I teach people lessons we can
learn from children to improve our personal
and professional lives.

The Best Life Lessons from Toddlers

The Best Life Lessons from Toddlers

In 2024, Dr. Merali delivered an inspiring TEDx talk at the University of Toronto on how toddlers can teach us about kindness and play. This talk was selected as a TEDx Editor’s Pick and has been viewed more than 30,000 times.

Testimonials

Elizabeth Rigsbee
Associate Director of Alumni Relations, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Jessica Lounsbury
Office of Alumni Engagement, McMaster University

Woo Jeong No
Speaker Relations Manager, TEDxUofT

Signature Speaking Topics

Dr. Merali is an energetic speaker who engages audiences through stories and easy to understand research. By helping audiences connect to their own inner child, he shows them evidence-based ways they can improve their lives. Whether it’s for a general audience or for business leadership, the unique perspective of learning from children will leave your organization with a powerful message and practical take-aways people can implement right away. All talks can be delivered in person or remotely. All talks are customized based on the audience and a pre-meeting with the host.

Topic #1

Toddler Rules for a Happier and Healthier Life

Topic #2

Business Leadership Lessons from Toddlers

Topic #3

Lessons Learned in Global Child Health.

Topic #1

Toddler Rules for a Happier and Healthier Life

Audience Takeaways

FOR GENERAL SESSIONS/ENTIRE ORGANIZATIONS.

Topic Overview:

The lessons we can learn from children are powerful and can transform the way we think. With lively stories from his work as a pediatric ER physician, backed by the latest research in adult wellness, Dr. Merali shows audiences how we can harness the power of our inner child through laughter, reading, kindness, and play.

Audience Takeaways:

Topic #2

Business Leadership Lessons from Toddlers

FOR ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURS.

Topic Overview:

Most business leaders and entrepreneurs don’t think of toddlers as sources of learning or inspiration, but these remarkable young people can teach them a lot. Drawing on humorous examples and fascinating research, Dr. Merali shows his audience how we can learn important leadership lessons from toddlers including clear communication, asking questions, and saying “No!”

Audience Takeaways:

Topic #3

Lessons Learned in Global Child Health.

Photo By David Schmitz.

FOR GENERAL SESSIONS/ENTIRE ORGANIZATIONS.

Topic Overview:

With over twenty years of experience in global child health, Dr. Merali has inspired countless academic and general audiences by sharing his experience in global research and education. From using Google Street View to measure helmet use in Bangkok, to using a Jell-O ultrasound simulator for newborns in Pakistan, Dr. Merali highlights both the problems facing children around the world today, as well as the solutions that work.

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