Meet Ishwari Samarakoon

Hello there! I’m thrilled to connect with you.

My name is Ishwari but everyone calls me Ish or Ishie. I love connecting with, and supporting, Speechies to live their best Speechie life.

Why? Because I know first-hand just how hard it can be.

I understand the feeling of imposter syndrome and the overwhelm. I understand what it’s like to want to be the best you can be, and make the biggest impact, coupled with wanting to be able to switch off and feel calm.  I understand wishing your days felt more predictable or manageable, and to end the day feeling like you’ve done enough. And I absolutely understand the desire for downtime that’s relaxing and guilt-free, so you can be present and connected with the people you love, doing the things that fill your cup.

Being a Speechie has shaped more than just my work. It’s influenced how I lead, how I support others, and what I hold as most important; empathy, transparency, and impact that lasts. It’s given me the chance to walk alongside incredible families and clinicians, and to keep growing through every season. I’m deeply grateful for the career I’ve built and the people I get to support.

For over two decades, I’ve supported clinicians at every stage of their career, from mentoring grads and supervising teams, to business coaching and now as an AI strategist. These days, my focus is on helping allied health professionals, especially Speechies in business, create sustainable, innovative ways of working that actually support the lives they want to live.

If you’re navigating private practice, growing a team, or just want things to feel less overwhelming, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too: the invisible pressure to keep saying yes, the long nights catching up on notes, the mental load that never seems to switch off.

I believe that every Speechie has the potential to create a lasting impact, without burnout or overwhelm. A career and business that works around your life, not the other way around.

• Build businesses that are flexible, ethical and deeply aligned with their life outside of work
• Use AI tools in ways that save time and reduce admin load without compromising privacy or values
• Develop systems and habits that support decision-making and reduce reactivity
• Find clarity, restore capacity, and feel more confident in both their direction and their downtime

Together, we’ll uncover your unique strengths, work through what’s in the way, and build something that fits who you are, not just what you do. As your mentor, I am committed to supporting you, not just professionally, but personally too; because I understand that true success and fulfilment come from nurturing the whole person.

Thank you for considering The Speechie Life as your partner on this journey. I can’t wait to support you, empower you and help you create a career, business and life that genuinely feel like yours.

Ready to work with me?