
Unlock Your Voice: Storytelling That Moves People—and Business—Forward
Sahar Paz helps people change the way they communicate—by changing the stories they tell. A dynamic keynote speaker, Sahar blends the power of storytelling with emotional intelligence to help professionals connect more deeply, speak more clearly, and lead with impact.
Sahar’s engaging stories come from a dynamic journey—working in finance, becoming an award-winning author, and beating stage 4 cancer. These lived experiences bring authenticity and emotional depth to every stage she steps on.
Through real-life narratives and actionable insights, Sahar shows audiences how to use emotionally intelligent storytelling to inspire trust, navigate change, and spark both personal and professional growth. Her talks leave people thinking differently—about their voice, their value, and their next step forward.
Meet Sahar Paz
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
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STORYTELLING
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SALES
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LEADERSHIP
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE // STORYTELLING // SALES // LEADERSHIP // PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT //
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CAREER ADVANCEMENT
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LEADERSHIP // STORYTELLING // CAREER ADVANCEMENT //
In the News
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Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare
In her guest column for InnovationMap, Sahar Paz, CEO of Own Your Voice Strategy Firm, emphasizes the critical role of emotional intelligence in healthcare. She discusses how effective communication, rooted in emotional awareness, can alleviate emotional exhaustion among healthcare professionals and improve patient care. Sahar provides actionable strategies for integrating emotional intelligence into healthcare interactions to foster trust and deliver exceptional service.
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As Featured in Chief.com
An Argument for Anger: How to Use This Taboo Emotion for Effective Leadership. "Emotionally intelligent leaders embrace anger as their secret weapon for stamina strategy, and use it to develop buy-in," said Sahar Paz, CEO of Own Your Voice Strategy Firm. The key is to understand the root of the anger, tune into what it's trying to tell you, and respond in the most strategic, self-regulated form. Organizations also need to support this change by creating environments that value the full expression of all emotions, regardless of gender.
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Opinion Leader on TV
Good Morning San Antonio invited Sahar Paz on air to speak about Simone Biles's surprising decision to withdraw from the 2021 Olympics. Her decision to step away from the Olympics shows that she is an emotionally intelligent leader who has cultivated trust and transparency with her team.
Change the story.
Change the outcome.
TEDx Houston
University of Houston
Emerging Women Live
Texas Medical Center Innovation
Creative Mornings