Sheila Vijeyarasa
Bestselling Author, Brave Leadership Expert, Founder of The Brave Leader™ Program
A bestselling author, keynote speaker, executive coach, and founder of The Brave Leader™. With more than 20 years of experience in senior corporate leadership roles, including Finance and Commercial Director positions, Sheila combines commercial expertise with leadership development to help individuals and organisations thrive in high-pressure environments.
As the author of Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth and The Power of Little Steps, Sheila has become a respected voice in leadership, resilience, confidence, and personal transformation. Her insights have been featured in major media outlets, including the Sydney Morning Herald, CEO World Magazine, Thrive Global, and Australian television series Big Miracles.
Through her keynotes, workshops, and leadership programs, Sheila equips leaders with practical tools to overcome self-doubt, navigate uncertainty, build authentic influence, and lead with courage in today’s rapidly changing world.
Topics
Talking Points
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Brave Leadership – How courageous leaders navigate uncertainty, make difficult decisions, and create lasting impact without compromising their values.
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – Why high achievers often struggle with self-doubt and the practical strategies to build genuine confidence and self-belief.
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Women in Leadership – Breaking through invisible barriers, overcoming confidence gaps, and leading with influence in today’s workplace.
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High-Performance Leadership – How leaders sustain exceptional performance, avoid burnout, and create environments where people thrive.
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Executive Presence & Influence – The mindset, communication, and behaviours that help leaders earn trust, command attention, and inspire action.
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Leadership Confidence – Building the confidence to speak up, make bold decisions, and lead effectively in high-pressure situations.
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Courageous Conversations – How to approach difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and empathy while strengthening relationships and accountability.
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Resilience Under Pressure – Practical tools for managing setbacks, navigating change, and staying effective when challenges arise.
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Authentic Leadership – Why authenticity is a competitive advantage and how leaders can create stronger engagement through trust and vulnerability.
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Leading Through Change – Helping teams navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and maintain momentum during periods of disruption.
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Psychological Safety & Trust – Creating workplace cultures where people feel safe to contribute, challenge ideas, and perform at their best.
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The Power of Small Brave Actions – How consistent, courageous actions create transformational personal, professional, and leadership growth.
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Presenting with Confidence – Practical strategies to communicate with impact, overcome fear, and engage audiences with authenticity.
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Emotional Intelligence for Leaders – Developing self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation to strengthen leadership effectiveness.
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Purpose-Driven Leadership – Aligning values, vision, and leadership actions to create meaningful impact and sustainable success.
- Why courage is the most important leadership skill today
- The hidden impact of imposter syndrome on leaders
- How women can lead with greater confidence and influence
- Building resilience in high-pressure environments
- The link between courage and high performance
- Why authentic leadership drives better results
- Leading through uncertainty and change
- Developing executive presence and leadership confidence
- Overcoming perfectionism and self-doubt
- Creating psychologically safe workplaces
- Leading difficult conversations with courage
- Preventing burnout while maintaining performance
- Lessons from senior corporate leadership
- The power of brave leadership in modern organisations
- Turning adversity into growth and transformation
- IVF, resilience, and navigating personal challenges while leading professionally
- How small courageous actions create lasting change
- The future of leadership: courage, authenticity, and human connection
- Building trust, influence, and impact as a leader
- Why brave leaders create stronger teams and cultures
Bestselling Author.
Brave Leadership Expert.
Founder of The Brave Leader™ Program
About Sheila
A bestselling author, keynote speaker, executive coach, and founder of The Brave Leader™, a leadership development platform dedicated to helping leaders unlock courage, confidence, and sustainable high performance. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in senior corporate leadership roles, including Finance and Commercial Director positions, Sheila brings a unique blend of commercial acumen, leadership expertise, and personal transformation to every stage she steps onto.
She is the author of the bestselling books Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth and The Power of Little Steps, and her work has been featured by the Sydney Morning Herald, Thrive Global, CEO World Magazine, Body+Soul, and the Australian television series Big Miracles, where she openly shared her personal IVF journey.
Known for her engaging and practical approach, Sheila helps leaders overcome imposter syndrome, strengthen executive presence, build resilience, and navigate change with confidence. Her mission is simple: to inspire individuals and organisations to lead bravely, embrace authenticity, and create meaningful impact in both their professional and personal lives.
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