Niraj Nijhawan

Niraj Nijhawan

MD, MS

WI, US
Change your life and transform your workplace with simple "brain hacks" to increase creativity, resilience, joy, and sense of purpose

Dr. Niraj (Raj) Nijhawan is a practicing physician and founder and CEO of the Life Ecology Organization (LEO). He was raised in Milwaukee, graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School, and earned a Master's degree in clinical research through a National Institutes of Health Scientist Training Grant. A healthcare leader in anesthesiology/critical care who has overseen medical departments across several healthcare systems, Raj has spent nearly 30 years cataloging, practicing, teaching, and helping people integrate the latest knowledge from the realms of medical, social, and brain science into their lives. He founded LEO in 2015 with the mission to establish dynamic, exhilarating, and effective work communities to help society in these challenging times. Now, in addition to serving as Director of Obstetrical Anesthesiology for Aurora Healthcare in Milwaukee, Raj regularly presents lectures and workshops to audiences including athletes, corporate executives, and the public at large, receiving widespread acclaim for delivering presentations that are both engaging and life-changing. Participants in the LEO program 12-hour workshops have shown resounding, statistically significant improvements in measures of mental health, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

Dr. Niraj (Raj) Nijhawan is a practicing physician and founder and CEO of the Life Ecology Organization (LEO). He was raised in Milwaukee, graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School, and earned a Master's degree in clinical research through a National Institutes of Health Scientist Training Grant. A healthcare leader in anesthesiology/critical care who has overseen medical departments across several healthcare systems, Raj has spent nearly 30 years cataloging, practicing, teaching, and helping people integrate the latest knowledge from the realms of medical, social, and brain science into their lives. He founded LEO in 2015 with the mission to establish dynamic, exhilarating, and effective work communities to help society in these challenging times. Now, in addition to serving as Director of Obstetrical Anesthesiology for Aurora Healthcare in Milwaukee, Raj regularly presents lectures and workshops to audiences including athletes, corporate executives, and the public at large, receiving widespread acclaim for delivering presentations that are both engaging and life-changing. Participants in the LEO program 12-hour workshops have shown resounding, statistically significant improvements in measures of mental health, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

Stop the Madness: Two (Brain Science) Steps to Save Yourself, and the World

Stop the Madness: Two (Brain Science) Steps to Save Yourself, and the World. Dr. Niraj Nijhawan gives a educational and inspirational presentation about the paradigm shift in HR, OD, and leadership. He focuses on the imperative of building psychologically safe and fearless individuals and communities to survive/thrive in modern times.

Format: ​60 minute keynote, workshop or breakout
 
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

The Brain Science of Hope: Becoming Joyful and Adaptable in an Uncertain World

The Brain Science of Hope: Becoming Joyful and Adaptable in an Uncertain World

Format: ​60 minute keynote, workshop or breakout
 
This program is perfect for:
  • ​Senior management
  • Business leaders
  • Teams struggling with poor engagement, mental health problems, and poor...
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Managing Your Brain for Managers: The Neuroscience of Leading Self and Others

Format: ​Standard 2 day workshop (can be turned into breakout or keynote presentation)

This program is perfect for:
  • ​Senior management
  • Teams struggling with high turnover and poor productivity
  • Managers who look to increase team dynamism and cohesiveness 
  • Leaders who are looking to increase psychological safety within their...
Thought LeadershipEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

The Brain Science of Agile

Program: The Brain Science of Agile: Practical tools to quickly improve resilience, adaptability, and fearlessness in a rapidly changing world

Format: ​Keynote, breakout session, full day workshop (can be customized) 

This program is perfect for:
  • ​C-Suite 
  • Managers/team leaders
  • Anyone with the desire to learn about the...
MindsetEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

The Brain Science of Being Excellent at Everything

Program: The Brain Science of Being Excellent at Everything: Practical tools for transforming self and organizations

Format: ​Keynote, breakout session, workshop (customizable)

This program is perfect for:
  • ​Senior management
  • Teams
  • General...
MindsetAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

How to Address Employee Burnout Using Brain Science

Program: How to Address Employee Burnout Using Brain Science

Format: ​Keynote, breakout, workshop (customizable) 

 This program is perfect for:

  • ​C-Suite
  • Managers/team leaders
  • Everyone
The audience will leave with:
  • Brain science explanation on the current burnout crisis
  • What is agile and how to use it to improve...
Teamwork / TeambuildingAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing