Observe Without Judgement with Elor Shem Tov

In this powerful episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Elor Shem Tov, founder and CEO of Lucid Lev, about a deeply personal and professional moment that tested her identity and leadership. Elor recounts how unexpected accusations from colleagues in a leadership role prompted an internal investigation, threatening her reputation and sense of self. Instead of reacting defensively out of fear or anger, she consciously paused to observe her thoughts, emotions, and core values. This intentional reflection became a transformative exercise in self-awareness, resilience, and leadership under pressure.

Throughout the two-and-a-half-month investigation, Elor remained grounded, resisting the urge to lash out or crumble under the weight of the situation. She explains how she leveraged her background in psychodrama and meditation to process the experience without judgment. By separating her identity from the accusations and reconnecting with her own truth, she was able to lead with clarity and composure. The experience not only cleared her name but reaffirmed her commitment to conscious leadership—ultimately inspiring her to start her own executive coaching practice.

Elor offers profound advice to other leaders: listen to your body. When emotions like fear or anger surface physically, it's a sign to pause, even if just for a second, to avoid reactive patterns and choose a more intentional response. Her story is a testament to the power of self-reflection and pausing as a daily leadership tool, not just during crises, but anytime alignment and clarity are needed.

To learn more about Elor, visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucidlev/

To learn more about Ellen, visit https://thesalientstrategist.com/