Meet

Brian Miller

Founder & Principal Consultant, Clarity Up LLC

Brian Miller abandoned a planned PhD in analytic philosophy to do card tricks for a living. Today he is one of the most sought-after voices in multiple fields, from human connection to public speaking to message design. 

Brian believes that every interaction is meaningful, and every person we meet is important. His work includes a vast portfolio of projects, combining his talents as a former professional magician, speaker, coach, and consultant to make a significant impact across many fields and domains. With a career spanning 20 years and 5 continents, Brian has honed his skills in engaging and transforming audiences worldwide.

As a human connection specialist, he has profoundly influenced organizations and educators, helping them create cultures where every individual feels heard, understood, and valued. His influential TEDx talk, 'How to Magically Connect with Anyone,' has garnered over 3.6 million views, igniting a global conversation about the essence of human connection. Brian is also the author of 'Three New People,' a manifesto on the power of daily interactions that Publishers Weekly said, “brilliantly outlines a system for deepening relationships.”

In the realm of communication, Brian is the founder of Clarity Up Consulting. There, Brian and his team “teach smart people how to explain their big ideas to the rest of us.” They have supported hundreds of individuals across 20+ industries. In their signature program Conquer the Red Dot®, they teach experts and leaders how to book, write, and deliver TED-style talks. His core messaging approach transcends traditional presentation skills, focusing instead on the clarity and design of messages to inspire action and create lasting change.