Misba Shah: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowering Others
I am Misba Shah, a dedicated psychologist and the Director of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Related Sciences (ICHARS), an organization committed to helping psychologists develop advanced practitioner skills in an eclectic approach to therapy. As the founder of MeetGoals Wellbeing Pvt. Ltd, a pioneering venture, my focus is on offering effective and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for Corporates.
Misba Shah: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowering Others
I am Misba Shah, a dedicated psychologist and the Director of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Related Sciences (ICHARS), an organization committed to helping psychologists develop advanced practitioner skills in an eclectic approach to therapy. As the founder of MeetGoals Wellbeing Pvt. Ltd, a pioneering venture, my focus is on offering effective and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for Corporates.
Early Career and Unveiling Self-Love
Witnessing her mother’s struggles fueled Misba’s lifelong dedication to understanding and addressing mental health issues, sparked by a desire to help others.
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Hypnotherapy
Misba's fascination with the mind led her to delve into Hypnotherapy, following in her husband's footsteps as a practicing therapist.
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HR and Entrepreneurship
Misba's extroverted nature and love for communication made HR a natural fit, and she obtained an MBA specializing in HR and Entrepreneurship.
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Clinical Psychology
While the business world equipped Misba, the call to directly support mental health remained strong, leading her to complete a Masters in Clinical Psychology.
Expanding Horizons and Making a Societal Impact
ICHARS
Misba worked in HR and started freelance corporate training. She co-founded ICHARS with her mother-in-law Anita Shah, fulfilling her husband Nitin's vision. ICHARS aimed to provide advanced therapeutic and coaching skills for mental health practitioners.
ISF NGO
Fueled by a desire to make a broader impact, ISF, an NGO, was established alongside ICHARS. ISF is dedicated to creating a holistic system that connects, supports and enables all the stakeholders in the mental health landscape.
Significant Contribution
This initiative allowed Misba to contribute significantly to the mental health community.
From Therapists to Corporates: The Birth of MeetGoals
Witnessing Challenges
Witnessing the challenges employees faced in goal setting and overcoming emotional hurdles, Misba and her team developed the MeetGoals app.
Holistic Approach
These holistic app provided goal-setting tools while addressing emotional and behavioural challenges users might encounter.
Giving Back: The Legacy of Inner Wheel
For the past six years, Misba has been actively involved with Inner Wheel, an international women’s organization dedicated to social projects. This aligns perfectly with her desire to contribute to the well-being of those in need, mirroring the spirit of social work that her grandfather embodied.
Collaboration is Key
Curafluence Community
Joining the Curafluence community, a network of entrepreneurs from diverse fields, allowed Misba to share ideas, overcome challenges, and propel each other's growth.
Relishing Interactions
Being an extrovert, Misba relishes these interactions and the continuous learning they provide.
Mental Health: A Lifelong Passion
Early Inspiration
Witnessing her mother's struggles with mental health in the early 90s, when awareness was scarce, ignited Misba's passion for understanding and addressing these issues.
Inherent Desire to Help
Misba's inherent desire to help others, like her grandfather who championed social causes, set her on a fulfilling path.
Continuous Learning
This journey has been one of continuous learning and growth, from witnessing mental health struggles first-hand to actively supporting individuals and corporates.
