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 [email protected]

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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