Waves of Wisdom
Join Iyaz Waheed as he interviews individuals with years of knowledge, experience, and wisdom, diving deep into their areas of expertise. Each episode explores the insights and lessons learned from guests across various fields.
Episodes
Inspiring Creators with Pravin Shekar
The conversation with Praveen Shekhar covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of passion-driven marketing, the impact of multiple interests, the power of co-creation, overcoming the fear of rejection, and the influence of positive circles. Praveen shares insights on identifying purpose and passion, starting over, and strategic branding. He also discusses the significance of creativ
Unlocking the Power of Play with Trudi Boatwright
Trudi Boatwright , an experiential learning expert, shares her journey into the power of play and experiential learning. She emphasizes the importance of playfulness in professional speaking, corporate environments, and everyday life. Trudy advocates for reconnecting to playfulness and the human renaissance, promoting a life without retirement.TakeawaysThe power of play in learning and professiona
Coaching for clarity and Focus with Dr. Avnesh Ratnanesan
The conversation covers the concept of retirement, retirement planning, financial strategy, impact and purpose in retirement, the power of the fifties, early planning for retirement, finding purpose and passion, transition to professional speaking, goals and objectives for professional speaking business, and financial goals and business models. The key takeaways include the unretirable mindset, im
Turning Pain into Power with Atif Rashid
In this inspiring conversation, Atif Rashid shares his journey from Pakistan to Canada, highlighting the challenges he faced in childhood, including abuse and hearing loss. He discusses how humor became his survival mechanism and how he found strength in friendship during difficult times, particularly when supporting a friend through cancer. Atif emphasizes the importance of finding purpose after
Finding your path to happiness through positive psychology with Sha-En Yeo
In this episode of "Waves of Wisdom," join us as we dive into the world of positive psychology with Sha-en , a professional speaker and happiness coach. From her beginnings as a teacher to her journey in becoming a beacon of positivity, Sha-en shares insights on mindfulness, gratitude, and the power of human connections. Discover how aligning passion with purpose can lead to a fulfilling, unretira
Leading with Empathy with Mimi Nicklin
In this episode of "Waves of Wisdom," we dive deep into the world of empathy with Mimi Nicklin, the renowned empathy advocate. From her journey in the advertising industry to becoming a global speaker and author, Mimi shares her insights on the importance of empathy in leadership and personal growth. Discover how empathy can transform workplaces, enhance human connections, and lead to a
Racing Through Life: Lessons in Bold Leadership and Resilience with Marta Pardo
In this inspiring episode of "Waves of Wisdom," host Iyaz Waheed sits down with Marta Pardo, a renowned professional speaker and former hospitality industry leader. Marta shares her journey from managing hotels to becoming a motivational speaker, driven by her passion for bold leadership and customer experience. Discover how she navigated challenges, including a career shift prompted by the pandem
Living Fully with Vaibhav Nahata
In this episode of "Waves of System," host Iyaz Waheed sits down with Vaibhav, a dynamic entrepreneur from Nepal. Vaibhav shares his journey from a young, ambitious student to becoming a renowned video marketer and TV presenter. Discover how his early experiences, including smuggling books and landing a TV show at 15, shaped his path. Vaibhav's story is a testament to the power of passion, resilie
Fuelling a productive life with NLP with Bharti Naik
SummaryIn this episode of Waves of Wisdom, Iyaz Waheed engages with Bharti Naik, an NLP master trainer, discussing her journey from market research to becoming a productivity expert. They explore the impact of life experiences on personal growth, the principles of NLP, the importance of proactivity over procrastination, and the challenges of parenting in a digital age. Bharti shares her insights o
Decoding Human Behavior with Michelle Mills-Porter
The Unretireable Advantage with Michelle Mills-Porter In this deeply insightful episode of "Waves of System," we feature Michelle Mills-Porter, an authoritative figure in the speaking world and the current President of the Professional Speakers Association, UK and Ireland. Michelle candidly shares her personal transformation—from feeling like a m
Making a Difference in the Lives of Young People with Dr. Ahmed Anwar
In this episode of Waves of Wisdom, Dr. Amwar shares his inspiring journey from a humble upbringing in the Maldives to becoming a pivotal figure in the education sector. He discusses his early life, the importance of education, and his passion for teaching disadvantaged children. Dr. Amwar reflects on his leadership roles in the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Education, highlighting signific
Achieving abundance with Eugene Seah
In this episode of "Waves of Wisdom," Eugene Chua, a branding expert turned abundance coach, shares his journey from finance to coaching. He discusses the importance of personal branding, storytelling, and an abundance mindset in achieving a fulfilling, unretireable life.Summary: Join us as Eugene Chua, a branding expert turned abundance coach, shares his transformative journey from finance to coa
Lead with Purpose and Leave a Legacy with Sivakumar Palaniappan
In this episode of Waves of Wisdom, Iyaz Waheed Hosting Sivakumar Palaniappan, a leadership alchemist with over 20 years of corporate experience. They discuss Sivakumar's journey from a small village in India to becoming a renowned speaker and trainer. The conversation delves into the importance of finding one's purpose, the role of mindset in personal development, and the significance of human-ce
Enabling Strength Driven, Solution Focused Culture with Sunil Hasmukharay
Episode 27: Enabling Strength Driven, Solution Focused Culture with Sunil Hasmukharay
Leading with Authenticity with Professor Ajantha Dharmasiri
Leading with Authenticity with Professor Ajantha Dharmasiri
Exploring Creativity with Fredrik Haren.
Exploring Creativity with Fredrik Haren.
Branding thought leadership with Tanvi Bhatt
In this episode of "Waves of Wisdom," host Iyaz Waheed welcomes Tanvi Bhatt, a pioneer in personal branding in India. Tanvi shares her journey from a bioinformatics scientist to a thought leadership strategist, emphasizing the transformative power of personal branding. Together, they explore how thought leadership is not just about visibility but about creating a unique voice and perspective that
Unlocking Potential: The Power of NLP with Luke Salway
In this engaging conversation, Luke Salway, CEO of Coachology, shares his journey from a manufacturing background to becoming a successful coach and trainer. He discusses the importance of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) in enhancing communication and leadership skills, the role of technology in modern communication, and how to navigate challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Luke
Selling Value through Differentiation with David Gomez
David Gomez, an expert in value pricing and selling, shares his insights on how businesses can shift their focus from competing on price to emphasizing the value they provide. He discusses the importance of understanding customer perceptions, differentiating offerings, and creating memorable experiences. David emphasizes that true differentiation comes from service and relationships rather than ju
Minding Your Business with Ayesha J Bibha
Unretirable - S1:E21: Minding Your Business with Ayesha J BibhaIn this power-packed episode of Waves of Wisdom, we dive into the neuroscience of leadership, the speed limits of our minds, and the emotional intelligence needed to thrive in a chaotic world — with none other than Ayesha J. Bibha.Ayesha is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), TEDx speaker, and the creator of the groundbreaking Min
Getting back to Passion with Jaime Noel (Joel) Santos
In this inspiring episode of "Waves of Wisdom," host Iyaz Waheed sits down with Joel Santos, a visionary leader who proves that a career is not a straight path, but a dynamic journey of purpose and passion. From Procter & Gamble to venture capital and ultimately to leading Thames International Business School, Joel's diverse experiences illuminate his shift from financial success to social imp
Rediscovering life’s purpose after retirement with Nan Ives
After 27 years in leadership at Fidelity Investments, Nan Ives took what many dream of — early retirement at 59. She imagined long weekends on Cape Cod, endless rounds of golf, and the freedom of an open calendar.But when the honeymoon phase ended, she was left with a question no one had prepared her for:“Now what?”In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Nan shares the real story of wha
Building a Journey of Growth with Imelda Sutisna
In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, Iyaz Waheed sits down with Imelda Sutisna, founder of Journey Training & Consultancy and President of the Association for Women's Empowerment. From her early days in hospitality to becoming a sought-after training consultant across the Maldives, Imelda shares her incredible journey of discovering purpose, igniting potential in others, and embracing a
Staying ahead of the disruption with Charlene Li
In this energizing episode of Waves of Wisdom, Iyaz Waheed talks with Charlene Li, one of the world’s top voices in digital transformation and disruptive leadership. A New York Times bestselling author, founder of Altimeter, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, Charlene is on a mission to help leaders lead change, not chase it.With over 276,000 followers on LinkedIn and a wildly popular newslette
Mentoring for Growth with Andy Lopata
In this powerful episode of Waves of Wisdom, host Iyaz Wahid welcomes Andy Lopata, internationally respected author, speaker, and one of the world’s leading authorities on professional relationships and mentoring. Described by BBC Worldwide as delivering “the best talk I’ve ever been to,” Andy brings over 25 years of experience in relationship strategy, networking, and leadership development.Toget
Asking powerful questions with Dr. Masni Binti Mustafa
In this episode, we sdiscussed about Asking powerful questions with Dr. Masni Binti Mustafa, a PHD. holder from Malaysia. She is an ICF coach trainer and has dedicated the last few decades to help others grow through coaching. In this episode, we not just discussed asking powerful questions, but we asked some powerful questions from each other and held a conversation from the heart.
Rewriting the rules with Ritu Mehrish.
Episode 14 – Rewriting the Rules of Leadership with Ritu G. Mehrish - the author of Leader’s Block and Rewrite the Rules.In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of Waves of Wisdom, host Yas Wahid sits down with Ritu G. Mehrish, a global leadership expert, executive coach, and bestselling author who is redefining what leadership means—especially in times of challenge and transformation.With ove
Healing Through Wellness with Dr. Safeeya Mohamed
In this powerful episode of Waves of Wisdom, we speak with Dr. Safeeya Mohamed—a medical physician, CEO, leadership coach, wellness advocate, and devoted mother. Her journey is shaped by early community service, profound personal loss, and a rare ability to turn adversity into purposeful action.One defining moment in her career was serving as the personal physician for Nobel Peace Prize laureate M
Turning a crazy hobby into a successful passion with Youtuber Joshua chua.
In this exciting episode of Waves of Wisdom, we sit down with none other than Joshua Chua, one of Singapore’s most prominent digital creators, whose videos have captured the attention of millions across the globe.With over 100 million views and a loyal following of 500,000+ YouTube subscribers, Joshua has carved a name for himself as a creative powerhouse. From collaborating with top names in his
Being intentional about your personal brand with Dr. Jerome Joseph
Dr. Jerome Joseph a branding guru from Singapore. He is ranked number 2 in the field of branding. In this episode Dr. Jerome shared his wisdom linking with purpose and also why it is important to be intentional about your brand. He also shared some personal stories He rarely talk about. For me it was an honour to speak to such an esteemed guest who also happend to be one of my first mentors in Pro
Navigating work-life transitions with Dr. Mavis Mazhura
Unretirable S1-E10 - Navigating work-life transitions with Dr. Mavis Mazhura
Presenting with Power with Verity Price
Unretirable - S1:E9 - Presenting with Power with Verity Price
Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable with Mr. Nick Jonsson
Unretirable - S1:E8 - Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
Small steps to big changes with kenneth Kwan
Kenneth Kwan is a global speaker & author of “Small Steps To Big Changes” He has spoken to tens of thousands of leaders and executives in 40 countries, from Denmark, South Africa to Indonesia.Organizations like Singapore Airlines, AIA, Hilton, SingHealth and Coca Cola many more have engaged Kenneth to give keynotes. Even though he speaks in large stages, at end of the day, he is really a proud
Exploring The Purpose Code with Dr. Jordan Grumet
Iyaz Waheed talks with Dr. Jordan Grumet about his book "The Purpose Code" and how to live a more purposeful and fulfilling life. Dr. Grumet, a medical doctor with expertise in personal finance, shares his insights on finding your purpose, the importance of "little p" purpose, and creating a life you love so much, you'll never want to retire.
The Secret to Purposeful Living with Dr. Rawan Hassan
What’s the secret to purposeful living? Dr. Rawan Hassan has mastered the art of reinvention—shifting from mental health and public policy to transforming corporate culture and organizational wellness worldwide.In this episode of Waves of Wisdom, she shares how she discovered her passion and built a career driven by purpose. From leading UN-backed psychosocial interventions to reshaping leadership
Exploring the most important life and business skill with Dr Arunaagiri
Waves of Wisdom Podcast Series, Unretiable, features a conversation with Dr. Arunaagiri, a prominent sales trainer and personal mastery expert. Exploring the most important life and business skill," this episode dives deep into the art and science of selling and its relevance in all aspects of life. Dr. Arunaagiri discusses his mission to help people identify and remove self-created barriers to ac
Serving it forward with Jonathan Low
What does it truly mean to give back? In this episode of "Serving It Forward," we delve into the inspiring journey of Jonathan Lau, a global speaker, coach, and author who embodies the spirit of selfless contribution. Discover how Jonathan has redefined retirement by embracing a life dedicated to "serving it forward."Jonathan, with over 30 years of experience and accolades like ICF Master Certifie
Potentializing Human Potential with Andrew Bryant
Potentializing Human Potential with Andrew BryantIn this episode Andrew Bryant a Certified Speaking Professional and an Auther of four books, discuss about his work on Self-Leadership and also his upcoming book on Human Potential. He also explained how it is like to be unretiarable.
Finding your Niche with Vinay Pushpakaran
Unretirable E1:S1 - Finding your Niche with Vinay Pushpakaran
