"After winning seven world titles in windsurfing and competing at the 1992 Olympics for Australia I still did not believe I reached my full potential and wanted to do so in 1996. But instead my performance started to decline along with my health. So I trained harder and harder, and yet my performance still did not improve and by the age of thirty I was burned out, both emotionally and physically. I had always been fascinated by the power of the mind and spirit and spent countless hours and dollars on self help books and programs but did not find the 'missing piece' of the puzzle or the answers as to why I simply could not 'make things work.'
Self help books and 'positive talk' made absolutely no difference to me. Why had I disconnected from my own inner magic? Where had the joy gone? Where had my power gone? I have always been an optimist and still chaos happened.
For over fifteen years now I have been on a journey to find the true 'cause and effect' of performance, injury, conflict, pain and joy and the answer always lies not only in our sub-conscious mind, but deep in our unconscious mind which is difficult for most people to access. So it was my intention to create a program that not only provides the theoretical learning, but the practical tools for real transformation - to fast track performance and reach your full potential. So in 2002 Barakaya consulting and the Brave Heart Leadership Program were born. Our programs are for those companies and individuals truly seeking new wisdom and more harmonious growth. The Law of Attraction is being misunderstood and simplified by many and it is only the start of understanding metpahysics and the journey of the Soul."
Fiona Taylor, 1992 Olympian, mystic and founder of Barakaya & Brave Heart Leadership
What do we do?
We specialise in transforming individuals, athletes and corporate teams to perform at their highest level of play at work, in competition and at home. In order to maximise inspiration, creativity and productivity we assist individuals to recognize the evolution of their own consciousness and personal growth and identify the next major growth point on their journey. This in turn assists the individual to tap into an abundance of energy and inspiration at their own higher mind level that will flow on to greater success and contentment in all areas of their lives.
Our clients include world champion and Olympic athletes, senior executives, CEO's and Managing Directors with diverse backgrounds including; commercial farming, banking, building, sales, marketing and finance.
"Working with people like Fiona makes a big difference and is very exciting!"
Drew Ginn, member of the Oarsome Foursome, 1996 & 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist in rowing
"Absolutely Brilliant!"
Sandy Ewing, Managing Director, Life Coaching Melbourne
"The Brave-Heart Program Fiona ran for us, then one on one with me, has certainly helped me in effective decision making."
John Collingwood, Company CEO, former KPMG consultant & GM Coogee Australia
"The Brave-Heart Program was an excellent experience..Fiona was an excellent facilitator. She provided practical examples as she has "walked the talk" and provides an excellent presentation, particularly the discussions... Since leaving the NAB I have doubled my income."
Rainer Sans, Company Director and former Senior Strategy Executive National Australia Bank
"Fantastic information about transformation and growth was presented, which touched me. Magical, leading edge info. As a facilitator Fiona has beautiful energy and is down to earth."
Aileen Peer, Director of Innova Pacific
Some of the questions our clients ask are: Where does deeper meaning come from when ambition is no longer enough?
Who are we, why are we here and what are we here to do, create and express? How can we retain and attract the right staff in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment?
How can CEO's find contentment and success these days when the expectations of share holders, customers, employees and company directors are conflicting and overwhelming?
How can we achieve more in less time? How can we cope better with stress and information overload in the workplace?
We are in deed 'at cause' in our lives and our own success is intricately linked to the evolution of our own consciousness.
Our programs and consulting incorporate the most up to date models in chaos and complexity theory, psychology, human behaviour, the physics of consciousness, conflict resolution, strategic and intuitive thinking, heart-brain coherence and real emotional intelligence. Where most companies concentrate on the conflict at the 'personality self level' we go to deeper levels within the collective unconscious of the company and the individual. This enables us to determine the real cause of conflict and identify where the next major growth points will come from.
Barakaya is a recommended sales training organisation of the Australian Sales & Marketing Institute.
If you are interested in Optimum Performance, winning in sport or learning more about motivational drivers, focus, intention and acessing the 'zone' the book Spirit in Sport has it all.
If you are not interested in weight loss but interested in emotional intelligence and healing then An Olympian's Guide to Weight Loss is worth reading as the chapters in this book can be applied to any of us. You can download the free intro and Chapter summary on this site. And for those interested in weight loss this book will change your life and your understanding of body, mind, spirit and energy.
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