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  • Applying Emotional Intelligence to overcome our Feelings of Failure with Harvey Deutschendorf

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    Discussion with Harvey Deutschendorf

     Applying Emotional Intelligence to overcome our Feelings of Failure

    About Harvey
    On this episode of My Perfect Failure (Applying Emotional Intelligence to overcome our Feelings of Failure) I am joined by Harvey Deutschendorf who has been an Emotional Intelligence Expert for over 20 years.  Harvey is an Internationally renowned speaker on Emotional Intelligence along with being the Author of books such as the international best seller “The other Kind of Smart”

    In 2015 Harvey was recognized as a top thought leader and was awarded the Trust Across America.

    On this episode of My Perfect Failure Harvey explains how he discovered Emotional Intelligence and how this became his life’s calling.  Some of the areas we cover.

     

    ·         Harvey explains how he got into Emotional Intelligence.

    ·         Harvey explains how Emotional Intelligence has improved his life.

    ·         Harvey explains how we can apply Emotional Intelligence.

    ·         We discuss Harvey’s book “The other Kind of Smart”.

     

    ·         To Work with Harvey

    https://www.theotherkindofsmart.com/

     

    Harvey’s book - The other Kind of Smart

    ·         https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=other+kind+of+smart+harvey&ref=nb_sb_noss


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    47 min
  • Practicing Failure with Caroline Flanagan

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    Practicing Failure with Caroline Flanagan


    About Caroline
    On this episode of My Perfect Failure (Practicing Failure) we are joined by Former International Banking Lawyer Caroline Flanagan who has successfully transitioned to become a successful Professional Coach as the founder and Creator of her Coaching business Babyproofyourlife.  Caroline combines these duties with being a Wife, Mother, host of her own Podcast as well as an Author of her debut book Babyproof your Career.

    On this episode of My Perfect Failure Caroline provides insights into what inspired her to launch Babyproofyourlife and how she is using this platform to now help others achieve their professional goals.  Caroline also explains how she has set herself the challenge to Fail One hundred times this year.  Some of the areas we cover.

     

    ·         Caroline explains her Journey to Founding and Creating Babyproofyourlife.

    ·         Caroline tells us about her challenge to fail 100 times this year.

    ·         We discuss how Caroline breaks Failure down into 2 categories. Task Failures and Identity Failures.

    ·         We discuss Mastering Failure.

     

    Caroline’s book Babyproof Your Career

    ·         https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baby-Proof-Your-Career-Balancing/dp/1781331618

     

    Babyproof Your Life: Looking to hire Caroline

    ·         https://www.babyproofyourlife.com/

     

    Podcast Episode from Caroline. Fail again. Fail better. Why you should give yourself permission to fail

    ·         https://www.carolineflanagan.com/episode4/


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    44 min
  • Reinvention and the Power of Change with Beth Comstock Former Vice Chair of GE

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    Reinvention and the Power of Change with Beth Comstock Former Vice Chair of GE


    About Beth
    On this episode of My Perfect Failure “Reinvention and the Power of Change” we are joined by Beth Comstock Former Vice Chair of General Electric.  While at GE Beth led Organic Growth, Innovation Initiatives, Marketing, Sales and Communication functions.

    Beth directed a number of strategic strategies for GE including Cross-Business Digital Programs focused on consumer health, and the creation of a partnership network to extend the company’s Ecomagination environmental technologies.

    On this episode of My Perfect Failure we discuss Reinvention and the Power of Change.  This Reinvention and Change is highlighted by Beth’s new career as an Author and her wonderful new book “Imagine It Forward”. Some of the areas we cover.

     

    ·         Beth’s Journey to General Electric.

    ·         Beth advises a Strategy is a Story well told.

    ·         We discuss Beth’s new book Imagine it forward.

    ·         Beth tells why we should all give each other permission slips.

     

    Imagine It Forward

    ·         https://www.amazon.co.uk/Imagine-Forward-Courage-Creativity-Change/dp/0753545713

     

    Articles by Beth

    ·         https://www.alltech.com/blog/beth-comstock-3-strategies-beat-your-fear-failure-and-meet-change-head 

     


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    43 min
  • How to move on from a Job loss with Suzannah Weiss

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    How to move on from a Job loss with Suzannah Weiss


    About Suzannah
    On this episode of My Perfect Failure “How to move on from a Job Loss” we are joined by Suzannah Weiss.

    Suzannah currently serves as an Editor on Complex.  Suzannah is also a regular lifestyle writer on noted publications such as the Washington Post, Vice, Teen Vogue, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Bustle and Marie Claire.

    Suzannah has been published in numerous books for her articles on gender, body image and Social Justice.  Suzannah has also been cited by Whoopi Goldberg for one of her articles.

    On this episode Suzannah relives how a Job loss although painful at the time led to her true calling as a Writer and Author. Some of the areas we Cover.

    ·         How Suzannah came to terms with her Job loss.

    ·         Suzannah discusses how her Job loss has impacted her current career as a Writer.

    ·         The positives Suzannah has taken from the process.

    ·         Suzannah lends some advice for people looking to bounce back from a Job loss.

    Articles by Suzannah 

    ·         https://www.bustle.com/p/9-successful-people-share-their-first-major-failure-8413012

     

    Looking to Hire Suzannah for writing assignments 

    ·         [email protected]

     

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    28 min
  • Failure and The Unconscious with Diana C. Pitaru

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    Failure and The Unconscious with Diana C. Pitaru

    About Diana
    On this episode of My Perfect Failure “Failure and The Unconscious” Paul is joined by Psychotherapist Diana C. Pitaru.  Diana has trained in both Europe and the US and has extensive insights into the various environments that impact our emotional health.  Diana’s expertise ranges from existential/identity issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationships and has had great results using long term depth psychotherapy treatment.

    In this episode Diana provides insights into the role our unconscious can play in helping us deal with feeling of Failure and Fear.  Some of the areas we cover. 

    ·         Why is Failure Unacceptable to some people?

    ·         Can we overcome our fear of failure?

    ·         What makes up the unconscious?

    ·         Can we control our unconscious?

    Looking to Hire Diana – Visit her website

    ·         https://www.therapistdiana.com/

     

    Articles by Diana

    ·         https://blogs.psychcentral.com/unleash-creativity/2014/12/overcoming-fear-of-failure/

     


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    49 min
  • Resilience and Rebounding with Edie Weinstein

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    Discussion with Edie Weinstein (MSW, LSW)

    Resilience and Rebounding with Edie Weinstein

    Discussion with Edie
    On this episode of My Perfect Failure “Resilience and Rebounding” Paul is joined by the delightful Edie Weinstern.  Join myself and Edie Weinstein as we explore what it takes to rise above when 'life gets lifey'. Through a series of losses and challenges, Edie has discovered that her shakeups are her wakeups and she has moved through them, coming away with a vast tool kit of what she calls portable life skills that she uses for herself, her clients, students, and readers. 

    Edie also has a rich background as a journalist, interviewer, author and editor, a dynamic and inspiring speaker, licensed social worker and interfaith minister, BLISS coach, event producer, certified Laughter Yoga Leader, certified Cuddle Party facilitator, and Cosmic Concierge.  Edie is the founder of Hug Mobsters Armed with Love, which offers FREE HUGS events world- wide on a planned and spontaneous basis. Some of the areas we cover.

     ·         Edie Discusses her technique for dealing with Imposter Syndrome

    ·         Dalai Lama:  Edie discusses her journey to meeting and Interviewing the Dalai Lama.

    ·         Edie tells how we can become Opti-Mystic and see life through the eyes of Possibilities

    ·         The Bliss Mistress Guide

     Edie’s Opti-mystical Website

    ·         https://www.opti-mystical.com/contact/  

     Edie’s Dalai Lama interview

    ·         https://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/07/how-interviewing-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama-changed-my-life-forever/ 

     Edie’s Radio Show

    ·         http://vividlife.me/ultimate/its-all-about-relationships-with-edie-weinstein/  My radio show It's All About Relationships

     Edie’s Selected Articles

    ·         https://psychcentral.com/blog/author/edie-weinstein/ Psych Central articles

    ·         https://goodmenproject.com/author/edie-weinstein/ Good Men Project articles

    ·         https://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/bydivinedesign-283 Huffington Post articles

    ·         https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/blissblog/archiveList.php Beliefnet articles

    ·         https://psychcentral.com/lib/does-failure-groom-us-for-success/ 

     Edie’s Hugs Video

    ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr5dA-x_VBA  Hugmobsters Armed with Love (FREE HUGS) video

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    44 min
  • Challenging Failure with Hope Perlman

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    Challenging Failure with Hope Perlman

    About Hope
    On this Episode of My Perfect Failure “Challenging Failure” Paul Is joined by Hope Perlman Lecturer, Writer, Blogger (Unmapped Country) and regular Contributor to Publications such as The Huffington Post, Psychology Today and The New York Times.

    In this episode Hope discusses her own experiences and introduces us to techniques we can all use to combat Failure.  Some of the areas we cover.

     

    ·         Gauging Success

    ·         Why we draw a distinction between Success and Failure

    ·         We discuss Mental Contrasting

    ·         Hope introduces us to “Putting Down the Burden”

     

    Hope’s Book recommendations

    ·         Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck

    ·         Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals, by Heidi Grant Halvorson.

    ·         Grit, by Angela Duckworth

    ·         Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

     

    Articles by Hope: Surviving- Spectacular Failure

    ·         https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unmapped-country/201307/surviving-spectacular-failure 

     

    Subscribe to Hope’s Blog Unmapped County

    ·         https://www.unmappedcountry.com/  

     
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    44 min
  • Lindsay Danas Cohen: The Vital Lessons We Learn from Failure

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    Lindsay Danas Cohen: The Vital Lessons We Learn from Failure

    About Lindsay
    On this episode of My Perfect Failure “The Vital Lessons We Learn from Failure” Paul is Joined by New York based Lindsay Danas Cohen former licensed Attorney of 10 years, formerly with Bloomberg and Kroll Bond Rating Agency and currently Fintech Chief Operating Officer.  Lindsay discusses her roller coaster Career and the Vital Lessons she has learned to her advantage. Some of the areas we cover.

     

    ·         Lindsay recalls her challenging Career moments

    ·         The benefits of Accepting Our setbacks

    ·         A painful Introduction into Authorship 

    ·         Lindsay describes the steps she has taken to having a more balanced outlook on Failure

     

    Some recommendations by Lindsay

    Lindsay’s Book recommendations

    ·         The Resilience Factor: Karen Reivich

    ·         Option B: Sheryl Sandberg

     

    Lindsay Podcast Recommendation

    ·         Podcast: The Eventual Millionaire: Jaime Masters

     

    Lindsay Website Recommendations 

    ·         Looking to Invest:  https://www.ellevest.com/magazine)

     

    Article by Lindsay:  Moving Forward to Avoid A Career Failure

    ·         https://www.themuse.com/advice/moving-forward-how-to-overcome-a-career-failure 

     


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    31 min
  • A discussion with Dr Erin Baker - Failure - The Power Of Change

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    A discussion with Dr Erin Baker - Failure - The Power of Change


    About Erin
    On this Episode of My Perfect Failure “The Power of Change” Paul is Joined by Dr Erin Baker.  Professional Coach and Former senior Executive at Facebook & Microsoft & currently the Social Media Expert on the governing body of WiRED International.

     

    Dr Erin shares her decision to leave some of the biggest and most prestigious companies in the world Facebook and Microsoft to find her true calling as a successful Professional Coach. Some of the areas we cover:

     

    ·         Getting Comfortable with Failure

    ·         Mindset

    ·         The Process of Change

    ·         Accepting Feedback

    ·         Erin’s Coaching Framework for getting People more Comfortable with Failure.

     

    Looking to Hire Erin for Professional Coaching:  You can Contact Erin via her website

    ·         www.erinmbaker.com

     

    Erin’s Private Facebook Group (Society of Bullshit Rule Breakers) Looking to Join.  Please mention My Perfect Failure and Why you are interested in joining the group.

     

    Erin’s book Recommendations

    ·         Mindset by Carol Dweck

    ·         Smart Change by Art Markman

    ·         The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

    ·         Nudge by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein

    ·         Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

     

    Article’s by Erin: 5 Steps to Change Your Mindset about Failure

    ·         https://www.fastcompany.com/90248659/5-steps-to-changing-your-mindset-about-failure 

     

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    39 min
  • An Introduction to My Perfect Failure With Paul Padmore

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     My Perfect Failure the new Podcast by Paul Padmore where he discusses Failure with a host of fantastic guests.  

    During this introductory episode to My Perfect Failure Paul discusses the below

    ·         What was the inspiration behind My Perfect Failure?

     

    ·         What listeners can expect?

     

    ·         What My Perfect Failure is looking to achieve?

     

    ·         Who is the show aimed at?
     

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    27 min

About My Perfect Failure

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Welcome to My Perfect Failure, the Podcast that taps into the world of Failure. We will explore What is Failure, why does it happen and how do we move beyond our Failures. With the help of a range…