I used to think burnout was a normal part of work.
After a decade as a Harvard-trained cardiologist, I was helping patients with heart problems while dealing with my own stress and exhaustion. I thought grinding through burnout was what successful leaders did.
I was wrong. And I wasn't alone.
Most of my patients weren't just dealing with physical heart issues—they were overwhelmed executives, stressed healthcare workers, and burned-out professionals whose bodies were breaking down from chronic pressure.
That's when I realized: we've been treating the symptom, not the cause.
Now I teach leaders what I wish I'd known earlier—how to handle intense pressure without burning out yourself or your team. These aren't feel-good theories. They're practical strategies from someone who's been there.
Career Highlights
Why Leaders Trust My Approach
✔ Harvard-Trained Cardiologist – 30+ years treating the physical and emotional toll of chronic stress
✔ Burnout Survivor – Personal experience with burnout and recovery while on the front lines of care
✔ Proven Track Record – Designed well-being programs for 38,000+ professionals
✔ Global Speaker – 200+ keynotes for Fortune 100 companies and healthcare systems
✔ Award-Winning Author – "Just One Heart" won two national book awards
✔ LinkedIn Top Voice – Recognized thought leader on leadership and workplace well-being
✔ Charlotte Magazine Top Doctor – Recognized for clinical excellence and leadership
How I Help Leaders Today
I work with executives and leadership teams who are tired of the "push through it" mentality that's burning out their people. My approach combines medical knowledge about stress with practical leadership strategies. No touchy-feely workshops—just science-backed tools that work in real-world, high-pressure situations.
What clients get:
Specific techniques to handle pressure without losing clarity
Strategies to build trust and engagement on their teams
Tools to prevent burnout (their own and their people's)
A sustainable approach to high performance
Speaking Engagements
I speak to leadership teams and organizations that want practical solutions, not inspiration without action.
Topics include:
Building resilient teams in high-pressure environments
Leading effectively without burning people out
The science behind sustainable high performance
Creating trust and engagement during difficult times
Every session includes specific tools your team can use immediately. No generic motivation—just practical strategies that work.
The Story Behind the Work
For years, I was the classic overachieving doctor. Harvard Medical School, prestigious cardiology practice, "successful" by every measure. I was also exhausted, stressed, and starting to resent the work I once loved.
The turning point came when I realized my patients were dealing with the same thing. They weren't just having heart problems—they were having "life problems" that showed up in their hearts.
I started studying the connection between chronic stress and physical health. What I found changed everything: the way we lead and live directly impacts our physical well-being and our ability to perform.
That's why I shifted from treating heart disease to preventing the stress and burnout that cause it.
Work With Me
Ready to build a team that performs under pressure without burning out?