First Serve with Sina Haghighat

What makes a high performing team? Are the systems in the organisation set up for high performance?  Dr. Luke Roberts is at the forefront of systems thinking and sustainable innovation; Reshaping how organisations approach change and conflict. He is empowering leaders across sectors to unlock creativity and drive systemic transformation through the principles of complexity theory. In this conversation, we discuss: - The characteristics of a high performing team - The reason why people chase a promotion instead of leaving a legacy - Why organisations are not being built for sustainability - How leaders are not trained for inaction - The importance of regular feedback loops - How to deal with conflict - How organisational blindness can lead to an unmotivated team - Diversity and inclusion Connect with Sina: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sinahaghighat  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/s.haghighat  Website | https://www.sinahaghighat.com Connect with Luke: Website | https://www.resolve-consultants.co.uk/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/LukeshRoberts

Dr. Luke Roberts is at the forefront of systems thinking and sustainable innovation; Reshaping how organisations approach change and conflict. He is empowering leaders across sectors to unlock creativity and drive systemic transformation through the principles of complexity theory. In this conversation, we discuss the following: 🦸‍♂Does the system enable us to THIRVE or it set up for us to just SURVIVE? 🤖How will AI impact the FUTURE WORKPLACE and should we be teaching kids how to leverage these tools in school? 💪🏽How can we tap into people's UNIQUENESS and empower them to follow their PASSIONS and PURPOSE? 🎓Can we start thinking about CAPABILITIES instead of QUALIFICATIONS?  Connect with Sina: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sinahaghighat  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/s.haghighat  Website | https://www.sinahaghighat.com Connect with Luke: Website | https://www.resolve-consultants.co.uk/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/LukeshRoberts

Darsh Lad, quit his high paying job an optometrist, to travel the world whilst also pursuing his passions which revolves around inspiring others to become the best version of themselves through fitness, mindset and nutrition. 💡What you will learn: ⭐The importance of your environment ⭐The experiences gained from travelling ⭐Breaking through limiting beliefs ⭐Leveraging your career to pursue passions ⭐Utilising your core skills Topics: [00:00] Intro [03:49] School life [10:31] University life [14:20] Importance of environment [19:27] Learnings from optometry [22:00] Traveling experience [28:48] Pursuing passions (Creativity and fitness) [36:20] Limiting beliefs [40:09] Crab mentality [44:39] Darsh's coaching approach [54:47] Quick fire round [57:21] Closing Connect with Sina: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sinahaghighat Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/s.haghighat Website | https://www.sinahaghighat.com Connect with Darsh: Website | https://www.darshlad.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/darshlad_/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@darshlad LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/darsh-lad-008575135/

Moji Karimi, a carbon negative entrepreneur, futurist, and the CEO and co-founder of Cemvita, discusses the potential of Gold Hydrogen and how it could change the world for the better. Cemvita is using industrial biotech to recover natural resources without environmental damage; with the vision of becoming the natural resource company of the future. What You'll Learn: The revolutionary ideas behind Cemvita's ethos, built on Code, Energy, and Mass. Cemvita's multidisciplinary approach to solving complex problems. The challenges associated with running a start-up. Cemvita's future vision for bio-solutions in the energy industry and heavy industries. The importance of reusing and repurposing existing subsurface infrastructure for maximum efficiency for the energy transition   Topics: Starting Cemvita [07:00] What Cemvita means [11:40] Challenges running a start-up [14:20] Cemvita's Mission [21:18] 3 business lines (Endolith Biomining, Gold Hydrogen, eCO2 Biomanufacturing) [27:00] Why Gold Hydrogen? [30:38] Why SpaceX is innovative [32:43] Environmental impact of mining [38:21] Oil & Gas industry [43:22] Focus on sustainability [47:38] 2050 goals [50:16] Building a high performing team [52:21] Self-Discovery [56:36] Quick fire round [01:02:00]   Connect with Sina: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sinahaghighat Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/s.haghighat Website | https://www.sinahaghighat.com   Connect with Moji: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mojikarimi/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/Mojikarimi   Connect with Cemvita: Website | https://www.cemvita.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/cemv...

Are you tired of feeling held back by your limiting beliefs? Do you want to overcome mental barriers and unleash your full potential? In this episode, we explore the power of elephant behaviour and animal wisdom to help you break free from limitations. First, we'll delve into why we have limiting beliefs and provide examples of common self-limiting beliefs that hold us back from personal growth and self-improvement. We'll also share the inspiring story of the elephant rope and how it relates to our mindset shift. Then, we'll look at what we can learn from elephants and other animals in the animal kingdom, including their ability to break free from mental barriers and unleash their potential. We'll share several analogies and experiments that will help you reframe your limiting beliefs and adopt a growth mindset. Finally, we'll provide you with a 5-step process to help you reframe your limiting beliefs and take actionable steps towards achieving your goals. If you're ready to take the first step towards breaking free from limiting beliefs and unleashing your full potential, this episode is for you! Join us on this journey of personal growth and self-improvement. In this episode you will learn about: Why we have limiting beliefs Examples of limiting beliefs What we can learn from elephants What we can learn from the animal kingdom Limiting Belief Analogies And Experiments 5 step process to reframe limiting beliefs Connect with First Serve: Instagram | @firstservepodcast Connect with Sina: Instagram | @sinahaghighat Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

In this episode, Sina Haghighat talks to Chris Lowe about High Performance Eating. Whether you're an elite athlete or not, nutrition is core to performing at your best yet it is heavily neglected. People struggle to get into shape and even if they do, they find it even harder to maintain it. It all comes down to the food that is being consumed. In this episode you will learn about: Diets/Fasting Fat loss Muscle growth Macronutrients Calorie deficit Maintenance level formulas Connect with Chris: Instagram | @chrislowenutrition Website | https://chrislowenutrition.com Connect with First Serve: Instagram | @firstservepodcast Connect with Sina: Instagram | @sinahaghighat Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

In this episode Sina talks about the ultimate morning routing. This morning routine consists of healthy habits that will boost your productivity, increase your energy levels and lower stress. To win your day, it is vital to have an evening routine the day before. This video includes both evening and morning routines to set you up for success! Topics: Morning routine benefits Evening routine Plan your day Disconnect electronic devices Sleep Drink water Exposure to sunlight Movement and exercise Gratitude and journaling Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/0I8eFQSabKU  Connect with First Serve: Instagram | @firstservepodcast Connect with Sina: Instagram | @sinahaghighat YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@sinahaghighat  Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

Learn how to discover your true self through a 'Breaking The Mask Initiation'. Sina went through this empowering initiation which was led by Gerard Adams which sparked some insightful revelations. This enabled him to connect with his inner child and rewire his limiting beliefs to show up authentically as his true self. He explains what the true self is, how social norms and conditioning impact our potential, and why it's important to break the masks that we wear.  The breaking the mask initiation is derived from a Japanese provide which states that we have 3 masks. The first one is what we show to the world. The second one is what we show to our close friends and family. And the third one is what we don't show to anyone. This is what we keep to ourselves. The goal of the initiation is to break those masks and just show up as your true self. And if we showed up as our true self and really owned our story, we can accomplish anything we desire in our unique way. Topics: What is your true-self Breaking the mask initiation  Golden Buddha story Understanding the inner child University life Rumi poem Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/0MKm3qJ5F-4 Connect with First Serve: Instagram | @firstservepodcast Connect with Sina: Instagram | @sinahaghighat YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@sinahaghighat  Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

In this episode, Sina Haghighat talks to Anthony Orisses about how he is living a life with purpose and applying his service mindset into his start-up, Rarecut, to give back to the local community. He discusses his learnings as an entrepreneur; providing valuable insights for those who want to start a side hustle that they are passionate about. Anthony also covers how he applies certain habits to boost productivity and reduce procrastination for optimal performance in all aspects of his life. Some of the questions asked: What is your purpose? How did you find your purpose? What would be your advice to other business owners? What is your vision for the future of your business? In this episode you will learn: Starting a brand with purpose Getting closer to your true-self Starting your side hustle The mistakes entrepreneurs make How to give back to your local community Morning routines Connect with Anthony: Instagram | @anthonyorisses Connect with Rare Cut: Instagram | @rarecut Website | https://www.rarecut.com/ Connect with First Serve: Instagram | @firstservepodcast Connect with Sina: Instagram | @sinahaghighat Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

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/

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

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

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

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

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: https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath-vids

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]

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  Leadership Blog Post 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

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

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

Have you set yourself goals and failed to achieve them? We set ourselves so many goals at the beginning of the year, but at the end of the year, we haven't come close to what we set out to do! Where do you want to be? What does success look like to you? Are your goals aligned to your WHY? Are you putting yourself outside your comfort zone to grow? We need to consider these questions when defining our goals. If you improve the way you set goals, you stand a much better chance of reaching a fulfilling destination and you will enjoy the journey along the way. In this episode, Sina Haghighat takes you through the common reasons behind why we fail to reach our goals and outlines 10 steps to help you crush your goals. You will learn how to set effective goals and follow through on them. Being goal-oriented will enable you to have a positive approach to life and not be phased by setbacks. Goals also directly contribute to productivity and are strongly associated with success.  This episode is the second episode of a 3-part series. In episode 3 (5 Steps to Uncover Your WHY) we went through some self-discovery to uncover your purpose. In this episode we created goals that are aligned to your purpose and in the next episode, we are going to talk about habits that we can incorporate into your daily lives to achieve your goals. At the end of the series, you should have a clear pathway to reach your full potential.    Connect with First Serve: Instagram | @firstservepodcast Facebook | 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