# Coaching Services for Personal Growth, Executive Success, and Talent Management | BrewAThought > Reflection To Action ## Posts - [Why Therapy Should Be a Workplace Essential](https://brewathought.com/why-therapy-should-be-a-workplace-essential/): I entered the workforce before the 2000s. It was a time when emotions were only personal and for the weak. It was meant to be left at the door and professionalism was synonymous with silence. The focus was to draw the line between personal and professional and I always thought that achieving it would be my greatest success. How wrong we were because we are not separate. We are a whole and anything that affects one part of our lives will naturally affect the other. And so we tirelessly worked hard, met deadlines and dealt with personal storms with absolute […] - [Boardrooms and Blood Pressure Reports](https://brewathought.com/boardrooms-and-blood-pressure-reports/): There was a time when the word “sandwich” in India only meant something you grabbed at the office canteen and practically any corner of Mumbai. But now, for many of us in mid and senior corporate roles, we are the sandwich, neatly pressed between our growing careers and our aging parents. Yes, it’s a new flavour. Elder care, a phenomenon we were not ready for and never learnt. When I started working, I thought adulthood meant owning a credit card, paying taxes on time, having some sort of EMI plan and having a decent LinkedIn profile. This was exactly what […] - [Mood Swings And Power Swings But The Swinging Is Real](https://brewathought.com/mood-swings-and-power-swings-but-the-swinging-is-real/): I never imagined that at the very stage of my career where I would feel the most confident, when I am building Brewathought brick by brick, loving the work I do as a Coach and coaching others to reach their fullest potential, my own body would begin playing tricks on me. Perimenopause. The other day I was talking to a friend and the word came out as meri-pause.. which kind of broke us both into peals of laughter that our merry had really paused because of this word. Even writing the word feels strange, because it is not something we […] - [Solo Seat, Superstar Moments: My Day as a KBC Audience](https://brewathought.com/solo-seat-superstar-moments-my-day-as-a-kbc-audience/): Sometimes, the best decisions are the impulsive ones, the ones you make without overthinking, over planning, or over-Googling. When the opportunity to be in the audience of Kaun Banega Crorepati landed in my lap, I did not pause to ask, “But who will come with me?” I just said yes. Solo, spontaneous, and slightly overexcited, I was off to see the legend himself, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. And let me tell you going alone did not mean being alone. Quite the opposite, in fact. The Setup: No Chaos, Only Clap-Powered Joy The experience was flawlessly organised. From the entry formalities to […] - [Stories That Shape Us: How Movies, Books, and Poetry Cultivate Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Growth](https://brewathought.com/books-movies-poetry-growth/): On my last birthday, two friends sent me surprise gifts. I was not only surprised but super stoked that both chose to send me T-shirts that had the book worm theme. The message was simple – they knew what I loved most. There has always been something about reading that has called to me. My first brush with reading long form stories was Nancy Drew in Grade 5- introduced to me by my mother who was a teacher. She brought in books from her school library. The weekly exchange of two books was the only entertainment I looked forward to. […] - [WHAT F.R.I.E.N.D.S TAUGHT ME AS A COACH - 11 REWATCHES LATER](https://brewathought.com/what-friends-taught-me-as-a-coach/): I have watched Friends eleven times. Yes, you read that right. Eleven. And I am such a big fan that out of all the things that I could do in LA, USA, I chose an afternoon to spend at the Warner Brothers just so I could tour all my favourite sets of the show! Each time I watched the show, I thought I was revisiting it for comfort or when I desperately needed a break much like catching up with old pals in Central Perk—but lately, I have realized it is more than just a nostalgic pick-me-up. With every rewatch, […] - [The Side Of Caregiving No One Talks About](https://brewathought.com/the-side-of-caregiving-no-one-talks-about/): Caregiving is often seen as a quiet act of devotion — something we take on out of love, duty, or simply because there’s no one else to do it. But behind the curtain of selflessness is a world of exhaustion, emotional overwhelm, and moments when you wonder if you’re even doing it right. Over the years, I have walked this path many times — caring for both sets of parents. I have held space for my mother through severe panic attacks, accompanied my father-in-law and and father through their cancer journeys, and now, it is my mother-in-law’s Alzheimer’s that shapes […] - [Can Coaching Really Be Measured by Metrics?](https://brewathought.com/can-coaching-really-be-measured-by-metrics/): In a world obsessed with tracking and reporting, it is easy to fall into the trap of measuring everything—because what gets measured gets managed, right? But what if the very nature of coaching defies the kind of neat, quantifiable measurement we are used to? Think about this – a group of employees going through a 12-session coaching program spread over 15 weeks. Most organisations will track things like:• How many sessions each person completed• Whether they stuck to the schedule• How quickly they responded to feedback forms These are easy to track—but they do not necessarily tell us anything about […] - [More Than a Holiday: Lessons in Love, Loss, and Leadership from Mauritius](https://brewathought.com/more-than-a-holiday-lessons-in-love-loss-and-leadership-from-mauritius/): Since the past two years since we lost my father, my mother, sister, and I take a holiday every year- ritual that was started by him for the three of them. It is not just a vacation—it is a quiet ritual of remembrance, healing, and some connection.My sister is specially abled, and my mother, though ageing gracefully, carries the quiet weight of time and memories. These trips are not always easy logistically, but emotionally, they are our way of remembering papa in our own way. For me, it is like a duty and an effort to stay anchored to each […] - [Why Is Coaching Suddenly the Buzzword? And What It Is Really Made Of.](https://brewathought.com/why-is-coaching-suddenly-the-buzzword-and-what-it-is-really-made-of/): Back in 2009, “Coaching” was hardly the shiny word it is today. I had never even heard of it as a profession until a former boss—one of those rare ones who see more in you than you see in yourself—nudged me gently but firmly in its direction. “You listen deeply,” he said. “You ask the kind of questions that help people find their own answers.”At the time, I shrugged it off. Coaching? Like, sports coaching? But something about his belief stayed with me. That nudge changed everything. I still remember the early days. People did not quite know what to […] - [Keeping Calm in the Storm: A Personal Reflection from an Army Brat, Naval Wife, and Entrepreneur](https://brewathought.com/keeping-calm-in-the-storm-a-personal-reflection-from-an-army-brat-naval-wife-and-entrepreneur/): War has always felt personal to me. I grew up in a family where two generations served in the army. Later, I married a naval officer. And today, I run my own business. Through all these roles, one lesson has stayed with me: in times of uncertainty or conflict, staying calm is not just helpful — it is necessary. As a child, I remember what it felt like during times of tension. There were drills, half-packed bags, and a quiet seriousness in the house. My parents did not talk much about fear, but I could sense it. What they showed […] - [Five Things Coaching Has Taught Me About People](https://brewathought.com/five-things-coaching-has-taught-me-about-people/): Coaching is a privilege. It allows me to meet people in their raw, unfiltered moments—when they are feeling lost, overwhelmed, or simply looking for a way forward. Over time, I have noticed patterns, yes—but what truly stands out are the nuances. The deeply personal ways in which each person experiences and navigates life. Here are five things I have come to believe through this work: Two people might be facing what looks like the same problem—feeling stuck, doubting themselves, juggling too much—but the weight of it, the reasons behind it, the way it sits in their life is never the […] - [Coaches Are Human Too: The Energy, Stories, and Realities of Coaching](https://brewathought.com/coaches-are-human-too-the-energy-stories-and-realities-of-coaching/): I once coached a senior executive—a man who, on paper, had it all. Yet, when he sat across from me, he sighed and said, “I don’t know why I feel so stuck.” He wasn’t looking for advice. He just needed someone to truly listen. As we talked, the pressures of leadership, the weight of expectations, and the quiet fears he had never voiced came to the surface. By the end, he found clarity—not because I gave him answers, but because he finally had the space to hear himself think. And yet, that conversation changed me, too. Coaches Feel, Too Coaching […] - [The Burden of Being “Good Enough”](https://brewathought.com/the-burden-of-being-good-enough/): Somewhere over the Middle East, mid-air on my long-haul flight to London, I found myself seated next to a bright-eyed, expectant mother. She was radiant, brimming with excitement, and as we exchanged pleasantries, I extended a small gesture of kindness—offering to help with her bag, checking if she was comfortable although I could see her partner paying adorable attention to her. Casually, I asked, “Have your first-trimester symptoms settled?” She turned to me with a wide smile. “Oh, I never had any! I have been absolutely fit throughout. I don’t understand why women complain so much.” Her confidence was admirable. […] - [Lean on Me: Because Growth Isn’t About Gender.](https://brewathought.com/lean-on-me-because-growth-isnt-about-gender/): Every year on Women’s Day, we celebrate the spirit of womanhood. But what if true progress is not about celebrating women separately—but about reaching a point where we do not have to? What if success, support, and leadership were seen for what they truly are—human, not gendered? Early in my career, I had two very different bosses. One was a man in a Shipping company—tough, fair, and quietly supportive. He never made a big deal about being an ally or empowering women. He simply recognized talent, gave me opportunities, and expected results. There were no special considerations, no assumptions that […] - [Managing Money As A Fresher.](https://brewathought.com/managing-money-as-a-fresher/): “Money” – An all encompassing word. The more you run after it, the more it lures you!Being smart with money is the only way one can enjoy it. All it means is that if you are smart enough to manage your money, you will be able to reap the benefits as you like. As much as one would like to say, “money is never enough”, it is solely upto you to see how you can make money work for you, your needs, your wants and help you lead a comfortable life whilst being able to achieve your short and long […] - [Benefits Of A Cognitive Diary](https://brewathought.com/benefits-of-a-cognitive-diary/): Being an Executive & Life Coach, I look for tools that can support people in their journey or in working their way through their dilemmas. Needless to say, one size does not fit all. However, there is one such tool which I highly recommend for all to follow. It has to do with journaling and a concept called Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I am not a Psychologist so I will not delve into the working or how of CBT but an important part of CBT is about maintaining a diary of your feelings. I also am of the opinion that writing […] - [Outplaced? Here Are Five Things You Must Do.](https://brewathought.com/outplaced-here-are-five-things-you-must-do/): Asking someone to leave an organization is never easy. It is not a situation any professional may want to find himself / herself in. The reasons to outplace employees or ask them to leave can be many. Not every reason is about performance. Keeping in mind business dynamics, economic requirements and growth, it is not rare for Companies to ask their best to leave. No matter what the reasons are, one thing is for sure. A professional who has lost his job, will have to place himself / herself back in the employment market. So what can be done? We […] - [Virtual Hiring - How Effective Is it? How To Ace It](https://brewathought.com/virtual-hiring-how-effective-is-ithow-to-ace-it/): Technology has been a huge boon for the world today. How else can we attribute the working of the world even during a Pandemic. The world pre Covid19 was slowly moving to become a virtual world. Covid19 only pushed it to make the transition faster.As the economy is trying to get back its feet, processes and practices which were carried out only with physical presence has moved to the virtual world. Hiring is one of them. What is Virtual Hiring?Virtual Hiring as the name suggests is the hiring of potential employees using virtual methods like portal sites, recruitment software and […] - [Back To College After Mid Life – What It Means](https://brewathought.com/back-to-college-after-mid-life-what-it-means/): Learning is a lifelong process. Experience, setbacks, Professional life or simply college education – all account for Learning. Whilst the expectation of the society and our system is to complete all formal education on time as a young adult, there are times when education in the middle of a career is not an unheard of phenomenon anymore. Organizations, Institutions and Companies have started encouraging employees to take the sabbatical (in the truest sense meaning study leave). Many short term courses and Refresher courses are part of the Training Plan for any organization with a dedicated team of employees whose sole responsibility is […] - [Running Duo](https://brewathought.com/running-duo/): Fitness is now akin to a lifestyle. People are more conscious, more expressive and more committed to health. In all fitness journeys, family plays an important role. Today we bring the story of Ritu and Sunil Handa who have not just committed to oneself or each other but to a whole set of people who need inspiration and motivation to look after themselves and their health . Sunil, 49 and Ritu, 43 are a running couple. Sunil has run 4 ultra runs in Ladakh from 2015 to 2018 (72 km, 111 km, 222 km and 333 km). He calls them […] - [Skills Professionals Should Have For Working In The New Normal](https://brewathought.com/skills-professionals-should-have-for-working-in-the-new-normal/): Enough time has now passed to know that the Pandemic is here to stay for sometime. People have realigned and the economy is trudging to get back into it’s feet. The “New Normal” as it is called is here and we have no choice but to embrace it and work accordingly. It is also now known that work life will not be the same and it is time professionals start to hone up skills that will be useful for their work life. But first, we must know what the “New Normal” really means in the workplace. Gaurav Markanda, Partner, Panarc […] - [Five Home Based Businesses](https://brewathought.com/five-home-based-businesses/): The world is now going through a sense of fatigue whenever the word “Pandemic” is mentioned. It has been clearly a year of uncertainty, fear and despair. But not all is so bad. The situation changed across the world and perhaps while Mother Nature was healing, we started to look at work and skills differently. The past nine months has seen the emergence of new ideas, realignment, “making the best use” of work skills.People either lost their jobs or had more time in hand. As they were pushed to be more creative and think out of the box, they turned […] - [Social Media Marketing – A Boon For Small Businesses](https://brewathought.com/social-media-marketing-a-boon-for-small-businesses/): With the Pandemic refusing to taper, the economy struggling, Life being valued more, the #newnormal is the normal now. Amidst all this, it will be wrong not to acknowledge and be grateful to things that have made this time fairly easier than what it could have been.Business wise, people are being pushed to be more creative, new ideas are taking over, online business is thriving and social media is a big platform. For all its debatable issues, being online has helped businesses to tide over this difficult time. Marketing and Selling over Social Media platforms is not something new. It […] ## Pages - [Gallery](https://brewathought.com/gallery/): GALLERY - [Team](https://brewathought.com/team/): OUR TEAM MANISHA PANWAR Founder I Executive Coach | Leadership Mentor With over two decades in Human Resources and 15+ years as an Executive and Life Coach, Manisha has supported over 500+ leaders and professionals to unlock their potential, enhance leadership presence, and navigate career transitions. 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