Meet Nisha, Your Joy Coach

A Global Citizen with a Bohemian Spirit.

Hi 👋, I’m Nisha Harichandran a Joy Coach and Connections & Experience Optimiser.

I offer a truly unique approach to personal transformation, built upon 18 years of international experience, 15 of them as a lawyer. Navigating diverse cultures, dynamic business environments, and complex negotiations across global teams taught me invaluable lessons: the power of cultivating curiosity, embracing change, and staying true to oneself. My hands-on experience includes contract negotiation, risk management, leading internal communications, and spearheading international Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. I know that taking charge of your life is a profound journey, one that requires dedicated support and a deep understanding of your true self.

My Philosophy: Embracing Change Like a Caterpillar Transforming into a Butterfly 🦋

I believe that change is not something to be feared but an incredible opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Understanding your emotions and inner world during times of transition is absolutely key. It’s also vital to appreciate the experiences that change brings and to approach it with a mindset that empowers you. Incorporating playfulness into this process builds resilience, allowing you to learn from challenges and move forward with lightness and strength.

My passion for travel and my work in law have taken me to many fascinating places, exposing me to diverse cultures and enriching my understanding of the world. This global perspective highlights the common threads that connect us all – the desire for joy, love, and to feel truly seen and understood.

From Law to Leading with Heart

While my legal work was impactful, I frequently witnessed (and personally experienced) the emotional toll of high-pressure environments. I saw too many talented people lose their spark while climbing the professional ladder or constantly battling imposter syndrome just to prove their worth. Others felt invisible, struggling with low self-worth and unable to celebrate their achievements. Too often, communication became purely transactional, and the pursuit of joy and wellbeing was an afterthought, if time allowed at all.

Many of my peers struggled to navigate these challenges, but I seemed to find a way through. I kept finding opportunities to connect, explore new experiences, and keep the light shining within myself. I didn’t consciously know what I was doing right, but despite the stumbles, I kept blooming, glowing, and finding my smile.

My shift from law wasn’t triggered by burnout or a major loss; in fact, I was blessed with a wealth of global friendships and connections thanks to my career and travels. When marriage brought me back to the United Kingdom, specifically Cardiff, where my legal journey first began, the change in circumstances necessitated a professional pivot.

During the pandemic, I explored communications with more dedication. My focus rapidly evolved from content writing and blogging to business storytelling and leading global internal communications for a compliance organization. I drove connection and engagement to people across the globe when they needed it most, and spearheaded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives internationally, creating educational opportunities for many.

The Realisation: Joy and Resilience

Despite my success in this new role, the world around me was still trying to make sense of the uncertainty. It was during this period of intense personal and professional transition that I realised I was ready for a different path. My desire shifted from simply experiencing joy myself to empowering others to find their own joy and build resilience while navigating change.

I recognised the urgent need for a supportive guide—a friend, cheerleader, and life travel planner—to help fellow travelers adjust to change and feel safe during uncertain times. It wasn’t just about survival; it was about feeling fully alive! This inner shift led me to train as a transformative coach (because real change takes place from within) and dedicate my work to helping others find joy, clarity, and connection on their personal and professional journeys.

A Global Lens on Human Connection

My life and work have taken me to distant lands, enriching my understanding of how cultural identity, storytelling, and belonging influences our connection to self and with each other. 
This global perspective, coupled with my own cultural heritage helps me coach with cultural sensitivity and deep empathy. Whether you’re navigating a cross-cultural move, transitioning industries, or simply trying to reconnect with your identity, I meet you where you are – with no judgment and heart led-support.  I understand what it means to feel out of place, to question your path, and to crave meaning beyond the titles. I also know the power of emotional clarity, personal celebration, and radical self-trust and self love. I’m here to help you claim it.

💭 Who I Support

I work with people who are ready to feel:

💚Seen – instead of overlooked or undervalued
💚Grounded – instead of burnt out or emotionally depleted
💚Empowered – instead of stuck or lost in transition
💚Joyful – not in the fleeting, performative way… but in a real, embodied way.

My clients are often ambitious busy professionals navigating major change. This includes career shifts, emotional exhaustion, complex cultural heritage to bring their best selves forward, or simply a deep desire to feel more like themselves again.

✨Let’s Start with a Free Discovery Call
If you’re ready to break free from survival mode and start living a life filled with purpose, confidence, and joy – I’d love to support you.

Together, we’ll explore the tools, mindsets, and emotional habits that bring you back to your centre. No pressure. No fluff. Just grounded, heart-led support.

🏹Book your free discovery call today and take the first step towards a life that feels energised, connected, and truly your own.

Individual Inquiries – Free Discovery Call

Corporate Inquiries – Free Consultation Call

The way we engage in self-talk sets the foundation for how we welcome and manage every interaction with others. This is my personal philosophy and daily practice. I choose to be my own cheerleader and celebrate my inner rockstar, because only when I genuinely champion myself can I fully champion others. I’ve developed a few simple codes—or a positive personal dialogue—that support me in maintaining this resilient mindset.

I rock this concert called life.

💚A few of my favourite things because life isn’t just about transformation – it’s also about celebration

Quote: “I am not a drop in the ocean. I am the entire ocean in one drop.” – Rumi
Song: Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony
Food: Noodles – for breakfast, lunch or dinner 🍜
Colour: Green (of course ) 🍀
Travel Loves: Mexico & Cuba
Book: The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

Tune in to my playlist

Qualifications by a Student of Life

Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation, 2025

Science of Happiness, EdX, University of Berkeley, 2025

Introduction to Positive Psychology, Buckinghamshire New University, 2025

ACT-based Mindful Movement Trainer, 2025

Happiness Facilitator, Museum of Happiness, 2024

Rising Star Award Finalist, StartUp Awards Wales, 2023

European Mentoring and Coaching Council Global Individual Accreditation (EIA) Practitioner, 2022

Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Association of NLP, 2022

Animas Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching, Level 2, 2022

NLP Practitioner, The Association for NLP and The American Board of NLP, 2013

Admitted as Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Kuala Lumpur, 2004

Admitted as a Barrister at Lincoln’s Inn, United Kingdom, 2003

Bar Vocational Course – Very Competent, BPP Law School, London, United Kingdom, 2003

LLB Honours – Second Class Upper, University of Wales, Cardiff, 2002