Daniela Godfrey
Spiritual Leadership is close to my heart, and I’d like to share my journey of how I became a spiritual leader.
Last year I certified as an Intuitive Guide after completing the Third Level 12-month training with Dr Ricci-Jane Adams, founder of the Institute for Intuitive Intelligence.
This course changed my life.
There is a module in the Third Level course called Spiritual Leadership, which teaches what a spiritual leader is and what qualities you need to embody to become one.
This learning made me realise I needed to do more work on myself if I wanted to be — in the true sense — a spiritual leader.
That is: to step up and not be afraid to lead others into their awakening.
Ricci-Jane’s teaching is:
“We live in extraordinary times and need to lead now, as the world needs more spiritual leaders. We are here to awaken, and it is about our evolution — not our comfort.”
Spiritual Leader is an archetype, an energy pattern that comes into our life when we awaken and are ready to lead the revolution.
During my Intuitive Intelligence training with Ricci-Jane, I learnt:
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Intuition is the entry point into spiritual awakening and the connection with higher power.
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I am part of the Divine Consciousness — God.
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I am here for a greater purpose.
So to become a true spiritual leader, I had to change my mind about myself and the belief in separation.
I realised that my awakening is on behalf of all, and I needed to take responsibility.
This wasn’t easy because I had to move out of my comfort zone.
I needed to meet the truth of who I am and face the fear that stopped me from taking responsibility.
I had to learn that I am one with the One Mind — God — and not to listen to my ego telling me otherwise.
I was afraid of my power and how to use it.
Afraid of being seen as different and that others might distance themselves from me.
Afraid of knowing too much and being seen as “something special.”
What set me free from this fear was my willingness to know that ‘I AM THAT’* —
That I am everything, and I am nothing, as Ricci-Jane taught us.
I learnt that to move into sacred leadership, I had to meet the full expression of who I am and be a demonstration of my faith.
Most importantly, I had to create congruence between my faith and my actions.
I needed to work hard on this and practice my devotion every day.
I knew my mission:
To become a spiritual leader and put it into practice.
To move out of my comfort zone and allow my spiritual journey to unfold with ease and grace.
To trust that the Universe — God — has my back.
To be humble and know that ‘I can of my own self do nothing’.
To be okay with who I am — even if I am misunderstood or judged.
To be willing to meet my fear, over and over again, and move into a state of grace.
So I started to take responsibility for my life and realised that I’m here not just for my own awakening, but for everyone else’s.
I am in service for the greatest good of all and am the catalyst of their change.
And big changes happened in my life last year!
✨ I changed the name of my Facebook business page from Holistic Therapies Gold Coast to Daniela Godfrey – Spiritual Leader.
✨ I started a Facebook group called Spiritual Leaders Collective — a global community now with over 1,400 members.
✨ I launched a local Meetup group called Spiritual Leaders Collective Gold Coast, where we meet monthly and host inspiring guest speakers.
I’m excited to see our spiritual communities growing — people expanding their knowledge, connecting, learning, and supporting each other.
The groups I created aren’t just for “spiritual leaders” — they are open to anyone with spiritual sight, who wants to learn and connect with others.
Sometimes people tell me they don’t see themselves as a spiritual leader.
My answer is always the same: “You are a leader. Everyone is a leader.”
We lead our own life and our higher self on the journey of awakening.
We lead our lives the best we can — and we lead others by example.
When we commit to our spiritual awakening, there is no way back.
We keep moving forward, doing the work, and never giving up.
We hold space for others in love and in hope — that one day, everyone will see the truth and join us.
And imagine how amazing life will be when spiritual leaders work together to bring more peace, harmony, and love into the world.
* Exodus 3:14
** John 5:30
This article was first published in the Spiritually Fierce magazine, Issue 4, 2019.
BIO
Daniela is a Gold Coast-based Holistic Practitioner and Spiritual Teacher/Leader.
An Intuitive Heart & Soul Mentor, she offers transformation through energy healing, intuitive guidance, and spiritual development workshops.
Her clients are often those who feel stressed and overwhelmed with life, disconnected from their purpose.
Her spirit name is Arleeya Mii, which means Teacher of Wisdom, Gateway of the Heart.
She loves being of service — guiding and supporting others on their journey of healing and awakening to their true self, discovering their innate power, and creating a peaceful, joyful, and abundant life.
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