ChAND Sahrawat

About Me

Success isn’t just about hard work; it’s about clarity, alignment, and the right kind of support, especially when life has included experiences that shape how you move through the world.

I’m an entrepreneur, leader, and coach whose professional path has been deeply informed by my personal one. Alongside building award-winning businesses and leading through growth and uncertainty, I am also a survivor of sexual abuse. That experience led me to study psychology and trauma in depth, not only to understand my own healing, but to better support others whose lives and ambitions have been shaped by adversity.

My qualifications and ongoing training are grounded in trauma-informed practice, nervous-system awareness, and sustainable leadership. I’ve built businesses through tough economies, guided teams through crisis and expansion, and worked with individuals at pivotal moments in their careers and lives, always with an understanding that high performance and hidden trauma often coexist.

What I’ve learned is that sustainable success isn’t about pushing harder or striving for an impossible balance. It’s about creating alignment between your goals, values, and wellbeing, and working in ways that respect your capacity and lived experience. My practice is intentionally trauma-informed, designed to help people build success that feels safe, steady, and genuinely supportive, not just impressive on the outside.

How I Can Help

My coaching blends business strategy, mindset development, and personal growth. I work with founders, professionals, and women navigating change or recovery through four core programs:

Sustainable Success for Founders

A holistic coaching program for entrepreneurs managing the constant juggle of business and life. Together, we’ll align your business goals with your personal wellbeing, create sustainable systems, and build the mindset that supports long-term success.

Personalised Life Coaching

A tailored journey for individuals and professionals navigating transition, career growth, or personal change. We’ll focus on clarity, confidence, and resilience, helping you move forward in a way that feels authentic and aligned.

Trauma Coaching

Compassionate coaching for women healing from limiting experiences. You’ll be supported to understand your story, release what no longer serves you, and reconnect with your strength and sense of self.

Burnout Recovery

A restorative program for those feeling exhausted or overwhelmed. We’ll focus on rebuilding balance, resetting your energy, and creating sustainable habits that help you thrive again — personally and professionally.

My Coaching Focus

No matter which path you choose, my coaching creates space for:

  • Mindset Shifts – Moving past limiting beliefs and building resilience.

  • Personal Growth – Gaining self-awareness and setting values-based goals.

  • Leadership & Wellbeing – Strengthening decision-making, boundaries, and balance.

My goal is simple: to empower you with the tools, strategies, and support to succeed sustainably, and on your own terms.

Chand Sahrawat with short dark hair, wearing a sleeveless black top, leaning on a counter, in a modern indoor setting.
Let’s work together to build a future that reflects your vision, values, and highest potential.

My Businesses

Sid and Chand Sahrawat at Cassia

CASSIA AT SKYCITY

Award winning modern Indian cuisine

The French Cafe

THE FRENCH CAFÉ

Iconic contemporary New Zealand cuisine

Three jars of curry sauce labeled "Kadhai Curry Sauce," "Makhani Curry Sauce," and "Korma Curry Sauce" on a marble surface.

CASSIA AT HOME

Ready to eat, Gluten free curry sauces, available in supermarkets nationwide

    • Bachelor of Arts from the University of Auckland with a double major in Psychology and English. New Zealand.

    • Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) from the University of Auckland- English, ESOL, Health, New Zealand

    • Post Graduate Diploma in Education with honours specialising in Guidance and Counselling from Massey University New Zealand

    • Graduate Certificate in Coaching (Life Coaching) from Southern Institute of Technology. New Zealand.

  • Metro Magazine Best Restauranteur 2018

    University of Auckland’s 40 under 40 alumni

    Cuisine magazine top 50 Women in Food & Drink

    • Retail management

    • Teaching

    • Restaurant operations, marketing, PR and HR

    • Project management for Breast Cancer Foundation of NZ and Vittoria Food and Beverage

    • Marketing and Operations management for Vittoria Food and Beverage

    • Board Member Heart of the City (Current), Board member Ponsonby business association (Past)

Contact Me

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