Joy is a Strategic Performance Multiplier, Not an After-Hours Luxury

Leading with Joy today means driving results while cultivating a culture where people can connect, feel safe, and truly flourish.

However, the continuously switched-on attitude, exhausted teams, and transactional communication turn leadership into a breeding ground for quiet burnout.

Consider the reality:

72% of leaders report feeling completely used up by the end of the day.

1 in 5 adults in the UK have taken time off due to stress-related poor mental health in the past year.

Young adults (18–24) are facing a “midlife crisis” in their 20s, with nearly 2 in 5 (39%) taking stress-related sick leave.

There is a glaring disconnect between current workplace reality and what leaders and teams actually need.

This is where I step in with Bohem Notes

Confidential and Culturally Intelligent Coaching Designed by a Former Lawyer

Meet Nisha – Your Joy Coach.

5 Why(s) Clients Work with Me. The truth behind the testimonials.

 

 

Buvanes Perumal

Nisha is a wonderful coach. She is kind, empathetic, a really good listener and, when needed, was willing to challenge and get me to push boundaries for my own benefit and self-development.

I am so glad I got on this journey with her. Thank you, Nisha!

 

Buvanes Perumal, Lawyer

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2022-09-03T14:52:52+01:00

Buvanes Perumal, Lawyer

Nisha is a wonderful coach. She is kind, empathetic, a really good listener and, when needed, was willing to challenge and get me to push boundaries for my own benefit and self-development. I am so glad I got on this journey with her. Thank you, Nisha!  

Louisa Asprou

The coaching experience with you was truly transformative! Your empathetic and insightful approach helped me understand the root causes of my procrastination and lack of motivation, which stemmed from a fear of failure and overwhelming tasks.

You helped me break things down and encouraged me to embrace simplicity, which has positively impacted me and helped me regain control and confidence.

Louisa Asprou, Business owner

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2024-07-30T11:34:59+01:00

Louisa Asprou, Business owner

The coaching experience with you was truly transformative! Your empathetic and insightful approach helped me understand the root causes of my procrastination and lack of motivation, which stemmed from a fear of failure and overwhelming tasks. You helped me break things down and encouraged me to embrace simplicity, which has positively impacted me and helped me regain control and confidence.

Nic Morin

Meeting Nisha changed my life. She is a remarkable human, filled with knowledge, empathy, and an amazing ability to make you believe in yourself. The sessions leave you inspired and uplifted, you have useful tools to apply to help you get the most out of life.

If you are considering taking coaching with Nisha, but are unsure, go for it. Invest in yourself.

It will be the best decision you ever made!


 


Nic Morin, Writer, Editor, Publicist

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2022-05-04T00:11:50+01:00

Nic Morin, Writer, Editor, Publicist

Meeting Nisha changed my life. She is a remarkable human, filled with knowledge, empathy, and an amazing ability to make you believe in yourself. The sessions leave you inspired and uplifted, you have useful tools to apply to help you get the most out of life. If you are considering taking coaching with Nisha, but are unsure, go for it. Invest in yourself. It will be the best decision you ever made!  

Elizabeth Mithamo

Since taking coaching sessions with Nisha, I have gained more clarity about who I am. The sessions have helped me steadily program myself to have good control over my decisions, choices, and happiness, in a realistic and motivated way.

I now trust my unconscious more to provide wisdom to gently restore my faith and purpose in life.

Elizabeth Mithamo, Digital Product and Business Leader

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2023-02-17T09:25:45+00:00

Elizabeth Mithamo, Digital Product and Business Leader

Since taking coaching sessions with Nisha, I have gained more clarity about who I am. The sessions have helped me steadily program myself to have good control over my decisions, choices, and happiness, in a realistic and motivated way. I now trust my unconscious more to provide wisdom to gently restore my faith and purpose in life.
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Our Working Space: A Foundation of Trust and Confidentiality

As a former lawyer, my commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics is second nature, ensuring our coaching space remains a safe place to work. The mutual trust, fundamental for high psychological safety offers the foundation for your personal growth and exploration of change. This coupled with cultural intelligence, enables me to understand and connect with your unique perspective.

As your thought partner and culture architect, I support you to open up to the human experience, to understand the person (not just the deliverable).

In this partnership, you will find the will not just to go from A to B, but to C and beyond.

Together, we bring back play and unlock authentic joy for life and work (and it is backed by science).

As a Master Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, Happiness Facilitator, and certified Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) Mindful Moment Trainer, I draw on a science-backed toolkit to continuously update and elevate our playbook.

Together, we build the mental fitness required to navigate life’s ups and downs. By embodying the “Player of Life” mindset, you learn to take true ownership of your journey, viewing setbacks not as failures, but as valuable feedback.

Gain more energy, more connection, and more joy.

A photo of Nisha with participants from her workshop at the Everywoman Festival at Insole Court.

Sustainable Success Meets Unapologetic Joy

Joy Coaching is a sanctuary of psychological safety where rigorous, evidence-based structures seamlessly merge with deep somatic grounding, warm storytelling, and playful self-discovery to unlock sustainable high performance.

Joy is not a passive emotion, a corporate luxury, or an checklist item; it is a rigorous, conscious daily discipline. Drawing on eighteen years of high-stakes corporate legal experience and compliance oversight, the Joy Coaching practice operates at the intersection of intellectual strategy and somatic safety. For leaders who feel they must constantly choose between professional achievement and personal fulfillment, we offer a safe bridge. This work is about reclaiming cognitive control, letting go of past regrets, and moving forward to experience life and career to their
absolute fullest.

The Grounded Framework

Pragmatic, logical minds—from medical doctors and senior legal practitioners to enterprising founders and business leaders validate their investment in Joy Coaching because the work is anchored in structured, replicable, and evidence-based cognitive and physical methodologies. We do not deal in vague, unstructured advice; we deliver concrete tools that target root causes to shift neural pathways, regulate high-cortisol nervous systems, and instill intentional, visual clarity.

Our Guiding Values: The Pillars of Joy Coaching

♥ joy – our guide for energy management ♥

♥ courage – the essential bridge for radical self-love ♥

♥ authenticity – staying open to the heart’s experiences ♥

♥ fun and play – exploring self-awareness and boosting learning ♥

♥ empowerment and resilience – exploring the ‘player of life’ mindset ♥

At Bohem Notes, our coaching philosophy is built upon a strong foundation of principles designed to move you from just coping to genuinely flourishing. We believe that true fun and fulfilment begin within.

Our core values guide our conversations shaping a path of meaningful personal development and inspire the sequence of actions we create together.

Courage: The Essential Bridge

This is the bridge we need to cross, no matter how difficult or scary it seems in order to move through our individual “joy journey”.  We will work together to break things down and embrace simplicity. The non-judgmental space allows you to ‘let go of the past, and what’s next and sit with presence to the present moment.

Authenticity: Staying Open to the Heart’s Experiences

Defying rigid, cookie-cutter rules, we will break away from standard corporate to reflect on what truly matters for you. It is about personalising everything—from your daily routine to your strategic goals so you can move forward with genuine confidence.

Fun & Play: Exploring Self-Awareness and Boosting Learning

Serious growth does not have to feel heavy; in fact, we always make sure to add humour and fun in the process. After all, play is a biological necessity and bringing this in a structured approach is a form of practical confidence building. Additionally, it boosts your learning, acts as a natural nervous system reset, and ensures you leave the sessions feeling energised, engaged and grounded.

 

Nisha and cheerful workshop participants smiling as confetti sprinkles around them.

 

Empowerment & Resilience: The Player of Life Mindset

Our work together helps you harness your true superpower: the power of conscious choice. By focusing on practical confidence building such as reconnecting with your strengths, we rebuild trust and integrate simple, impactful habits into your personal joy toolkit. You’ll redefine what your ‘A-Game’ truly means, and delivering it without overwhelm or burning out.

Joy isn’t a destination; it’s the journey of you and a profound choice available every single day.

Choose Joy Today.

 

Coaching

Find a coaching plan for your busy life. Choose a 90-minute strategy session for rapid insights on a key issue, or our six-month programme for sustained support. We also offer performance maintenance sessions featuring quarterly coaching and monthly workshops, alongside customised corporate solutions. Contact us to start your journey toward a life that feels as good as it looks like.

Workshops

Bring a regular dose of mindful living to your organisation with inspiring workshops rooted in positive psychology and happiness science. Choose from dynamic keynotes, targeted lunch and learn sessions, comprehensive half-day and full-day sessions, or collaborative team building. Participants receive practical daily tools and a committed space to stay consistent with personal development.

 

Talks

Joy is at the heart of my talks because it is the desired destination, inspiring the sequence of actions needed for change. With my unique blend of heartfelt intuition and strategic insight, I adapt complex topics into memorable, actionable concepts—from “Be More Garlic” to inspire confidence and presence, to dynamic talks at conferences and events that leave a lasting impact. I also love contributing to podcasts and webinars, where my mellifluous voice adds an extra layer of engagement.

 

EDI Hub Team, Cardiff University

Nisha delivered a fantastic session during South Asian Heritage Month highlighting the importance of culture and connection. She created a welcoming and inclusive environment where attendees felt comfortable sharing their experiences and perspectives.

Nisha's positivity and energy shone throughout the session making it both joyful and impactful.

EDI Hub Team, Cardiff University

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2026-09-02T21:15:07+01:00

EDI Hub Team, Cardiff University

Nisha delivered a fantastic session during South Asian Heritage Month highlighting the importance of culture and connection. She created a welcoming and inclusive environment where attendees felt comfortable sharing their experiences and perspectives. Nisha's positivity and energy shone throughout the session making it both joyful and impactful.

Rhinaa Vadivale, Doctor

Having Nisha as a mentor has been life changing! She effortlessly relates evidence based tools in her approach and her gentle non-judgmental nature gives me the comfort and confidence to handle life's big challenges. Plus point - she always makes sure she adds some humour and fun in the process!

I HIGHLY recommend her for anyone looking for guidance and support on achieving your best life.

Rhinaa Vadivale, Doctor

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2026-09-02T21:16:55+01:00

Rhinaa Vadivale, Doctor

Having Nisha as a mentor has been life changing! She effortlessly relates evidence based tools in her approach and her gentle non-judgmental nature gives me the comfort and confidence to handle life's big challenges. Plus point - she always makes sure she adds some humour and fun in the process! I HIGHLY recommend her for anyone looking for guidance and support on achieving your best life.

Emily Martin, Project Coordinator Town Square

Nisha is a brilliant speaker and is an absolutely pleasure to work with in delivering workshops for us at TownSq! She has delivered workshops for us on resilience & growth and conquering doubt all with a smile and an incredible energy. These workshops have been so valuable to us and to our community.

Nisha is great at what she does and I highly recommend her as a speaker and coach!

Emily Martin, Project Coordinator Town Square

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2026-09-02T22:35:17+01:00

Emily Martin, Project Coordinator Town Square

Nisha is a brilliant speaker and is an absolutely pleasure to work with in delivering workshops for us at TownSq! She has delivered workshops for us on resilience & growth and conquering doubt all with a smile and an incredible energy. These workshops have been so valuable to us and to our community. Nisha is great at what she does and I highly recommend her as a speaker and coach!

Detective Sergeant Krishna Chauhan

I would highly recommend Nisha to deliver an incredibly inspirational workshop. Nisha spoke about positive coping mechanisms using daily positive affirmations. When you are a woman of colour, being seen in the workplace can present unique challenges. Overcoming these and supporting one another is key.

Nisha helps us create these safe spaces. We will definitely invite her back.

Detective Sergeant Krishna Chauhan- Safeguarding Supervisor, Integrated Offender Management for Cardiff and The Vale

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2026-09-02T22:45:39+01:00

Detective Sergeant Krishna Chauhan- Safeguarding Supervisor, Integrated Offender Management for Cardiff and The Vale

I would highly recommend Nisha to deliver an incredibly inspirational workshop. Nisha spoke about positive coping mechanisms using daily positive affirmations. When you are a woman of colour, being seen in the workplace can present unique challenges. Overcoming these and supporting one another is key. Nisha helps us create these safe spaces. We will definitely invite her back.
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