My Perfect Failure

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 of amazing guests from all walks of life we will discuss and debate to get their take on this subject.

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Episodes

How to Scale Mountains with Serial Entrepreneur Jill L. Ferguson

Discussion with Jill L Ferguson How to Scale Mountains with Serial Entrepreneur Jill L. Ferguson About Jill On this episode of My Perfect Failure (How to Scale Mountains) with Jill L. Ferguson. Jill is an award-winning writer, editor, consultant, public speaker, artist and serial entrepreneur. She was Chief of Staff at the western regional accreditors, a professor and chair of general education at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and a lecturer at Notre Dame de Namur University. While Ji...

Oct 05, 2019•53 min

Adapting to Career change with Dr Matt J. Goren

Dr Matt J. Goren Adapting to Career change with Dr Matt J. Goren About Matt On this episode on My Perfect Failure (Adapting to Career change) we are joined by Dr Matt J. Goren. Matt has a deep-rooted passion for educating and helping others. This is evident in his rich and varied career to date where he has achieved a great deal. Matt has a PHD from the University of Berkley, he’s a diversity trainer and a Professor of Cultural Psychology. Matt has also worked as a Comedy Writer and Performer; M...

Sep 28, 2019•50 min

How to Discover your True Worth with Ruth Anne Wood

Discussion with Ruth Anne Wood How to Discover your True Worth About Ruth Ruth has been referred to as a “Muse” and “Writer of our Lives” for over a decade. She has collaborated with community leaders in the personal development and business success arenas. She specializes in support to discover your true worth and the adventure of realizing your life work. Ruth is available for individual or group training and leadership talks and training at ScriptingForSuccess.com www.ScriptingForSuccess.comn...

Sep 21, 2019•48 min

The Pitch With No Prep with Ted Leonhardt

Discussion with Ted Leonhardt The Pitch with No Prep About Ted On this episode of My perfect Failure (The Pitch with No Prep) we are joined by Designer and Illustrator ted Leonhardt. Ted started his career as an illustrator at Boeing in their in-house design group. Ted went onto build his own business employing 50 members of staff and generating revenue in excess of $ 10 million. After selling his business Ted went onto become the Global Creative Director of FITCH Worldwide, responsible for 500 ...

Sep 14, 2019•44 min

Steps to Avoid Career Frustration with The Muse Editor Alyse Kalish

Discussion with Alyse Kalish Steps to Avoid Career Frustration with The Muse Editor Alyse Kalish About Alyse On this episode of My Perfect Failure (Steps to Avoid Career Frustration) we are Joined by The Editor of the Muse. The Muse is a New York City based Online Career Platform founded in 2011 by Kathryn Minshew. Along with being the Editor of the Muse, Alyse is featured regularly in noted publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, Inc.com, CNBC’s Make It, USA Today, Lifehacker and Mashable. A...

Sep 07, 2019•36 min

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

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” ...

Aug 31, 2019•46 min

Practicing Failure with Caroline Flanagan

Discussion with Caroline Flanagan 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 y...

Aug 24, 2019•44 min

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

Discussion with Beth Comstock 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...

Aug 17, 2019•42 min

How to move on from a Job loss with Suzannah Weiss

Discussion with Suzannah Weiss 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 im...

Aug 10, 2019•28 min

Failure and The Unconscious with Diana C. Pitaru

Discussion with Diana C. Pitaru 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...

Aug 02, 2019•49 min

Resilience and Rebounding with Edie Weinstein

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...

Jul 27, 2019•43 min

Challenging Failure with Hope Perlman

Discussion with Hope Perlman 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...

Jul 23, 2019•44 min

Lindsay Danas Cohen: The Vital Lessons We Learn from Failure

Discussion Lindsay Danas Cohen 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 co...

Jul 22, 2019•31 min

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

Discussion with Dr Erin Baker 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 ...

Jul 21, 2019•39 min

An Introduction to My Perfect Failure With Paul Padmore

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? · Please leave a review Please if you can leave a review at https://www.podchaser.com/MyPerfectFailure or the platform of your choice that would be g...

Jul 04, 2019•26 min

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