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CEO and Founder of The Brave Leader
The Brave Leader
Sheila Vijeyarasa is a trailblazer in high-performance leadership, named Coach of the Year at the 2025 BEAM Awards and founder of The Brave Leader™ program. A former finance director, Sheila combines decades of executive experience with cutting-edge mindset tools to help leaders break through limitations, and lead with courage and authenticity.
She is the international bestselling author of Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth and The Power of Little Steps, empowering audiences with practical strategies for resilience, confidence and conscious leadership.
Sheila gained national recognition in Australia as a featured expert across three seasons of the acclaimed reality documentary series Big Miracles (now streaming on Apple TV), where she inspired millions by sharing her IVF journey with honesty and strength. Her transformational keynotes equip leaders to navigate change boldly, lead with impact and elevate performance.
Holding an MBA (Distinction), NLP certification and training from The Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, Sheila brings a unique blend of strategy, heart and high-performance psychology.
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Confidence, visibility and authenticity take center stage in this live recording of Meetings Today’s podcast Dare to Interrupt. From navigating career challenges and leading with courage to advancing neuroinclusion, belonging and communication that inspires change, powerhouse women share unfiltered stories and strategies shaping the future of the meetings, hospitality and tourism industries.
Learning outcomes:
Explore strategies for building unshakable confidence and communicating your unique value in high-stakes professional environments
Apply principles of neuroinclusion and belonging to create environments where diverse perspectives drive innovation and psychological safety
Construct a personal approach to brave leadership by integrating resilience, authenticity and strategic visibility into your career path
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 1.0 credits
Step into the power of brave leadership, where courageous conversations, emotional intelligence and imperfect action drive real impact. Become empowered to lead with authenticity, embrace vulnerability and create a culture where bravery fuels innovation, connection and lasting change.
Learning outcomes:
Discover how brave conversations unlock innovation, build trust and elevate team performance
Explore how embracing imperfection drives authentic leadership and breakthrough results
Apply high-performance mindset tools to lead with courage, clarity and influence in high-stakes moments
Understand the emotional, physical and mental toll of IVF. Sheila, TV personality and fertility advocate, shares the unfiltered truth behind her journey, breaking stigma and offering powerful tools to stay strong, hopeful and brave.
Learning outcomes:
Explore the emotional and psychological challenges of IVF through real-life storytelling and lived experience
Discover mindset tools to build resilience, manage uncertainty and navigate the IVF journey with strength
Create a personalized self-care plan to support your emotional well-being throughout the IVF process
Leadership today is about more than a title—it calls for courage, allyship and bold action. Be inspired by a speaker series that shares stories of challenge, resilience and what it takes to lead and compete at every level. Through personal narratives and practical insights, gain a deeper understanding of what it truly means to lead today.