Shows
Conversations in Practical TheologyOwen Griffiths interview - practical theology in everyday lifeSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart interview Owen Griffiths on practical theology for everyday life.Owen mentions a clothing charity in which he is involved in Ebbw Vale. It's Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560055527372The conference and retreat centre Owen mentions is Coleg Trefeca: Coleg Trefeca | Stay in Mid Wales | Coleg Trefeca College Lane, Trefeca, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0PP. https://www.trefeca.org/
2025-01-2935 min
Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily LifeReligious Pluralism v. White Supremacy in America Today – Wajahat AliEpisode 85. As the new secular year begins, along with the incoming presidential administration, it’s a good time to hear a shortened version of my conversation with the esteemed journalist and speaker Wajahat Ali. Given the dominance of White Christian Nationalism and the debate about immigration, Wajahat’s Sunni Muslim American identity and his family’s Pakistani immigrant history, make him an ideal partner to talk about religious pluralism in America today. In this conversation we explore the challenges minorities face as well as the fears, hate and discomfort that drive the antagonism and protectionism of White S...
2025-01-0937 min
Conversations in Practical TheologyInperson encountersSaiyyidah Zaidi & Eric Stoddart in conversation about the benefits of inperson rather than online encounters.
2024-07-0332 minConversations in Practical TheologyUncertaintySaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart discuss uncertainty and its relationship in religious and other perspectives to faith, certainty and doubt.
2024-05-2230 minConversations in Practical TheologyMemory LossSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart discuss spirituality when it's memory loss and cognitive decline that is of concern.They make reference to the work of John Swinton whose publications can be found at: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/profiles/j.swinton#publications
2024-03-0632 minConversations in Practical TheologyAutoethnographySaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk about autoethnography - one of the research methods sometimes used in practical theology. 2 November 2023.Resources:'Invitation to Research in Practical Theology' by Zoë Bennett, Elaine Graham, Stephen Pattison, Heather Walton. Published by Routledge in 2018. https://www.routledge.com/Invitation-to-Research-in-Practical-Theology/Bennett-Graham-Pattison-Walton/p/book/9781138478565# 'Ethics in Autoethnography and Collaborative Autoethnography' by Judith C. Lapadat in the journal 'Qualitative Inquiry' vol 23, issue 8, 2017. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1077800417704462
2023-11-0336 min2023-10-0629 min
Coaching Stories - The podcastEpisode 3 - Dr Saiyyidah ZaidiIn this episode, Sam's guest is Dr Saiyyidah Zaidi who is probably one of the most qualified people Sam knows and with 6 degrees and a Doctorate, clearly loves learning! Saiyyidah’s flowing story involves that 'sweetie shop' moment we can often experience when we faced with an opportunity to apply our new learning.
2023-08-0918 minConversations in Practical TheologyInterview with Mandy CarrSaiyyidah Zaidi interviews Mandy Carr.Mandy Carr is a dramatherapist, former senior lecturer and a scholar of Practical Theology on the Cambridge Theological Federation/Anglia Ruskin University Professional Doctorate programme. As a drama and language teacher in inner London secondary schools, Mandy became inspired by the profoundly enabling and democratic theatre techniques of Augusto Boal. She was fortunate enough to train with Boal himself in 1995, before training as a dramatherapist at Roehampton University from 1997-2000.In her work towards a professional doctorate in Practical Theology, Mandy explores the relationship between religion, belief, spirituality and dramatherapy...
2023-06-1236 min
Conversations in Practical TheologyMaking SpaceSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk about making space that is material, psychological, emotional and spiritual. 2 May 2023
2023-05-0237 min
Conversations in Practical TheologyInterview with Elaine GrahamSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk with Prof. Elaine Graham about practical theology and her recent work. Recorded 6 March 2023
2023-04-1744 min
Conversations in Practical TheologyLetting GoSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk about letting go.
2023-01-3129 min
Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily LifeA Muslim in Practical Theology – Saiyyidah ZaidiEpisode 31. Saiyyidah brings her experience of Practical Theology to life in this engaging conversation. Landing in the field by accident, then choosing to remain, she views the staunchly white Christian British arena with an outsider’s eyes, while valuing the bridging of the Academy and religious leaders. Her perspective as a Muslim woman of color, prompted a deep exploration of her identity, for which she is grateful. Since completing her Doctorate in Practical Theology, Saiyyidah has combined that theory and use of conversation in her coaching and training on belonging. Highlights:· Conversa...
2023-01-2648 min
The Evolving EntrepreneurDr. Saiyyidah Zaidi: Cultivating a Sense of BelongingDr. Saiyyidah Zaidi is an executive coach; an expert in diversity, inclusion, and belonging leadership development and training; and an independent researcher in identity, intersectionality, and interculturality. Originally trained as an architect, Saiyyidah spent ten years in local government before leaving her Director position to retrain as an executive coach. She spent eight years researching identity, intersectionality, and interculturality in British Practical Theology while developing her coaching practice. Saiyyidah is an Independent Scholar, Faculty member, and Tutor with Meyler Campbell, a Trustee and Committee member with the British and Irish Association of Practical Theology, and the Founding C...
2022-09-2645 min
The Eternal OptimistMaking a Real Difference with Dr. Saiyyidah ZaidiDr. Saiyyidah Zaidi Show Notes Dr. Saiyyidah Zaidi is a researcher, author, coach, and the Founding Convener and Conversation Architect at the Centre for Belonging and Understanding. As she experienced one of the most tragic events of her life, it became the road that led her straight to the great influence she has now. In this episode, Dr. Saiyyidah shares how she hit rock bottom, how she overcame it, and the integral role of reflection and intentionality in her journey. Topics Covered 0:55 - Dr. Saiyyidah shares her journey in being a doctor. 2:52 - The most...
2022-08-2637 minConversations in Practical TheologyJubileesSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk about jubilees and anniversaries.
2022-08-0838 min
with SaiyyidahMichael Horwitz - with SaiyyidahDr 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...
2022-05-011h 11with SaiyyidahNick Hemmert - with SaiyyidahNick 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, w...
2022-04-241h 14with SaiyyidahNatalie Alcantara - with SaiyyidahNatalie 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...
2022-04-1758 minwith SaiyyidahNeeta Bhushan - with SaiyyidahDr. 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...
2022-04-1039 minwith SaiyyidahCheri Honeycutt - with SaiyyidahCheri 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.
2022-04-031h 02with SaiyyidahDan Diamond - with SaiyyidahDr. 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 Ph...
2022-03-2758 minwith SaiyyidahNilesh Satguru - with SaiyyidahDr 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 Ev...
2022-03-201h 11Conversations in Practical TheologyReligious ConversionSaiyyidah Zaidi & Eric Stoddart talk about religious conversion.
2022-03-1436 minwith SaiyyidahLisa Duerre - with SaiyyidahLisa 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 thro...
2022-03-131h 03with SaiyyidahLinda Dolan - with SaiyyidahLinda 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...
2022-03-061h 15with SaiyyidahLinda Dolan, Recharge with MeditationThis 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 p...
2022-03-0608 minwith SaiyyidahMelanie MacIntyre - with SaiyyidahMel 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 th...
2022-02-281h 17with SaiyyidahRachel Druckenmiller - with SaiyyidahRachel 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 hustli...
2022-02-211h 09
Lancefield on the LineSaiyyidah Zaidi: Belonging in the workplaceSummary:Take a moment and ask yourself: what do you stand for, and how do you want to show up at work? These are the two critical questions to address when you think about your identity. And if you feel a sense of belonging, a concept far richer and deeper than just inclusion, you’re going to feel that you can express your identity fully and openly. Creating the conditions for this requires deep listening to what people say, don’t say, how they express themselves, as well as the curation of great ques...
2022-02-0236 minConversations in Practical TheologyNicola Slee - interviewSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk to Prof. Nicola Slee.https://www.queens.ac.uk/people/academic/nicola-slee https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nicola-Slee/e/B001HD30YW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
2022-02-0145 min
Brain Health - Unchaining Your PainThe Art and Science of Getting It Done with Saiyyidah ZaidiSaiyyidah Zaidi, Founding Convener and Conversation Architect with the Center for Belonging and Understanding, author of the book ‘RESULTS: The Art and Science of Getting It Done and podcast host, ‘With Saiyyidah’ joins Dr. Ruth Allan on the 14th Episode of Brain Health: Unchaining Your PainWith a doctorate in researching belonging, identity, intersectionality, and context, Saiyyidah serves as a high-performance and business coach, researcher, supervisor, and teacher, helping you to cultivate a sense of belonging and understanding within and for others.In this episode, we look at brain health in the context of Sai...
2022-01-031h 03Conversations in Practical TheologyCOP26 - the environment and practical theologySaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk about the connection between practical theology and concern for the environment.
2021-11-0235 minwith SaiyyidahSelf Gratitude - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis 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.
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi:
The Centre for Belonging and Understanding
2021-10-2707 minwith SaiyyidahNilesh Satguru - with Saiyyidah (Reverse Podcast)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 Briti...
2021-10-2756 minwith SaiyyidahLove of learning - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis sidenote is from a conversation with Jon Berghoff.
You can listen to the full conversation here.
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi
The Centre for Belonging and Understanding
2021-10-2004 minwith SaiyyidahJon Berghoff - with SaiyyidahJon 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...
2021-10-201h 17with SaiyyidahSubconscious levels of hierarchy - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis sidenote comes from a conversation with Jamey Stowell.
You can listen to the whole conversation here.
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi
The Centre for Belonging and Understanding
2021-10-1305 minwith SaiyyidahJamey Stowell - with SaiyyidahJamey 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 i...
2021-10-131h 05with SaiyyidahSeeing Your Purpose Everyday - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteIn 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.
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi:
The Centre for Belonging and Understanding
2021-10-0605 minwith SaiyyidahDr Nicole Bossard - with SaiyyidahDr 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...
2021-10-0655 minConversations in Practical TheologyFaith and risk in the pandemic - with Owen GriffithsSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart speak to Rev. Owen Griffiths, minister of Carmel Chapel, Blaenllechau in Wales, and chair of BIAPT (the British & Irish Association for Practical Theology).
2021-10-0648 min
The Intentional Greatness PodcastFinding Belonging and Understanding, with Saiyyidah ZaidiSaiyyidah Zaidi is the Amazon number one international bestseller of the book, Results: The Art and Science of Getting it Done. She’s a certified business coach, a certified high-performance coach, faculty member, and tutor. She has a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and Construction Economics and Management. Saiyyidah was the first of the first 10 female fellows of the Association Project Management. She is currently finishing her Ph.D. in the Intersection of Identity and Intersectionality. She has lived around the world and currently resides in North London. She started her first business early on in life...
2021-10-061h 06with SaiyyidahDr Dustin Benac - with SaiyyidahDr. 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 re...
2021-09-2959 minwith SaiyyidahDr Philip Merry - with SaiyyidahDr 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.
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2021-09-291h 10with SaiyyidahSue Hawkes - with SaiyyidahSue 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, L...
2021-09-291h 09with SaiyyidahThe Importance of Time Alone - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis sidenote is based on a conversation with Mary Beth Hyland.
You can listen to the full conversation here.
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done, Saiyyidah Zaidi
The Centre for Belonging and Understanding
2021-09-2905 minwith SaiyyidahMary Beth Hyland - with SaiyyidahMary 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 valu...
2021-09-291h 04with SaiyyidahBurnout in Bits - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis episode is from a conversation with Ruth Mary Allan.
You can listen to the full conversation here.
RESULTS The Art and Science of Getting it Done, by Saiyyidah Zaidi
The Centre for Belonging and Understanding
2021-09-2907 minwith SaiyyidahRuth Mary Allan - with SaiyyidahRuth 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 th...
2021-09-291h 03with SaiyyidahDesign/Idea Iteration - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis side note is based on a conversation with Peter Katz.
You can listen to the full podcast here.
The Centre for Belonging and Understanding
2021-09-2404 minwith SaiyyidahPeter Katz - with SaiyyidahPeter 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.p...
2021-09-241h 12with SaiyyidahLife as Harmony and not Balance - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis 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 a...
2021-09-2306 minwith SaiyyidahNadine Benjamin - with SaiyyidahBritish 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...
2021-09-231h 05with SaiyyidahAll about Journaling - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis 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 fo...
2021-09-2306 minwith SaiyyidahAmnah Shurfa - with SaiyyidahAmnah 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 Ar...
2021-09-231h 12with SaiyyidahDifferent Types of Tears - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteAs 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...
2021-09-2308 minwith SaiyyidahDr Cynthia Whitaker - with SaiyyidahDr. 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 Un...
2021-09-231h 07with SaiyyidahWhy You Need A Strategy - with SaiyyidahToday’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 abo...
2021-09-2206 minwith SaiyyidahDorita Hatchett - with SaiyyidahDorita 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/B08NF1PTG...
2021-09-221h 13with SaiyyidahSelf care when you are taking care of others - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteToday'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 t...
2021-09-2207 minwith SaiyyidahDr Joanne Sotelo - with SaiyyidahDr 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...
2021-09-2259 minwith SaiyyidahPower of the Pause - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis 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...
2021-09-2205 minwith SaiyyidahJesse Harless - with SaiyyidahJesse 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 expre...
2021-09-221h 15with SaiyyidahAlignment With Your Teachers - with Saiyyidah - SidenoteThis 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...
2021-09-2207 minwith SaiyyidahBrandy Agerbeck - with SaiyyidahBrandy 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.
Looseto...
2021-09-221h 31with SaiyyidahLove of Learning - with Saiyyidah - sidenoteThis 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...
2021-09-2212 minwith SaiyyidahHasan Pandor - with SaiyyidahThis 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 rel...
2021-09-221h 15with SaiyyidahPowerful Introductions - with Saiyyidah - SidenoteThis is a sidenote from the podcast with Scott Hunter.
To listen to the full podcast you can click here.
www.centreforbelongingandunderstanding.com
2021-09-2212 minwith SaiyyidahScott Hunter - with SaiyyidahThis 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...
2021-09-221h 04with SaiyyidahIntroduction to 'with Saiyyidah'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...
2021-08-2709 min
Think About ThisHow to Create Belonging and Understanding in Challenging TimesThis week we’re thinking about: How to create belonging and understanding in these challenging times.Whether you’re leading a company, a community, a small team or a large team, creating a space where folks feel empowered, autonomous, valued and connected is essential to your success. Right now, at the time of this recording, we’re still in the midst of the global pandemic, and North American society feels more divided than ever. What if, as business owners and leaders, we had the power to create spaces of belonging and understanding in these divided times? On today’s episode Sa...
2021-08-181h 25
How Might We...?How Might We Get RESULTS: The Art and Science of Getting it DoneMy guest is Saiyyidah Zaidi, author of Amazon #1 internatially bestseller: RESULTS: The Art and Science of Getting it Done
Saiyyidah is a Positive Psychologist, Fellow of the Association for Project Management, Certified Business Coach, Certified High Performance Coach, and Xchange Facilitator. A former Architect who left her job as Project Director in Local Government to set up her own consultancy and coaching practice. Saiyyidah has two Masters with Distinction in Applied Positive Psychology and Construction Economics and Management; and is currently reading for a professional doctorate. Based in London, UK, Saiyyidah lives with her husband, two kids, a...
2021-03-2239 min
The Wealthy Women PodcastRaise your Game and Make Accelerated Progress Through Understanding Oneself with Saiyyidah ZaidiIn this episode, we are joined by Saiyyidah Zaidi, a High-performance coach, and best-selling author. Saiyyidah is going to share her life-changing journey from being an architect to a high-performance coach, how she uses her coaching skills to help other people understand themselves better and progress. Today, Saiyyidah will talk about: ✨Her journey of changing her career, from being trained as an architect to becoming a high-performance coach.✨How she utilizes her coaching skills in helping individuals and organizations understand themse...
2021-01-0637 min
CTRL+ALT+DELETE with Lisa Duerre™Featured Guest: Saiyyidah Zaidi, Fellow, Assoc. for Project Mgmt. | Ctrl+Alt+Delete with Lisa Duerre: For Leaders In Tech Escaping Burnout and Rebooting Their IdentityIn this episode Lisa Duerre and Saiyyidah Zaidi keep it real by sharing examples, actionable tips, and insight to help leaders at all levels in Tech get results without settling or burning out. Listen in as they share insight and actions leaders can do today to increase clarity, confidence, and performance at work and in life. Topics range from how to know when you are settling, what to do about burnout, and how move yourself and your organization from overwhelmed to lit up They double click on #communication, #influence, #values, #inclusion, #belonging, #psychologicalsafety, #effectiveleadership, #timemanagement, #appreciationatwork, #prioriities, #committment, #hownottosettle...
2020-12-151h 08Conversations in Practical TheologyCovid-19 and places of worshipSaSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk about how restrictions on gathering and movement help us rethink what is of most importance for worship practices.
2020-04-0831 minConversations in Practical TheologyPilgrimageSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk about pilgrimage; its spirituality and connectedness, from major once-in-a-lifetime events to small walks.
2020-03-0331 minConversations in Practical TheologyNew BeginningsSaiyyidah Zaidi, Harrie Cedar and Eric Stoddart talk about new beginnings from their respective religious traditions of Islam, Judaism and Christianity.
2020-01-0933 minConversations in Practical TheologyGroup IdentitiesSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart talk about group identities, tribes, and the categories into which we place ourselves - and others place us. They ponder how their respective faith traditions (Muslim and Christian) help them think through identity and its potential to alienate others.
2019-12-1032 minConversations in Practical TheologyPrayerHarrie Cedar and Eric Stoddart discuss prayer from their respective Jewish and Christian perspectives.
2019-11-1435 minConversations in Practical TheologySurveillanceSaiyyida Zaidi talks to Eric Stoddart about his Christian practical theology research in surveillance and human flourishing. Eric is currently writing another book on surveillance. This time it's on the common good and surveillance. The Common Gaze will be published by SCM in late 2020.
2019-10-2241 minConversations in Practical TheologyTheologising Brext - with Anthony ReddieSaiyyidah Zaidi and Eric Stoddart in conversation with Anthony Reddie about his new book, Theologising Brexit: A Liberationist and Postcolonial Critique (Routledge, 2019). https://www.routledge.com/Theologising-Brexit-A-Liberationist-and-Postcolonial-Critique-1st-Edition/Reddie/p/book/9780367028886
2019-10-0750 min
Deenpreneurs PodcastSaiyyidah Zaidi and 3 Spiritual Tips from Positive PsychologyImagine you studied 7 years to be an architect. At the last moment, before you take your last exam, you find yourself in a life-changing car accident that turns your world upside down.
This is exactly what happened to Sr. Saiyyidah. Listen to discover her journey how she ascended from this calamity and how she is helping other Muslim women to excel via positive psychology.
2019-10-0747 minConversations in Practical TheologyReflections on Muslim-Christian Summer School, 2019Saiyyidah Zaidi in conversation with Eric Stoddart about her recent participation in this summer school in Oxford, UK.
2019-09-2431 minConversations in Practical TheologyRadical AmazementSaiyyidah Zaidi & Eric Stoddart in conversation about the recent BIAPT (British and Irish Association for Practical Theology) conference, held in Liverpool, England, 8-11 July 2019.
2019-08-1534 minConversations in Practical TheologyCompetitivenessSaiyyidah Zaidi & Eric Stoddart in conversation about competitiveness in life and particularly in spirituality.
2019-06-2038 minConversations in Practical TheologyWhat is freedom?Saiyyidah Zaidi & Eric Stoddart in conversation about freedom, what it is, what it is for.
2019-02-0735 minConversations in Practical TheologyReligion and SpiritualityA discussion of the differences between religion and spirituality, with some diversions into technology, quick-fixes to life's challenges, and spirituality and loneliness.
2018-08-3133 minConversations in Practical TheologyNational IdentityConversation on religion, national identity and practical theology.
2018-07-2544 minConversations in Practical TheologyReligion and Physical SpaceConversation on religion and physical space, how to affects our interactions.
2018-07-1232 minConversations in Practical TheologyPower in religionDiscussing relationships of authority and influence within Christianity and Islam.
2018-06-2133 minConversations in Practical TheologyCommodification of ReligionSome aspects of how religions use and generate money; sometimes turning spiritual activities into commercial activities.
2018-05-1439 min2018-04-0343 min2018-03-0639 min2018-02-0837 min2017-12-1432 min
Family MattersStarting A Business From HomeSisters! Have you always wanted to make more money and do it from home and have no idea what it involves? Join Sister Arfa Saira from Pure Matrimony as she interviews top business coach and serial entrepreneur Sister Saiyyidah Zaidi – the brains behind ‘Millionaire Muslimah’ – an amazing organisation dedicated to providing financial information for sisters looking to build a successful business from home. To learn more about Sister Saiyyidah, please go to: http://www.saiyyidah.com/ Find out about Millionaire Muslimah here: http://www.millionairemuslimah.com/ Or you can connect with her via Faceboo...
2017-02-0638 minFamily MattersMoney Management – How To Marriage Your Money As A Newly WedMarried life is tough – especially when you and your spouse have a million things to pay for and you’re wondering where your money went! Managing your money as a newly-wed is one of the most important skills you can learn! Join Sister Arfa Saira from Pure Matrimony as she interviews top business coach and serial entrepreneur Sister Saiyyidah Zaidi – the brains behind ‘Millionaire Muslimah’ – an amazing organisation dedicated to providing financial information for sisters looking to build a successful business from home. To learn more about Sister Saiyyidah, please go to: http://www.saiyyidah.com/
2017-02-0350 min
Family MattersHow To Create A Work-Life Balance: Interview With Saiyyidah ZaidiCreating A Work-Life Balance - An Exclusive Interview With Sister Saiyyidah Zaidi From Millionaire Muslimah Marriage, kids, work, time for Allah - all of these things are important, but few of us get the balance between all of these things right! So how exactly do you ensure you give everything it's due right? Join Sister Arfa Saira from Pure Matrimony as she interviews top business coach and serial entrepreneur Sister Saiyyidah Zaidi about this very topic! Sister Saiyyidah is the brains behind 'Millionaire Muslimah' - an amazing organisation dedicated to providing financial information for sisters looking to build a successful...
2017-01-3131 minFamily MattersThe Marital Journey - How To Live Life On The Same Page Married life is tough - especially when you and your spouse want to do things your own way! So how exactly do you live life with your other half in a way that is respectful, considerate and where you're BOTH invested in it? Join Sister Arfa Saira from Pure Matrimony as she interviews top business coach and serial entrepreneur Sister Saiyyidah Zaidi - the brains behind 'Millionaire Muslimah' - an amazing organisation dedicated to providing financial information for sisters looking to build a successful business from home. To learn more about Sister Saiyyidah, please go to: http://www.saiyyidah.com/...
2017-01-2726 min