Before my life changed forever, I was chasing external success, working as a journalist, always striving, always doing. But beneath it all, I knew something was missing. I hadn’t truly found love, I didn’t know my purpose, and I had no idea what it meant to live a deeply fulfilling life.
The Wave That Changed Everything
Then the unthinkable happened.
I was caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami while on holiday in Sri Lanka. As a 30-foot wave crashed through my hut, I was tossed underwater, fighting for my life. I thought I was going to die. And the scariest part? Realising I had never truly lived.
But I didn’t die. I survived and something in me shifted.
In the chaos that followed, I helped organise the relief effort, connected dozens of survivors to safety, and eventually got us rescued. Weeks later, I sat on the Oprah Winfrey Show, where I promised to live a life of meaning in honour of those who didn’t make it.
That promise became my mission.
Healing, Transformation & True Purpose
Years later, life would test me again, this time with a diagnosis of Stage 4 cancer. With no chemo, I went into remission and have stayed there for over a decade. My healing journey led me deeper into Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice.
Somewhere along the way, I also met the love of my life—Andrea—on a yoga retreat in Greece. He was the teacher. That meeting marked the start of another chapter of healing, love, and growth.
As I rebuilt my life, I found myself drawn to helping others do the same. I became an accredited executive coach, NLP and trauma-informed practitioner, yoga therapist, and mental fitness coach.
The Work I Do Today
Now, I work with high-performing individuals, executives, and mission-driven teams who may appear successful on the outside, but are often battling burnout, self-doubt, or disconnection on the inside.
Through coaching, keynotes, workshops and corporate training, I help people:
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Master their mindset
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Build emotional resilience
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Reconnect to purpose
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And live from a place of ease, flow, and clarity
Everything I offer is rooted in real, lived experience—and the deep belief that transformation is possible for everyone.
You don’t have to experience a tsunami or cancer to transform your life.
Your wake-up call can be burnout, disconnection, or simply the feeling: “There must be more to life than this.”
What I’ve Learned
Here are just a few of the universal lessons I’ve uncovered through it all:
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Our thoughts shape our reality. The way we think influences the way we live.
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Resilience is not about bouncing back, it’s about becoming more of who you really are.
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You have the power to master your mind. Your mind can be your worst saboteur or your greatest ally.
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You’re not here to just survive, you’re here to thrive.
I go much deeper into all of these lessons plus many more in my book,
Tsunami: The Wave That Saved My Life, and Can Save Yours.
It’s part memoir, part healing guide, and part spiritual blueprint for anyone ready to reclaim their life and live with purpose.
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re an individual looking for clarity or a team leader ready to create lasting transformation in your organisation, I’d love to support you.
With love and light,
Ani x
“What if in your darkest hour, you find your greatest strength?”