Media & Speaking
Invite Dr. David Onu to speak on career reinvention, leadership, meaningful work, and professional identity.
Dr David Onu
Medical Specialist | Academic | Career Reinvention Coach | Speaker | Author
Dr. David Onu is a medical leader, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Tasmania, and internationally certified Results and Career Reinvention Coach.
With more than 26 years of clinical and leadership experience, David bridges science and soul to help professionals grow deeper, lead with heart, and reinvent their careers with clarity and confidence.
He speaks internationally on topics around career reinvention, leadership, professional wellbeing, and meaningful work.
Popular Speaking Topics
Dr. David Onu speaks on career reinvention, leadership, and sustainable success in high-pressure professions.
1. The Career Reinvention Blueprint: From Restlessness to Realignment. A practical framework for professionals navigating career crossroads without burning bridges or starting over.
2. The Hidden Cost of Success: When Achievement No Longer Feels Like Alignment. Why high-performing professionals often experience quiet restlessness and how leaders can respond with clarity and purpose.
3. Leading with Heart in High-Pressure Professions: How leaders maintain clarity, compassion, and effectiveness in demanding environments.
4. Navigating Career Crossroads without Burning Bridges: A practical approach to making thoughtful career transitions while preserving reputation, relationships, and momentum.
5. Sustainable Success: Self-Leadership and Wellbeing for High-Performing Professionals. How to avoid burnout while building a career that supports both impact and wellbeing.
6. Reinventing the Medical Career: Thriving Beyond Traditional Paths. how doctors and healthcare professionals can navigate evolving career pathways while maintaining purpose, impact, and professional identity.
Talks can be tailored to the audience, industry, and objectives of your event or organisation.
Who These Talks Are For
Dr. David Onu regularly speaks to audiences navigating leadership responsibility, career transitions, and reinvention.
- Healthcare professionals navigating demanding careers
- Leaders responsible for high-pressure teams
- Mid-career professionals seeking clarity and direction
- Organisations supporting employee wellbeing and sustainable performance
- Universities and professional associations exploring career transitions
Talk length can be adapted for keynotes, workshops, or panel discussions.
Recent Speaking & Media Appearances
My latest appearances include:
- Tasmanian Leaders Program – Webinar on Career Reinvention and Leadership
- Pharmacy Scholars Initiative (PSI) – Global Webinar on Career Reinvention
- FM Ultra 106.5 – Radio Interview on Career Reinvention
- Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) International – Television Interview
- Beyond the Bleep Podcast (UK) – Career Reinvention and Burnout Interview
- ReadWithDoja UK Book Club – Author Conversation
- University of Tasmania Medical School – Keynote Lectures to Year 2 Medical Students
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Council (ATDC) Conference
Author of The Career Reinvention Blueprint™
7 Steps to Finding Work that Fits and a Life that Matters
David writes and speaks about:
- Career reinvention
- Leadership and alignment
- Meaningful work
- Professional identity
- Navigating career crossroads
His insights resonate with high-achieving professionals who look successful on the outside but feel restless on the inside.
Audience Types
David has spoken to audiences including:
- Healthcare professionals
- Leadership programmes
- Professional associations
- Universities and students
- Corporate leadership teams
- Community organisations
What organisers say
“You were absolutely brilliant. Thank you for tying the whole day together so beautifully.”
— Angela Driver, CEO, Tasmanian Leaders Program
Media Kit
Download:
- Speaker bio (short and long versions)
- Professional headshots
- Book cover images
- Speaking topics
Invite Dr. David Onu to Speak
Dr. David Onu speaks internationally on career reinvention, leadership, and navigating professional transitions.
He is available for:
- Keynote presentations
- Leadership and professional development sessions
- Conferences and panel discussions
- Podcast and media interviews
📧 Speaking and Media Enquiries: david@davidonu.com
