Shivani Mansingh on Legacy: The Purpose You Leave Behind

At some point, every leader and individual asks: What will I leave behind?

In her Purpose Series, transformational coach Shivani Mansingh explores the profound idea of legacy not as something distant, but as something we build each day. Legacy, she emphasizes, isn’t tied to wealth, status, or recognition. Instead, it’s reflected in the energy we bring into a room, the ideas we spark, and the way people feel after crossing our path.

Living Legacy Across Cultures

Shivani draws inspiration from global wisdom traditions:

• In Maori culture, whakapapa (genealogy) embodies both ancestry and responsibility passing forward stories and service.

• In Native Hawaiian tradition, pono (living in alignment with what is right) is seen as a form of living legacy.

Legacy, then, is less about what remains after us and more about how we choose to live now with clarity, empathy, and intention.

The Science of Purpose

Research published in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology shows that reflecting on legacy can heighten purpose-driven behavior, empathy, and focus. Questions like “What kind of ancestor do I want to become?” or “If my life is a message, what is it saying?” can reshape how we show up every day.

Shivani’s Perspective

For Shivani’s clients, legacy is not abstract—it’s immediate. Through her coaching, they explore invisible impacts, daily choices, and values that ripple outward into families, communities, and organizations. Her message is clear: legacy isn’t built later; it’s built now.

Closing the Purpose Series

This reflection concludes Shivani’s 16-part Purpose Series, a journey rooted in wisdom, science, and soul. It’s an invitation for readers to live more intentionally, to lead with self-trust, and to shape lives that feel truly their own.

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