Dr. Malini Saba Calls for a Global Shift from Fear to Purpose in Leadership

Reno, Nevada Nov 20, 2025 (Issuewire.com) Dr. Malini Saba, global entrepreneur, psychologist, and founder of the Saba Group and Saba Family Foundation, is calling for a renewed global focus on individual empowerment urging leaders, professionals, and everyday citizens to replace fear-driven decision-making with purposeful action.

Fear doesnt disappear, Dr. Saba said. You just learn to walk alongside it. Every setback Ive faced from losing everything to starting again has taught me that resilience isnt about being fearless; its about finding clarity in the chaos.

According to the World Economic Forum, nearly 60% of global workers report experiencing chronic stress, and 40% say they lack a sense of purpose in their work. Dr. Saba believes this crisis of confidence is holding people and economies back.

Confidence isnt loud, she explained. Its consistency. Its the quiet belief that you can make a difference, even if no one is watching.

Leading with Clarity and Courage

Through more than 32 years in business spanning agriculture, energy, healthcare, real estate, and fintech Dr. Saba has learned that leadership is less about control and more about clarity. I meditate every day, she shared. Clarity allows me to make decisions based on reason, not reaction. When you operate from a place of calm, others trust your direction.

Her message echoes research from McKinsey & Company, which found that leaders who demonstrate calm and empathy are 3.5 times more likely to inspire trust and performance among their teams.

Dr. Sabas philosophy applies beyond boardrooms. She encourages individuals to focus on inner stability before external achievement a shift she says can transform families, communities, and institutions. Success begins internally, she said. When you find peace within, you naturally create impact outside.

Transforming Fear into Fuel

Dr. Sabas advocacy stems from lived experience. Having rebuilt her career multiple times after loss, she sees failure not as defeat but as data. Each fall gave me better insight into what truly matters, she said. I rebuilt in two years because I stopped fighting the fear and started learning from it.

Globally, the UN estimates that over 70% of entrepreneurs face business failure within their first decade, yet few are taught how to emotionally recover. Dr. Sabas work now focuses on mentoring women entrepreneurs through this process helping them develop confidence that is rooted in resilience rather than success alone.

I tell women I mentor dont wait for permission to start. Action creates clarity. Stillness breeds doubt. Move, even if youre unsure, she said.

A Call to Personal Leadership

Dr. Saba is using her platform to spark a conversation about personal leadership the idea that lasting change begins at the individual level. She believes every person, regardless of title or background, can become an agent of transformation by focusing on self-awareness and courage.

We come here to give, not take, she stated. You dont need a company, a foundation, or a title to make an impact. You just need the courage to act even when the outcome isnt guaranteed.

Her foundations work, which has supported education and healthcare initiatives for women and children across South Asia, Africa, and the Americas, mirrors this belief: change doesnt require perfection it requires participation.

How to Take Action

Dr. Sabas message is simple but challenging: start with yourself.

• Reflect daily spend time in silence or meditation to gain clarity.
  
  
• Take small risks each step forward builds confidence.
  
  
• Lead with empathy treat others as partners, not competitors.
  
  
• Redefine success measure growth by progress, not position.

Purpose isnt found in noise, she concluded. Its found in the quiet moments when you decide to keep going not because its easy, but because its right.

About Dr. Malini Saba:
Dr. Malini Saba is a businesswoman, psychologist, author, and philanthropist with over three decades of experience in global business, investment, and advocacy. She is the founder of Saba Group and the Saba Family Foundation, which focuses on healthcare, education, and economic empowerment initiatives worldwide.