C26. Closing Plenary - The Power of Little Brave Acts: Small Acts Leads to Big Changes
| Thursday, June 5, 2025 |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Pyrmont Theatre |
Chair & Speakers
Sheila Vijeyarasa
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Closing Plenary - The Power of Little Brave Acts: Small Acts Leads to Big Changes
Abstract
In The Power of Little Brave Acts, Sheila Vijeyarasa explores how everyday acts of bravery shape high-performance leadership and create a culture of growth and inclusivity. She highlights how small, intentional steps of courage build adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in times of challenge and change.
Sheila empowers individuals to believe in their boldest career visions and develop actionable strategies to bring them to life. By cultivating influence and embracing courageous leadership, professionals at every level can foster a workplace culture that drives productivity, innovation, and fulfillment.
In today’s fast-evolving leadership landscape, bravery is not about grand, unattainable leaps—it’s about the consistent, intentional steps we take each day. Sheila reveals how small acts of courage accelerate action, inspire teams to take risks, embrace change, and align with their core values—ultimately shaping a more resilient, high-performing future.
Key Takeaways:
1. Small Brave Acts Accelerate Action – Everyday courage fosters adaptability, resilience, and professional growth.
2. Bravery Fuels High-Performance Mindsets – Courage dissolves negativity, unlocking optimism, creativity, and innovation.
3. Overcoming Perfectionism with Bravery – Small, brave acts help break the cycle of hesitation and perfectionism, driving real progress.
4. Your Career Demands Bravery – Bold career moves are achieved through intentional, courageous action.
5. Bravery Fosters Inclusive Leadership – A courageous mindset is key to creating workplaces that value diversity and belonging.
Sheila’s keynote provides practical, actionable strategies to help women and men to step into courageous leadership, accelerate action, and create a culture of bold, high-performance success.
Sheila empowers individuals to believe in their boldest career visions and develop actionable strategies to bring them to life. By cultivating influence and embracing courageous leadership, professionals at every level can foster a workplace culture that drives productivity, innovation, and fulfillment.
In today’s fast-evolving leadership landscape, bravery is not about grand, unattainable leaps—it’s about the consistent, intentional steps we take each day. Sheila reveals how small acts of courage accelerate action, inspire teams to take risks, embrace change, and align with their core values—ultimately shaping a more resilient, high-performing future.
Key Takeaways:
1. Small Brave Acts Accelerate Action – Everyday courage fosters adaptability, resilience, and professional growth.
2. Bravery Fuels High-Performance Mindsets – Courage dissolves negativity, unlocking optimism, creativity, and innovation.
3. Overcoming Perfectionism with Bravery – Small, brave acts help break the cycle of hesitation and perfectionism, driving real progress.
4. Your Career Demands Bravery – Bold career moves are achieved through intentional, courageous action.
5. Bravery Fosters Inclusive Leadership – A courageous mindset is key to creating workplaces that value diversity and belonging.
Sheila’s keynote provides practical, actionable strategies to help women and men to step into courageous leadership, accelerate action, and create a culture of bold, high-performance success.
Biography
Bestselling Author, Founder of The Brave Leader™ Program, and Trailblazer in High-Performance Leadership
Sheila Vijeyarasa is a powerhouse of courage, insight, and expertise, dedicated to empowering female leaders to break through limitations and reach their fullest potential. As the visionary founder of The Brave Leader™ program, Sheila’s mission is to guide leaders to courageously navigate challenges, redefine leadership with authenticity, and inspire transformation at every level. With decades of experience as a Finance and Commercial Director, Sheila brings a unique blend of corporate strategy and spiritual depth, refined through years of leadership coaching and hands-on executive experience.
An internationally bestselling author of Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth and The Power of Little Steps, Sheila has been recognized as a pioneering voice in conscious leadership. Her book offers a roadmap for those seeking a genuine, values-driven approach to success, and her insights have appeared in Thrive Global, Sydney Morning Herald, CEO World Magazine, Body + Soul, and more. Sheila’s strategies and profound understanding of high-performance leadership have reached audiences on global conference stages internationally.
Sheila’s recent appearance on the Australian television show Big Miracles—where she courageously shared her IVF journey across Seasons 1, 2, and 3—inspired millions of viewers to embrace resilience and authenticity in their own lives. Her own leadership and life transformation stand as a testament to the power of brave living.
With an MBA (with Distinction) and training from The Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, Sheila is also a qualified NLP practitioner. She brings a rich toolkit of high-performance habits, confidence strategies, and communication techniques to leaders worldwide. Sheila isn’t just a high-performance coach; she’s leading a movement, championing brave leadership for anyone ready to make a meaningful impact.
