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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Aanchal Broca Kumar

Aanchal Broca Kumar

Life Coach
Gurgaon

Summary

Dynamic Life Coach with a proven track record in empowering individuals to develop essential life skills and navigate challenging situations. Known for a compassionate and energetic approach, along with a comprehensive understanding of coaching methodologies, documentation standards, and available resources. A passionate writer and author specializing in travel writing and children's literature, bringing creativity and insight to each project. Committed to fostering personal growth and resilience in clients while inspiring young minds through engaging storytelling.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Certified Life Coach

Independent Coach
01.2022 - Current

* Helped University students and young adults to navigate studies and personal life and get the clarity to make effective decisions.

*Coached women in work places to reach their best potential

* Pro bono assignments for Internatonal Coaching Federation (ICF)

*Worked with NGOs and provided one on one coaching to team leaders



Freelance Writer

TERI (The Energy Research Institute)
01.2009 - Current
  • Authored 5 books for TERI
  • Represented TERI at Bookaroo – the Festival of Children’s Literature for 3 consecutive years

Freelance Writer/ Editor

Times Of India
06.2007 - Current
  • Writing articles regularly for Times Of India, Nagpur edition
  • Content writing for websites both Indian and international
  • Editing material for websites

RESIDENT EDITOR CUM WRITER

STARK WORLD PUBLISHING, BANGALORE
01.2005 - 06.2007
  • Responsible for the evolution of the ‘Style Guide’ dictating the style, format and content of the publications
  • Act as Resident Editor of the group with the responsibility of managing content contributed by field contributors
  • Write specific features and other articles that merit high quality and seriousness, forming an integral part of the publication – included extensive traveling to various destinations to review properties / resorts and other local features that need to be covered
  • Conduct interviews with eminent personalities in order to capture various impressions that need to be incorporated as part of the overall content
  • Head the editorial desk of the publishing house
  • Assist in the recruitment of field writers, contributors and other members of the editorial team
  • Supervise the layout, studio and creative team to ensure adherence of publications to established design templates

SR. OFFICER, CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
07.2003 - 05.2004
  • Design and execution of internal communications mailers in Times of India
  • Head design and development of two new web based portals: www.timesclassifieds.com and www.timesjobs.com., an integral part of BCCL’s web based marketing strategy
  • Creating and continuously up-grading content of both of these portals
  • Coordinating with field based and other contributors for content
  • Senior member of the editorial desk – in charge of coordinating with other stake holders/departments to ensure seamless performance of both of the portals
  • Regularly interacting with the registered franchise of the portals

TRAINEE REPORTER

STAR NEWS, NEW DELHI
07.2002 - 05.2003
  • Scripting and editing content and stories
  • Trained as a filed reporter wherein had to obtain stories that were aired on prime time news

EXECUTIVE, RESPONSE

TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
09.2000 - 10.2001
  • Client Servicing. Interacting with potential customers who would want to place classifieds in the Times of India publications; increasing the quantum of business by selling more ‘space’
  • Wording content as per the requirements of the customers
  • Copy Editing and Proofing at the pre-press stage
  • Completely in charge of page making and content layout

RESEARCHER

SYNERGY COMMUNICATIONS, NEW DELHI
05.2000 - 10.2000
  • Work very closely with Siddharth and Anita Basu in the creation of database for ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, season one
  • Work very closely with Siddharth Basu in creating database for ‘Mastermind India’, a production for BBC World

ASSOCIATE INTERN

WORLD REPORT, NEW DELHI
05.1999 - 07.1999
  • Research content for ‘It’s a Small World’, current affairs program on Star Plus
  • Manage Database & supervise post production editing of content

Education

MA - Political Science

University of Delhi
01.2002

BA (H) Journalism -

Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi
01.2000

Skills

Genuine commitment to excellence

Certification

Executive Leadership Coaching Course

Hobbies and Interests

An avid reader. Love of write poetry . Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, working knowledge of Japanese . 

Timeline

Level 4 Japanese Proficiency Test

04-2025

NLP Master Practitioners Course

10-2023

Certified Life Coach

Independent Coach
01.2022 - Current

Executive Leadership Coaching Course

06-2021

Freelance Writer

TERI (The Energy Research Institute)
01.2009 - Current

Freelance Writer/ Editor

Times Of India
06.2007 - Current

RESIDENT EDITOR CUM WRITER

STARK WORLD PUBLISHING, BANGALORE
01.2005 - 06.2007

SR. OFFICER, CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
07.2003 - 05.2004

TRAINEE REPORTER

STAR NEWS, NEW DELHI
07.2002 - 05.2003

EXECUTIVE, RESPONSE

TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
09.2000 - 10.2001

RESEARCHER

SYNERGY COMMUNICATIONS, NEW DELHI
05.2000 - 10.2000

ASSOCIATE INTERN

WORLD REPORT, NEW DELHI
05.1999 - 07.1999

MA - Political Science

University of Delhi

BA (H) Journalism -

Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi
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