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The Gift of Wholehearted Living with Nishani Ford

August 19, 2026 • Kgaugelo Habyane • Season 6 • Episode 3

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In this profound episode I sits down with activist, coach, and disruptor Nishani Ford. Nishani’s name, meaning Gift of Significance, serves as the foundation for a conversation about what it means to live an unfragmented life. From her miraculous birth to navigating her son’s ten-year journey through addiction, Nishani explains how her lived experiences have informed her unique approach to leadership and healing.

The discussion challenges the corporate sea of black suits and the injustice of being forced to fit into cubicles that strip away our human essence. Nishani introduces the powerful concepts of professional justice and compassionate dislodgement arguing that we don't have to wait for a crisis to transform our lives. Whether discussing the need for men to do the brave work of internal healing or the African way of healing in relationship, this episode is a call to move from mere existence to a vibrant, wholehearted life.

Call to Action: Are you living or just existing? Nishani challenges us to find the gold within ourselves and others. To support the show, share this episode with someone who needs a compassionate dislodgement today.

About Nishani Ford:

CEO, coach, author, speaker, HR and Safeguarding specialist, investigator, Mom and Gogo.

· CEO of Working with Purpose – leading the consultancy since 2012.

· Global HR & Safeguarding experience – extensive experience working internationally across HR, Safeguarding, leadership, organisational development and change.

· Safeguarding Specialist & Investigator – experienced in safeguarding practice, investigations, accountability and creating safer organisational environments.

· Award-winning author – author of three books, using storytelling and lived experience to inspire and equip others.

· Global Keynote Speaker – speaks on leadership, change, resilience, purpose, healing and people.

· Internationally accredited ICF Coach – bringing 14 years of coaching experience to her work with leaders and organisations.

· Mom & Gogo – two of her most treasured hats, grounding her professional journey in family, legacy and purpose.

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