DR. NINA AHUJA, MD, FRCSC, CHE
Surgeon | Educator | Speaker
Founder of Depth Perception LeadershipTM
Helping Leaders Thrive
Under Pressure and High Stakes
Empowering healthcare professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
Dr. Nina Ahuja, M.D.
Leader | Physician | Advocate for trainee well
Empowering healthcare professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
Empowering healthcare professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
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Helping You Lead With Clarity, Calm, and Confidence - Even When the Stakes Are High
Dr. Nina Ahuja is an accomplished surgeon, award-winning educator, international speaker, bestselling author, and nationally recognized leader in emotionally intelligent leadership and healthcare advocacy. She is the founder of Docs in Leadership and creator of Depth Perception Leadership™, a neuroscience-informed framework that helps professionals lead with clarity, calm, and confidence under pressure. Through her work, Dr. Ahuja equips healthcare leaders, educators, and trainees with the tools to thrive personally and professionally while creating resilient, high-performing, and respectful cultures. If your organization is navigating high-stakes challenges, her work offers a proven path forward.
"As a surgeon and educator, I’ve spent over two decades navigating high-stakes moments - whether in the operating room or leading change in healthcare. I’ve seen how stress and uncertainty can impact performance, team dynamics, and well-being.
That’s why I created Depth Perception Leadership™, a neuroscience-informed approach that helps professionals lead with clarity, calm, and intention under pressure.
Today, I focus on thought leadership writing, keynote speaking, and strategic consulting for those looking to build emotionally intelligent cultures and navigate complexity with confidence. I also share practical tools and insights on national platforms like Psychology Today, and soon, through my new YouTube channel launching on August 14.
Whether I’m on stage, at the policy table, or creating resources for leaders in healthcare and across sectors, my mission remains the same: to help people thrive, personally and professionally, even when the stakes are high."
Leader | Physician |
Advocate for trainee well
Empowering healthcare professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
Dr. Nina Ahuja is a nationally recognized leader in medical education and physician well-being. As a seasoned ophthalmic surgeon, medical educator, and founder of Docs in Leadership, she is dedicated to equipping healthcare trainees and professionals with the skills and confidence to thrive—both in medicine and in life.
Through her award-winning leadership programming, speaking engagements, and coaching, Dr. Ahuja has helped thousands of learners navigate the challenges of medical training with compassion and clarity. Her bestselling book, Stress in Medicine, provides a powerful roadmap to managing pressure, building emotional resilience, and redefining success in the healthcare space.
Named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women by WXN, Dr. Ahuja continues to champion mental health, leadership development, and equity in healthcare. Her voice has reached audiences across Canada and beyond, through media features, keynote addresses, and her growing online community of like-minded professionals.
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