My story
Before 2021, Sapir seemed just like any other sports-mad young Israeli. Her passion for soccer led her to join the Israel Football Referees Association at the age of just 17, where she started out officiating in the second division National League, before moving up to referee in the Premier League.
But, despite thriving in this high-pressure role that demands absolute confidence and strength of character, Sapir felt like she constantly had to hide who she really was.
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My Background
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A little background
Her historic decision to transition in the public eye, and especially in a macho, male-dominated sports world, changed the game forever. Suddenly Sapir’s story was everywhere.
It was a turning point, not just for Sapir herself, but for countless other people struggling with big decisions.
As one of Israel’s top referees, who knows the rulebook inside out, Sapir also knows when it’s time to stop playing by other people’s rules and simply be yourself. This is the key, not only to personal peace of mind, but also to improving your performance (at work, at school, on the pitch) and fulfilling your dreams.
About the lecture:
In her lecture, Sapir shares with the audience the experience of a woman in a world of men – A woman who dares, dreams and achieves despite the challenges and bumps along the way.
The fascinating story of the world’s first transgender soccer referee is thought -provoking, touching, and yes, there are many moments of joy in it.
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As a speaker, Sapir shares her fascinating story while addressing
universal challenges relevant to every audience:
As a speaker, Sapir shares her fascinating story while addressing universal challenges relevant to every audience:
Being yourself while facing the pressure to fit in
Identifying and leveraging your personal strengths
Persevering in the face of challenges and setbacks
Creating your own leadership style
Sapir talks about the lecture
Sapir talks about the lecture
Who is the talk suitable for?
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Professional teams
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Managers at all levels
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There were all sorts of things I was scared of, but I decided I had to embrace my dreams as myself
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There were all sorts of things I was scared of, but I decided I had to embrace my dreams as myself
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