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What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid? | Michal Oshman
Description
How do you move from fear to purpose? Bestselling author and TikTok exec Michal Oshman shares how discovering her soul helped her overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt. She opens up about parenting with intention, redefining success, and embracing the concept of bitul—spiritual humility—as a path to clarity and peace.
Michal Oshman is the former Head of Company Culture, Diversity and Inclusion at TikTok Europe, and was formerly responsible for international leadership and team development at Facebook. Throughout her career, Michal has trained and coached hundreds of tech leaders. She served as an officer in the IDF, and has three university degrees in psychodynamic and systemic thinking, sociology, and anthropology. Michal lives with her husband and their children in London, UK.
Find out more about Michal on michaloshman.com.
Contact Michal at info@michaloshman.com
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro: Fear, Purpose & Jewish Wisdom
01:37 – Meet Michal Oshman
05:10 – Fear vs. Anxiety
09:00 – Discovering the Jewish Soul
14:00 – You Are Here for a Reason
18:00 – Parenting with Soul, Not Fear
22:10 – Hashem as a Life Partner
25:20 – The Holiness of Marriage
29:20 – Confidence vs. Fear in the Workplace
33:50 – Letting Go of Parental Perfection
38:10 – Finding Purpose Through Life Phases
44:45 – Discovering and Using Your Gifts
48:00 – What Is Bitul?
52:25 – Living for a Mission Greater Than the Self
55:00 – The Power of Honest Friendship
57:20 – You Are Needed