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Dr. Nina Ahuja
Lead with Depth. Build Resilience. Perform Under Pressure.
Dr. Nina Ahuja is an award-winning educator, international speaker, and bestselling author known for her ability to translate complex, high-stakes leadership challenges into clear, actionable strategies. Drawing from over two decades of experience as a surgeon, academic leader, and healthcare advocate, she delivers compelling keynotes that empower audiences to lead with intention - especially under pressure.
Her signature approach, Depth Perception Leadership™, integrates neuroscience, emotional regulation, and real-world leadership insight to support decision-making, team dynamics, and performance in high-stakes environments.
Dr. Ahuja speaks to audiences across healthcare, education, and industry, inspiring professionals to remain grounded, effective, and values-aligned, even amid uncertainty.
Keynotes can be customized to align with your organization’s theme or event goals.
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.
Ready to inspire your team or bring transformative leadership training to your organization?
Connect with Dr. Nina and discover what’s possible when we lead with purpose.
Signature Keynotes
High-Stakes Leadership: Lessons From the OR to the Boardroom
What surgery teaches us about calm in chaos. This talk blends personal stories with practical neuroscience to help leaders stay composed and decisive when the stakes are high.
Self-Awareness Is the Core of Leadership
Why clarity within drives impact beyond
Explore how self-awareness fuels emotionally intelligent leadership, even in the most demanding environments. Learn how to access clarity, confidence, and grounded decision-making through practical tools that promote sustainable leadership and personal growth.
Depth Perception Leadership™: Leading with Intention in a World of Distraction
In an attention-fragmented world, leaders must see clearly before they act. This talk helps audiences develop the inner clarity needed to lead with confidence, resilience, and purpose.
Respect Is the Real ROI
A fresh take on psychological safety, performance, and culture-building. This keynote reframes respect as a strategic leadership tool that elevates both people and outcomes.
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