Hamish Noah

Hamish Noah's life is a testament to human resilience, transforming personal trauma and adversity into a powerful mission of advocacy, coaching, and global health leadership. Born into a nomadic childhood across seven countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe—from the Philippines and Thailand to Sri Lanka, Australia, Singapore, and Malawi—Hamish settled in London, where he has lived for over 25 years. His early years were marked by profound trauma: at age 11, he survived a hijacked plane that endured the fastest rate of descent any passenger aircraft has recovered from, igniting chronic stress that fueled two decades of compulsive substance use. From daily weed at school to secret lines in pub toilets, ecstatic raves with ketamine and cocaine, and later crystal meth paired with risky sex, Hamish masked his pain as a 'functioning addict,' hiding the toll behind a 9-to-5 facade in the UK charity sector. Colleagues noted his gaunt appearance and exhaustion, remnants of weekends survived on minimal sleep and food, spiraling into isolation, debt, and lost friendships. In 2008, a breakdown forced him out of university, though he later graduated with a Music Technology degree in 2012 while DJing hundreds of events worldwide, blending eclectic vinyl collections with Sub-Saharan beats. Professional pivots included team leadership and coaching from 2009, formal training in 2017, and fundraising millions for humanitarian and mental health causes until 2024. The crisis came in January 2020: diagnosed with late-stage HIV (AIDS) just before UK lockdown, Hamish confronted his demons. Four years of sobriety followed, marred by relapses despite therapy, 12-step groups, and self-help. Breakthrough arrived in 2023 via three coaches—life and recovery specialists—certifying him and igniting his calling. Today, undetectable and untransmittable (U=U), Hamish coaches men through his proprietary DREAM™ method: Discovery of vision, Reflection on barriers, Exploration of values/triggers/options, Action for change, and Maintenance against relapse. His 'Get Unstuck' program offers 8-12 online sessions with WhatsApp support, meditations, and tailored tools, promising 4-month transformations. Testimonials echo success, like client Henry, now 18 months sober after therapy failed. As HIV Advocate for Terrence Higgins Trust since 2025, Hamish humanizes the virus through Positive Voices talks in workplaces, schools, and clinics, combating stigma. Recently, he chairs the board of Amani - Community Health Partners Uganda, a Jinja-based nonprofit (2-10 employees, founded 2023) delivering affordable care to vulnerable children and women amid funding cuts. Featured by BBC World Service, podcasts like The Cockney Guide to Enlightenment and Rugare Gomo, and PLHIV Documentary, Hamish's narrative—from near-death to beacon—embodies hope, urging men to embrace potential for self, loved ones, and society. [Hamish Noah LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamish-noah), [Personal site about](https://www.hamishnoah.com/about), [Coaching page](https://www.hamishnoah.com/coaching), [CHP LinkedIn](https://ug.linkedin.com/company/community-health-partners-uganda).