More than a decade ago, while I was in the midst of writing my PhD on conscious leadership in organizations,

My sense of self-worth was low.

I felt small. Not enough. Unworthy.

I remember one evening, I went to the cinema.

And in the audience sat Shari Arison.

She was a true inspiration for me.

Someone who bridges spirit and matter, exactly the essence of my research topic.

I wanted so much to go over, introduce myself, share my work, and my research.

But I froze.

My body just wouldn’t move.

Later, I was angry with myself

for the fear, for the lack of courage,

for not being fully present in that moment.

Yesterday, more than ten years later – the circle closed ✨

I entered the TEDx hall, and the first thing I saw—again —was her.

But this time, I walked up to her.

With an open heart and full presence.

I shared the story from back then and asked to take a photo together.

She smiled, and in that moment, I felt.t

The little girl inside me finally stands tall and says:

“I’m here. I’m enough. I’m worthy.”

Today, it’s so clear to me that when we’re connected to our own self-worth
We find the courage.

To show up fully – to initiate, create, and dare

Research shows that the higher our self-esteem, the greater our performance and success.

But beyond research, it simply feels different when we truly believe we are worthy.