First Serve with Sina Haghighat

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 episode, we discuss how a systems thinking approach could be used to make the world a better place by tacklin...

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 conversa...

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 S...

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 pa...

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 behin...

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 an...

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 F...

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 y...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 c...

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 e...

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...

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 breat...

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 Lead...

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 importa...

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...

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. F...

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...

Are we conscious about the way we move around? Will we even own vehicles in the future? In this episode, Luke Rust speaks to Sina Haghighat about the transition towards sustainable mobility; covering the emergence of electric and autonomous vehicles along with their benefits and challenges.  Luke works at Immense , where he helps cities, automotive manufacturers and fleet operators access the insi...

Many of us go through our lives without knowing our WHY. As a result, we feel like something is missing, we are not really fulfilled. Finding your purpose is the key to living a fulfilled life. You can serve others in your unique way through your purpose. You just need to uncover it, and serve it to the world to make a positive impact! In this episode, Sina Haghighat takes you through 5 steps to u...

Dr Hamid Hashemi has been working on the COVID unit of the hospital since the pandemic started. He shares his experiences of working on the frontline, in a period where the world is facing unprecedented medical challenges and provides some insights into how we can transform our healthcare and well being. Mentions: Grant Study   Connect with First Serve: Instagram | @firstservepodcast Connect with...

Do we really know how to listen? In this episode, Richard Mullender speaks to Sina Haghighat about the importance of listening and the common communication mistakes that we make. Richard is a former Hostage Negotiator and has had experience negotiating with the Taliban, dealing with extortion threats overseas and diffusing domestic sieges. His approach has had a global impact, where he has shared...