Sheila Vijeyarasa on Courage, Alignment & Stepping Through the Fear
Episode Introduction
What happens when your life falls apart and that breakdown becomes your greatest breakthrough? In this empowering episode, Steve sits down with Sheila Vijeyarasa, a spiritual teacher, leadership coach, and author of Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth, to explore what it really means to find alignment, rebuild after loss, and live from intuition rather than fear.
Sheila shares her raw story of walking away from corporate success to embrace a higher calling, navigating her own dark nights of the soul, and building a life of authenticity, purpose, and power. Together, Steve and Sheila unpack what bravery looks like in real life — and how every challenge can be the doorway to transformation.
About Our Guest
Sheila Vijeyarasa is a globally recognised intuitive business coach, speaker, and author of Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth. Combining spirituality with high-performance leadership, Sheila helps women and professionals reclaim their confidence, develop intuition, and create a life of aligned purpose. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Sydney Morning Herald, and CEO Magazine, and she continues to inspire thousands through her keynotes, retreats, and coaching programs.
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Website: https://www.sheilav.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheila_v__/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheila.vijeyarasa/
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Episode Highlights
00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:35 - Meet Sheila Vijeyarasa: from corporate executive to spiritual coach
02:30 - The internal and external noise that shapes our lives
05:40 - How losing everything became Sheila’s awakening
08:20 - Turning breakdowns into breakthroughs
11:45 - The power of curiosity and self-awareness
14:25 - Finding courage to walk through the unknown
16:02 - Quieting the inner critic and trusting your growth
19:20 - Facing fear and building the muscle of bravery
22:10 - Why courage is cultivated through small daily acts
24:35 - Speaking your truth and showing up with authenticity
26:45 - Handling criticism and connecting with the one person who needs your message
29:45 - Steve’s story of facing his biggest fear and the freedom beyond it
33:20 - Sheila’s practices for calming the noise and embracing discomfort
37:22 - Checking in on your goals and staying in alignment with your values
40:10 - Believing that you deserve everything you dream of
41:50 - Journaling as a mirror for your emotions and growth
44:15 - A message from Sheila to those standing at the edge of change
47:04 - What’s next: global speaking, new book, and brave new beginnings
50:30 - Why even the brave still face imposter syndrome
52:00 - Closing reflections and where to connect with Sheila
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