Miki Amrita
Neuroscience-Based Communication & Leadership Expert
Singapore’s First and Only Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer as of 2025
Speaking Topics
Neuroscience-Based Collaborative Communication
Leadership and Human Capital DevelopmentSynopsis
Miscommunication and unresolved tension can cost teams their momentum and morale. In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to communicate with empathy, clarity, and confidence is no longer optional—it’s essential. This workshop draws on the science of emotional regulation and the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to help participants transform reactive habits into intentional dialogue. Whether giving feedback, navigating conflict, or aligning across teams, participants will walk away with repeatable tools that make communication more human—and more effective. The result: less friction, more collaboration, and a culture of mutual respect that drives performance and connection.
Target Audience
Teams, Departments, Agencies, Leaders
Key Benefits
Connection Changes Everything Participants will shift from task-focused communication to intention-based conversations that deepen trust and resolve conflict with empathy. Empowered and Grounded Participants feel calmer and more confident in difficult conversations, knowing they can respond constructively without losing connection. Communicate with Compassion Daily They will practice mindful listening, deliver feedback with care, and resolve tension using empathy-based communication tools.
Outline
Leading with Ears: The Neuroscience of Empathy and Influence
Health and Well-beingSynopsis
Leadership today isn’t about commanding—it’s about connecting. Yet studies show that as leaders gain power, they often lose empathy, creating gaps that breed stress and disconnection. This keynote explores how deep listening is the neuroscience-backed solution to build psychological safety, reduce burnout, and strengthen leadership effectiveness. Grounded in Nonviolent Communication and inspired by leaders like Satya Nadella, participants will learn the four levels of listening and a simple framework for empathic conversations. With hands-on exercises and actionable tools, this session redefines listening as a leadership superpower—crucial for talent retention, emotional well-being, and culture transformation in today’s post-pandemic workplace.
Target Audience
Leaders, Human Resources
Key Benefits
Empathy is influence Leaders will shift from transactional communication to transformational empathy as a core leadership competency and advantage. More emotionally connected They will feel more attuned to team dynamics, fostering compassion and trust in high-pressure situations. Practice active listening They will begin applying empathic listening frameworks in one-on-ones, team meetings, and feedback sessions immediately.
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About
Miki Amrita is Asia’s leading expert in neuroscience-based communication and the founder of NVC Singapore. As the region’s only Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer, she helps global leaders and organizations master the art of empathic leadership. Her science-backed framework has been credited with reducing conflict, increasing innovation, and boosting cross-cultural collaboration. Miki’s signature keynote, "The Art of Empathic Listening," has inspired thousands, offering actionable tools for trust-building, conflict resolution, and team transformation. With a personal story spanning Japan, the U.S., Vietnam, and Singapore, she brings a rare cultural fluency to every engagement. Having trained over 2,000 professionals and partnered with Fortune 500s and government bodies, Miki is trusted by high-performing teams who want to lead with clarity, compassion, and results. Her message is simple: empathy is not soft—it’s strategic.
Unique Selling Point
Asia’s Neuroscience Communication Pioneer
Miki integrates brain science with communication, making abstract empathy measurable and actionable. Her approach drives real business results, from lowering turnover to boosting team innovation and trust.
Only Certified NVC Trainer
As Singapore’s only certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, Miki offers unmatched expertise in conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and leadership coaching tailored for Asia’s diverse corporate environments.
Culturally Rooted, Globally Proven
With a cross-continental life journey and work across Asia, the U.S., and beyond, Miki’s work bridges cultures and industries, turning diversity into a company’s most powerful leadership advantage.
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Client Testimonials
What sets her apart is how she transforms the complex neuroscience of empathy into immediately applicable leadership tools.
Having organized mindful leadership conferences for over a decade, I've seen hundreds of speakers. Miki Amrita's keynote on 'Four Ways of Listening' stands out as a defining moment. Our participants - seasoned mindfulness practitioners and C-suite executives alike - rated her session the highest of our three-day summit. What sets her apart is how she transforms the complex neuroscience of empathy into immediately applicable leadership tools. The energy in the room shifted tangibly as she demonstrated deep listening in real-time with audience members. Even weeks after the event, attendees continue to share how her framework has transformed their leadership approach. If you're looking for a speaker who can bridge mindfulness theory with practical leadership impact, Miki delivers exceptionally.
- TYSZA GANDHA PHD
Miki's speech taught me and our young leaders that the secret wasn't in our words, but in listening. A true game-changer.
We engaged Miki to speak to our team on How to Build Authentic Connections in a Hybrid Workplace. The feedback was outstanding our team found her insights practical and transformative. I have known Nonviolent Communication for a decade but always struggled to use it effectively. Miki's speech taught me and our young leaders that the secret wasn't in our words, but in listening. A true game-changer.
- DR. PHUONG LE
Executive Director at The Equity Initiative
Miki's 'Four Ways of Listening' delivered rapid results that surprised even our data-driven leadership team.
In the tech industry, where we prioritize speed and measurable outcomes, I was skeptical about investing time in a listening workshop. But Miki's 'Four Ways of Listening' delivered rapid results that surprised even our data-driven leadership team. Within just two weeks of applying her framework, our sprint retrospectives became more productive, our engineering teams resolved conflicts faster, and we turned a major client escalation into a partnership win. Our agile teams' engagement scores jumped 27%, and our development velocity increased significantly. In an industry obsessed with quick wins, this wasn't just another soft skills training - it was the fastest culture transformation tool I've ever implemented.
- JOHNNY WONG
CEO at NTUC Fairprice Digital
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