In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we’re joined by Nikki Hardy, founder of A Sea of Hope Coaching. Nikki shares her journey from working as an employment specialist in NHS mental health services to building a coaching practice shaped by her own late ADHD diagnosis at age 43. She reflects on how that diagnosis reframed her career, sense of self, and purpose, ultimately guiding her toward supporting other late-diagnosed adults navigating work, identity, and meaningful change.

Nikki walks through her structured ADHD career change approach, helping clients understand their neurodivergence, identify strengths and needs, and design careers aligned with purpose, values, and supportive environments. The conversation explores self-compassion, executive function challenges, emotional regulation, and the importance of fit over force in career decisions. Nikki also shares insights on running a values-led coaching business, authentic branding, sustainable growth, and balancing impact, capacity, and personal wellbeing as a solo founder.

🔗 Connect with Nikki

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aseaofhopecoaching