Valued Voice

Dr. Anthony Orsini and Dr. Gaurava Agarwal will be our featured presenters at the 2026 Physician Leadership Development Conference. Join us March 13-14 at the Osthoff Resort to learn from and interact with these subject matter experts.

Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini

Through his decades of research and experience as an ICU physician, Dr. Orsini has mastered the key elements required to navigate through difficult conversations in the most effective and compassionate manner possible. This presentation teaches the communication skills necessary to positively influence challenging situations encountered daily. Key takeaways include:

• Learn how to use compassionate communication to build trusting relationships quickly.
• Master verbal and nonverbal techniques used to de-escalate conflict and convey empathy in any situation.
• Learn key communication insights that lead to effective leadership, especially during times of uncertainty and crises.

Leadership and Wellbeing with Dr. Gaurava Agarwal

Dr. Agarwal developed the Scholars of Wellness program at Northwestern Medicine, which was spotlighted by the American Medical Association for its results in decreasing physician burnout among most participants and increasing comfort in communicating with leadership to drive achievable, actionable change. Dr. Agarwal also co-hosts the Anatomy of an Everyday Leader podcast series, exploring “What Does it Mean to Lead?” The podcast discusses leadership among teams of all types at Northwestern Medicine and leadership strategies for empowering teams to find fulfillment in their work, add value to their teams and feel valued themselves.  

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