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

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Carpe Diem Moment 4 - What does prayer mean to me. The Sikh Coach on The Come Pray With Me podcast.

The @comepraywithmepodcast 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.

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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!

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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

Stay blessed,

Avtar Singh

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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 -

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

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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

Stay blessed,

Avtar Singh

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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

Stay blessed,

Avtar Singh

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Hello and welcome to another episode of The Sikh Coach Podcast.  There are two firsts for this podcast with this episode - the first time we have someone from the Tech space and also, the first episode that will be a video Spotify episode so, you can now watch it in the Spotify app!

I welcome Harveer Singh, The Chief Data Architect and Global Head of Engineering for Wester Union to the podcast.  

Harveer Singh plays a pivotal role at Western Union during a dynamic and testing time.  He is currently leading on a major Digital Transformation Programme as well as leading various start up initiatives including the creation of a Bank!  We talk about his childhood in Delhi, India and how his family had to escape murderous mobs during the 1984 riots.  To moving to Australia for studies and starting his career in consultancy.  

Harveer is clearly an ambitious and goal driven person as you will see throughout this interview.  You will no doubt leave the episode being inspired and energised by his passion and life lessons.

Harveer has been causing waves in the Tech industry and is being seen as a key influencer in this area, most recently joined as a member of the Forbes Technology Council!  As well as appeared in a number of articles and magazines in the Tech space.  

Harveer Singh has expressed willingness to collaborate with people with ideas in the Tech space so do take up this offer!

I wish only further success for you Harveer Singh - it was an absolute pleasure interviewing you and I look forward to when our paths cross again.

See links to where you can connect with Harveer Singh and other interesting magazine/articles he has appeared in;

Twitter @Harveer_Singh_

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveer/

Insta : @when_harry_met_spicy 

The Digital Bulletin - Digital Bulletin | Magazine | Issue 33

Western Union Digital Strategy - (10) Western Union's Data Strategy | Snowflake - YouTube

Stay blessed,

Avtar Singh - The Sikh Coach

Welcome to The Sikh Coach Podcast!

In this first episode for 2022, I catch up with Ranjit Singh Shubh an Actor, Producer and Writer.  Ranjit Singh Shubh was born in Barking, London. He has studied and trained in many forms of Theatre performance, has also been trained by Hilary Wood from "RADA" (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) and speaks fluent English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi. He furthered his knowledge on film-making and acting with a Diploma in Film and Television studies at Brunel University and at the Actor Prepares institute, established by Anupam Kher in Mumbai, India respectively.  

We talk about choosing a career in drama and film.  Having to make a choice against family wishes, taking a leap of faith and working on a show at the Royal Albert Hall to appearing on Eastenders and playing an important role in the movie The Black Prince.    

Lots of life lessons and experiences to learn from and to be inspired by Ranjit Singh Shubh - many thanks for being part of the podcast, it was truly an amazing experience to interview you.

Stay Blessed,  

Avtar Singh The Sikh Coach Podcast

Links for information/contact with Ranjit Singh Shubh -

YouTube Showreel - https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FLysTp5bPHMU%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3D3eAJS8T26L6sstzSYmpTsUVYRcJ-6gMrpq2ZNws6XUItAuh21X8S5FM&h=AT3Qe-ooP5zMIfnTN1joiSluWBC0DZuxc_G_Y7PSlJBUgaDjeNV3T2PTDo1v1yeeN10B6cKTyjmQ31nZ09YJ3qZWC-7HU1VdSfBD4a1b-HRQm7KWoUm9uAzAqPhnleSUaME

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!

Minreet Kaur; a Freelance Journalist, TV/Radio Presenter, events host and henna artist who has a keen interest in showcasing really heart warming stories from BAME communities and the importance of faith (most importantly during the Covid Pandemic). She enjoys traveling, outdoor activities and motto in life is: Always remain in chardi kala (high spirits).

She is an experienced broadcast journalist having worked in broadcast newsrooms such as BBC and Sky, as well as in radio and online.

She won reporter of the year from Asian Media Awards for the skipping Sikh report on BBC. She has been the face of Sikh Channel, covering community, health, educational, travel and political topics facing the successful and vibrant Sikh community in the UK.

Our conversation gave us much insight into the world of journalism and challenges with covering Sikh stories. Minreet shares advice for budding journalist on how they can get ahead in this field.

I hope you enjoy the episode, its was a pleasure speaking to Minreet Kaur – thank you for gifting us with your time.

Check out how you can keep in touch with Minreet's work and see some of her work, do support her please;

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minreet_kaur

Stay blessed.

Avtar Singh - The Sikh Coach

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