From Boardroom to Beyond: Fiona Failla Redefines Life’s Path

Amidst life’s trials and tribulations, some find themselves pondering the profound mysteries of existence. Then there are the brave souls, those who delve deep, evolve, and learn, leading to transformative paths.

Fiona Failla is an example of this inspiration. A successful businesswoman, Fiona embarked on a quest into the mysteries of life and spirituality to become the esteemed author of Reality and Beyond This World, A Beginner’s Guide to Self Actualisation. We ponder with Fiona on what led her to become an author and the journey.

 Fiona, you’re an award-winning businesswoman who is now the best-selling author of Reality and Beyond This World, A Beginner’s Guide to Self Actualisation. How did the shift from the business world to the realm of spiritual guidance unfold for you? Was there a particular moment that opened this new direction?  

Covid took a huge toll on me, as it did on many people. I was working many hours supporting business owners who were not able to operate during the lockdowns. During this time, I started to question if there was more to life, as working long hours was not sustainable. Then, my mother passed away, and my unrest increased. I also wanted and needed to be there for my father moving forward. This is how my journey started as I then made the decision to sell my business and align myself with what brought me joy in life.

The book is very much inspired by your own journey through a crisis. Looking back, would you say this challenging time was a blessing in disguise? What new perspective did it give you on life and your purpose?

I would always say that challenging times were definitely a true blessing, as I could not have appreciated the true value of life if there had not been challenges to face.

My life changed to appreciating each moment and everything in life as I realised that from everything that we face, we learn and grow. There is so much beauty in this world that we can tap into just by using simple tools like gratitude and changing our perspective on different things that happen in our lives.

Many resources were available, but I couldn’t find anything simple, easy to read, and a go-to book.  

This was part of the reason to provide a beginner’s guide. The other part was that my higher self was pushing me to write this book, as once published, my husband’s business would sell. Our higher self knows exactly how to motivate us.

Now that the book has been completed, my world still feels surreal. Writing this book a year ago wasn’t even on my radar, but now I am so excited that I have a resource for many who are also starting on their journey.

For many people, meditation, chakras, and energy work can sound a bit intimidating at first. How did you make these concepts approachable for readers, especially those who might be dipping their toes into spirituality for the first time?  

I spent a lot of time breaking down concepts into more simplified language. This helped me to explain how I viewed meditation, chakras, and energy work. By showing different ways of meditating, explaining the chakras and how they affect us, explaining how we are made of energy, and helping readers understand that energy health is just as important as physical health, I would make it easier for others to understand the basic concepts.

The reviews mention that the book feels like an easy, friendly conversation—almost as if you’re right there talking with the reader. Was it important for you to write in a style that was warm and personal, and did this style come naturally to you?  

I am so glad that the book came across as having a friendly conversation with the reader, as that is me. That is my natural style. I am so grateful to the reviewers for feeling the warm and personal style, as that was my intention.

I remember when I was young, my mum and I were always trying to interpret our dreams. We also believed that our loved ones were always with us and that they would send us messages through our dreams.

Otherwise, most practices were part of my discovery along my journey, and that is why I included them in the book; they helped me greatly.

I absolutely love and believe that daily affirmations work for manifesting and being grateful every day for different things that happen in our lives. I have always thought that everything happens for a reason and things will happen in divine time.

Self-actualisation can sound like a lofty concept, yet you frame it in a way that feels within reach. What does self-actualisation mean to you personally, and how has this understanding changed throughout your journey?  

To me, self-actualisation is all about living your best life. Over the course of my journey, my understanding has expanded to include that we must live our most authentic lives, being true to who we are and what we align to. It does not matter what others think or do; it is what you truly believe is right for you.

Transitioning from businesswoman to author and spiritual guide must have come with its own set of surprises and lessons. Was there anything you learned about yourself in this process of writing and reflecting that took you by surprise?  

I learnt that I needed to follow my beliefs and not let others steer me from what I set out to do. It would have been very easy to stop writing this book, as some were a bit shocked that I had decided to go along this journey. I realised I had the strength to align with my purpose and not feel any guilt, shame, or embarrassment about my beliefs.

Your background is rooted in the business world, which often prizes tangible results over intangible growth. Did you face any challenges in reconciling these two worlds, and how did you come to embrace both?  

I didn’t face any challenges reconciling the tangible results with the intangible growth. If you are living your most authentic and true life, the intangible growth will bring a world of abundance, which can include tangible results, depending on what abundance means to you.

The book includes practical exercises and tools, which one reviewer mentioned returning to frequently. How do you hope readers will engage with these tools—are there any that you think of as particularly transformative?  

As we move through life, different tools will be applicable to each period, and other tools will seem more relevant to other periods.

A tool that I have referred to many times throughout the book is gratitude. There are so many ways of showing gratitude for what we have and what we have experienced, but it is just so easy to forget to be grateful at that time, as many do not see the value of what there is to be grateful for.  

The AWARE formula can be very transformative. These are the steps to check to see if your ego is influencing your behaviour. Then, there are tools that can help you make the change that you are seeking.

Travelling, seeing new sights, and having new experiences bring me an unexplainable amount of excitement and wonder. I feel so fortunate to be able to travel, and I immerse myself in the experience at hand.

Home-cooked meals with the family are a time for us to reunite, talk, and bond. These meals are also a time of celebration and support in times of need.

Time in nature is my me time. It is my recharging time, taking in the sounds and the air, and this is my way of grounding.

Take one step at a time. Start with something small that you can do like smiling and saying Thank you. It is your journey of self-discovery; it is not a race; it is about learning new things and living in the moment. Your purpose in life will unfold if you live your most authentic life. Trust your gut feeling and know that if something feels positive and the energy surrounding it brings you joy, then you are on the right path.

Reality and Beyond This World is available at all leading online book stores in Paperback, Hardcover, Kindle, E-Book, Mobi, and Apple. You can also find her book in independent stores. See below for more info about Fiona and her journey and where to purchase your copy.

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