The Sikh Coach Podcast

Welcome to a well overdue episode of the podcast! It's 2024 and I wanted to change things. New format, new content, new podcast :-)

There are lots of long form podcasts now so, I wanted to change things up and give some value back to the community with some short, inspiring, digestible content.

In this Episode I talk about Banda Singh Bahadur a significant Sikh in Sikh History, somebody we can learn from about leadership, resilience and faith.

Here I give some background to who Banda Singh Bahadur was, what he stood for achieved and endured during his death. There are some key takeaways from his life that we can directly reflect upon and make changes to live a rich life of value.

Let me know what you think and what future topics/content you would like me to cover.

Stay blessed,

Avtar Singh - The Sikh Coach

#sikh #religion #resilience #history #lifelessons #khalsa #sikhi #singh #kaur #podcast #faith #sikhi

Welcome to episode 22.  This is a break from the norm episode where my role as interviewer got reversed!  Sarah from the Come Pray With Me Podcast collaborated with The Sikh Coach to talk about all things Sikhi and about my journey through the faith.  Thank you Sarah for giving me this opportunity and thinking I was worthy of being a guest on your podcast.  It was a pleasure meeting you and answering your questions.  I wish you only success with your podcast and also, with your studies :-)

The Come Pray with Me podcast is the coffee talk of religious programming. Each episode focuses on different religions from around the world with featured guests. We sit down and discuss their beliefs and how they have impacted their life. Every episode ends in a prayer, so I encourage you to listen in and come pray with me!

Come Pray with Me is sponsored by the Washington College department of Philosophy and Religion.  To listen to many other interesting podcast episodes that Sarah has recorded please follow this link https://anchor.fm/sarah-walsh5

The Come Pray with Me cover art is designed by artist Nyx Kumfermann.

#podcast #faith #religion #coffeetalk #sikh #sikhism #prayer #khalsa #singh #kaur #sikhs #gurunanak

In these 'Carpe Diem Moments' (Seize the Day Moments), I will be sharing my favorite clips from previous podcasts from The Sikh Coach Podcast.  This moment is from Ep21 with my guest Dylan Cheema who is a Professional Boxer.  Here Dylan talks about his diet, training regime and how important mentors are in the martial arts space.  I wish you find this clip interesting, do check out the full episode on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, YouTube and all other major podcasts platforms.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/TheSikhCoach
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/exb8jPdqJ8g

Stay blessed,

Avtar Singh
The Sikh Coach

#boxing #boxer #sports #podcast #sikh #singh #kaur #sikh #sikhism #careers #lifelessons #life #coach

Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast! 

Happy Vaisakhi - Khalsa Sajna Divas (Birth of the Khalsa!).  Wishing everyone is celebrating and keeping in high spirits.  No doubt there will be a lot of Nagar Kirtan's taking place (processions), I know I am very excited to attend our local one.  It has been long overdue to be able to celebrate together.

In Episode 21, I catch up with Champion Boxer, Dylan "The Natural" Cheema!  I was super excited for this podcast as Dylan was crowned BOXXER Series lightweight champion via a unanimous decision victory over Rylan Charlton in the final in Coventry on Saturday 16th April 2022 - a day that will go down in history!

Dylan has an incredible work ethic, grounded, yet confident in his capabilities, focused and an all round great guy.  It was an absolute pleasure to have him on the podcast.  I am sure a lot of people will leave this podcast episode feeling inspired and ever so proud of what Dylan has achieved but with a deeper understanding about the sacrifice and dedication that is needed to excel in something you are really passionate about.  No doubt Dylan has much much further to go yet, he is only 25 and has conquered the Kickboxing world at a very young age and will surely make an impressive legacy in his Boxing career which has just begun - Godspeed.

Check out some of Dylan's fight performances in the links below as well as places that you can connect with him;

Boxxer Series Lightweight Champion fights on 16th April 2022 -
Dylan Cheema vs Scott Melvin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTV7M8ZIMV0&t=101s
Dylan Cheema vs Rylan Charlton - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY6LENhW6EU&t=80s
Reaction to winning - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnMI5iNrtS4

TMA Kickboxing WRSA World Title Defence - Dylan Cheema vs Thomas Duval - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtHEzueh-Kk

Connect with Dylan here -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylan.cheema/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Dylan-The-Natural-Cheema/100064150147534/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-dilraj-cheema-a53a79116/?originalSubdomain=uk

Video Clip for Boxxer Series Matches Credit to Copyright @ Sky Sports Boxing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_JQGBtA7P0RwkRxd7xpJcA

Do support people like Dylan to progress and chase their passion by attending their events and promoting them as much as possible to the wider communities.

Till next time, Stay Blessed.

Avtar Singh
The Sikh Coach

#boxing #podcast #sikh #sikhs #sikhism #sport #sports #boxxer #athlete #boxingclub #kickboxing #sparring #boxinggym #punch #rocky #motivation #inspire #career #advice #life #sikhblogger #educate

In these 'Carpe Diem Moments' (Seize the Day Moments), I will be sharing my favorite clips from previous podcasts from The Sikh Coach Podcast.  This moment is from Ep19 with my guest Ranjit Singh Shubh who is an Actor, Producer and Writer.  Here Ranjit shares essential life lessons from his path into Acting, which has been full of challenges and difficult decisions.  One for all those budding actors, producers and writers, if not for all people, as we can learn from his journey to become an Actor against all the odds.  I wish you find this clip interesting, do check out the full episode on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, YouTube and all other major podcasts platforms.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/TheSikhCoach
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Aq90dnkma2w

Stay blessed,

Avtar Singh
The Sikh Coach

#sikh #actor #acting #drama #producing #writing #lifelessons #faith #sikhism 

In these 'Carpe Diem Moments' (Seize the Day Moments), I will be sharing my favorite clips from previous podcasts from The Sikh Coach Podcast.  This moment is from Ep20 with my guest Harveer Singh who currently is the Chief Data Architect at Western Union.  Here we talk about blockchain technology, cryptocurrency and how collaboration is necessary to create social impact projects.  Harveer is open to being part of collaborating/sponsoring projects that fit this goal.  I wish you find this clip interesting, do check out the full episode on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, YouTube and all other major podcasts platforms.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/TheSikhCoach
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HbpvMbvbP0g

Stay blessed,

Avtar Singh
The Sikh Coach

#tech #fintech #crypto #nft #nftart #blockchain

Exciting news, we have the first video podcast for you all! One which actually needs to be seen to do justice and showcase the talent of our guest. So do check it out on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/B29rb2Cnr_w (link is in the bio on our Instagram account) – however, the audio is still available at the usual places :-)

This episode is proudly sponsored by Khalsa1699Watches.com - Each Khalsa 1699 watch carries the Khanda Sahib - and with it; its powerful and exotic history, a magical martial heritage and a statement like no other.  To wear a Khalsa 1699 timepiece is to embody the spirit of freedom - to be free from hate and fear. They have an amazing collection for both male and females do check them out at https://khalsa1699watches.com/ also on FB/Insta @khalsa1699watches, they also deliver internationally!

Meanwhile, more about our guest...

“Gurcharan Roopra was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. The serene environs of his native place left a lasting impact and he became attracted to nature at an early age. After graduating in automotive engineering, Gurcharan lived and worked in the UK for ten years where he sorely missed the space and freedom of the bush. By 2012 he made up his mind and returned to Kenya for good. Return to the bush coincided with him developing an interest in photography. What started off as a hobby took deep roots in his mind and soon his life started revolving around wildlife and nature photography. Time and the bush were great mentors where he developed and honed his skills to become one of the most noted nature photographers in Africa.

The more time Gurcharan spent in nature, the more passionate he has become towards Mother Earth and the many fellow beings on it. He is committed to the cause of a pristine earth and has devoted his time and energy to many conservation causes in Kenya. He is happy for the fact that his images have come useful for many conservation projects. One thing is for sure, there are many more exciting things to come from this gifted photographer!

Check out Gurcharan's work and where to follow/support him;

Website: https://gurcharanroopra.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gurcharan/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gurcharanroopra?lang=en
Prints For Wildlife: https://www.printsforwildlife.org/

I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did recording it. Stay blessed.

Avtar Singh - The Sikh Coach

Sponsored by Khalsa1699watches.com Instagram/Facebook @khalsa1699watches

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Episode 16 - The Water Warrior - Navkaran Singh Bagga 

Welcome to the first episode of 2021, I catch up with Navkaran Singh Bagga who is the founder of a Kolkata based clean-tech company Called Akvo. 

Navkaran a Tedx speaker, talks about the prevailing problems of water scarcity faced around the world and specifically in India. Which led him to start Akvo, which stands for water in Esperanto, a company that focuses on producing Atmospheric Water Generators that absorb humidity present in the air to generate drinking water on a mass scale. We talk about his education journey, business experience and new thinking of how the world needs to change in dealing with our basic needs of water, food and shelter, enjoy. 

Here are some links to find out further information on Navkaran and Akvo:

Akvo Website - https://akvosphere.com/
Tedx Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl7b4SVv1Pc
Navkaran LinkedIn - https://in.linkedin.com/in/nsbagga
Instagram - @akvosphere

Take care, Avtar Singh - The Sikh Coach

Ep14. Leadership & Adapting to Change - PART TWO

Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast, wishing you are all keeping safe and well. In this episode I catch up with Hayley Lewis, founder of Halo Psychology, an occupational psychologist, Lecturer for Masters students, an academic, executive coach and someone who draws amazing Sketch notes to decipher theories!  Hayley help people to create amazing workplaces, teams and careers where they can shine.  She refers to her consultancy as "a cross between a high-beam torch, a guardian angel and a mountain guide".   We talk about what it means to be a leader and ways to develop yourself and your teams to become high performing (PART ONE).  We also, touch on how to adapt to change, challenges like the pandemic and how someone can venture into the Occupational Psychology field (PART TWO).

Here are some useful links and book recommendations and how to get in touch with Hayley;

Contact Points:

Halo Psychology: https://halopsychology.com/about-halo-psychology/about/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/haypsych?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haypsych/?hl=en
Sketch Notes: https://halopsychology.com/free-resources/sketchnotes/

Hayley's Reading List:

Intersectionality by - How different parts of life intersect and how it plays out in practice and policies
Biased - Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do - Jennifer L. Eberhardt
Disability Visibility - First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century - Alice Wong

Wishing you gain insight and food for thought from this episode.  As always do send feedback and suggestions to thesikhcoach@gmail.com or DM on Instagram  @TheSikhCoach.

Stay blessed,

Avtar Singh
The Sikh Coach

#leadership #equality #diversity #covid #covid19 #authenticity #sikh #psychology #motivation #teamwork #change #professionaldevelopment #career

Ep14. Leadership & Adapting to Change - PART ONE 

Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast, wishing you are all keeping safe and well. In this episode I catch up with Hayley Lewis, founder of Halo Psychology, an occupational psychologist, Lecturer for Masters students, an academic, executive coach and someone who draws amazing Sketch notes to decipher theories!  Hayley help people to create amazing workplaces, teams and careers where they can shine.  She refers to her consultancy as "a cross between a high-beam torch, a guardian angel and a mountain guide".   We talk about what it means to be a leader and ways to develop yourself and your teams to become high performing (PART ONE).  We also, touch on how to adapt to change, challenges like the pandemic and how someone can venture into the Occupational Psychology field (PART TWO). 

Here are some useful links and book recommendations and how to get in touch with Hayley;

Contact Points:

Halo Psychology: https://halopsychology.com/about-halo-psychology/about/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/haypsych?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haypsych/?hl=en
Sketch Notes: https://halopsychology.com/free-resources/sketchnotes/

Hayley's Reading List:

Intersectionality by - How different parts of life intersect and how it plays out in practice and policies
Biased - Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do - Jennifer L. Eberhardt
Disability Visibility - First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century - Alice Wong

Wishing you gain insight and food for thought from this episode.  As always do send feedback and suggestions to thesikhcoach@gmail.com or DM on Instagram  @TheSikhCoach. 

Stay blessed, 

Avtar Singh
The Sikh Coach

#leadership #equality #diversity #covid #covid19 #authenticity #sikh #psychology #motivation #teamwork #change #professionaldevelopment #career 

Episode 13. The Great Unlearn - Racism & Privilege - Ravideep Kaur - PART TWO

This is a continuation from Episode 13 PART ONE...

In this episode we catch up with Ravideep Kaur, a presence/mindfulness coach and Anti-racism consultant & Educator.  We cover how the tragic death of George Floyd which led to the recent BlackLivesMatter movement, impacts us all.  What is Anti-Racism?  What is Privilege?  Can South Asian already have Privilege even if they are part of the BAME community?  We talk about what is success?  How does Sikhism fit into this?

This is no doubt a difficult conversation, I learnt so much more about myself through the conversation, wishing you the listeners do too.

We talk about many resources to learn more about Anti-Racism, Privilege and Decolonization, which are as follows;

White privilege: unpacking the invisible knapsack, which I reference quite a lot in my work. Link to essay is below: https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/mcintosh.pdf

Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Longer-Talking-White-People-About/dp/1408870584

Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala

Basics of Sikhi – British Colonialism & Sikhi
https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/british-influence-on-sikhi-hard-hitting-talk-by-jagraj-singh-colonialism-must-watch/

Empire of the Sikhs: The Life and Times of Maharaja Singh by Patwant Singh

The British & The Sikhs: Discovery, warfare and friendship c1700-1900 by Gurinder Singh Mann
https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Sikhs-friendship-c1700-1900-interaction/dp/1911628240

Ravideep Kaur - Resources and how you can get into touch with her;

Link to Ravideep's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/72682f4fbed6/ravideepnewsletter

Links to Ravideep's courses: Soulful activism - love note (free course for poc) https://ravideep-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/soulful-activism

Ravideep's signature anti-racism course: The Awakening - Why I AM talking to white people about race https://ravideep-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/the-awakening Consultation page: https://ravideep-s-school.thinkific.com/pages/consulting

Get in touch with Ravideep Kaur for work enquiries can do so via email deepravkaur@gmail.com

She is always open to receiving DMs via Instagram ravideepkaur_

Thank you for listening, as always any feedback do email thesikhcoach@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @thesikhcoach.

Peace out,

Avtar Singh - The Sikh Coach

#racism #antiracism #blm #privilege #bame

Episode 13. The Great Unlearn - Racism & Privilege - Ravideep Kaur - PART ONE In this episode we catch up with Ravideep Kaur, a presence/mindfulness coach and Anti-racism consultant & Educator.  We cover how the tragic death of George Floyd which led to the recent BlackLivesMatter movement, impacts us all.  What is Anti-Racism?  What is Privilege?  Can South Asian already have Privilege even if they are part of the BAME community?  We talk about what is success?  How does Sikhism fit into this? This is no doubt a difficult conversation, I learnt so much more about myself through the conversation, wishing you the listeners do too. As the conversation was quite long we have split this into two parts so PART TWO will be released shortly after this episode. We talk about many resources to learn more about Anti-Racism, Privilege and Decolonization, which are as follows;  White privilege: unpacking the invisible knapsack, which I reference quite a lot in my work. Link to essay is below: https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/mcintosh.pdf Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge https://www.amazon.co.uk/Longer-Talking-White-People-About/dp/1408870584 Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala Basics of Sikhi – British Colonialism & Sikhi https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/british-influence-on-sikhi-hard-hitting-talk-by-jagraj-singh-colonialism-must-watch/ Empire of the Sikhs: The Life and Times of Maharaja Singh by Patwant Singh The British & The Sikhs: Discovery, warfare and friendship c1700-1900 by Gurinder Singh Mann https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Sikhs-friendship-c1700-1900-interaction/dp/1911628240 Ravideep Kaur - Resources and how you can get into touch with her; Link to Ravideep's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/72682f4fbed6/ravideepnewsletter Links to Ravideep's courses: Soulful activism - love note (free course for poc) https://ravideep-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/soulful-activism Ravideep's signature anti-racism course: The Awakening - Why I AM talking to white people about race https://ravideep-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/the-awakening Consultation page: https://ravideep-s-school.thinkific.com/pages/consulting Get in touch with Ravideep Kaur for work enquiries can do so via email deepravkaur@gmail.com  She is always open to receiving DMs via Instagram ravideepkaur_ Thank you for listening, as always any feedback do email thesikhcoach@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @thesikhcoach. Peace out, Avtar Singh - The Sikh Coach #racism #antiracism #blm #privilege #bame

Welcome to Episode 5. Turbans & Sikhs.  I share this episode with Saran Singh from @SinghBrews on Instagram to discuss the Turban and its significance for Sikhs and we share our own personal journey's as Turban wearing Sikhs.    There are many misconceptions about Turbans and this is our effort to educate and dispel any myths and give insight into our personal reflections of wearing a Turban and the significance for us wearing one on a daily basis.  Wishing you find value in this episode - do share and feedback on any questions or future topics you would like us to cover.  You can contact me on thesikhcoach@gmail.com or on Instagram @thesikhcoach and Saran Singh on Instagram @singhbrews. Stay blessed.  Avtar Singh - The Sikh Coach

Welcome everyone to Episode two.  Which is all about Guru Nanak's Social Impact & The Iceberg Theory.  Looking at the not so obvious characteristics/strengths that the Guru had and how they relate to our own lives.  

The Iceberg Theory image I refer to is by @sylviaduckworth which is the cover for the episode - but easy to find via google.

Any feedback please contact me on:

Instagram: @thesikhcoach
Facebook: fb.com/thesikhcoach
Email: thesikhcoach@gmail.com
Website: thesikhcoach.wixsite.com

Till next time, stay blessed.

Avtar Singh - The Sikh Coach