About Docs in Leadership from Our Founder
Empowering Leaders in Healthcare and Beyond...
Leadership transcends industries. Whether you’re a healthcare provider guiding patients, a corporate leader navigating organizational challenges, or an educator shaping the next generation, the ability to lead effectively is essential. Yet leadership—especially in high-stakes, high-pressure environments—requires more than technical expertise. It demands emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to inspire and advocate for meaningful change.
When I founded Docs in Leadership in 2019, it was to address a critical gap in medical education: the absence of formalized leadership training for healthcare professionals. As a surgeon, educator, and advocate, I had witnessed the negative impact of ineffective leadership on working and learning environments. Healthcare professionals often step into leadership roles without the tools to navigate organizational systems, team dynamics, and advocacy. Docs in Leadership began as a solution to equip these professionals with the skills to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Over time, the universal principles behind our programs—grounded in neuroscience-based emotional intelligence—proved to be just as impactful beyond healthcare. What began as an initiative tailored to physicians expanded to include medical trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals, and now reaches leaders across industries including corporate sectors. Today, Docs in Leadership empowers individuals from diverse fields to thrive in high-stakes environments, foster inclusive cultures, and drive meaningful advocacy.
Programs I create, develop, and deliver draw on my firsthand experience mastering self-leadership and leading others in high-pressure situations where effective leadership makes a difference. Participants consistently describe the programs as “transformative,” “empowering,” and “a game-changer.”
What started as an initiative targeted at physicians has evolved into a platform for interprofessional and cross-industry growth and development. By integrating emotional intelligence and neuroscience into leadership, my goal is to empower individuals to unlock their full potential, inspire impactful change, and lead with courage, clarity, and confidence.
Thank you for joining me on this journey to foster transformative leadership—leadership rooted in self-mastery that empowers others to thrive, drive effective advocacy, and create a meaningful impact.
Dr. Nina Ahuja, BScHons MD FRCSC CHE
Founder, Docs in Leadership