Speaker Profile

Dr. Falguni Shah is a dynamic speaker, mental health champion, and author of the transformative book From Gaslighting to Truthlighting, a #1 international and U.S. bestseller. With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare—as a clinician and in quality and compliance—Dr. Shah integrates leadership and management principles shaped by her doctoral training in organizational leadership. She brings a deeply human, data-driven, and emotionally intelligent approach to helping organizations cultivate cultures of trust, clarity, and psychological safety.

As a keynote speaker, she is known for her powerful storytelling, practical frameworks, and the unique Truthlighting™ methodology she developed to help leaders build inclusive workplaces. Her talks leave audiences inspired, grounded, and equipped with actionable strategies to navigate complexity with truth.

Transformational Talks

Truthlighting™: Building Trust, Fairness, and Equity in the Workplace
Career Advancement Strategies for Women
Building Responsible and Bias-Aware Systems

Recent Speaking Engagements

Human Intelligence in AI: Building Trust and Governance - Women in Data Science Panel, Chicago, IL

Book Talk and Discussions - West Monroe Partners, Chicago, IL

Pathways to Flourishing: Women's Health Equity Summit 2025, Vancouver, WA

Master Class on From Gaslighting to Truthlighting - EESEC Weekend Executive MBA Program, France

Elizabeth Madrigal, The Women's Mosaic Radio, Vancouver, WA

“Often we get stuck in the 'problem'. I loved how clearly Dr, Shah's presentation illuminated gaslighting and that she did not stop there. After outlining workplace situations, including systemic barriers professional women commonly experience, she offered truly insightful and practical solutions.

Saman Danish, Lead for Women's Leadership Network, West Monroe Partners, Chicago

"It was an inspirational session as Dr. Shah drew on real-life stories and research to highlight persistent inequities in women's leadership jounrney. She offered a blueprint for positive change"

Anusha Dwivedula, Director of Product Management, Morningstar

"We were honored to have Dr. Falguni Shah join our session. Her thoughtful perspective on human factors, bias, and ethical governance elevated the conversation and grounded the discussion in empathy, accountability, and practical wisdom, She brought both expertise and heart to the panel."

Kenya Sealey, MBA. M.Ed.

"Dr. Falguni Shah’s presentation, From 'Gaslighting to Truthlighting', at the Pathways to Flourishing: Women’s Health Equity Summit, was both powerful and transformative. She offered a refreshing and compassionate framework for redefining leadership through validation, clarity, and trust. Her discussion on “truthlighting” as the intentional opposite of gaslighting deeply resonated with me, especially her practical strategies for advancing women in the workplace. Dr. Shah’s ability to combine research, empathy, and actionable insight left a lasting impression and inspired me to lead with greater authenticity and courage."

Megan Carmean, Director of Delivery, Birch Works

"I had the pleasure of hearing Falguni speak as a panelist at a recent Women in Data Science (WiDS) event. With her background in behavioral health, Falguni brought a unique perspective to the panel and was able to share some valuable insights with the group. In addition, Falguni was able to highlight some of the areas of her book, including concepts around reducing bias and promotability, which was especially relevant to the audience. Falguni has a strong executive presence and is an engaging speaker. I look forward to hearing her speak at future events!"

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