Waves of Wisdom

Iyaz Waheed

Join Iyaz Waheed when he talks to people with years of knowledge, experience, and wisdom to deep dive into their wisdom in their areas of specialty.

  1. Turning Pain into Power with Atif Rashid

    JAN 2

    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 adversity and introduces the concept of unretirement, advocating for a mindset focused on giving back and inspiring others. He also explores the role of humor in resilience and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset, regardless of health challenges. Ultimately, Atif encourages listeners to inspire at least one person a day, creating a ripple effect of positivity and change.KeywordsAtif Rashid, inspiration, resilience, humor, cancer, unretirement, personal growth, leadership, giving back, purposeTakeawaysHumor was my survival mechanism growing up.Challenges in childhood shaped my resilience.Friendship can be a powerful support during tough times.Inspiring one person can create a ripple effect.Finding purpose is essential after facing adversity.Unretirement is about living with purpose and giving back.Mindset is crucial for overcoming challenges.Humor can be developed and is a valuable tool.Giving back can alleviate personal struggles.Health is not a barrier to making an impact.Sound bites"Humor was my survival mechanism growing up.""Unretirement is about living with purpose.""Health is not a barrier to making an impact."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Atif Rashid's Journey02:01 Overcoming Childhood Challenges07:04 The Move to Canada and Finding Friendship10:10 Supporting a Friend Through Cancer14:51 The Ripple Effect of Inspiration17:10 Finding Purpose After Adversity20:14 The Concept of Unretirement24:23 Mindset and Resilience29:23 Developing Humor as a Tool35:28 The Importance of Giving Back39:41 Health and the Unretirable Mindset43:22 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

    46 min
  2. Fuelling a productive life with NLP with Bharti Naik

    11/09/2025

    Fuelling a productive life with NLP with Bharti Naik

    Summary In 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 on finding purpose and passion in life, emphasizing the need for continuous growth and connection with the next generation. Takeaways Bharti's journey into NLP began unexpectedly through a presentation opportunity. Life experiences shape our paths and can lead to unexpected career changes. NLP is a skill that requires practice and cannot be learned passively. Procrastination can hinder personal and professional growth. Proactivity is essential for achieving goals and reducing stress. Parenting today requires understanding and adapting to children's digital environments. Building rapport with the next generation is crucial for effective communication. Purpose and passion can drive lifelong learning and impact. Every individual has a unique purpose that evolves over time. Sharing knowledge with future generations is a valuable legacy. Sound bites "Procrastination eats you from inside." "You need to make this choice." "You will know just keep doing." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bharti and Her Journey 08:20 The Impact of Life Experiences on Career Choices 16:35 Understanding NLP and Its Significance 25:00 Proactivity vs. Procrastination: A Personal Journey 26:25 The Power of Awareness and Change 28:16 Generational Differences in Expectations 31:34 Raising the Next Generation: Values and Choices 32:33 Connecting with Gen Alpha: Techniques for Parents 37:40 Purpose and Passion: The Unretired Mindset 40:53 The Journey of Impact: Understanding Purpose 45:13 Legacy and Human Connection in the Age of AI

    49 min

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