acts as the foundation for performance, innovation, and personal growth. Drawing on global case studies, she demonstrates how environments of trust allow employees to take risks, share ideas, and recover from failures without fear of judgment.

She equips leaders with tools to cultivate inclusive, safe cultures that boost engagement, resilience, and long-term success. Our speaker shows that when teams feel secure, they deliver extraordinary results.


Listening-Led Leadership

Mimi emphasizes that great leaders are great listeners. In this session, she introduces the concept of “listening-led leadership,” which prioritizes empathy, active listening, and meaningful dialogue over top-down directives.

Through engaging storytelling and real-world insights, she demonstrates how deep listening transforms relationships, enhances collaboration, and fosters loyalty. This talk inspires leaders to shift from talking at their teams to truly hearing them.


The Connection Prescription

Our speaker outlines how authentic human connection is a powerful antidote to stress, burnout, and disengagement in the modern workplace. Mimi shares science-backed practices and emotional intelligence techniques to build stronger bonds between leaders, teams, and customers.

She explores how connection fuels creativity, resilience, and wellbeing — making it a strategic advantage for organizations that want to thrive in a complex and fast-paced world.


The Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion

Mimi goes beyond buzzwords to demonstrate the tangible business impact of diversity and inclusion. In this session, she presents evidence of how inclusive teams drive innovation, profitability, and competitive advantage while also creating healthier workplace cultures.

She provides leaders with actionable strategies to embed empathy at the heart of D&I efforts, ensuring these initiatives move from policy to practice. Audiences gain clarity on how empathy fuels equality and long-term organizational success.

Mimi Nicklin
Mimi Nicklin's Biography

Mimi Nicklin is the internationally bestselling author of ‘Softening The Edge,’ the Founder of the world’s first organisational empathy platform, www.EmpathyEverywhere.co, and the host of ‘Mimi-YouYou’ podcast. She is an experienced creative strategist and consultant and the CEO of global ad agency, Freedm, headquartered in Dubai.  She is a well-known organisational coach, and a keynote speaker, contributor and advocate for the global movement to balance humanism and capitalism in our workplaces and societies.

Mimi has spent over 15 years working across the globe with multinational and Fortune 500 clients to drive standout creative interventions that lead to business and culture change. She specialises in organisational empathy and understanding, the need for workplace social intelligence, the criticality of generational gaps, the power of storytelling and the future of leadership in the turbulent times the world is navigating. As an inclusive millennial leader, she also passionately talks about empathy as the road to equality, workplace wellness and D&I success.

Her recent clients include the European Union, Standard Chartered, Government of Sri Lanka, Cisco, Aditya Birla, Emirates Airlines, KPMG, Upfield, NITC Model United Nations, Department of Culture & Tourism Saudi Arabia, Government of the United Arab Emirates (GITEX), American Chamber of Commerce, PlayStation, Omnicom, WPP, Pfizer, the Metropolitan Police Service London, Leader Healthcare, CapGemini, GlaxoSmithKline, Big Basket, Publicis group and Unilever.  She has a following of 60,000+ across platforms and is featured regularly on Forbes, Entrepreneur, the BBC, Fortune, CEO Magazine, Arabian Business and many more.

Driven by the pursuit of bringing consciousness to the role and impact of ‘Regenerative Leadership’ in business and society, with a desire to make the world of work a more empathetic, connected and sustainably healthy place to be, Mimi’s first leadership book was a bestseller before it even reached the stores.  Her new book launches in late 2023.

Having lived and worked in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cape Town, Havana, Madrid, Johannesburg, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, Mimi has studied humanity, culture & communication excellence from within 25 global markets and her approach changes organisations from the inside out; focusing on social intelligence, communication skills and inspirational mindset change.

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You can find out more about Mimi on her website www.empathyeverywhere.co, via Instagram & Twitter @miminicklin, on LinkedIn or via all major podcast platforms.

Her internationally bestselling book, Softening The Edge is available to buy on all Amazon and Book Depository sites globally, as well as via Hive.co.uk, Waterstones, Borders, Kinokuniya and Virgin Megastores.

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Mimi Nicklin testimonials

Brigg Bloomquist

Brigg Bloomquist

“Mimi not only rises to meet every challenge, she does so with strength poise and unflinching kindness. She is a model for what a leader should be in crisis”

Céline Gauthier

Darnis

“Mimi's inimitable energy delivered a hugely valuable message to our team that taught us how to improve organiza8onal performance while s8ll managing our personal and professional rela8onships. I 1,000% recommend her, and we can’t wait to work with her again.”

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