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The pathway to fulfilment is to be of service to others. Through the process of discovering how you can be of service to others, you can gain clarity on your skills, passions and purpose. We can all be of service to humanity in our unique way with our skills and talents. We have to take the time to search from within, to unleash our potential and also identify areas for personal growth, so we can serve to the best of our abilities. We will have guests on the show who are utilising their skills to make a positive impact to our world. Together we can learn, grow and serve.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
#15: Unlocking The Potential Within with Aly Paws
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
In this episode, Sina Haghighat talks to Aly Paws about how she found her purpose through Yoga which led to running her own Yoga practice. She offers Yoga teacher trainings around the world both online and in person and has facilitated annual retreats in Costa Rica and Peru.
Aly specialises in Therapeutic massage and Craniosacral therapy as well as SomatoEmotional Release and adores weaving these healing modalities into her yoga classes, workshops and retreats. She empowers people through health and wellness by using various practices of yoga, meditation, pranayama, dance, writing, play, laughter, creativity and travel.
Some of the questions asked:
- How did you get into Yoga?
- What are the different types of Yoga?
- What are the benefits of Yoga?
- What are the best practices for meditation?
In this episode you will learn:
- Channelling energy to the different Chakras
- What Yoga Nidra is and how it beneficial for sleep
- Breaking the mask and letting go of the ego
- Busting the myth of meditation
- Morning and evening routines
Resources
The 7 Chakras Booklet: https://www.alypaws.com/free-chakra-pdf-download
Yoga Courses: www.alypaws.com/digital-courses
Connect with Aly:
Instagram | @alypaws
Website | https://www.alypaws.com/
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
#14: The Spiritual Journey Onwards with Anand Dattani
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
In this episode, Sina Haghighat talks to Anand Dattani about his spiritual journey; exploring his learnings from spending his summers serving and learning from Monks in ashrams across India. Anand covers how he incorporated his learnings from living the Monk life to living the corporate life and states that resilience and consistency are the key ingredients for success in anything that you aspire to do.
At the age of 15, he started to dive deeper into his spiritual journey through his friend Jay Shetty who later on convinced Anand to move back to London from Cardiff whilst he was at University as he was concerned about his spiritual growth there. It is clear that Anand’s journey has stimulated personal growth and instilled a bulletproof mindset; allowing him to pursue his passions and purpose through his own podcast, ‘The Journey Onwards’, where he talks to amazing individuals to relive their backstory and explores how their upbringing and family culture has shaped their values, character, and views on popular life topics.
Connect with Anand:
Instagram | @anandsworld
Podcast Instagram | @thejourneyonwardspodcast
Website | www.podcast.thejourneyonwards.com
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Website | www.sinahaghighat.com
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
#13: Let's Take This Online with Ryan Clifford, David Sint and Sanaya Khambatta
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
In this episode Sina Haghighat talks to Ryan Clifford, David Sint and Sanaya Khambatta about the Summer Institute; a program established through the Tech Allies Network to provide University Students with insights into the working world along with essential skills to give them that competitive edge once they enter the workplace. The program has been offered as a face-to-face program for the last couple of years, but in 2020, due to the global pandemic, the team adapted and offered this program virtually which resulted in hundreds of applications from students all over the world. The program is continuing this year which will include masterclasses, challenges and hands-on activities led by professionals from leading tech companies.
What Ryan, David and Sanaya have clearly demonstrated is their eagerness and passion to give back to the community and witnessing the growth of students and their appreciation for the initiative is what keeps them motivated to keep this going.
If you’re around this summer and you are a University student interested in tech or know someone that is, sign up to the summer institute this summer.
Here is the link if you are interested in applying for summer institute this year: https://www.techalliesnetwork.org/summerinstitute
Connect with the Tech Allies Network:
Instagram | @techalliesntw
LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/techalliesnetwork
Website | www.techalliesnetwork.org
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Website | www.sinahaghighat.com
Wednesday May 26, 2021
#12: Building Communities with Jon Carman and Ryan Clifford
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
The world needs us to create and foster meaningful communities. As individuals we crave to be part of a community as we are social creatures. We want to be part of community that shares the same values, interests and missions. Having a greater sense of community and purpose has shown to increase longevity as demonstrated in the 'Blue Zones'. If there isn't a community to join, build one!
In this episode, Jon and Ryan talk about how they created the Tech Allies Network and reflect on how current world events encouraged them to adapt and create a digital community that has enabled them to scale globally. The Tech Allies Network committee consists of a group of industry professionals who are focused on providing cross industry knowledge and development surrounding technology, to professionals. They also work on inspiring the next generation into technology through their work with schools and universities.
Some of the initiatives run by the Tech Allies Network include:
- Summer Institute
- Cross Industry Academy
- Finding True North
- School Outreach
- University Masterclasses
Connect with the Tech Allies Network:
Instagram | @techalliesntw
LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/techalliesnetwork
Website | www.techalliesnetwork.org
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Website | www.sinahaghighat.com
Wednesday May 12, 2021
#11: AI In Healthcare with Dr Keith Grimes
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in predictions, clinical decision making and diagnosis; revolutionising the healthcare sector by empowering doctors. AI can predict and diagnose disease at a much faster rate than most healthcare professionals, but will AI replace them?
In this episode, Dr Keith Grimes takes us through how Babylon Health is utilising AI with the combination of human expertise to 'put an accessible and affordable health service in the hands of every person on Earth'.
AI is helping Babylon Health healthcare professionals work faster and more efficiently and has built a platform to provide personalised and interactive healthcare to patients. Also, through the use of AI-powered chatbots the process of reviewing patient's symptoms have been streamlined; with the chatbot recommending a virtual check-in or face-to-face visit with a healthcare professional after the review.
Connect with Keith:
Twitter | @keithgrimes
Website | www.drgrimes.co.uk
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Website | www.sinahaghighat.com
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
#10: Just Breathe with Hanna-Jade Browne
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
We all breathe, but do we know how to breathe properly? Are we aware of its full potential? Through your breath, you can self-regulate by controlling your autonomic nervous system. Breathing can reduce stress levels, improve your sleep, enhance creativity and boost your immune system.
In this episode, Hanna-Jade Browne takes us through her breathwork journey and highlights the benefits of breathwork along with the transformative impact her practices have had on the people she has worked with. Her unique integrative breathwork practices stem from dedicating almost 10 years to studying, practising and sharing natural healing. She has spent time in India practising ‘Rebirthing Breathwork’ and is trained in Hatha yoga and Ayurvedic studies in the Himalayas. She is also a qualified therapeutic practitioner in integrative Breathwork and has shared her practices worldwide, both in person and online.
Tune in to learn how you can utilise your breath to unleash your full potential and regulate your mental states.
Connect with Hanna-Jade:
Instagram | @embodhi_breath
Website | www.embodhibreath.life
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Website | www.sinahaghighat.com
Resources:
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
#9: The Best of First Serve - Season 1
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
We have come to the end of Season 1 of First Serve with Sina Haghighat! In this episode, we are bringing you the key insights from each episode:
- #1: Listen Like a Hostage Negotiator with Richard Mullender
- #2: COVID-19 - Serving on The Frontline with Dr Hamid Hashemi
- #4: Transforming How We Move with Luke Rust
- #6: Serving Others Through Contagious Positivity with Jessica Dowdall
- #8: We Are All Leaders with Sina Haghighat
Season 1 has taught us about the importance of listening, community, our environment, spreading positive energy and leadership. These are skills that enable us to serve others to the best of our abilities and to build stronger relationships.
Season 2 will be filled with more interesting conversations and guests!
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Show Notes:
The importance of listening [01:03] Listen to understand [02:08] Everyone is unique [03:56] What makes a good negotiator? [05:46] How to become a better listener [07:37] Reactive vs proactive [09:33] Solitude vs loneliness [12:36] Mental health impact of COVID-19 [14:00] Expressing gratitude [17:51] Autonomous vehicles [23:01] Current global climate [26:10] Tesla driving experience [30:50] Goal setting [39:50] Resistant to change [41:06] How to delegate [51:20] How to use your superpowers [54:07] How to build a high performing team [57:37]
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
#8: We Are All Leaders
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Most of us think that leadership isn't for everyone or that we need to reach a certain age in order to become a leader. You don't need a title to be a leader. The reality is that we are all leaders. We are leaders of our own lives and within our friends and families. If you want to get anything done, it requires leadership. If you want to experience change, it requires leadership. And most importantly, you can’t do it alone. You need a team around you. A team that is aligned to your movement, to achieve greatness collectively and edge everyone closer to their ambitions. It’s about collective leadership and co-creation.
In this episode, Sina Haghighat talks through his leadership experience with David Sint from the Tech Allies Network. Sina dives into what it was like to manage a global team as the youngest team member and how he went about assembling a high performing team. The leadership attributes he mentions can be applied to building your own team.
Resources:
Drive (Daniel H. Pink) - https://amzn.to/2JZMw82
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Facebook | FirstServePodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Website | www.sinahaghighat.com
Connect with the Tech Allies Network:
Instagram | @techalliesntw
Website | www.techalliesnetwork.org
Credits:
Audio Engineer and Sound Designer: Dr Manu Houssaini
Podcast Theme Song edited & Programmed: Dr Manu Houssaini
Mixed & Mastered: Dr Manu Houssaini
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
#7: Build Success Habits That Stick
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
We tend to set goals that are focused on achieving outcomes rather than honing in on the process. As a result, we either fail to reach our goals, or meet them but cannot sustain them. If you want to be a top performer, if you want to have more meaningful relationships, if you want to live a healthy and prosperous life, you need the processes and systems in place to take you to the next level. Your life is the sum of your habits and if you want to experience any type of transformational change to enhance your quality of life, you need to focus on your habits. Not on your goals.
In this episode, Sina Haghighat takes you through 5 steps to build success habits of your own and provides his own personal examples that have put him in the best shape of his life both physically and mentally. The habits he has instilled have raised his self-awareness, increased his confidence, provided structure and stimulated learning and growth. By applying these steps, you will experience transformational change.
If you have enjoyed the last 3 solo episodes, on discovering your purpose, setting goals and building success habits, Sina will be launching an online course soon which dives into these areas in more detail. The course is all about you, your journey, your strengths, your passions and your purpose. If you want to raise your self-awareness, gain confidence in your skills and talents and build success habits to you perform at your best, then this course is for you. Register your interest at www.sinahaghighat.com/subscribe
Books:
The Power of Habit (Charles Duhigg) - https://amzn.to/34KmAVV
Atomic Habits (James Clear) - https://amzn.to/320w8u8
High Performance Habits (Brendon Burchard) - https://amzn.to/3jM9fkn
7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey) - https://amzn.to/2JoWks5
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Website | www.sinahaghighat.com
Credits:
Audio Engineer and Sound Designer: Dr Manu Houssaini
Podcast Theme Song edited & Programmed: Dr Manu Houssaini
Mixed & Mastered: Dr Manu Houssaini
Friday Oct 09, 2020
#6: Serving Others Through Contagious Positivity with Jessica Dowdall
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
We can all be affected by mental health problems and they affect around one in four people each year! In support of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, Jessica Dowdall shares a personal story with regards to her Dad's mental health. She emphasises that spreading positive energy is the catalyst for change and that we can all be there to serve others who have had their mental health impacted. Focusing on your welling by taking time for self-care, self-awareness, building meaningful relationships, spreading positivity and pursuing your passions, is key to living a fulfilled life.
Sina Haghighat will be running a half marathon to raise money for Mind, a mental health charity. If you would like to support this cause, here is the link to the donation page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sina-haghighat
Books:
Flourish (Martin Seligman) - https://amzn.to/36JeXk9
Connect with First Serve:
Instagram | @firstservepodcast
Connect with Sina:
Instagram | @sinahaghighat
Website | www.sinahaghighat.com
Connect with Jessica:
Instagram | @jessica_dowdall
Credits:
Audio Engineer and Sound Designer: Dr Manu Houssaini
Podcast Theme Song edited & Programmed: Dr Manu Houssaini
Mixed & Mastered: Dr Manu Houssaini