'Live & Learn' with Shivraj Parshad

Welcome to Season 6 with me Shivraj Parshad. As a Coach, Mentor and Media educator, this becomes a powerful medium for me to speak to you about events, ideas and people who left a profound impact on me and therefore can make a world of difference to you. I was recently asked to re-examine my 50 years of life on earth, as a perfectly written novel. What I discovered was mind blowing. With each passing phase of my life, certain gifts in terms of knowledge and strengths made me learn a lot more about myself, which I feel compelled to pass on. Over the next few episodes, I will be either talking to you about or interviewing folks whose insights and collective wisdom will definitely give you more to learn as you listen along. And if for some reason you need that safe and trusted space to fully explore and unlock your own potential. I'm always here for you. Just write to me on Shivraj@brevis.in or search for me across social media to block my time to just talk. Since learning is also about listening, I would love to hear from you. This podcast is all about it's listeners, we want you to throw your hat in the ring. Who do you think has a compelling story to tell? What irks you? What inspires you? And more importantly what do you have to say? Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes. Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps.Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

Have you ever considered podcasting? In this episode I will give you 8 simple tips to get started. Get your notebooks ready, this is a shorted version of my Podcasting Masterclass, and you can find out more by writing to me at shivraj@brevis.in. This podcast was created on Hubhopper studio. You can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioDo check out our earlier seasons, Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps. Follow me on social media: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube

Recently I posted on social media about 'gratitude' but many people said they found it difficult practicing it every morning. So here I give you a simple gratitude practice to wake up with every morning. Try it for the next 7 mornings and let me know how it impacts you by writing to me at shivraj@brevis.in.This podcast was created on Hubhopper studio. You can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioDo check out our earlier seasons, Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps. Follow me on social media: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube

Have you ever noticed how you go from meeting to meeting, encounter to encounter or call to call getting cluttered and unfocused? Here is a quick mindfulness exercise to train your brain to be in the moment and undistracted. Try this mindfulness practice daily for the next 7 days and let me know how it is impacting your productivity. Write to me at Shivraj@brevis.inThis podcast was created on Hubhopper studio. You can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioHi, I'm Shivraj Parshad, a Communication and Executive Coach, Trainer, Podcaster & Presenter. And more recently a practitioner of mindfulness which has an enormous impact on how we communicate with ourselves and others. In this fresh season I give you more by way of life skills as we look beyond the pandemic to new beginnings. Do check out our earlier seasons, Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps. Follow me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fc

Have you ever set a New Year's resolution that has been hard to keep? . Why don't you replace your resolution with intention? In this episode I give you a mindfulness practice to Becoming Motivated. Set aside 5 minutes daily to do this and see results! Let me know how it goes, write to me shivraj@brevis.in You can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioHi, I'm Shivraj Parshad, a Communication and Executive Coach, Trainer, Podcaster & Presenter. And more recently a practitioner of mindfulness which has an enormous impact on how we communicate with ourselves and others. In this fresh season I give you more by way of life skills as we look beyond the pandemic to new beginnings.Do check out our earlier seasons, Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps.Follow me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fc

Today we will explore leading with purpose. There are so many competing definitions of good leadership, but what is the most authentic one? This episode uses mindfulness to guide you through a process of discovering yourself as a leader. A leader with compassion and human connection.Don't forget to listen to the end and note down your answers to two critical questions you ask yourself:1. The contributions I most want to make to the world are2. Some ideas I have for sharing this with others around me are ...Let me know what you have learned by writing to me shivraj@brevis.inYou can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioHi, I'm Shivraj Parshad, a Communication and Executive Coach, Trainer, Podcaster & Presenter. And more recently a practitioner of mindfulness which has an enormous impact on how we communicate with ourselves and others.In this fresh season I give you more by way of life skills as we look beyond the pandemic to new beginnings.Do check out our earlier seasons, Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps.Follow me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fc

You want to improve your communication with others, manage your time wisely and easily, and increase your patience. In this episode I take you through a 20-minute guided meditation to become very relaxed so that you can focus on exactly what you desire to achieve.Remember to listen to this episode in its entirety and let me know how it impacts your patience levels, communication with others and time management. Write to me at shivraj@brevis.in.You can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioHi, I'm Shivraj Parshad, a Communication and Executive Coach, Trainer, Podcaster & Presenter. And more recently a practitioner of mindfulness which has an enormous impact on how we communicate with ourselves and others.In this fresh season I give you more by way of life skills as we look beyond the pandemic to new beginnings.Do check out our earlier seasons, Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps.Follow me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fc

Is stress a good thing or dreadful thing? It is a question of whether you have more pressure than resources to deal with it. In this episode, I will give you a simple mindfulness exercise to relieve stress – with SBNRR or Stop, Breathe, Notice, Reflect, Respond. I want you to integrate this practice with your everyday routine. Pick an activity today that has the potential to trigger you or cause you stress. Perhaps it's a commute to work, or a particular job or activity, or possibly an interaction with a difficult person. Try it and let me know how it worked out for you, by writing to me on shivraj@brevis.inYou can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioHi, I'm Shivraj Parshad, a Communication and Executive Coach, Trainer, Podcaster & Presenter. And more recently a practitioner of mindfulness which has an enormous impact on how we communicate with ourselves and others.In this fresh season I give you more by way of life skills as we look beyond the pandemic to new beginnings. A whole host of new guests will join me, from the training, coaching, mentoring and leadership space, who like me strive to create new personal development tools and mechanisms to inspire you to live your best lives. Do check out our earlier seasons, Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps.Follow me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fc

How many times have you walked into a room with a beaming smile and gotten exactly what you wanted from everyone? A true smile is one of the most reliable forms of communication, and the effect it has on others is powerful. In this episode, we examine the benefits of smiling and we do a quick mindfulness practice of smiling even if you are having a tough day.Remember to listen to this episode at least 5 times and feel that beaming smile, help you win the day! Are you still smiling? Ready to take on your day? It's a great ice breaker. Let me know how it goes, by writing to me at Shivraj@brevis.inYou can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioHi, I'm Shivraj Parshad, a Communication and Executive Coach, Trainer, Podcaster & Presenter. And more recently a practitioner of mindfulness which I am finding has a huge impact on how we communicate with ourselves and others.In this fresh season I give you more by way of life skills as we look beyond the pandemic to new beginnings. I will be joined by a whole host of new guests, from the training, coaching, mentoring and leadership space, who like me strive to create new personal development tools and mechanisms to inspire you to live your best lives. Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps.Follow me on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

Do you get really frightened or nervous at the prospect of speaking before a crowd? Don't worry you're not alone. I'm here to give you 3 simple tips to overcome your fear. Followed by a quick 5 minute meditation practice to Regain Calm, Clarity and Confidence.I recommend listening to this episode just before your next public speaking or public engagement opportunity. Listened to it? How did you feel? Calmer. More confident. Maybe you have a particular fear that you want addressed. How do you do that? Simple, reach out to a coach like me Shivraj@brevis.in You can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioHi, I'm Shivraj Parshad, a Communication and Executive Coach, Trainer, Podcaster & Presenter. And more recently a practitioner of mindfulness which I am finding has a huge impact on how we communicate with ourselves and others.In this fresh season I give you more by way of life skills as we look beyond the pandemic to new beginnings. I will be joined by a whole host of new guests, from the training, coaching, mentoring and leadership space, who like me strive to create new personal development tools and mechanisms to inspire you to live your best lives. Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps.Follow me on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

Real life involves speaking and communicating every day. Today I want to talk you through a brief meditation practice to just train yourself to make mindful communication a habit. The goal here is to get you to speak mindfully. Taking note of the way you speak and how it impacts others. This means removing unnecessary gossip, unkind and divisive words.I would recommend listening to this episode everyday for at least 5 days and let me know how it impacts the way you speak and your relationships with others.Write to me at Shivraj@brevis.inYou can create your own podcast by clicking on Hubhopper StudioHi, I'm Shivraj Parshad, a Communication and Executive Coach, Trainer, Podcaster & Presenter. And more recently a practitioner of mindfulness which I am finding has a huge impact on how we communicate with ourselves and others.In this fresh season I give you more by way of life skills as we look beyond the pandemic to new beginnings. I will be joined by a whole host of new guests, from the training, coaching, mentoring and leadership space, who like me strive to create new personal development tools and mechanisms to inspire you to live your best lives. Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favorite podcast apps. Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

June was Pride month with the corporate spotlight on LGBTQ+ inclusion. But what about the remaining 11 months? Get your pens and papers ready for this crucial conversation with Aparna Mittal, Founder of Samāna Centre for Gender, Policy and Law. She addresses very existential questions:  Do issues of  differences like gender, sexuality, other identities of caste, creed, class and so on and so forth, not matter? What are the implications of overlooking them in our dynamic and diverse workforce? Is it only about the business bottom-line or more?Aparna tells us how she works with corporate, non-corporate entities and leaders to get them to introspect on what Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DI&E) actually entails. She breaks it down not just in conceptual and compliance terms but also what it means on the ground for businesses who plan to be successful and stick around.  What did you think of this conversation? I'd love to know. Just email me at shivraj@brevis.in.You can also let me know if there is someone you'd like featured on my podcast by sending me a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

What do you know about the 1% formula that can give you the financial freedom to quit the rat race by 40. Sound too good to be true? Well, our next guest, Deepak Mullick, founder of SimplyMutual breaks it down for us. As a former mutual fund adviser and investment professional Deepak lays great emphasis on investing in easy installments through equities.  To minimise our fear  of the volatility of the stock markets he advises us to stay invested and be patient if we want to sustain a healthy lifestyle. He tells us his very own story of how he built his own corpus of funds to be able to retire,, travel the world and send his kids abroad to study!Deepak's philosophy  of the 1% Formula is now available in his - SimplyMutual: The 1% formula for financial freedomTo know more visit - https://simplymutual.comWhat did you think of this conversation? I'd love to know. Just email me at shivraj@brevis.in.You can also let me know if there is someone you'd like featured on my podcast by sending me a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv 

What is your relationship with money?  Are you intimidated at the prospect of investing and saving and managing your finances? What is the right asset allocation. All these questions can possibly stress you out, especially in the time we live in. Which is why this episode is such a critical one. We speak to Atul Shinghal the founder and CEO of Scripbox.  Atul has a simple message for you; managing your wealth and investing in your future, does not have to be so complicated. All you need to do is save now, save for the longer term,  don't panic, be transparent about it. And it will all fall in place as long as you take the right advice.Scripbox is a a digital service that gets to invest after understanding your life goals - be it education for your children, your retirement, setting up an emergency fund, or just simply to grow your savings for a rainy day.What do you think? I'd love to know. Just email me at shivraj@brevis.in. You can also let me know if there is someone you'd like featured on my podcast by sending me a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv 

                                                           ‘Making spinach into bubble gum!'In today's frenetic pace where we drive our children to focus on beating the competition and vying for the awards and that prized place in college and career, we often forget to equip them with the essential life skills like social and emotional well. This is where my next guests come in; Vinati Dev and Deepti Sen Gupta - Co-founders of Sai Shiko an offline and online learning studio. Vinati and Deepti speak to me about how they are hoping to pioneer the first of it's kind positive thinking life coaching platform for young children, parents and educators alike. The goal is to create a common vocabulary to encourage a growth mindset and resilience. While all this may sound esoteric, they insist they have put in a lot of hard work to make all this learning fun!  Listen and tell me what you think. You can also suggest future guests, provide feedback and suggestions by sending me a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

‘A cardinal rule to sticking  to your diet or health goals is really to love yourself.' 2020 and 20121 have definitely increased the complexity with how we do just about anything, forget even achieving any of our goals. Which is why my next guest…health coach Ritu Sharma is just so central to that conversation on how we can remain healthy in the face of any adversity. In this conversation she tells us, it is about understanding your body, inside out and really loving yourself first.What do you think? You can also be featured in the podcast. Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

Coming out can be a scary proposition for anyone on the spectrum of LGBTQ+. Yet, with a little guidance and support it can also be revealing and give you a sense of peace of mind. Which is why this episode is even more special. I'm joined from Switzerland by Lucie (Mind Coach) and Vanessa (Body Coach) who call themselves The Coming Out Coaches. In this 30 minute conversation they hold back nothing. As I question them, they reveal their own personal journeys, how they met, their passion project which makes their ‘coming out' Coaching so wholistic.  As these fabulous ladies explain, It is about first getting you to focus on yourself and your goals. On that journey of self discovery, it is about your body, mind and soul. Leaving behind your fear of judgement of yourself and by others and being one with your environment.Getting you completely ready for your exciting journey of coming out and living your true selves, irrespective of your sexuality or gender.  Don't forget to listen till the end as they have a very special offer for listeners. To reach out to Lucie & Vanessa - email: info@thecomingoutcoaches.comVisit their website - https://thecomingoutcoaches.comJoin them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecomingoutcoachesFollow them on Instagram - @thecomingoutcoaches And, if you ever feel the need to just talk or discover how we can work together - Email me shivraj@brevis.in Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

In this critical episode of the Live & Learn podcast we speak to Suman Kher a communication and soft skills powerhouse.She has one central message: At a time when we are all stuck in a virtual world,  the only way you can be successful is by honing your communication skills. And the only way to be confident and ace those skills is to practice, practice, practice.In this episode Suman tells us her views on the training and coaching industry, her constantly evolving toolkit and the new offerings she is working on for the larger learning public. What do you think? You can also be featured in the podcast. Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

What is your relationship with food? Are you happy with your health and weight? Or are you hitting the gym and can't shed that weight? Or worse still popping those protein shakes, gummy bears and granola bars and still not able to look or feel good?In today's Live & Learn Episode we catch up with Dhruv Bhushan CEO of Habbit Health who tells us how we can still continue our emotional connection with food and get those abs you've always wanted. It is a question of not compromising on taste but eating nutritious yet tasty food.Dhruv talks to us about his own struggles with weight loss, creating a company that provides Indians with access to the most cutting edge innovation in food production so that we can distinguish between the quick fixes, the on-the-go  snacks and healthier more nutritious but tastier options. Habbit health's first offering - the WISE Creams promise to be the lightest ice creams ever in the world. Don't take our word for it. Listen to this podcast interview and let  us know what you think. Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

It is the bane of every listener or reader's existence. Those long winded sentences that seem to tell you very little. And confuse you too!Back by popular demand, Live & Learn Host Shivraj Parshad dons his Public Communication Coach hat again to give you some tough love and tricks to just opt for the active voice versus the obfuscating passive one. What do you think? You can also be featured in the podcast. Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

Distraction words or filler words like 'ummm', 'aahh', 'like', 'you know' can all be pretty annoying when you use them while speaking or listening to others. Right? Back by popular demand, Live & Learn Host Shivraj Parshad gives you 3 ways you can avoid the things that make you go 'um'.What are those filler words or distraction words that annoy you and you'd like help with? Id love to know. You can also be featured in the podcast. Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

'Always be ready with a Plan B!'  That's the message from Zain Khan, outplacement coach and author of the self-help book - 'Bouncing Back from a COVID Layoff' in our final conversation with him.In Episode 4 of the Live & Learn podcast, Zain lays out the roadmap for anyone who has lost their job or livelihood due to the pandemic. Learn more, earn differently, make use of your time start a side hustle. Zain tells us to get used to the idea that the world will never be the same again and that we must align ourselves or become irrelevant.Zain's book is available on Amazon - 'Bouncing Back from a COVID Layoff - Practical advice for survival and restart in the times of the pandemic' -  https://tinyurl.com/5tz8jcm4You can also be featured in the podcast. Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

'People hire useful and hands-on professionals and not the easily available and desperate ones'  Sage advice from Zain Khan a recruitment specialist and outplacement coach. In this third episode with Zain, author of 'Bouncing Back from a COVID Layoff', we get down to practical tools and tips to enhancing your job search, networking right and acing that next job interview. He leaves us with some key questions to ponder over about what we can go beyond the job search - learn more, start a side hustle? Anything else?Do you have any questions for Zain? What did you think are the issues we should raise in this conversation? You can also be featured in the podcast. Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes.Zain's book is available on Amazon - 'Bouncing Back from a COVID Layoff - Practical advice for survival and restart in the times of the pandemic' -  https://tinyurl.com/5tz8jcm4Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

In this second episode with Zain Khan, author of 'Bouncing Back from a COVID Layoff', we get a little real, about what happens to you after you lose your job and face the danger of going broke.Here Zain, a recruitment specialist and outplacement coach, spells out some practical tips from the book on how to Beat the Stress and Get Hold of your Money.He leaves us with some key questions to ponder over before our next conversation on the hard work you must do to get back on the job market. Now, do you have any questions for Zain? What did you think are the issues we should raise in this conversation? You can also be featured in the podcast. Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes.Zain's book is available on Amazon - 'Bouncing Back from a COVID Layoff - Practical advice for survival and restart in the times of the pandemic' -  https://tinyurl.com/5tz8jcm4Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

In this first of a 4-part series, I speak to Zain Khan, the author of 'Bouncing Back from a COVID Layoff' which he describes as a practical guide on survival and starting over.An estimated 12.2 crore  (120+ million) people have lost their jobs and we are probably still counting.  Given the desperate calls he received from family and friends for help, Zain, a recruitment specialist (who too lost his job) decided to turn adversity into ambition and position himself as an outplacement coach with this book. In this episode, Zain explains to me how he breaks Bouncing Back down into 5 distinct parts, with anecdotal and practical advice. Zain's book is available on Amazon - 'Bouncing Back from a COVID Layoff - Practical advice for survival and restart in the times of the pandemic' -  https://tinyurl.com/5tz8jcm4 Since I believe you learn by listening, I would also love to hear from you. Do you have any questions for Zain? What did you think of this episode or the issues it raises? You can also be featured in the conversation. Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes.Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv  

Welcome to this trailer of Season 4  of the Live & Learn Podcast.  You know how they always say 'live and learn' after a deeply personal and often surprisingly unpleasant experience?  Well I aim to turn that idiom on its head, with more positive reinforcement through this Podcast. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is to dig much deeper and take those life lessons forward to make the most of the tools, time and talent that we have. The folks I feature on my episodes have all taken that leap of faith to bring you the means to live a better life.Since learning is also about listening, I would love to hear from you. Who do you think has a compelling story to tell? What irks you? What inspires you? And more importantly what do you have to say? Send us a voice ?on WhatsApp to +919625475442 or email Shivraj@brevis.in. If we like your message, you could feature on our future episodes. Do check out our earlier seasons; Living & Learning, Good Morning Grammar and the Weekend Playlist on any of your favourite podcast apps:Spotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzm​TuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdb​iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpa​Listen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eFollow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/admin/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

Our next guest on the Weekend Playlist, Anubha Bhonsle  is a well known journalist and founder of Newsworthy, an independent media outlet. We discuss critical issues about the state of the media and her future plans.In this no holds barred conversation we explore existential questions for the news media in India; In this 24/7 cacophony of news, where are the real stories?  How do we address the erosion of credibility with the media? What really is newsworthy enough to make us stop, listen and really care? How can we support those news providers and journalists who are fighting all odds to bring us hard hitting stories?Critically, I ask Anubha about the future of Newsworthy and how she plans to sustain her mission.Anubha's one clear message;  'If you are a discerning  citizen, wanting news, then you must support independent journalists who are really doing a public service'Do let us know who else you'd like to have featured on the show by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or even just sending me a voice message on +91 9625475442.You could also send us your numbers, to be added on our WhatsApp subscriber list.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brevityinour...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1632...YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - 

Here's a sneak preview to our Weekend Playlist conversation with Anubha Bhonsle; independent journalist and founder of Newsworthy, an independent media outlet.We explore real issues;  In this 24/7 cacophony of news, where are the real stories? What really is newsworthy enough to make us stop, listen and really care? And how can we support those news providers and journalists?Anubha's one clear message;  'If you are a discerning  citizen, wanting news, then you must support independent journalists who are really doing a public service'Full episode releases, Sunday, November 8. Don't miss out!Also, let us know who else you'd like to have featured on the show by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or even just sending me a voice message on +91 9625475442.You could also send us your numbers, to be added on our WhatsApp subscriber list.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brevityinour...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1632...YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - 

Our next guest on the Weekend Playlist,  is Vineet Bakshi, a graphics designer, a media maven and presenter of car shows, but more importantly one of India's largest die cast car collectors. Vineet has been dubbed the ‘Godfather' of India's Hot Wheels collectors.Vineet is a serious hobbyist, who has not only spearheaded the Hot Wheels community in India, but also believes in creating a real collectors corner. The group, called, “MAD HCI” (Hot Wheels Collectors India) was started by Vineet Bakshi five years ago.  Where they gossip, share trade secrets and also help each other find good bargains. And it isn't a cheap hobby, Hot Wheels manufactured in the 1980s and 90s in India which went for Rs 60 can trade up to 600 USD!Vineet admits he has lost count after 4,000 of the rarest of die cast model cars, but he still looks out for those bargains. He is now contemplating a HCL shop in partnership with Hot Wheels manufacturers Leo Mattel and distributors so that collectors get first dibs at the latest and newest models.His message is very clear; 'Don't discount your child's love for these model cars as they can be career shaping,  Many of his peers have gone on to become automobile engineers, designers and even race track or EV experts.'Listen to the Weekend Playlist in your time and at your pace and do let us know what you think of the conversation.  You can also let us know if you would like to suggest other inspirational folks and their stories. You could do that by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or  sending a message on +91 9625475442.You can also send us your numbers and be added on our WhatsApp subscriber list.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

In this trailer to Episode 3 of the Weekend Playlist , Vineet Bakshi, one of India's largest die cast car collectors, tells us why being a hobbyist can really be career shaping. Vineet has been dubbed the ‘Godfather' of India's Hot Wheels collectors. So as a serious hobbyist, he believes that playing with models cars can really help young children create a whole world of imagination. Ultimately, harnessed properly, it can lead to alternate careers like; auto-journalism, design engineering or even clean tech.Watch out for full episode releasing on Saturday, October 31.Listen and let us know who else you'd like to have featured on the show by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or even just sending me a voice message on +91 9625475442.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brevityinour...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1632...YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio -

Listen to this quick preview of Episode 3 of the Weekend Playlist . We speak to Vineet Bakshi, a graphics designer, a media maven and presenter of car shows, but more importantly one of India's largest die cast car collectors. He has been dubbed the ‘Godfather' of India's Hot Wheels collectors.Vineet is a serious hobbyist, who has not only spearheaded the Hot Wheels community in India, but also believes in creating a real collectors corner.Watch out for full episode releasing on Saturday, October 31.Listen and let us know who else you'd like to have featured on the show by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or even just sending me a voice message on +91 9625475442.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brevityinour...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1632...YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaYou could also send us your n

Our next guest on the Weekend Playlist, Saurabh Kirpal is a noted senior advocate who has now been recommended for a judgeship. If approved by the government he will be India's first openly Gay judge. Saurabh is one of the lawyers who argued against Section 377 and also the editor of an anthology of essays, Sex and The Supreme Court.In this conversation, Saurabh tells us why he felt this book is so critical for our understanding of issues of gender identity, sexual choice and the dignity of every Indian.It is written in the backdrop of recent critical judgments like the reading down of 377, decriminalizing adultery, lifting the bar on entry of women of menstruating age to the the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, the verdict confirmed transgender rights, the triple talaq decision and the MeToo movement that put the spotlight on the 1997 Vishakha judgment, protecting women against workplace harassment.But what stands out is Saurabh's choice of essays by legal luminaries, lawyers and everyday people, with their own personal narratives. This is because, he tells us, his purpose is to drive home the impact of these judgments for everyone, devoid of the noise and debate of the media and political interests. This is a no holes barred conversation, where Saurabh does not shy away from saying, he is disappointed for still not being confirmed as a High Court judge, the need to push for same-sex marriage and anti-discrimination laws.The one message he has for us: We must learn to stand up and fight, put ourselves in the other person's shoes and work towards an India that is just, equal and leaves no one behind.Listen to the Weekend Playlist in your time and at your pace and do let us know what you think of the conversation. You can also let us know if you would like to suggest other inspirational folks and their stories. You could do that by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or sending a message on +91 9625475442.You can also send us your numbers and be added on our WhatsApp subscriber list.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcv

One last preview of this Weekend Playlist conversation with Saurabh Kirpal on his anthology of essays; Sex and The Supreme Court.Saurabh's parting message to all our listeners; We must learn to stand up and fight, put ourselves in the other person's shoes and work towards an India that is just, equal and leaves no one behind.What do you think? You can hear the full episode this Sunday, October 25 .Let us know who else you'd like to have featured on the show by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or even just sending me a voice message on +91 9625475442.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brevityinour...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1632...YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaYou could also send us your numbers, to be added on our WhatsApp subscriber list.

Hear this trailer of our conversation with Saurabh Kirpal on his anthology of essays; Sex and The Supreme Court. Saurabh tells us how the book closely examines issues of gender and personal agency. In one essay, what is shocking, is the insight that 160 year old Victorian laws which viewed women as chattel or property still govern the Indian Penal Code today. So while a judgment overturned criminalisation of adultery, criminalising marital rape remains out of reach.You can hear the full episode this Sunday, October 25 . Also, let us know who else you'd like to have featured on the show by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or even just sending me a voice message on +91 9625475442.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brevityinour...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1632...YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaYou could also send us your numbers, to be added on our WhatsApp subscriber list.

Is it the end of the road for Good Morning Grammar? What do you think? Can we do better?In this special message your host Shivraj Parshad would like Good Morning Grammar listeners to send in their feedback, suggestions, idea or critique - so that when we return, we do so in an avatar to your liking.All you have to do is either write to shivraj@brevis.in  or send a message to +919625475442Until then, you can also revisit past episodes on thebrevispodcast.buzzsprout.com or follow us on YouTube: @shivrajparshadIf you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

How you avoid basic grammar slip-ups? Being more specific helps. This Thursday, Malini Kumar from the UAE returns to give a few simple tricks to avoid being vague when referring to entities, like a brand or business.Malini is really keen to hear from you! YOU too can have your say on any episode, depending on who you address. Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

What is the difference between 'Few and a Few? or Little and a Little?' While they are all quantifiers, this Wednesday, Padmasini from Bangalore decides to take on these words and explain the difference. But be certain to listen till the end as Padmasini asks you to fill in some blanks. What say you? YOU too can have your say on any episode . Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

The use of articles; A, An and The, always merits a revisit. Especially, when you may be confused about their pronunciation. Our Tuesday expert, Pallavi Narain gives us the tricks and tips to remembering just how to. She signs off asking you to send her more ideas. So what do you think? Listen till the end. YOU too can have your say on any episode . Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

Ooooh! In this Monday episode., Rajesh Joshi a freelance or as he put it 'azaad' journalist, continues his tirade against the new breed of Hindi news anchors. His charge is that they are twisting Hindi or Urdu words to suit ratings and by doing that are twisting the very essence and meaning of these terms.  This ex BBC journalist, warns us not to try and learn the language by following them.In his trademark style, Rajesh  looks at the historical authenticity of some popularly misused words and controversially asks you for your opinion. So what do you think? Send in a voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in  or write to Rajesh and rajesh1joshi@gmail.com.We would love to playback your clips or opinion. Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

Our first guest on the Weekend Playlist; Sonam Kalra is a multiple award winning singer-songwriter and composer trained in both Indian and Western traditions.  She leads the multi-genre Sufi Gospel project and made it her mission to use her music to spread important messages, both social and political.Her latest project - which you can tell from the Log Down Song lyrics - is to highlight the plight of struggling artists and performers and demand, people pay them. In this heart-to-heart conversation, Sonam tells us her story, gives us a taste of her wicked sense of humour, talks about her mission & ideas and her striving for that holistic experience. The one message she has for us is essentially, to just be kind.Listen to the Weekend Playlist in your time and at your pace and do let us know what you think of the conversation.  You can also let us know if you would like to suggest other inspirational folks and their stories. You could do that by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or  sending a message on +91 9625475442.You can also send us your numbers and be added on our WhatsApp subscriber list. Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

Hear this Weekend Playlist trailer with our first guest Sonam Kalra - multiple award winning singer-songwriter and composer.  She leads the multi-genre Sufi Gospel project and made it her mission to use her music to spread important messages, both social and political. Which you can tell from her latest Log Down Song lyrics, that hopes to raise awareness and funding for struggling artists and performers. In this sneak preview you get to hear her story, her ideas and her message. Full episode releases on Saturday, October 17.Do let us know who else you'd like to have featured on the show by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or even just sending me a voice message on +91 9625475442.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brevityinour... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1632... YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaYou could also send us your numbers, to be added on our WhatsApp subscriber list.

Friday's are all about Fun, so when we heard from publishing professional Divya Munjal, we decided to play that clip without any editing. That's because she brings up a very moot point, when you write English, you mustn't confuse words, as they may completely change the meaning.What do you think? YOU too can have your say on any episode. Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

Did you know what the term 'homophone' means? Each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings. This Thursday, Malini Kumar from the UAE returns to give a few simple tricks to avoid misusing 'Bear' and 'Bare'. Malini is really keen to hear from you! YOU too can have your say on any episode, depending on who you address. Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

Now Good Morning Grammar isn't always about the serious stuff. We can have a lot of fun too. That is what our Wednesday expert Preeti Singh decided to do, pick up words that sometime kids say and most often adults, misuse.  Preeti now throws a question to you listeners, she wants to know what words or phrases you would would to hear more about. So what are you waiting for? YOU too can have your say on any episode, depending on who you address. Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

 Our Tuesday expert Pallavi Narain, loves taking on Tricky words to give us short bursts of lessons in correct usage. So riding on past episodes that covered 'Who vs Whom' and 'That vs.Which' She takes on gaffes made by many adults and children alike when using Who as opposed to That.So what do you think? Listen till the end. YOU too can have your say on any episode . Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

For language purists in today's milieu this may be a tricky question; 'Can Hindi do without Urdu?' In this special Good Morning Grammar episode, Rajesh Joshi a freelance or as he put it 'azaad' journalist, harks back to the socio-cultural norms and mannerisms of the past (Ganga–Jamuni Tehzeeb) and explains that the two languages actually share a symbiotic relationship.  You may ask; What does that mean? This ex BBC journalist brings up the elementary Hindi alphabet table and how we associated them with certain words, words he point out are in fact Farsi. Rajesh realises this may be a hotly debated issue and has clearly asked for your opinion. So what do you think? Send in a voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in  or write to Rajesh and rajesh1joshi@gmail.com.We would love to playback your clips or opinion. Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

Welcome to this preview of the Weekend Playlist. Your slow listening podcast with Shivraj Parshad. We understand that after a hectic week you really want to just dial it down.  Therefore the Weekend Playlist is a more languid laid back conversation series with really interesting folks.  Their stories will give you alternate ideas, inspiration, habits or frameworks to think over and explore in your time, at your pace, and at your choosing.Remember, all my podcasts are about YOU. So, if you feel if there is anyone you think we should speak to or feature on our weekend play list. Introduce us, by writing to Shivraj@brevis.in or even just sending me a voice message on +91 9625475442.Don't forget to follow subscribe or even earmark us:Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvPodcast PlatformsSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9eYou could also send us your numbers, to be added on our WhatsApp subscriber list.  

Our Friday special guest Puja Talwar speaks to actor Arjun Mathur (lead actor in web series Made in Heaven) who raises the question about missing punctuation in the emails that he get's. He promises not to miss out on those in his Emmys, thank you speech. Fingers crossed.What do you think? YOU too can have your say on any episode, depending on who you address. Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

It all began with his South Indianisms, and now Manjunath Gangadhar is getting more specific with the use of unique English lingo in Bangalore. This is special, since Manju always finds the time for Good Morning Grammar despite being really with his new venture Smartsustain.in What do you think? YOU too can have your say on any episode, depending on who you address. Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e

There are some words in the English language that can be palindromes. What are they? Our Wednesday guest Nilova Roy Chaudhury decided to send us this clip while watching her Labrador Butter eat a banana . Listen to this veteran journalist  walk us through those grammar intricacies. What do you think? YOU too can have your say on any episode, depending on who you address. Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e 

The casual thanks can often be misconstrued as dismissive or snarky as opposed to the proper Thank you! Our Tuesday expert Pallavi Narain, characteristically takes on these Tricky words and tells us why it doesn't hurt to make just that little extra effort.What do you think? Listen till the end. YOU too can have your say on any episode . Send in your voice messages on WhatsApp at +91-9625475442 or email; Shivraj@brevis.in . Let's make our morning listening a little more interesting.If you like the show do Rate or Review us on https://tinyurl.com/y2t7ud5q or on https://tinyurl.com/yc3qfhcb  Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShivrajParshad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrevityinourDNA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/16321692/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uo9fcvSpotify – tinyurl.com/y766k958Apple Podcasts – tinyurl.com/v8euj6zKuKuFM - https://tinyurl.com/y4p99hzmTuneIn - tinyurl.com/y86pv3soGoogle Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/y9fslvdbiHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/yay4kqpaListen Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y7d6sj9e