Nidhi Tewari, LCSW
LCSW
VA, USNidhi combines her decade of clinical expertise as a licensed therapist with personal storytelling to create engaging, relatable, research based keynotes and workshops with tangible takeaways.
Nidhi Tewari, LCSW is a work culture and wellbeing keynote speaker, expert, & consultant. She brings 13 years of clinical expertise as a therapist who specialized in working with high performing leaders to her work with organizations, leadership teams and event audiences who are looking to improve mental health, interpersonal connection, and leadership skills.
Nidhi is a 2026 Thinkers50 Radar List award winner who has worked with organizations like LinkedIn, Warner Brothers Discovery, Molson Coors, TED, Godiva, NPR, McCain Foods, among others. She has also spoken at the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), National Speakers Association, Meeting Professionals International, UC San Diego, American Society for Quality (ASQ), and many more. Nidhi has lead sessions on resilience and connection at TEDWomen and TEDNext as well.
She is featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, TED Blog, Oprah Daily, Thrive Global, and HuffPost. She has collaborated on brand partnerships with Mars Inc., Adobe Express, Social Chain, TOGETHXR, among others. She is also part of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health 2026 Creator Cohort.
Nidhi is releasing a book with Penguin Random House titled Working Well: How to Build a Healthier, Happier Workplace Through the Science of Attunement (March 24, 2026 release date). New York Times bestselling author and viral TED talker Dr. Amy Cuddy wrote the foreword for her book, and it’s receiving advance praise from bestselling authors and thought leaders.
She has over 4.5 million views and 19.3k followers on TikTok, leading to being invited to be a part of the TikTok AAPI Creator Communities Program. She has built a community of over 11.3k on Instagram, she is a Linkedin Top Voice for Leadership Development, and a 3x LinkedIn Learning Instructor with 16.5kfollowers.
She was invited by the TED Team to be a part of the Ignite Cohort, which is comprised of thought leaders with various domains or expertise. This cohort will attend the conference and contribute to the TED Global community for the next 5 years.
Nidhi Tewari, LCSW is a work culture and wellbeing keynote speaker, expert, & consultant. She brings 13 years of clinical expertise as a therapist who specialized in working with high performing leaders to her work with organizations, leadership teams and event audiences who are looking to improve mental health, interpersonal connection, and leadership skills.
Nidhi is a 2026 Thinkers50 Radar List award winner who has worked with organizations like LinkedIn, Warner Brothers Discovery, Molson Coors, TED, Godiva, NPR, McCain Foods, among others. She has also spoken at the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), National Speakers Association, Meeting Professionals International, UC San Diego, American Society for Quality (ASQ), and many more. Nidhi has lead sessions on resilience and connection at TEDWomen and TEDNext as well.
She is featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, TED Blog, Oprah Daily, Thrive Global, and HuffPost. She has collaborated on brand partnerships with Mars Inc., Adobe Express, Social Chain, TOGETHXR, among others. She is also part of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health 2026 Creator Cohort.
Nidhi is releasing a book with Penguin Random House titled Working Well: How to Build a Healthier, Happier Workplace Through the Science of Attunement (March 24, 2026 release date). New York Times bestselling author and viral TED talker Dr. Amy Cuddy wrote the foreword for her book, and it’s receiving advance praise from bestselling authors and thought leaders.
She has over 4.5 million views and 19.3k followers on TikTok, leading to being invited to be a part of the TikTok AAPI Creator Communities Program. She has built a community of over 11.3k on Instagram, she is a Linkedin Top Voice for Leadership Development, and a 3x LinkedIn Learning Instructor with 16.5kfollowers.
She was invited by the TED Team to be a part of the Ignite Cohort, which is comprised of thought leaders with various domains or expertise. This cohort will attend the conference and contribute to the TED Global community for the next 5 years.
Mental Health Matters: Supporting Mental Health and Neurodiversity In and Out of the Workplace
More than 20% of the workforce identifies as having a mental health condition or being neurodivergent, and managers, leaders, and teams are on the frontlines of supporting wellbeing in the workplace. But it can be difficult to know what types of assistance may be the most helpful. Mental health conditions, high stress levels, and other challenges that are unseen, require a mental health informed approach.
In this relatable and actionable talk, Nidhi Tewari, LCSW...
Working Well: How to Build a Happier, Healthier Workplace in the Age of AI
Even though we’re constantly connected through our devices, everyone is feeling more disconnected, stressed, and lonely than ever before. Over 50% of employees would forgo a 10% pay increase to feel more connected at work, highlighting how meaningful ties are what people desire.
With AI transforming the way we work, it is clear that our approach cannot be man vs. machine—it must be man AND machine. We can outsource data analytics, project proposal composition,...
The Science of Resilience: Thriving in an Everchanging World
In a world of constant change, there's a critical skill to cultivate: resilience. 64% of employees report feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change, and 68% would like to receive more support in weathering these changes. We are feeling disoriented and apprehensive about what the future holds, and we need to help people to feel equipped with the skills to handle the shifts to come.
In this session originally presented at TEDWomen and TEDNext, resilience expert...
Balance Instead of Burnout: Research Backed Tools to Improve Wellbeing
Burnout is cited as one of the leading causes for employees leaving the workforce, with over 42% of employees resigning because they’re burned out. Yet it can be a challenging issue for organizations to address. This is because burnout is complex and requires flexible solutions that address both individual and systemic factors.
Nidhi will teach the skills to cope with burnout, while shedding light on how organizations can shift workplace culture to promote...
