Become the Sommelier of Your Life
Reflective workshops and coaching for individuals, teams and communities using wine as a metaphor for growth and perspective.
Who The Life Somm Is For
Life Somm is for people and groups who value thoughtful conversation, reflection and meaningful experience.
This work is especially well suited for
• Organizations teams and wellness spaces seeking a human centered workshop or retreat experience
• Book clubs and community groups looking for a shared experience that sparks insight and connection
• Women navigating moments of transition growth or self reflection
• Wine curious participants who enjoy using wine as a metaphor rather than the focus
No wine knowledge is required.
Not a Tasting. Not Traditional Coaching. Something Deeper.
Life Somm blends reflective coaching storytelling and experiential design to create spaces where people can pause reflect and reconnect with themselves and with each other.
Wine is used as a familiar and accessible metaphor to explore values identity and life transitions. The experience is not about drinking more wine. It is about noticing more in life.
Each Life Somm experience invites thoughtful conversation, grounded reflection, and shared insight. Participants leave with clarity, connection, and perspective they can carry forward.
Ways to Work Together
Designed for organizations wellness studios book clubs and community groups.
Life Somm workshops create space for thoughtful conversation shared insight and meaningful connection.
These experiences are ideal for
• Team connection and retreats
• Leadership and professional development days
• Wellness and community events
• Curated gatherings and special programs
Wine can be included or used purely as a metaphor.
Reflective Workshops and Events
Personal Coaching
One on one reflective coaching for women seeking clarity, grounding, and self understanding during times of change.
Coaching sessions are values based ,compassionate, and designed to support reflection, decision making, and personal growth.
Wine is used only as a metaphor and is never required.
The Life Somm Method
The Life Somm Method is a reflective framework that guides individuals and groups through meaningful self inquiry and shared conversation using wine as a metaphor rather than a focus.
It is designed to help people pause notice patterns and gain clarity around what matters most.
• Where they have been and what has shaped them
• What values and influences are present now
• What supports them and what no longer fits
• What they want to carry forward
The Life Somm Method is experiential conversational and adaptable for individuals teams and group settings.
The method invites participants to explore:
What People Are Saying
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“Pam created a space where our group felt seen, energized, and motivated. Her workshop sparked meaningful reflection and set the stage for real growth”
— Workshop Participant
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“The Wine Labels workshop was like holding up a mirror. I saw my story more clearly than I ever had before”
— Workshop Participant
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“Pam’s workshop was a rare mix of fun and deep self-reflection, I left feeling more connected to myself and my goals”
— Workshop Participant
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“Pam helped me find clarity and confidence during a time when everything felt uncertain”
- 1:1 Coaching Client
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“Pam brings a rare mix of calm, encouragement, and real-life insight. Her coaching has been a game changer”
- 1:1 Coaching Client
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“Before working with Pam, I felt lost. Her coaching gave me the direction and grounding I didn’t know I needed”
- 1:1 Coaching Client
Meet Pam
Pam Panesar’s work centers on creating reflective experiences that invite conversation presence and meaning. ICF certified, she draws on her Co-Active coaching, wine marketing and experience design background to support individuals teams and communities in slowing down reflecting and connecting.
Life Somm was created from a belief that growth does not need to be overwhelming. When people are given space to pause reflect and connect meaningful insight naturally follows.
Curious About What a Life Somm Experience Could Look Like for Your Group
If you are exploring a thoughtful workshop or group experience I would love to hear more.
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