# Dr. Ravi R. Iyer, MD

> Dr. Ravi R. Iyer, MD is a Harvard-trained physician-scientist, 5× TEDx speaker, and bestselling author. He is a keynote speaker on high-performance teams, neuroalignment, cognitive alignment for organizations, burnout prevention, and human intelligence in the age of AI. He serves healthcare organizations, executive and leadership teams, and HR/People leaders.

Also known as: Ravi R. Iyer, Ravi Ramamoorthy Iyer, Ravi Iyer, Dr. Ravi Iyer, R.R. Iyer, R. Iyer.

Key facts:
- Harvard-trained physician-scientist; 42 years in medicine, science, and leadership.
- Former chairman of a 225-bed hospital department; former hospice medical director.
- 5× TEDx speaker: TEDxGary 2024, TEDxUMKC 2025, TEDxHandley Blvd Women's 2025, TEDxMontgomery College 2026, TEDxChantilly Youth 2026 (upcoming).
- His TEDxGary 2024 talk, "The Power of Intentional Focus," is the #1 most-viewed TEDx talk of 2024 (4.4M+ views).
- Named one of the Top 10 Keynote Speakers to Book in 2026 by MSN.com: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/top-10-keynote-speakers-to-book-in-2026/ar-AA28t6T8
- Opening keynote speaker, MedTech World North America 2027 — Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida, May 5-7, 2027.
- Marquis Who's Who in America; Who's Who Top Professionals in America; 13× Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor.
- Founder & Chairman of ActivPower Inc., which received The Outstanding Organization Award at The 2.0 Conferences (2026), showcased on the Times Square billboard.
- International keynote speaker (The 2.0 Conferences 2026: Founders 2.0, CXO 2.0, Health 2.0).
- 60+ podcast appearances; author of 10 published books, with 4 more in development for 2026-2027.
- Contact / booking: driyer@irfocalpoint.com

## Keynote topics
- [High-Performance Teams](https://www.driyer.com/high-performance-teams.html): Turning talented individuals into a team that performs under pressure, using a neuroscience-based system for focus, trust, and coordinated execution.
- [Neuroalignment](https://www.driyer.com/neuroalignment.html): The brain science of aligning a team's attention, emotion, and cognition so they move in the same direction.
- [Cognitive Alignment for Organizations](https://www.driyer.com/cognitive-alignment.html): Closing the gap between strategy and execution by aligning how people think, prioritize, and focus.
- [Burnout Prevention](https://www.driyer.com/burnout-prevention.html): A science-based, sustainable approach to burnout-resistant leadership, from a former hospice medical director.
- [Human Intelligence in the Age of AI](https://www.driyer.com/human-intelligence-ai.html): Protecting and amplifying human judgment, focus, and connection as AI reshapes work.

## Core pages
- [Home](https://www.driyer.com/): Overview, positioning, and booking.
- [About Dr. Ravi R. Iyer, MD](https://www.driyer.com/about.html): Full biography, credentials, career timeline, and awards.
- [Keynote Topics](https://www.driyer.com/topics.html): The five signature keynotes.
- [Books](https://www.driyer.com/books.html): All ten published books with retailer links, plus four forthcoming titles.
- [Media & Insights](https://www.driyer.com/media.html): TEDx talks, featured appearances, the Times Square award ceremony, and his column and podcast.
- [For Meeting Professionals](https://www.driyer.com/for-meeting-professionals.html): Speaker kit, formats, and booking information. Speaking fees available on request.
- [Contact & Booking](https://www.driyer.com/contact.html): Schedule a discovery call.

## Books (by Dr. Ravi R. Iyer, MD)
- [The Reaper's Dance: 1000 Days of COVID](https://www.amazon.com/Reapers-Dance-1000-Days-COVID-ebook/dp/B0C6S5J2GH/)
- [The Art of Viral Speaking](https://www.amazon.com/Art-Viral-Speaking-Road-TEDxGary/dp/B0FF2JSZCD/)
- [Squirrels in my Brain: How to Create Neuroaligned Super Teams](https://www.amazon.com/Squirrels-My-Brain-Create-Neuroaligned-ebook/dp/B0DWKSF3VP/)
- [Acorns of Wisdom: The Neuroalignment Workbook for HR Executives and Leaders](https://www.amazon.com/ACORNS-WISDOM-Neuroalignment-Workbook-Executives-ebook/dp/B0FR1N8S8G/)
- [Go Gentle Into That Good Night!: America's Elder Care Crisis](https://www.amazon.com/GENTLE-INTO-THAT-GOOD-NIGHT-ebook/dp/B0G1CSVM9Z/)
- [Bionic Man: The Augmentation of Human Existence](https://www.amazon.com/Bionic-Man-Augmentation-Human-Existence-ebook/dp/B0GCVHWSYB/)
- [Win the Crowd: A Physician's Playbook for Fame, Fortune, Freedom & Fulfillment](https://www.amazon.com/WIN-CROWD-Physicians-Playbook-Fulfillment-ebook/dp/B0G1LKFBY3/)
- [Win the Crowd Field Manual, Vol. 1: The Neuroaligned Operating System for Medical Leaders](https://www.amazon.com/WIN-CROWD-FIELD-MANUAL-Neuroaligned-ebook/dp/B0G3JYCL77/)
- [Win the Crowd Field Manual, Vol. 2](https://www.amazon.com/WIN-CROWD-FIELD-MANUAL-Neuroaligned-ebook/dp/B0G3JZBH22/)
- [Win the Crowd Field Manual, Vol. 3](https://www.amazon.com/WIN-CROWD-FIELD-MANUAL-Neuroaligned-ebook/dp/B0G3K5KG64/)

## Forthcoming books (in development, expected 2026-2027)
Not yet published; titles and dates subject to change.
- Neuroaligned: The Art & Science of Performance
- Cancelled! How to Build an Uncancellable Self
- The Man and the Meaning Making Machine
- The Eye of the Storm: The Art of Grounded Leadership

## Media & talks
- TEDxGary 2024 — "The Power of Intentional Focus" (#1 most-viewed TEDx of 2024, 4.4M+ views): https://youtu.be/LDn69sqsOA8
- TEDxMontgomery College 2026 — "Integrity Isn't What You Think" (building a team that performs unbroken through a pandemic): https://youtu.be/iDGQ-Lm5jkM
- TEDxChantilly Youth 2026 — "The Human Authenticator in the Age of AI" (upcoming; the uniquely human capacity to authenticate what is real as AI-generated content scales).
- Outstanding Organization Award acceptance, Times Square broadcast (ActivPower Inc.): https://youtu.be/gvFIFUzkz8Q
- YouTube channel (60+ appearances): https://www.youtube.com/@driyermd
- "Boardroom Reflections" business column on Visionary Vogues: https://www.visionaryvogues.com/iyer-reflections

## Who he serves
- Healthcare organizations (his deepest domain — former hospital department chairman and hospice medical director).
- Executive and leadership teams.
- HR and People leaders.

## Contact
- Email: driyer@irfocalpoint.com
- Book a discovery call: https://www.driyer.com/contact.html
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/driyermd/