Ko Anah ahau.
I am Anah Aikman.
Anah Aikman, a passionate advocate for positive change, draws from her rich heritage of Māori (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Apakura, Ngāti Wairere), and Scottish descent. With a deep care for people and the planet, she believes in our collective duty to leave the world a better place. As the first certified Integrative Nurse Coach outside the U.S. and with over 50 years as a Registered Nurse, Anah has developed expertise that blends Indigenous holistic wellness with healthcare, creating a powerful foundation for her mission.
Anah’s mission is to raise others' consciousness on the impact of values-based leadership, showing how it can transform healthcare and well-being. A skilled storyteller and traveller, she uses her diverse experience to inspire others to embrace personal growth and change from within.
Anah’s vision has evolved to embrace a global purpose, as she hopes to inspire individuals to think differently, lead with intention, and leave a lasting positive legacy.
“I am passionate about teaching and role modelling values based leadership because I believe that the way we lead matters, and that through positive leadership, we can change the world.”
Ko wai au
Who am I?
I am my ancestor's future and my children’s legacy.
I am the past, the present, the future.
I was born from ancient storytellers.
Wisdom keepers. Seekers of knowledge.
Noble. Brave. Gentle and Kind.
I am the young girl who gazed upwards, the first snow
Through the big glass windows, awestruck in presence
Who lay at the hearth of the open fire.
I am the girl who loved the mountains, the lake, the earth and the sky.
Of carefree days. Of running free.
I am the girl with the sun tanned skin.
The Dancer. The Reader. The Thinker. The Empath.
I am the girl of ‘Now We Are Six’ with long black hair
Fur coats, intrigues and mysteries
Of Aslan of Narnia.
I am the daughter of the Scottish soldier in Italy,
Of the mother, the nurse, of an almost extinct race
I am the girl whose parents allowed
The roads less travelled,
And the grace of manners.
I am the girl with the positive heart, the ease of a smile
And oceans of soul
I am this girl who then grew up,
The mother of two
And nurse of many
I am the woman of this ‘now’.
Past Present and Future
The girl alive inside is me
For I am her and she is me
And here I am and hold this space
From me to you
I see you too….
For I am …
Giving Back with Purpose
Anah is deeply committed to giving back and supporting communities. As a humanitarian, she offers her skills and services, such as speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching sessions, to causes that align with her mission for positive change. Anah also served as an ambassador for the Aoraki Foundation Women’s Fund, advocating for the empowerment and wellbeing of women in South Canterbury.
Her passion lies in creating opportunities for others to thrive and fostering a culture of kindness and compassion.
