Michal Oshman

Michal Oshman is an internationally recognised expert on company culture, leadership, and personal development. With over twenty five years of experience in technology, finance and advertising, she has held senior leadership positions at some of the world’s most influential companies, including TikTok, Meta, eBay and WPP. As Global Head of Company Culture at TikTok, she advised the CEO on culture strategy and played a central role in shaping the organisation’s global working environment. Her career is defined by a commitment to creating workplaces that are both high-performing and human-centred. Through her consultancy, Maximize, and her role as Partner at Oxford Leadership, Michal continues to help organisations unlock their potential by combining evidence-based leadership principles with spiritual insight. Her approach fosters compassionate, resilient leaders and thriving, collaborative teams. Michal is also the bestselling author of What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid, which explores her personal journey from anxiety to purpose and offers practical guidance for overcoming fear and building a fulfilling life. Her TEDx Talk has reached thousands with its powerful message on courage, growth and wellbeing. Michal has developed a distinctive philosophy that integrates spirituality with leadership. She is open about her experiences as a mother of four and her own battles with anxiety, bringing authenticity and relatability to her work. Audiences leave Michal's presentations with concrete tools to implement positive cultural change, practical methods to overcome workplace anxiety and fear-based decision making, and strategies to align personal purpose with organisational goals. Her military background and three academic degrees inform her unique perspective on leadership under pressure. Book Michal for your next event to inspire meaningful organisational transformation that delivers measurable results in both culture and business performance.