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Welcome to 'with Saiyyidah - a place for people to share their stories and experiences. We have a story for you and we don't please let us know so we can find one for you. This is a global podcast with voices that are international, diverse in relation to geography, ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality, religion, faith, socio-economic background, education, and professional experience. Listen to coaches, facilitators, students, stay at home parents, entrepreneurs, people who left school with no qualifications to Professors, from those starting out their careers to those who have retired, people of faith and no faith. This is a space to hear a different perspective.
Dr Michael Horowitz applies his extensive education and training along with 45 years of experience as a former practicing Certified Public Accountant and small business owner with 25 years as a real estate broker which has given him the toolbox of skills and expertise to support his clients and help them grow personally and professionally.
Dr Michael has a diverse background in a variety of industries, and organizations from sole proprietors and multi-national corporations to non-profit and community based organizations. He has delivered programs on a variety of topics in venues ranging from one-on-one coaching to large scale programs with over 1,000 participants in FOCUS, diversity, life/work balance, strategy development and execution, value driven management, leadership styles and behaviours, and many others!
Dr Michael is a ONE Thing Certified Trainer, Keller Williams (one of the world’s largest estate agents) approved trainer, Situational Leadership Educator and Trainer, GMAC Home Services certified trainer, Franklin Covey certified trainer, and Florida licensed real estate broker and real estate instructor!
He is a passionate trainer, knowledgeable educator, engaging facilitator, and challenging coach; who is making a difference in others’ lives by changing paradigms and creating memorable moments.
Dr Michael Horwitz
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Nick Hemmert is an innovative, high-impact change professional with Information Technology experience in demanding business environments such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare. A left-brained, systems/analytical thinker with a right brained understanding of emotions and feelings, Nick has a keen ability to navigate seamlessly between disparate worlds and dive deeply into complex business, organization and technology opportunities connecting people to solutions that are profitable, on budget and on time.
He is the community architect at Xchange where the mission is to unlock the hearts, minds and collective wisdom of teams, organizations and communities, through powerfully designed questions, which create exponential outcomes.
Nick is also the co-founder and chief strategist at The Centre for Awesomeness which helps teams communicate better and get on the same page for a common need so they can accelerate growth. We use facilitation models grounded in Appreciative Inquiry principles to take a closer look at the best of what was, the best of what is and the best of what could be in the business, organization, and community.
He is also a licenced spiritual practitioner.
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Natalie Alcantara is founder, and Chief Inspirer at ion Marketing. She has over two decades of experience providing strategic counsel to major global brands and has worked as part of the senior leadership teams at several top businesses around the world. A hands-on leader, Natalie continues to expand and explore learning and mentoring opportunities.
Her 'Brand Signature Approach' braids vision, purpose, 'story selling' and deep customer insights. The result is recognizable value - that kind that magnetizes customers connections and builds big brand love!
With over 25 years of experience and expertise she has propelled a wide range of clients to the forefront of their industries, developing and executing strategies that have maximized both growth and profitability.
Natalie Alcantara - website
Natalie on Instagram
Natalie on LinkedIn
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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, social entrepreneur, the advocate of #mentalhealth and #emotionalhealth, and leadership coach.
Neeta left her million-dollar dentistry practice to pursue a quest for self-discovery; a journey which saw her spend over 15 years across 45 countries researching and immersing herself in the field human behavior dynamics, as well as studying the works of classical philosophers and modern psychology.
Her pursuit personal transformation, and interpersonal psychology is sparked by her own life experience to overcome multiple extreme adversities, which includes being orphaned at a young age, losing her mother, father, and brother, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and facing homelessness.
She is the author of Emotional GRIT and co-Founder of Global Grit Institute
Neeta wrote the book of coaching and the business book of coaching which with her husband Ajit Nawalkha, who is the co-founder of Evercoach by Mindvalley . One of the key values Neeta believes in is to serve first, love always. Which means, to serve love in everything you do.
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Cheri Honeycutt describes herself as a question asker, "but" kicker (spelt with one B)… she sees possibility at every turn. Cheri believes you can have the life, the team, and the business you really and truly want if and when you live On Purpose!
Cheri has been a coach, facilitator, speaker and trainer for over 30 years. She has worked with countless people from all walks of life, from individuals looking to get “unstuck” to business leaders and executives. People who know they need to change, and are brave enough to take the first step towards a better life.
Cheri helps people and businesses fight burnout, improve performance, create momentum, and achieve results, transforming their existence from passive to active.
Her coaching framework centers around three Pillars of Purpose:
Purposeful questions
Purposeful conversations
Purposeful actions
Cheri’s process helps you connect deeply to solve problems through a whole-system, collaborative approach that focuses on strengths, expands thinking, breaks through blocks and establishes new routines
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Dr. Dan Diamond is a uniquely qualified leader with over 30 years of international disaster experience
He came back from the trenches of Hurricane Katrina with a burning question: “How is it that some people become unstoppable?” What he discovered drives motivation, increases engagement and empowers corporations from the inside out.
Dr. Dan has a passion for equipping people to perform under pressure. He founded and serves as the Director of the Nation’s first state-affiliated medical disaster response team and he has responded to a variety of international disasters. He responded to the typhoon in the Philippines and he served as the Medical Director for Medical Teams International’s First Response Team to Haiti. Following Hurricane Katrina, he played a strategic role as Director of the Mass Casualty Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center.
He has been interviewed on CNN, Larry King Live and Anderson Cooper. in 2010, the American Red Cross gave him the “Real Hero” award and he also received the Washington State Governor’s Award of Excellence for his work in Haiti. In 2014, Dr. Diamond received the President's Volunteer Service Award from President Obama!
The Diamond family is big on traditions, humour and love.
Dr Dan Diamond
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Dr Nilesh Satuguru’s mission is to challenge compassionate change-makers to "Believe In Growth".
After witnessing his late father's illnesses, his son's developmental challenges and resigning from a medical partnership, Nilesh dedicated himself to self-mastery to serve others.
Nilesh is a certified High-Performance coach and Lifestyle Medicine doctor. He has been featured on the front cover of Brainz magazine and was recognized by Disrupt magazine as "10 leading performance coaches to follow."
He became intrigued by coaching after being coached through the NHS leadership academy and first studied health coaching in 2020, then trained with Evercoach and more recently with the High-Performance Institute.
In 2019, he qualified in occupational medicine, and in 2020 he was certified in Lifestyle Medicine. He is director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and sat on the UK's sleep steering committee.
Nilesh Satguru https://www.drsatguru.com/
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Lisa Duerre was a female Silicon Valley tech executive for 25 years with zero engineering background. She led high-functioning teams known for awesome global-impacting results and faster decision-making.
But that’s not the whole picture.
Lisa could also tell you how she is the CEO and co-founder of RLD Group. She could mention how she has helped over 25,000 employees grow their careers, make a greater impact at work, and build a more meaningful connection between work and home.
That part – building a healthier, more meaningful connection between work and home and making an impact through strategy, clarity, and heart – that’s what gets her fired up. Tech expertise will only take you so far when it comes to building a great business or being a better people leader.
Lisa’s superpower is creating this type of alignment and momentum for leaders in tech.
Lisa Duerre
Lisa Duerre on Linkedin
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Permission to be Human, Marybeth Hyland
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Linda Dolan is the Chief Activator and Guide of LivJoyFully, Linda focuses on the human spirit and guiding each individual and group collective to be their best possible selves. With the foundational principle of being the guide from the side, Linda moves people from all walks of life to unlock their collective hearts and minds and meet daily demands with exceptional outcomes. She is a Certified XCHANGE Guide, a Mindfullness Guide and a HeartMath Professional. Linda’s passion for clear minds and creativity resulted in two decades of intensive study in Tai Chi, Qigong and Neuroplasticity and Innovative Approaches to Chronic Health Conditions.
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This meditation is a gift from Linda Dolan. You can listen to her conversation 'with Saiyyidah' in episode 40 of the podcast.
Linda Dolan is the Chief Activator and Guide of LivJoyFully, Linda focuses on the human spirit and guiding each individual and group collective to be their best possible selves. With the foundational principle of being the guide from the side, Linda moves people from all walks of life to unlock their collective hearts and minds and meet daily demands with exceptional outcomes. She is a Certified XCHANGE Guide, a Mindfullness Guide and a HeartMath Professional. Linda’s passion for clear minds and creativity resulted in two decades of intensive study in Tai Chi, Qigong and Neuroplasticity and Innovative Approaches to Chronic Health Conditions.
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Mel MacIntyre is a Certified High Performance Coach.
She says “What’s it like to be on the receiving end of you?”was one of the most important questions she has ever been asked. Age 21, Mel was being coached to understand her personal impact on people. It set her on the path of self-discovery and began her quest to become the truest and most authentic version of herself. Mel says it was mind-blowing to experience how a simple, powerful question could lead to life changing self-discovery. She had a fire in my belly that kept her going when things felt really challenging. Then one day in a maelstrom of life defining events and traumas, the fire went out. And Mel burnt out. Mel then retrained as a coach and has been featured on the BBC and in The Guardian. She helps other people to become the best version of themselves.
https://www.melmacintyre.com/aboutme
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemacintyre/
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Rachel Druckenmiller says ‘For much of my life, I silenced myself.” She describes herself as an overachiever, the “good girl.” She says ‘I only let people see the put-together version of who I was. When I needed help, I kept quiet because I didn’t want anyone to think I couldn’t handle it or that I was inadequate or incompetent in any way.’ Rachel is a singer who loved to sing and write, but didn’t share my voice publicly because she was afraid of judgment, rejection, or being embarrassed. She silenced so much of her joy for the sake of hustling to get ahead. It’s like she was living her life on mute. Rachel has been recognized as the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. in 2015, a 40 Under 40 Game Changer by Workforce Magazine in 2019, and one of The Daily Record’s Leading Women of 2020, Rachel is a national thought leader in the field of wellbeing and employee engagement. She has worked with dozens of organizations, including Deloitte, Citizens Bank, Junior Achievement, and the American Heart Association
Rachel Druckenmiller https://unmutedlife.com/
Rachel on Linkedin
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This sidenote is taken from a conversation with Nilesh Satguru when we did a reverse podcast and Nilesh interviewed me! You can listen to the full conversation here.
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In this reverse podcast Nilesh Satguru takes the lead and speaks with me, Saiyyidah Zaidi, as if I am the guest. The aim of this style of conversation is to open the door to information and discussion that might not be had if I was the one leading the conversation. Nilesh is a guest in a later podcast episode that I urge you to listen to when it is live. He is a medical doctor and Certified High-Performance Coach with a mission to help inspire a community to “Believe In Growth”.
Nilesh is a director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and sits on the UK’s national sleep steering committee. His approach to medicine and health is worthy of paying attention to.
This conversation was instigated by a WhatsApp message that Nilesh sent to Saiyyidah ‘off the cuff.’ I don't normally listen to voice messages but it was his text before hand that was kind, appreciative, and curious in tone.
You’ll love this!
Nilesh Satguru - LinkedIn
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This sidenote is from a conversation with Jon Berghoff.
You can listen to the full conversation here.
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Jon Berghoff is the founder of the XCHANGE Approach, a unique approach to unlocking collective wisdom in any group. Jon previously served as the head of sales for the direct sales team at Vitamix Corporation, where revenues grew by 400% in less than 4 years. Before COVID-19, XCHANGE was leaned on by companies like Facebook, BMW, Costco, to facilitate powerful, large scale conversations... when the stakes were highest.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, change agents of every type: coaches, consultants and thought leaders... are using XCHANGE to create connection, community and accelerated learning in every imaginable environment. All of it digitally, of course.
Jon Berghoff - LinkedIn
Xchange Approach
Case Western Reserve University
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This sidenote comes from a conversation with Jamey Stowell.
You can listen to the whole conversation here.
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Jamey is an Executive Leadership Coach, Group Facilitator and Strategy Consultant.
He has a passion for coaching executives and facilitating intensive group work in leadership development settings and has been doing this for over 20 years working with the likes of the World Bank, Stanford University, Georgetown University, INSEAD, Bank of America, and ministries in Qatar and Singapore.
Jamey has experience working on five continents across a broad range of industries and cultures. He is also a facilitator on the Stanford Graduate School of Business legendary Interpersonal Dynamics elective - a 80+ hour deep dive experience which is a stated reason many students choose Stanford.
Jamey Stowell - LinkedIn
Stanford Business School
ADHD 2.0, Edward Hallowell, John J. Ratey
Jocko Willink Podcast
Connect, David Bradford, Carol Robin
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In this Sidenote, Saiyyidah explains why her purpose statement "Intellectual integrity requires putting your ideas into action" is always visible on the wall.
This is a must-listen sidenote episode.
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Dr Nicole Bossard is founder of TGC Consulting, aka TGC Positivity. She is a purpose-driven, results-oriented facilitator helping organizations turn their internal stakeholders into champions and customers into goodwill ambassadors! Nicole has a Phd in leadership and change from Antioch University. She has been working for over 20 years helping social and human services make the shift from compliance-driven practice to real impact for individuals, families, employers, and communities in urban, suburban, rural areas, and Tribal nations across the United States. Dr Nicole's unique combination of skill and practice means she is perfectly placed to understand the pressures to perform and deliver results in a systems context.
Dr Nicole Bossard - LinkedIn
Dr Nicole Bossard - Facebook
Practicing Positivity The Studio
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Dr. Dustin Davis Benac joined Baylor’s George Truett Theological Seminary in fall 2020 as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Louisville Institute Postdoctoral Fellow.
He also serves as Co-Director of the Program for the Future Church with Dr. Angela Gorrell. Prior to coming to Baylor, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke Divinity School, working with Kate Bowler and the Everything Happens Project.
Dr. Benac works at the intersection of practical theology and organizational theory to understand and explore the organizational ecology that supports communities of faith during times of transition and uncertainty. A regular writer for academic and popular audiences, his co-edited volume, Crisis and Care: Meditations on Faith and Philanthropy, is a must read.
Dustin D Benac
Crisis and Care: Meditations on Faith and Philanthropy, by Dustin D. Benac and Erin Weber-Johnson
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Resurrecting Excellence: Shaping Faithful Christian Ministry
Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Friends
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Dr Philip Merry, specialises in helping organisations build High Performing Multi-Cultural Global Teams, and has over 30 years experience in this area as a trainer, speaker and coach with leading global organisations in 59 countries on 6 continents.
His multi-disciplinary approach integrates latest research in Cultural Intelligence, Team Profiling, Intuitive Heart Coherence, Appreciative Inquiry, Positive Psychology, Quantum Leadership. Clients comment on his ability to create a learning climate that challenges leaders to “raise the bar” on their performance by strengthening mindsets that build personal meaning, collaboration and results.
Philip Merry Facebook
Xchange Approach (say Saiyyidah sent you!) - XCHANGE is a scientifically based approach for unlocking potential in groups through the art of facilitation.
Christopher Lochhead
Category Pirates Newsletter
The Blind Side
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Virtual Hikes
Peloton - Immerse Yourself into the Peloton Experience. Your Workouts Will Never Be the Same Again. Train Live and On Demand.
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Sue Hawkes helps CEOs and their leadership teams succeed. As a bestselling author, award-winning leader, Expert Entrepreneur Operating System Implementer®, Certified Business Coach, Women Presidents Organisation Chapter Chair, and globally recognized award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over thirty years of business experience to her clients.
As CEO of YESS!, Sue has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Her most recent book, Chasing Perfection- Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success, is available now. Sue is also a frequent contributor to publications including Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fortune, Fast Company, Business Insider, Parade, HR.com, Ladders, Thrive Global and the New York Daily News.
Her passion is to help people design and live successful, fulfilling lives through powerful leadership, effective communication, no-nonsense coaching, and healthy teamwork.
Say Yess - work with leaders, managers, entrepreneurs and business owners who are committed to excellence for themselves and their organizations.
Xchange Approach (say Saiyyidah sent you!) - XCHANGE is a scientifically based approach for unlocking potential in groups through the art of facilitation.
Dan Sullivan, Strategic Coach
EOS, Entrepreneurs Operating System
Mindfulness Based Stress Relief article
RESULTS Partners - The place for coaching, facilitation, and consultancy based on evidence-based, heart-centred method where project management, personal growth, and positive psychology meet.
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My Grandmother's Hands, Resmaa Menakem,
Intentional Greatness Podcast
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This sidenote is based on a conversation with Mary Beth Hyland.
You can listen to the full conversation here.
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Mary Beth Hyland is Founder and Chief Visionary of SparkVision and bestselling author of Permission to be Human. MaryBeth Hyland knows that extraordinary success is rooted in the vision, values, and culture crafted by purpose-driven leaders and their tribe. With over 12 years of experience, built on knowledge she’s known for her ability to create movements across generations.
And Mary Beth does that with the understanding that we all have a deep desire to know and return to our most authentic selves – at work, home and within.
She is a certified mediator, mindfulness instructor, and values expert and engages audiences and teams all over the world with her authentic style of facilitation, coaching and empowerment.
Mary Beth Hyland https://www.sparkvisionnow.com/
Mary Beth Hyland Linkedin
Permission to be Human, Mary Beth Hyland
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Brene Brown - is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers, and I’m the host of the weekly Spotify Original podcasts Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead.
Brene Brown, Permission Slips
Insight Timer Meditations
The Weeping Tree - The story of the Weeping Tree is just one of the physical miracles that occurred during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Heart Math Institute - The HeartMath Institute empowers individuals, families, groups and organizations to enhance their life experiences using tools that enable them to better recognize and access their intuitive insight and heart intelligence.
A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle
Oprah and Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth Podcast
The Master Plan, Chris Wilson
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This episode is from a conversation with Ruth Mary Allan.
You can listen to the full conversation here.
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Ruth Mary Allan is a Certified High Performance Coach, a Certified Brain Health Coach and a Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner. She is passionate about helping individuals who have lost connection with who they are, reconnect with their best self so they can effectively lead their family and team to the next level of performance and potential and step into their greatness.
Ruth has helped people with a wide range of brain health and high performance challenges from senior executives to young children, military and emergency services personnel. Ruth has over 25 years of coaching and mentoring experience, facilitating the recovery and boosting the performance of individuals, projects and teams.
Well Being Warrior Academy - Helps parents and children who have lost connection with their best self unchain their pain, unlock the secrets to greater mental clarity and performance and unleash their potential by optimising their unique brain.
Brendon Burchard - Brendon Burchard is a 3-time New York Times bestselling author, a globally respected high performance coach, and one of the world’s most watched, followed, and quoted personal development trainers with over 10 million followers across his brands.
Amen Clinics - is one of the world leaders in applying brain imaging science
Havening Technique - The Havening Techniques® is a method, which is designed to change the brain to de-traumatize the memory and remove its negative effects from both our psyche and body. As part of its protocol The Havening Techniques uses the sensory input of human touch as a therapeutic tool which we have identified as Havening Touch®
Anthony Trucks - Anthony is a former NFL player turned transformational identity shift coach.
Miscarriage Association - The Miscarriage Association is here to provide support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
My Menopause Doctor - Louise Newson is a GP and menopause specialist and holds an Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate with FSRH and the BMS. She is passionate about improving education about the perimenopause and menopause and also improving awareness of safe prescribing of HRT to healthcare professionals.
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This side note is based on a conversation with Peter Katz.
You can listen to the full podcast here.
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Peter Katz is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Peter’s acclaimed 2015 album We Are The Reckoning was hailed by CBC Radio host Tom Power as “one of the most heartfelt, beautiful and vulnerable records of the year.” Toronto audiences agreed, crowning Katz as Best Male Vocalist in that year’s NOW Magazine reader’s poll.
On his Facebook page, Peter is described as a ‘singer-songwriter at people of the world’ and I believe he is that.
Peter is an incredible facilitator and works supporting a range of organisations in Canada and internationally.
Peter Katz: https://www.peterkatz.com/
Xchange Approach: www.xchangeapproach.com (Say Saiyyidah sent you!)
Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracle-Morning-Habits-Transform-highest/dp/1473668948/r
Niche Down: How To Become Legendary By Being Different , Christopher Lochhead, Heather Clancy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Niche-Down-Become-Legendary-Different-ebook/dp/B07FLKJJQQ/
The Appreciative Inquiry Handbook: For Leaders of Change, David Cooperrider, Diana Whitney Jacqueline M Stavros https://www.amazon.co.uk/Appreciative-Inquiry-Handbook-Leaders-Change/dp/1576754936/
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine, Mike Michalowicz: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RESULTS-Art-Science-Getting-Done/dp/B08NF1PTGK/
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This side note explores life, not as balance but as harmony. In a rich, diverse and varied conversation that I had with Nadine Benjamin we spoke a lot about the idea of harmony, as opposed to balance.
When one reflects on the information that we receive about personal and professional development, and about how to be in the world, there's a lot of desire that's made for the idea of balance and as we learned in that particular conversation balance isn't always a helpful thing. It implies that if you've got a lot of stress going on at one end of the spectrum, you also need a similar amount of joy to balance that out, most of the time.
When we're operating at the ends of the spectrum it just is not healthy. And that's why I love the idea of being in harmony.
You can listen to the full podcast here.
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British lyric soprano Nadine Benjamin is a charismatic and versatile artist who is in increasing demand on both the operatic stage and the concert platform.
She is also developing great renown as an exponent of song, in particular Verdi, Strauss, Berg and contemporary American song.
From 2018 to 2020, Nadine was an English National Opera Harewood Artist and made her debut with the Company as Clara (Porgy and Bess), followed by Musetta (La Bohème) and Laura (Luisa Miller).
Nadine made her Royal Opera House debut in October 2020 as a soprano soloist. Nadine was awarded an MBE in 2021 for services to opera. Nadine is also a Certified High Performance Coach
Nadine Benjamin: https://nadinebenjamin.com/
Brendon Burchard: www.brendon.com
Saiyyidah Zaidi: www.saiyyidah.com
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RESULTS-Art-Science-Getting-Done/dp/B08NF1PTGK/
Physical Intelligence: Harness your body's untapped intelligence to achieve more, stress less and live more happily, Claire Dale, Patricia Peyton: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Physical-Intelligence-Harness-untapped-intelligence/dp/147117090X/
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This sidenote is from a conversation with Amnah Shurfa and is all about journaling.
Now there are a number of different benefits of journaling and as xena and I discussed in the podcast it can actually have a really profound impact on what you do during the day on the outcomes that you have and. Also, with alleviating anxiety, stress and even depression, this is researched and documented. So you may have anecdotal experience of what I’m sharing but there's also significant amount of research, now that backs this up and one of the things that I found really quite empowering when I was doing my training as a positive psychologist is the impact that journaling can have on assisting one to provide or to find a direction, to gain clarity, and also to identify things that they don't want to do.
The Reflective Practitioner, Donald Schon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reflective-Practitioner-Professionals-Think-Action/dp/1857423194/r
You can listen to the full podcast here.
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Amnah Shurfa, with her sisters Azimah and Aisya are co-creators of My English Matters. When they were younger they spent eight years in Manchester, England, and as children always loved learning the English language.
In 2016, they created My English Matters a digital platform to help Malaysians and second language learners with their English proficiency.
Since then, they have conducted online courses, monthly online classes and live workshops.
My English Matters: https://myenglishmatters.com/about/
Brendon Burchard: www.brendon.com
Saiyyidah Zaidi: www.saiyyidah.com
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RESULTS-Art-Science-Getting-Done/dp/B08NF1PTGK/
High Performance Habits, Brendon Burchard: https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Performance-Habits-Extraordinary-People/dp/1401952852/
Building A Story Brand, Donald Miller: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-StoryBrand-Miller-Donald/dp/1400201837/
Friends: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108778/
Online Marketing Made Easy Amy Porterfield: https://open.spotify.com/show/5z7TqC6tll8egI9prMqXhd
Lead To Win, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bc9R5SSvZz2qW0Bxd9CuC
The Jasmin Star Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6GqFIyGq9aRkadwfd61v
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As I reflect on the conversation that I had with Dr Cynthia Whittaker I feel as if I really want to speak about different types of tears. There are plenty of other subjects that I could have discussed in this side note. But I think there is something special about the quality of tears.
Biologically, here are three or four different types of tears depending on who you speak to - there's a basal tear and emotional tear and a reflex tear.
I'm not going to speak about those things, because if you're looking for the biology and the chemical difference between tears, then I would say, go to Dr Google and ask for advice there because there's a lot of really good information out there.
What I would like to do is to speak about our response to the different types of tears that we have.
You can listen to the full podcast here.
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Dr. Whitaker is dual- licensed as both a Psychologist and a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Dr. Whitaker has worked for Greater Nashua Mental Health since 2006 where she is currently the President & CEO.
Dr. Whitaker began her career at GNMH as the Coordinator of Deaf Services for the State of New Hampshire, a program that is dedicated to improving the access and quality of mental health services for people who are deaf in New Hampshire.
In addition to her work at GNMH, Cynthia has also served as an adjunct faculty member at both Antioch University and Rivier University where she taught doctoral level courses in Community Psychology, Developmental Psychology, a Professional Seminar, and an Advanced Seminar on Mindfulness.
Cynthia is fluent in American Sign Language and continues to be involved in advocating for and providing training about mental health services for individuals who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Cynthia Whitaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-whitaker-psyd-mladc-2a851013/
Mo McKenna: http://returnonenergy.ca/about/
Xchange Approach: https://www.xchangeapproach.com/ (Tell them Saiyyidah sent you!)
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RESULTS-Art-Science-Getting-Done/dp/B08NF1PTGK/
Ted Lasso: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/
Christopher Lochhead: https://lochhead.com/
Leading Well From Within Dr Danny Friedland: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leading-Well-Within-Neuroscience-Mindfulness-Based/dp/0997853808/
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Today’s Sidenote is all about why you need a strategy. As I was speaking with Dorita Hatchett one of the things that became really, really apparent is the reason for having a strategy. Some people may call it a plan, a plan of action, some kind of idea that propels you into the future.
As a project manager myself, I like to have both a strategy and a plan. Today we're going to be looking at why strategies are important and it doesn't matter whether you're looking to plan your next holiday or whether you're thinking about what's going to be happening in the future of your career. A strategy is really, really significant. And it starts with helping you to gain clarity over the direction and the priorities you are seeking in your life.
You can listen to the full podcast here.
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done https://www.amazon.co.uk/RESULTS-Art-Science-Getting-Done/dp/B08NF1PTGK/
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Dorita L. Hatchett, Passion Strategist, has been involved in programming and planning for over 30 years. She has a 22-year history in Higher Education as a Director of Student Activities, Facilities Coordination and Scheduling, New Student Orientation Director and Commencement Coordination for 78 ceremonies.
She served as the Program Director for the YWCA youth program, Health Education, Meals on Wheels and other partnerships. Dorita is an experienced facilitator, event planner, entrepreneur, and strategist.
Dorita Hatchett: https://dlhatchett.com/
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RESULTS-Art-Science-Getting-Done/dp/B08NF1PTGK/
Ted Lasso: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/
Time To Think, Nancy Kline: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Think-Listening-Ignite-Human/dp/0706377451/
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Today's Sidenote is all about taking care of yourself, when you are taking care of others. This topic builds on a conversation that I was having with Dr Joanne Sotelo psychiatrist and high performance coach. The reason why it's so significant is because often when we are in the midst of taking care of others, of working, of getting caught up in all of the agendas that other people have for us, we forget to prioritize ourselves and take care of our being.
I'd like to give you a really strong encouragement to not just listen to the words that I'm saying, but actually to viscerally take them in and to decide what you are going to do in terms of taking care of yourself. I think we live in a time where we all know that self care is important, but not enough of us do it.
You can listen to the full podcast here.
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Dr Joanne Sotelo, is a Psychiatrist and a Certified High Performance Coach based in Austin Texas, USA. She has also completed training in physician wellness and burnout prevention.
One of Joanne’s dreams is to serve at a bigger scale with mental health awareness and prevention. Joanne incorporates the tools and skills that she has learned in her own personal growth, leadership of her team, and of the patients that she serves and brings that all to you in the work she does.
Dr Joanne Sotelo: https://www.joannesotelomd.com/
Brendon Burchard: www.brendon.com
Recovery Freedom from Our Addictions, Russell Brand: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recovery-Freedom-Addictions-Russell-Brand/dp/1509850864/
Lost Connections, Johan Hari: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Connections-Youre-Depressed-Find/dp/1408878720/
The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel van Der Kolk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Body-Keeps-Score-Transformation-Trauma/dp/0141978619/
David King: https://www.facebook.com/david.king.96558
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RESULTS-Art-Science-Getting-Done/dp/B08NF1PTGK/
Law of Attraction, Ester Hicks: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Law-Attraction-Basics-Teachings-Abraham%C2%AE/dp/1401912273/
Girls from Ipanema: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80208298
Ted Lasso: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/
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This side note is about the power of the pause and comes from the conversation with Jesse Harless.
You can listen to the full podcast here.
As Jesse and I had a conversation regarding mental health, the business and the speed of life in so many different things, what really struck me was our discussion around pausing.
If there's anything that has come out of the experience of the last couple of years, it's the need for being able to stop and reflect.
And, as I wrote in the book RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting It Done, I think there's a really, really significant gain that we can have when we stop, even if it's just for a few seconds, and the process that I outlined in the book is about resting, resetting and recovery.
Rest, reset, recovery.
Going against out usual need for speed in culture.
Stillness and silence.
Pause can be 60 seconds of breathing, a day or longer.
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Jesse is a leader in the trauma-informed healing, addiction recovery, and mental health space. His passion is to help ambitious heart-centered leaders and purpose-driven organizations clear obstacles out of their path and live in alignment with their highest potential.
Jesse is the author of two best-selling books including the amazing 'If Not You Then Who?'. He has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling and is a HeartMath® Certified Trainer. Jesse is based in New Hampshire, USA.
He says ‘My purpose is to use my passion, authenticity, and intuition to help others genuinely express their unique stories and strengths in a loving and powerful way.’
If Not You Then Who, Jesse Harless: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-You-Then-Who-Strengths/dp/1733531610/
Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracle-Morning-Habits-Transform-highest/dp/1473668948/
BBC Judi Dench My Passion For Trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjnv_AevX4s
Long Strange Trip: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Strange-Trip/dp/B086HWW6YL
Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions, Russell Brand: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recovery-Freedom-Addictions-Russell-Brand/dp/1509850864/
Lost Connections, Johan Hari: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Connections-Youre-Depressed-Find/dp/1408878720/
The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel van Der Kolk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Body-Keeps-Score-Transformation-Trauma/dp/0141978619/
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RESULTS-Art-Science-Getting-Done/dp/B08NF1PTGK/
www.centreforbelongingandunderstanding.com
Brandy Agerbeck is the founder of Loosetooth.com. She is the kid that drew all the time… and she never stopped.
In 1996 Brandy fell into a job that let her do her favourite things: drawing and thinking. As a graphic facilitator, Brandy gets to listen and synthesize complex conversations while practicing world class facilitation methods and gaining hands-on experience in a variety of industries.
Brandy will make you a stronger, happier, and more confident visual thinker. She published her book, The Idea Shapers, in 2012 and has been teaching the Agerbeck Method ever since.
Loosetooth.com: https://www.loosetooth.com/a/11986/aZ4XFWoH
Drawing as a Verb: https://www.loosetooth.com/daav
The Agerbeck Method: https://www.loosetooth.com/a/11986/aZ4XFWoH
The Idea Shapers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Idea-Shapers-power-putting-thinking/dp/1494919338/
Brendon Burchard: https://brendon.com/
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RESULTS-Art-Science-Getting-Done/dp/B08NF1PTGK/
Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder: Pronged Ants, Horned Humans, Mice on Toast, and Other Marvels of Jurassic Technology, Lawrence Weschler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wilsons-Cabinet-Wonder-Lawrence-Weschler/dp/0679764895/
The Authority Gap, Mary Ann Seighart: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Authority-Gap-women-still-seriously/dp/0857527568/r
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This side note is about alignment with your teachers from a conversation with Brandy Agerbeck.
You can listen to the full podcast here.
As I was speaking with Brandy Agerbeck, so many different things came up and one of the key things was ideas and the concept of alignment with your teachers. As an adult we might be listening to this and thinking "well, I don't have any teachers anymore", but you do. Because books that you read, things that you watch on TV, your coaches, your trainers, your support... they all have the opportunity to be your teacher - if you will allow them, but it does require a little shift of perspective.
So how do you get alignment with your teachers?
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This is a sidenote from the conversation with Hasan Pandor.
To listen to the full podcast, click here.
Opportunities to learn everywhere. Just look for them.
Research suggests that individuals who have love of learning as a developed strength are likely to do the following:
- Have positive feelings about learning new things
- Have the ability to self-regulate efforts to persevere, despite challenge and frustration
- Feel autonomous
- Feel challenged
- Have a sense of possibility
- Be resourceful
- Feel supported by others in their efforts to learn
Do what you enjoy, not everyone has to like maths or writing essays. You do you.
VIA Character Strength: https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/love-of-learning
"I am motivated to acquire new levels of knowledge, or deepen my existing knowledge or skills in a significant way."
Love of Learning and Positive Psychology:https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/newsletters/authentichappinesscoaching/learning
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This week’s guest is Hasan Pandor.
Hasan did some study at an Islamic seminary in the UK and then graduated with a degree in English Language and Linguistics. He spent a long time travelling before he returned to the UK and started to study at soas. He has been involved in some projects such as the Re/presenting Islam on Campus project, the Universities and Muslim Seminaries Project (UMSEP) and the Influencing the Corridors of Power project and is working on research to explore everyday practices of free speech and ways to move beyond racialised and religious stereotypes.
Book - Toward a Methodology of Encounters: Opening to Complexity in Qualitative Research, Kate McCoy - considers how poststructural orientations to thinking about epistemology and ontology have been enriched by feminist materialist readings of quantum physics
Professor Alison Scott-Baumann
Book - Freedom of Speech in Universities: Islam, Charities and Counter-terrorism, by Alison Scott-Baumann, Simon Perfect -Freedom of speech and extremism in university campuses are major sources of debate and moral panic in the United Kingdom today. In 2018, the Joint Committee on Human Rights in Parliament undertook an inquiry into freedom of speech on campus.
The Oxford Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies - bringing Muslims and Christians together to relate honestly, think rigorously, and explore our respective traditions and religious texts, through teaching and research, discussion and public education.
Book - RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting It Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi - reveals a revolutionary method and process so that you can align your daily activities with your own ultimate vision.
Universities and Muslim Seminaries Project - The Universities and Muslim Seminaries Project (UMSEP) led by Professor Dr Alison Scott-Baumann at SOAS University of London aims to build bridges between Darul Ulooms/ Muslim seminaries and mainstream universities. It has developed a toolkit for both types of institutions, and it seeks to continue offering support and strategic guidance to both.
Video - The Universities and Muslim Seminaries Project Launch
Podcast - Conversations in Practical Theology - Discussions on practical theology from a variety of religious traditions.
Video - Do Atheists believe in God after all?
Video - Riding the Tiger of Modernity
Book - Restating Orientalism: A Critique of Modern Knowledge - Wael B. Hallaq reevaluates and deepens the critique of Orientalism in order to deploy it for rethinking the foundations of the modern project.
Video - The Divine Test of Life
This is a sidenote from the podcast with Scott Hunter.
To listen to the full podcast you can click here.
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This week’s guest is Scott Hunter.
Scott is the founder of the Innovate Crowd and supports learning and development professionals to become more influential and get more impact with their budget. He is the creator of the 'Influential Leadership' model and is an international coach and facilitator.
Scott is highly intuitive and has a real knack for creating short exercises that shift thinking and enable one to look at work from a different perspective.
Scott says learning is not just about training, it is so much more. Learning happens to us every day, all day. He believes learning and development is not about the department and creating nice content, it's about harnessing the natural desire to learn and to create an environment where it can be targeted to create value and a positive force for change.
We can only eat a meal one course at a time.
Scott Hunter, LinkedIn
The Innovate Crowd - Their mission is to change the perception of learning by supporting L&D professionals to be more influential in their organisations so they can create innovative solutions that add value.
BBC’s TIME - BBC Drama TV Show. Eric is a prison officer who tries to protect those in his charge. When one of the most dangerous inmates identifies his weakness, Eric faces an impossible choice between his principles and his love for his family.
Xchange Approach - remember to say Saiyyidah sent you :-)
Rebel Ideas The Power of Diverse Thinking, by Matthew Syed - An inspiring book about creative problem-solving from the bestselling author of BOUNCE, BLACK BOX THINKING and YOU ARE AWESOME.
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting It Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi - reveals a revolutionary method and process so that you can align your daily activities with your own ultimate vision.
Process Consultation: Its Role in Organization Development, Edgar Schein
Process Consultation Revisited: Building the Helping Relationship (Prentice Hall Organizational Development Series): Building the Helping Relationship Edgar Schein
The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning: How to Turn Training and Development into Business, by Roy V. H. Pollock , Andy Jefferson , Calhoun W. Wick
Little B Thunks: 260 Questions to Make Your Brain Go Ouch! - is a beguiling question about everyday things that stops you in your tracks and helps you start to look at the world in a whole new light.
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, Stephen R Covey - was a groundbreaker when it was first published in 1990, and it continues to be a business bestseller, with more than 10 million copies sold. Stephen Covey, an internationally respected leadership authority, realizes that true success encompasses a balance of personal and professional effectiveness, so this book is a manual for performing better in both arenas. His anecdotes are as frequently from family situations as from business challenges.
Who Wants to Live Forever, Queen
The Centre for Belonging and Understanding
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