Heart of Man Steve Shiva Corbett: Empowering Leadership Through Vulnerability | EP 42
Steve Shiva Corbett is a man committed to embodying deep integrity, presence & authentic masculinity in his life & work...
As a coach, leader & father of 2, he is the founder of multiple organizations devoted to human transformation through psychological, sexual & embodiment practices. His work is a call to those men that are ready to step into their power, confront their shadows & live in alignment with their deeper truth.
For over 14 years, Steve has walked the path of Tantra, a philosophy & practice that demanded radical self-awareness & deep integration from within. Introduced to its teachings at the OSHO International Resort in Pune, India, he discovered a way of living for himself that honors the full spectrum of the human experience—whether the light & the shadow alike. This integration is at the heart of his teachings, guiding men toward greater presence, authenticity, and wholeness.
A long time ago, however, his life looked very different...
Steve climbed the corporate ladder to become a Sales Director in a successful international company & from the outside, it seemed like he had it all...
In his own words, he was living the rock star lifestyle—good money, an apartment with a pool, a BMW convertible, top beaches & a beautiful girlfriend. Everything was at his feet.
Except for one thing:
he couldn’t feel a thing. Beneath the surface, he was empty. There was no joy.
The confronting truth he had to face was that his success was built on a carefully constructed image—one that wasn’t truly him. A reputation built on lies. And facing the truth meant tearing that very image down, piece by piece. It meant stripping away every action, behavior & belief that wasn’t aligned with who he really was.
As he puts it:
"I had to transform from the man I thought I had to be into the man I actually am. I now know—nothing beats the truth. Except my heart. And I listen to every beat, keeping me in my integrity, in who I am, in any given moment, wherever I am."
In our conversation, we explored:
- Steve’s personal journey toward deeper congruence—aligning how he presented himself externally with who he truly is.
- The challenges he faced stepping into greater authenticity
- How a significant part of his journey involved recognizing & reclaiming the innate sensitivity he had carried since childhood
- How he worked to integrate all aspects of himself, breaking free from the grip of past conditioning
- Masculine and feminine energetics—not only what they mean from Steve’s perspective but also how we can embody them in our own lives.
A recurring theme in our discussion was the role of vulnerability in a man’s life...
We examined the risks of remaining guarded & the impact that avoidance can have on our connection to ourselves & others. The conversation sheds light on the dangers of suppressing what we fear & the power of embracing our full emotional spectrum, cultivating true emotional competence in the process
This is a powerful episode for any man seeking to closer understand concepts such as polarity, masculine and feminine energetics, and how to embody these principles in a way that fosters deeper self-awareness, connection & leadership—both in their personal lives & relationships.
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Connect with Steve Shiva Corbett:
Website: https://notorioushearts.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.shiva.official/
Join Steve's upcoming "Rites Of Passage" Workshop: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notoriousheartsllc/1533004
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