Dr. Nina Ahuja, MD

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Dr. Nina Ahuja, MD

Dr. Nina Ahuja, M.D., Surgeon | Bestselling Author | International Speaker
Founder of Docs in Leadership | Creator of Depth Perception Leadership™.

Effective physician leaders working in collaboration with fellow health professionals is essential to the well-being of our health systems. I invite you to explore my innovative programs offered through Docs in Leadership, an organization I created to provide emotionally intelligent leadership curriculum based on best practices.

09/21/2025

Overthinking doesn’t make you a better leader. It keeps you stuck, erodes trust, and creates confusion for your team.

In this week’s YouTube video, I explore:
🔹The difference between self-doubt and analysis paralysis
🔹 What's happening in the brain
🔹 4 practical strategies to break the cycle and move forward with clarity

👉 Comment SEND and to receive the link to my YouTube channel directly via DM to watch the full episode, or go the channel via https://youtu.be/Kr7jhaOApVs. I look forward to your thoughts on which strategy resonates most for you.

09/19/2025

We’ve all had moments mid-presentation, when you hear yourself and realize you're rambling. The key to recovery? Acknowledge and reconnect.

Don’t say:

“Sorry, I’m rambling.”

“Um, what was I saying?”

Awkward silence or overcompensating.

Do say:

“Did that makes sense or should I clarify?"

“Let's try that again.”

“Let me simplify that."

It’s not about saying it perfectly. It’s about staying connected with your audience with confidence and humility, and being kind to yourself if you stumble.

🗯️ What are ways you reconnect in these moments?

09/18/2025

You have the power to change the world around you by the ripples you create through your own actions.

Here’s the truth:

⚖️ You can’t always control the ripples coming at you.

🌊 But you can choose the pebbles you drop in response.

The key to unlocking that power? Self-awareness.

When you’re aware of your patterns, your triggers, and your emotional milestones, you shift from reactivity to intention, and that changes everything.

👉 Comment SEND or view the entire video: "Ripple Effects and Brain Science: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership." https://youtu.be/rieesCdxNAo

09/17/2025

“Bring your whole self to work” can be risky approach depending on how the interpretation.

As a leader, your words and actions ripple across the entire organization. Being authentic in its truest form - saying and doing what you want, when you want, and however you want because it aligns with your “whole self” - can confuse teams, dilute authority, and undermine trust.

This article reminds us that effective leadership is less about being unfiltered and more about being intentional. True leadership is not about projecting your “whole self” unless you define it as your best self in service of the mission and people you lead.

https://hbr.org/2025/07/why-leaders-should-bring-their-best-self-not-their-whole-self-to-work

09/15/2025

In leadership and in life, we often wait for the perfect moment or the feeling of certainty before taking action. But true growth rarely comes when everything feels comfortable - it comes when we decide to move forward despite uncertainty.

From my own experience and through mentoring others, I’ve seen this time and again: the most successful leaders aren’t the ones who never feel fear; they’re the ones who feel it, and step forward anyway.

09/14/2025

Why we interrupt others -- and how to stop - comes down to what's happening in the brain. In this video, I explore the neuroscience behind interruptions in conversation and offer four powerful techniques to help you stay present, respectful, and grounded.

Whether you’re leading a team or navigating personal relationships, interrupting can derail trust and damage connection. In this video, you'll learn:

🔹What brain centers drive the impulse to interrupt
🔹Why dopamine and emotional mirroring heighten that urge
🔹Practical strategies to respond more effectively

👉 Comment SEND and I’ll DM you the link to my channel directly.

09/12/2025

True leadership isn’t defined by a title; it’s how you show up and impact the moment, especially when everything is in chaos. Your ability to stay grounded, make clear decisions, and lead with empathy speaks volumes. 💡

09/10/2025

September marks Month, a time to celebrate the many women physicians, residents, and medical students who are making a real difference in our field.

I’m grateful for the contributions of female colleagues who bring dedication, skill, and perspective to patient care every day. It’s encouraging to see more women stepping into leadership roles, paving the way for future generations.

To all the women across our profession: your work matters, your voices are important, and your impact is felt far beyond the walls of our clinics and hospitals. I look forward to continuing to uplift one another, support our growth, and open doors to new opportunities.

09/09/2025

When someone crosses a line, your instinct is to react.

But your reaction can either protect your credibility - or damage it.

This is where my 3Rs method comes in:

1️⃣ Reflect and observe on the situation and your reaction
2️⃣ Reframe what’s really happening as an opportunity for more insight
3️⃣ Respond from reason, not reactivity.

The leaders people trust most are the most grounded and regulated.

👉 Want to learn more? Comment SEND and I’ll DM you the link to my YouTube channel.

*NEW VIDEO DROPS EVERY SATURDAY!!*

09/08/2025

Letting go of grudges isn’t just personal - it’s essential to effective leadership. Grudges drain your energy, cloud your judgment, and erode trust. When leaders carry resentment, the ripple effect touches teams, organizations, and entire cultures.

In this video, you'll learn:
🔹 What a grudge really is
🔹 Why grudges impact leaders and teams differently
🔹 Two key questions to ask yourself to let go of resentment
🔹 How curiosity and self-awareness transform grudges into growth

Click here to watch now and I look forward to your comments: https://youtu.be/UsmIO2nOaTI

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https://drninaahuja.com/, https://www.youtube.com/@ninaahujamd

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