Resuscitating Leadership.
Powerhousing Lives.
Dr. Amy Gutman, MD, FACEP, is an emergency physician and executive coach helping leaders optimize sleep, stress, and metabolic stability to drive clearer decisions, faster recovery, stronger retention, and sustained high performance.
Most leadership development treats performance as a mindset problem.
She treats it as a biological operating system, where physiology drives decision quality, resilience, and results.

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Meet Amy Gutman MD, FACEP
Executive Advisor | Global Speaker | Trusted by Corporate Leaders
Dr. Gutman has spent decades on the front lines of emergency medicine and executive leadership, where decisions matter, pressure is constant, and performance is non-negotiable.
Today, she brings that same intensity to the boardroom, helping leaders translate human physiology into energy, clarity, and measurable results.
She focuses on where performance actually begins - on the cellular level.
My TEDx talk is so provocative it comes with a viewer warning.
Watch as Dr. Amy Gutman exposes the hard truths about chronic disease, patient satisfaction, and the hidden cost of a healthcare system built on comfort instead of cures.
The message didn’t stay on stage; it sparked international media attention and global conversation.
ToughLoveMD Services
Dr Gutman offers a diverse range of customized, transformative & actionable services in-person or virtually.
Keynote Speaking • Executive Advisory • Leadership Development • Corporate Workshops Retreat Intensives • Metabolic & Performance Optimization • Burnout & Resilience Strategy
Cellular Leadership Training • Women’s Longevity & Health Optimization • Subject Expert Podcasts
Executive / Corporate Wellness • High-Performance Team Consulting
The Amazon Best-Seller
"Powerhouse Living: Lead Your Life Like a Resuscitation" isn’t self-help; it’s a system reset.
A science-backed approach to energy, clarity, and leadership under pressure—built from decades on the front lines of life-or-death decisions. The same biology that saves lives in the ER drives performance in business and in life.
No fluff. Just results.

Signature Keynotes & Executive Experiences
Trusted by leading organizations to drive measurable gains in performance, retention, and decision-making.
Customizable Keynotes, Breakouts, and Executive Retreats, Including These Top Requested Talks
Cellular Leadership: The Physiology of Peak Performance
Most leadership strategies focus on behavior. This keynote reveals how optimizing biology unlocks clarity, resilience, and sustained high performance.
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Improve decision-making under pressure
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Increase energy, focus, and cognitive clarity
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Build resilience that actually lasts
Powerhouse Living: Lead Your Life Like a Resuscitation
A high-impact keynote that translates life-or-death leadership principles into energy, clarity, and performance in business and life.
Outcomes:
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Strengthen leadership under pressure
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Build resilience from the inside out
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Apply real-world strategies that drive immediate results
Leadership Vital Signs: Executive Performance retreat
A deep-dive experience designed to assess, optimize, and elevate leadership performance at the physiological level.
Outcomes:
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Identify hidden performance gaps in energy, stress, and recovery
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Implement personalized strategies for sustained high performance
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Build a culture of resilience, clarity, and accountability
ToughLoveMD Testimonials
“She had hundreds of people standing on their feet. Amazing speaker”.
Christopher Hyatt
Chief Kingston Fire and EMS Department
"Amy is a natural speaker who shares her story elegantly with the audience.
If you're a host...book her as fast as you can"."
Rick Nueske
Host: My Future Business Podcast
"Her Enthusiasm is inspiring...fantastic instructor in applying critical thinking skills"
John Mckinney & Steven Deutsch
Managers/Conference Attendees
"Your insights on neuroplasty were invaluable, and it was a pleasure to have you as a speaker. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future"
Gazal Saini
OLCIAS International Conference Manager
“Dr G freaking rocks! She is the motivational speaker you didn't know existed and now can't live without!"
Charles Mitzel
Director WCMC Hudson Valley Conferences
"Best and most unexpected talk at the event. Bring Her Back!"
Attendee
Training Magazine National Conference
“Working with Dr. Amy Gutman has been an absolute privilege.
Her brilliance lies not only in her deep clinical expertise but also in her fearless ability to communicate hard truths with empathy, clarity, and purpose.
Whether she’s advising patients or educating audiences, Dr. Gutman brings unmatched insight and integrity to everything she does.”
Brent Dutka
Judson Marketing Group
"A Unicorn!
Imagine blending the adrenaline of saving lives, the strategic mindset of a CEO, and the charisma of a speaker"
Matthew Gray
Award Winning Podcast Host
"Amazing presenter with knowledge and experience"
EMS World
Conference Attendee
"Her presence made a significant impact on the success of the event.
Her dedication...along with her invaluable expertise, is highly esteemed. We were truly honored to have her join us as a Speaker and she played a pivotal role in the overall success of WOC 2024."
Sharon Carter
Manager World Obesity Conference
Let's Connect
I help organizations turn physiology into performance—unlocking clarity, resilience, and measurable results where it matters most.
With decades of experience leading in ER trauma bays and executive boardrooms, I translate high-pressure lessons and cutting-edge science into strategies leaders can actually use.
If you’re ready to elevate performance from the inside out, let’s start the conversation.

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