Dr. Anna Thomas brings a rare combination of medical expertise, leadership training, and professional speaking credentials that gives her unmatched authority in workplace wellbeing and human-centered performance. As a board-certified physician and palliative care specialist, she has spent more than a decade helping people navigate pressure, complex decisions, and real-life challenges. This depth of experience shapes her clear and practical approach to resilience, wellbeing, and workforce culture.
Dr. Thomas is a 2x TEDx speaker known for delivering compelling, research-based messages with clarity and presence. Her second TEDx talk, currently in development, continues to position her as a trusted voice on leadership and wellbeing. She is the 2025 NSA Last Story Standing Chapter (Pittsburgh) Champion, recognized for excellence in storytelling and audience connection. Her speaking work has earned multiple speaker awards for impact, delivery, and professionalism.
She is a Certified John Maxwell speaker and trainer, bringing proven leadership principles to her sessions. Dr. Thomas is also a Workplace Wellness Certified Specialist, equipping her with the latest strategies for retention, engagement, and workforce performance.
Her frameworks draw on years of leading teams, teaching professionals, and guiding organizations through real pressures. She has spoken for corporate groups, HR associations, women’s leadership events, and national caregiving organizations, delivering content that is relevant, practical, and grounded in both science and lived expertise.
Dr. Thomas is an author, educator, and creator of tools that help leaders and employees manage stress, improve clarity, and navigate the personal pressures that influence performance at work. Her work is known for being practical, research-informed, and easy to apply.