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In this episode, Sahar gets personal about why she missed last week — and why she runs everything herself, from client messages to editing. She shares the story of launching her Arabic poetry book at the Abu Dhabi Book Fair, her reflections comparing it to the Sharjah International Book Fair, and finally connecting in person with the Emirati Writers' Association after months of trying. She also thanks her audio and video listeners for the growing downloads, gives an update on the Unbox A Brighter Future campaign before the introductory price ends on September 21st, and shares what's coming next — new meditations and a full audio course built from listener feedback. ► Join YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-TgN0Yhqz7dPyPFArPCtA/join ► Members Only Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMO9-TgN0Yhqz7dPyPFArPCtA ► Join my free live AMA – 2 December 2026 https://luma.com/7sk4ehsm ► Read the extended article and subscribe on Substack https://substack.com/@unboxwithsahar  

Why does admitting you're wrong feel like losing authority? Why Strong Leaders Can Stop Defending Themselves: true courage isn't just speaking up — it's staying open without defending yourself. In this episode, I explore why "I was wrong" might be the strongest thing a leader can say, using the four dimensions of the BEMA™. There's a quieter form of courage that rarely gets named: the ability to hear something uncomfortable without immediately explaining, denying or defending yourself. Defensiveness starts as protection — it keeps our sense of self safe in the moment — but over time it blocks feedback, damages relationships and stops leaders and teams from growing. In Season 26, Episode 35 of Unbox The Podcast, I explore why staying true to yourself doesn't mean staying loyal to every past opinion or decision, and how "I was wrong" can be one of the strongest things a leader — or anyone — can say. Using the four dimensions of the BEMA™, I break down how defensiveness shows up in the body, emotions, mind and action, and why the courage to be wrong might be the missing piece in how we define real leadership. The extended reflection on this episode — including full research and sources — is available on my Substack. © Sahar Huneidi Palmer Strategic Clarity Mentor | Bilingual Bestselling Author | Podcaster ► Join my free live AMA – 2 December 2026 https://luma.com/7sk4ehsm ► Read the extended article and subscribe on Substack https://unboxwithsahar.substack.com/p/the-courage-to-be-wrong ► Explore my books, mentoring, courses, newsletter and social platforms https://linktr.ee/UnboxWithSahar ► Digital resources, guided meditations and self-development tools https://buymeacoffee.com/unboxwithsahar/share/first-coffee

How do you recognise and live as The Real You? In this final episode of the first Conversations with Sahar series, Sahar brings together the central themes explored across nine conversations: self-awareness, logic and intuition, life's signals, changing relationships, clear communication, action and self-trust. Discover why clarity only creates change when you trust it enough to act. Sahar also introduces the September Unbox A Brighter Future campaign, shares news of her two-week break, and invites listeners to express their interest in a future Arabic series. ► Explore Unbox A Brighter Future: https://saharhuneidi-com-tlsqwv.subscribepage.io ► Join YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-TgN0Yhqz7dPyPFArPCtA/join Join Sahar's Buy Me a Coffee community for member posts, complimentary access to her paid Substack content and 20% off digital purchases: ► Read extended articles and subscribe on Substack: https://unboxwithsahar.substack.com/p/the-quiet-cost-of-becoming-yourself ► Find supportive products from Unbox with Sahar and Sound Essence on Amazon.ae. ► Join my free live AMA – 2 December 2026 https://luma.com/7sk4ehsm © Sahar Huneidi Palmer Strategic Clarity Mentor | Bilingual Bestselling Author | Podcaster Licensed #3598566: Snappy by Jonathan Boyle  

Why does clarity disappear under pressure? In this episode, you will learn how stress affects decision-making, intuition, logic and self-leadership, and how to make an aligned decision when urgency, fear or other people's expectations are influencing you. Pressure can narrow your view until an immediate decision feels like a clear one. But ending the discomfort is not the same as choosing what is right for you. In Season 26, Episode 34 of Unbox The Podcast, I explain how pressure affects the four dimensions of the BEMA™ Methodology: Body, Emotions, Mind and Accountability to Action. You will learn how to recognise when one part of you is speaking for the whole of you, distinguish intuition from thinking fear, and use a practical five-step clarity reset before you respond. I also explore why you may be carrying somebody else's urgency and how to protect your judgement without avoiding responsibility. It's just around the corner, September is the new January. You do not have to wait for another year to reconsider what is working, what feels out of alignment and what you want to change. Look out for my September series, Unbox A Brighter Future, and visit https://www.saharhuneidi.com to find out more. Subscribe to Unbox The Podcast so you do not miss the next episode. ► Social Media: https://linktr.ee/UnboxWithSahar ► Newsletter: https://www.saharhuneidi.com/#signup

How do you trust yourself, stop overthinking and make clear decisions when fear, intuition and other people's opinions pull you in different directions? In Conversations with Sahar Part 9, Sahar Huneidi Palmer explores why we continue seeking advice when we may already know the answer. Gathering more information can support a decision, but it can also distance you from your own judgement when you are searching for certainty that life cannot provide. Discover how self-trust becomes weakened when you repeatedly dismiss what you recognise, how to distinguish intuition from fear, and why your body, emotions, mind, beliefs and actions may send conflicting messages. Through Sahar's four-dimensional BEMA™ framework, you will learn how inner alignment supports clearer decision-making and turns awareness into meaningful action. September offers a natural opportunity to review where you are and decide how you want to use the remaining months of the year. If you have been postponing a change you already know you need to make, Sahar's flagship course, Unbox A Brighter Future, provides a structured process for recognising what is blocking you, reconnecting with your direction and moving forward. This is the penultimate episode of the first Conversations with Sahar series. After Part 10, Sahar will take a short break and is considering returning with a new series in Arabic. Please leave a comment if you would listen. ► Join my free live AMA – 2 December 2026 https://luma.com/7sk4ehsm ► Read the extended article and subscribe on Substack https://unboxwithsahar.substack.com/p/before-you-make-a-decision-under ► Explore my books, mentoring, courses, newsletter and social platforms https://linktr.ee/UnboxWithSahar ► Digital resources, guided meditations and self-development tools https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unboxwithsahar   © Sahar Huneidi Palmer Strategic Clarity Mentor | Bilingual Author | Podcaster