Advancing Well-Being and Human Potential in Leadership
A science-based, human-centered approach to resilience, connection, and sustainable performance — for leaders navigating complexity.
I work with leaders and organizations who care deeply about performance — and are realizing that without human well-being, performance eventually breaks.
My work integrates human physiology, psychology, mindfulness, and leadership science to support steadiness under pressure, clarity in uncertainty, and connection in moments that matter.
Organizations I’ve partnered with
Trusted by organizations navigating growth, pressure, and change.
What Changes in Practice
Leaders don’t come to this work to feel inspired for an afternoon.
They come because the way leadership is being practiced — in themselves or in their organizations — is no longer sustainable.
Grounded in evidence from human physiology, psychology, and leadership science, and informed by the Just One Heart framework, this approach supports leaders and teams in:
Staying steady under pressure rather than reactive
Building trust and clarity in high-stakes moments
Making decisions that protect both people and performance
The shift is practical, human, and felt in everyday leadership.
The Foundation of The Just One Heart Framework
Reflections from audiences and hosts on how the work is experienced in live settings.
“I was struck by how clearly and accessibly you presented substantive material. You wove storytelling with evidence-based ideas in a way that resonated across the room, making complex concepts understandable and relevant for everyone. The session grounded our well-being event in depth, clarity, and meaning.”
— Robin Oaks, Attorney at Law
"We’ve worked with Dr. Fisher across several events, including the EXPLORE Healthcare Summit, and his sessions consistently stand out. Whether he’s guiding mindful practice or translating neuroscience and the heart–mind connection into everyday leadership, he makes complex ideas feel personal, grounded, and actionable.”
— Shari Moore, RN, BSN, Vice President, Risk Solutions, PLICO
"This is the second year we’ve invited Dr. Fisher to speak, and his message around Just One Heart continues to resonate. The work is both inspiring and thought-provoking, offering perspectives that stay with leaders well beyond the event itself. We’ve already decided to bring him back again.
— Elaine Spalding, CCE, President, Rowan Chamber of Commerce
From a keynote on Just One Heart: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness
The Foundation: Just One Heart
Just One Heart is the foundation beneath the work shared here.
Drawing on human physiology, neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience, the book explores how sustained stress and disconnection shape how we think, decide, relate, and lead — often in ways we don’t fully recognize.
At its core, Just One Heart offers a practical framework for restoring steadiness, clarity, and purpose by integrating the heart and mind under real-world pressure.
Many leaders begin with the book before engaging more deeply through keynotes, retreats, or organizational work.
Recipient of the 2025 Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Book Award and IPPY Awards.
“Just what the doctor ordered for a divided world seeking a path to integrated health and wellness.”
— Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, 17th U.S. Surgeon General
“A timely reminder that true health encompasses mind, body, and spirit. An important guide for leading a healthier and more connected life—lived with heart.”
— Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global
“A remarkable blend of personal narratives, ancient wisdom, and cutting-edge science. It challenges conventional medical wisdom and opens new horizons in understanding heart health.”
— Dean Ornish, MD, NYT Best-Selling Author, Clinical Professor, UCSF
A Foundational Keynote on Well-Being and Leadership
Just One Heart: Healing, Health, and the Science of Leading with Heart
This keynote shares the personal and scientific foundation of the Just One Heart framework — an evidence-based exploration of how chronic stress, emotional disconnection, and loss of meaning shape how leaders think, decide, and relate under pressure.
Drawing on human physiology, neuroscience, and lived experience, Dr. Fisher helps leaders see what is often operating beneath awareness — and how integration across the heart and mind restores clarity, steadiness, and connection.
Leaders are introduced to practical, evidence-informed insights, including:
The Four Dimensions of Well-Being
The Seven Timeless Traits of the Heart
Emotional patterns that quietly undermine or restore resilience, trust, and performance
This keynote is designed not to motivate for an afternoon, but to shift how leaders understand pressure, performance, and the human systems they steward.
What Leaders Are Saying
“As a healthcare executive and practicing orthopedic spine surgeon, I’ve seen firsthand the toll burnout takes on leaders and teams. Dr. Fisher’s work is both timely and essential. After working with him directly, I can say the impact is not fleeting — it meaningfully reshapes how leaders understand stress, resilience, and their responsibility to the people they lead.”
— Leo Spector, MD, MBA, CEO, OrthoCarolina
" Our group walked away with practical, immediately usable strategies to address burnout and lead more sustainably. The response was unanimous — the program resonated deeply because it addressed the real pressures we face and offered tools we could actually apply."
— Andrew J. Kapustin, MD, Chief of Radiology, Mecklenburg Radiology Associates
" Dr. Fisher brings a rare combination of credibility, presence, and practical insight. I recommend his work for any high-performing team seeking greater clarity, resilience, and a more human way of working under pressure.”
— Lindsay I. Muns, MBA, MHSA, Healthcare Executive
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Sharing evidence-based perspectives on well-being, leadership, and human performance.
