Plan B Success

An organization & its performance is dependent on the day-to-day functioning of its frontline employees who generally make up the bulk of its workforce. The frontline staff, be it the customer service representative, the salesman, the call center representative, the assistant, the receptionist or others, they are the first line of customer interaction and are responsible for creating that crucial first impression of the organization, its products, and services. Yet, they are the ones that are affected by several challenges across industries — low levels of motivation, economic and emotional stress, stressful work goals and management pressure to meet them, and poor growth prospects, all of which result in high levels of attrition and poor performance. Let's review the importance of these resources and how much an organization as a whole, can benefit from their wellbeing. Let's understand frontline performance management and what it means to the top-line, bottom-line, and organizational ethos!

Paul Padmore is the Founder and Creator of the Podcast, My Perfect Failure, that believes our failures are a vital ingredient for our future success. Although the subject is failure, My Perfect Failure takes a refreshingly positive spin on this subject leaving his audience with an abundance of tips, tricks, and tools they can easily introduce into their everyday lives. Paul speaks to experts on this subject and also those who reveal how their failures have been critical to their success. Away from podcasting, Paul is an experienced Digital Advertising Professional in London, UK where he has worked for many of the leading publishers and more recently, Paul has transitioned away from publishers to working in the Digital Tech space. When Paul isn't working on My Perfect Failure, he likes to hang out with family and friends, hit the gym and listen to music. You can learn about Paul and My Perfect Failure @ http://www.myperfectfailure.com/ You can also connect with Paul @ https://www.instagram.com/padsmpf/ https://twitter.com/failure_perfect https://www.facebook.com/My-Perfect-Failure

To make errors is human and to forgive is divine. Yes, but from ages, the connotation of being human has been one of weakness when it should be that of strength. Being human means to be strong and we all should take pride in it! Let's get into the episode to discover this...

UNCERTAINTY is at every corner of our life as we DREAM, make PLANS and ACT on them in pursuit of outcomes, to turn our dreams into reality. However, we cannot let this fear of the unknown stop us in our tracks or curb our dreams and ambitions. The first glimmer of self-doubt rooted in this uncertainty can turn us into risk-averse individuals. And, it can leave us paralyzed from fear and stop us from taking the first step toward action. And ACTION is the only way to make things happen! Let's dive into this episode to learn how to tackle RISK and UNCERTAINTY and come out as WINNERS!

From being a shy kid fighting his own demons, be it physical health challenges or social anxiety for over a decade, this son of Egyptian immigrants has come a long way in his 22 years of life, to being the host of iTunes Top Charts podcast, Humans 2.0, featuring innovative, talented and influential guests to educate others, change their lives, and upgrade to the Human version 2.0 that is inside all of us. Prior to creating the Humans 2.0 Podcast, Mark was the founder and creative director of PPMC, started in 2013, the #1 Pixelmon Minecraft server in the world. As creative director, Mark grew the company's website to reach over 10 million users and 10,000 plus registered premium members. Mark founded and operates VU Dream, a growing and innovative virtual and augmented reality marketing & advertising agency based in Boston. In this episode, we go down memory lane to see his life and evolution through his own eyes! The best way to connect with Mark: Mark's Podcast Website Mark's Podcast Humans 2.0 on iTunes Mark's agency site LinkedIn If you want to take a look at his day to day, check out his Instagram stories

Innovation and Disruption are terms that are used interchangeably. While we, perhaps, live in times that have seen a prevalence of innovation all around due to the advent and growth of technology, the quest of discovery is age-old! The germ of thinking outside the box, questioning the status quo and befriending uncertainty has always been there and is the reason for breakthroughs and improvements we see that benefit humankind. Let's dive in to understand better...

Is innovation an accident or is it deliberate? Do we excel at being creative and benefit from the output of creativity when it's shaped by accident or by the stress and strain of such an event when it occurs unplanned? Or is innovation and its output at its best when it's a conscious exercise which is planned and executed? Also, what is true innovation vs. an enhancement of existing innovation? Let's jump in to this episode and find out...

Five years ago and 36 weeks into her pregnancy, Briar Harvey said she went into the hospital expecting to come home with a baby, but instead she came home with nothing. Due to complications, her baby didn't make it. Coming out of that trauma, Briar is now the Founder and Host of A Story for Another Time, a narrative style memoir about her life. She is also the co-host of Latchkey Movies, the podcast where she takes a critical look at the movies your kids are watching without your supervision. Briar is an author, marketing strategist, a personal systems coach and the founder of the Omaha Women's Circle. All of her work and associated information can be found at www.briarharvey.com.

A little bit of restraint in any actions you take can go a long way to ensure you do not regret the action past doing it. Irrespective of what triggers the action, a bit of thought to check on the reasons for the action and the emotional state that it is being taken in, ensure the right mindset is being applied before the action is taken. Let's review what can be done to THINK and ACT than ACT and THINK, this time around about what went wrong and how to fix it!

We all have choices to make in everything we do, right from figuring out what to wear to work, to what path to take to the office, to what to have for lunch! While some of these choices feel mundane and not something you'd like to spend much time on, there are other choices you need to make that can have a greater influence on your life, perhaps even determine the kind of life you will have into the future. These decisions require skill and insights before you make them, in fact, even introspection in terms of what you really want from them and what your own interpretation of success is. Let's discuss this through a couple of stories I'd like to share...

Kathy McLead is the creator of Stay at Home Mom Entrepreneur: the proven framework for creating a highly profitable business that you love while working 2 hours a day. Kat started as an exotic dancer, later a dominatrix, where she realized her marketing skills but hated the work and eventually decided to come out of it and go to graduate school. She started her first multiple 6 figure business 20 years ago, and hasn't slowed down since — not even after having kids. A fun fact: That business's profits meant that she had way more money than her husband when they first got married and was able to pay the entire $450,000 down payment on their home. Not that he minded! She fully planned on being a pampered Stay at Home Mom, but once her son began preschool, and she actually had ME time again for the first time in years, she became restless. So she came out of "retirement" and started coaching her friends just to give her a little extra buzz. Since then, she's helped numerous Stay at Home Moms find fulfillment and independent income outside of motherhood all while staying Mom first. AND that's how she developed THE ONLY BUSINESS FRAMEWORK specifically designed for a BUSY MOM. In this episode, Kat discusses her unusual initial career & her current success helping Moms start their businesses. She can be found at: https://www.sahmentrepreneur.com/

Have you ever wondered if you can "THINK" yourself to your desired level of success? Can you influence your thinking to put you on a path of achieving success in real-time? What is the power of thought and how can it help us achieve success in the real world? Let's listen and find out...

What are you AFRAID of? What's holding you back from unleashing your full potential and benefitting from it? If it's not a lack of intent or effort, then what is it? In this episode, let's explore and unravel the mystery and understand better how we can overcome any obstacles in our path to success...

British entrepreneur, piano player, international racing driver, and business coach Jonny Cooper grew his own business to 8-figures, then exited and founded JonnyHatesMarketing.com, helping coaches, trainers and therapists find more of their ideal clients, more easily. He's also the voice behind the legendary Jonny Hates Marketing Facebook Group, and swears that he really, really does hate marketing, that is. Jonny is changing the face of the coaching industry, one coach at a time. Author of Amazon 5 star reviewed book Jonny Hates Marketing: 99 Ways To Get Your Ideal Clients Chasing You Without Spending A Penny On Advertising, Working Like A Dog Or Losing Your Mind – Jonny's ever-youthful outlook and mindset has not only helped him create a 6 figure business from scratch but has helped him overcome challenges that would crush most people. Jonny talks about his success in the financial services industry: building a business from scratch to 8-figures, and then selling it to a company in 2003, that went bust before they could finish paying for it. Since then, Jonny "fell into" coaching through being asked for advice on growth and exit strategies by former clients and his wider network. He later created the "Client Attraction Blueprint" through which he coaches various coaches and therapists, one at a time. He attributes the spectacular success of his program to his ability to define a clear and simple marketing message, and in identifying and engaging with an audience for that message. Let's jump in and hear Jonny's story in his own words…

"Failure is the stepping stone to success!" Heard that? Another old saying that is for those who haven't tasted success yet, isn't it? Everyone fears failure but it should not be something to fear or abhor. Failure teaches us important lessons in life. It is an integral part of our lives, be it personal or professional. There is no success without failure. Success is as much sweeter because of failure. Failure gives way to frustration, despair, doubt and so many other emotions yet, it can be managed as a formidable weapon to fight your way to success. Join and Listen in to learn how to use failure, your own or learned to clear your path to success...

In this episode, we try to answer this question about your choice of a career, your control & management of it to your aspired end goals. Let's revisit your current or future career choice & understand if it's on your planned path or do you feel that you are not in control of your career path and that you are chained to the job you do, for reasons other than fulfillment. How do you go about being in control of your career & work a job that you enjoy, that fulfills you? Well, let's listen and find out...

Today's guest is Christian Modjaiso from Congo, Africa! Christian is an extreme stress management coach on a mission to help anyone who is experiencing stress by a methodology he developed, to "observe" it! In this episode, Christian reveals his life journey where he came to the USA as a student and experienced culture shock! He talks about his travails, challenges and how he overcame them through observation. His approach helped him manage his own stress, anxiety and take control of his life and now, has channeled him to help others achieve the same. For a free tool from Christian to help with stress, go to: http://observe.host/the-observe-approach-to-stress/ Take advantage of the free limited time only "My Life Sucks" coaching session with Christian by visiting: http://observe.host/free-coaching/ Christian's general contact page: http://observe.host/contact/

Team Camaraderie, coming together as a team and working effectively for the organizational, team & mutual team member benefit, is more than about just rallying around an organizational mission. It has a lot to do, first with interpersonal relationships between the members, then, relations at various levels within the organizational framework. Meeting team & organizational goals have its roots in employee interpersonal relationships, individual ambition, personal goal achievement & more. Join in & Listen...

"I have a STUPID question!" How many times have you said that, and asked your question when in a meeting, class or a group? Or have you second-guessed yourself and hesitated to ask? This episode dwells into this aspect of self-doubt where you could give in to others' perception of you and as a result, self sabotage your own growth! Jump into the episode to listen & learn...

Psychiatric Nurse and Positivity Coach, Rayson Choo from Singapore joins Rajeev Mudumba for a conversation where he reveals his challenges & life experiences and what he did to turnaround while focusing on the positive. Rayson, through his brand, Raygacy, has made it his mission to help millennial entrepreneurs & professionals with personal branding and mastery. Rayson also hosts a podcast – The Raygacy Show where he gets to pick the brains of successful entrepreneurs and celebrities such as Gary V, Grant Cardone, etc. Rayson has gone through several setbacks including experiencing his parents' divorce, constant bullying at age seven and losing his job and ex-girlfriend simultaneously at the age of 24. There was a point in life when he contemplated suicide! After his spectacular turnaround from depression, he has spoken to thousands of people in hospitals, schools, podcasts, and radio spreading his message of positivity. He has been featured in both local and international media.

Do nice people make good or poor leaders? What do you think? In this episode, we discuss and deliberate this topic. We also explore the strengths and weaknesses of "nice" people and how these unfold in a leadership role. Come, join and listen in...

Leadership spans from being in command & control to being inclusive, transparent and upholding enablement and empowerment of employees to grow as unique leaders where they exploit their own personality traits and skills to get the job done. In this episode, we discuss these various aspects of leadership and debate as to what makes the most sense in present times. Join us in the discussion!

Interview with our first guest, YAY! In this episode, we interview John Lee Dumas aka JLD. JLD is the founder & host of Entrepreneurs On Fire (EOFire), an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs to help Fire Nation, his community on their Entrepreneurial journey! JLD has interviewed over 2,000 incredible Entrepreneurs, including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, and many more. After serving as an active-duty Army Officer for four years, JLD tried Law School (1st-semester dropout), Corporate Finance and Commercial Real Estate before he made his pivot and embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. JLD shares the details of how EOFire came to be and what keeps him going every day to serve his community. He also shares with us the many opportunities his entrepreneurial journey has afforded him, both professionally and personally. Join us and Listen in!

What if I told you that you, my friend have superpowers too? Yes, you have powers that make you very unique and give you the ability to set yourself apart from the crowd. In fact, you can exercise your powers to your own benefit and for those around you! Now, let's find out what you have and how you can use them through a story that I share of a superbeing who we heard of much before we heard of Superman, Spiderman or the Avengers!

Failed Entrepreneurship is REAL! Entrepreneurs fight many of their battles alone. They fight these battles as much for their ideas and beliefs as much for their employees and those dependent on them. The entrepreneurship ecosystem needs to come together to support the ideals of entrepreneurs and those that support them on this journey to do all in their power to meet success; when not successful, to pivot and keep going at it. In this episode, we discuss the recent case of a fallen Indian entrepreneur and billionaire, VG Siddhartha, Founder, Chairman and MD of Coffee Day Enterprises also known as "Coffee King" and reflect on lessons learned from his story.

The HR Function - Is it regarded as the backbone of an organization or the weak link? This episode explores this very important function and how employees regard it. Let's start listening to find out more!

How do you achieve success and maximize its impact? In this episode, let's review 7 tenets that are a MUST to ensure your success and MASSIVELY, at that!

What should a plan consist of and how should the process of planning be structured? How do you ensure that you reach your end goals, no matter what? Let's explore the process of planning, not as you know it but as you should structure it, backward from visualizing your end goal and its achievement.

How do Sales, Marketing and Client Relationship Management interplay to help accelerate an organization in its growth journey? What is the art and science of it? In this episode, we discuss these three functions and their specific roles in accelerating the growth trajectory of an organization. We also visit the customer journey throughout their relationship with an organization and how to make it their best experience yet!

Is knowledge power? Is learning important? When is knowledge really power you can wield? In this episode, we discuss learning and knowledge and how they play the dance of power and influence!

Is fear an effective management tool? In this episode, we explore fear as a management tool and what it means to experience it, use it and manage it as leaders, and as individuals in our lives.

When you are hiring to fill a role or get a job done, what do you put more emphasis on? Do you look for the prospect to have previous experience in line with the role or job or do you also consider their passion and enthusiasm to take the role on? I have had many interesting interactions with different people at different levels regarding this. Let's jump into the episode to learn more!

How do you position yourself as an effective leader? How do you get those following you, to be at their productive best? In this episode, we discuss strategies of being a successful leader and working with the hot buttons of your followers to make them successful as individuals and together, as a team. Leadership mettle is tested in various ways and we shall learn how to come through with flying colors in that test!

In this episode, we discuss the decisions we make every day, big or small and their impact on us. We also discuss how to make the best decisions possible to architect our businesses and structure our lives the way we want them to be, for now, and the future; so that when we look back at our past, we have nothing to regret!

Welcome to the intro of Plan B Success! Let's begin with my philosophy of life and how we need to look at it to keep control of what we want from it.