Picture of Success: Recent Episodes

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Welcome to the 'Picture of success podcast.

Listen to the best strategies and tips to excel in life and career from Life coach Yazid Ismail including various life hacks and refreshing perspective that helps you picture and achieve your sucess

Learn from podcast interviews with outstanding mid-career professionals who have made their mark at a young age. together we will be diving into the journey and process they go through to achieve success and process learn how we too have the ability to achieve our dream and purpose

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Billplz,  is Malaysian Fintech with over RM 6 billion of GMV in 2021 alone. Its success can be traced back to its founder & CEO, Nazroof Hakim.  Servicing over 40,000 merchants,  which in turn served millions of customers, Billplz has touchpoints for millions of  customers, the hallmark of a successful fintech startup in Malaysia  While we see success today. It is not by coincidence. Nazroof has the battle scars to prove it. From being on the verge of bankruptcy to cyberattacks, Nazroof has endured it all and found ways to overcome it.   To find out more about how Nazroof overcome the challenges of growing a Fintech startup in Malaysia and the opportunities that lie ahead in the Fintech segment in this region, as well as what's next for Billplz,  tune in to this episode of Picture of Success.


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Dr Jay Desan is one of the pioneers in the field of Corporate Sustainability in Europe. and today as a co-founder of BoomGrow, she is pioneering the transformation of farming; changing the way people live, giving them access to nutritious safe, affordable, delicious and sustainably produced food.   Today, Sustainability is a mainstream topic, generating interest from governments, corporates, and enlightening individuals.  and Dr. Jay as well as Boom Grow is set to capitalize on this.  But It wasn't always that way.  Dr. Jay  had a front-row seat in experiencing the challenges of  being on a bleeding edge of a nascent industry,   How did Dr. Jay persevere and continue in the area of sustainability? and what drives her to focus on doing the right thing?  How did she tackle the industry naysayers and eventually turn the tide in favor of sustainability?  and how can we learn from her in building a business that is not only sustainable but also good for the community and great for the planet?  Tune in to this episode of the Picture of Success, with Dr Jay Desan, the Co-founder of BoomGrow to find out more


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Jazmiza pursued her dream and went from a  star corporate employee to  a business owner. The path that she chose was to make the knowledge and know-how of big corporations available to the underserved SME and entrepreneur community.  Essentially becoming not only a lifeline but a  hero to small businesses and entrepreneur that needs to operate  efficiently  Now in her 14th year being the founder and principal of Jazmiza Solution Sdn. Bhd, Jazmiza's outfit  has trained  over 3000 executives and have provided service to over 250 organizations. in the pursuit of increasing productivity  and clarity in running a business to its business client   As a seasoned entrepreneur serving other entrepreneurs, she has seen in it all... and has experienced the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur herself.  Want to know the pitfalls to avoid, shortcuts and tips to have not only have a meaningful but a successful life of an entrepreneur? Listen in to this edition of the Picture of Success Podcast with Jazmiza Jamalludin


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Naza is a Multiple years Malaysian Champion for public speaking. Tapping into his roots, he delivers time and time again authentic  stories , turning his weakness into his  ultimate strength  Using his passion in public speaking, influencing and telling stories , Naza is able  to chart his career in  change  management and organization improvement,something way from his base degree in Economics   How did he use his roots to discover his passion and how did he use his strength and passion to find the career that he can excel and shine, and one that is demanded by many?  Discover Naza, the Multi-year District 51 toastmasters Champion  in this edition of the picture of success podcast


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COO of Lazada Malaysia, CEO of Lazada logistics, and today doing it all again by founding his own startup. This is Kevin Lee.  Both of us joined a fortune 500 oil and gas company on the same day back in 2005.  However, our path diverged,  in 2012 when Kevin took a leap of faith, leaving his comfortable job, to join the uncertain world of Startup.   Here, he set up a warehouse in a small suburb in Malaysia which grew the first Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) fulfillment center outside of China... This company was Lazada   In 2016 Lazada was bought over by Ali-Baba with a valuation of USD 3billion. and Kevin become a key member in Lazada from  the  CEO of Lazada Logistics  Malaysia  to then the group COO  What drives him to take the leap of faith and be successful? and how did he overcome the challenges in following his passion and be able to reach the pinnacle of the e-commerce industry at such a young age?  Find out more in this Picture of Success Podcast.


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The Youngest ever vice  Chairperson in Red Cresent, There is more of Suhana than meets the eye.  With over 17 years of experience, Suhana  is currently one of the leaders in renewables,  Expanding from her energy experience in Oil an gas, where she has a range of experience from a technical background working in the construction yard in MMHE Pasir Gudang to a management exposure working as a planner and then a business strategist.   While being one of the top talents in her organization makes her amazing,   what makes her outstanding and stand out are her volunteering work ranging from professional bodies s such as the Society of Petroleum Engineer and gas union, to her  NGO leadership in Young Corporate Malaysia,  Toastmasters and   Red Cresent society.  In Malaysia Red Cresent Society, Suhana is currently  one of national vice-chairperson.... a remarkable achievement in its own right  Suhana continues to be a beacon of women leadership, inspiring many that it is possible to break the glass ceiling  In this podcast, you would discover what drives her passion to help others, and how did she manage to be successful in so many areas, in personal, public and in career life


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Cambridge University, Imperial College, Northwestern University, and Durham University have one thing in common. Asif Yusof is a student to all these universities.  Asif is a passionate lifelong learner who has found his passion in adult part-time learning in the most unexpected ways.  This father and husband work full time, while still continuing his passion in getting degrees while at the same time running a youtube channel and writing a book.  Listen in to this Picture of Success Podcast to know what drives Asif and how we too can be a lifelong learners, just like him


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Millions died... millions more were infected with covid 19.. s.  But the effects of Covid go beyond what can be seen...and impacting each and every one of us.... mentally over the short and long term.

I do not pretend to know all the answers, but I hope  this video helps you  to  survive  these tough times, I hope the tips given can give u a perspective, that there is hope in these uncertain times and I hope you stay strong for  you, your family, your friends, and your love ones.

This podcast is for you.  especially for those who had suffered a loss due to covid be it a loss of a job  or losing someone from covid,  I cannot begin to comprehend your loss,  but I appeal to you stay strong as this too will  pass


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The need to work remotely came to us in a flash. COVID-19  has forced millions to work from home.  Working from home has its benefits and its challenges. But after a year of remote work, more companies are open to continuing these practices beyond COVID-19.  The way we work post-pandemic will definitely  be different 

This new way of working  is an opportunity for those who are savvy enough take advantage of it and it could be a challenge to those who are not prepared to take a leap

Find out more about how to not only survive but also thrive  in this new way of working, the remote way of working


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The world that we live in is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. because of the speed and pace of change that we experience, what we plan for our life and career a couple of years back may sometimes be no longer relevant in the world today. simply because the variables that impact our plans and direction keep on changing with time. and at times beyond our personal control.  recessions, sweeping demographic changes, and intensifying competition are beyond our personal control   and definitely affects our plans and trajectory in life

Things will change, but the factors and variables that success and failures in your life, the factors of the operating model of your life do not change.  and the operating model of your life works in the same way as a business model for an organization.  and understanding the business model of your life helps you to achieve clarity, of what you want to do in you life, while at the same time consistently reinvent your career and your life with the changing times  This can be achieved by understanding and iterating the building blocks of a business model canvas. The  business model canvas of your life


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Each of us are  unique  and we are who we are because of genetics, upbringing and the sets of experience  that makes who we are. Because of each of our own uniqueness,  each and everyone of us have  our own strength and weakness

Each one of us have the ability reach our dreams, to succeed  in what we aspire, if we know and use our stength to  achieve our dreams.

Your weakness is not a limitation. Successful people did not let their limitations stops them to achieve their dreams.  They were successful, because they focus on their strength to  create and capture opportunities. Learn how to identify and use your stregth to achive your dreams by listening to this podcast

#swot #unfairadvantage #nbusinessmodel #strength #waekness #opportunities #threats #competitiveadvantage  #PEST #asperger #autism #elon #dsylexic #richardbranson


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Customer focus  has built our world, create  groundbreaking innovations, and give rise to successful entrepreneurs and individuals

In one way or another, each one of us in our lives is serving a customer.  directly in a form of actual customers for our product and services or indirectly in a form of our partners, our family, our bosses our peers, and our employees.    and customer focus begins with empathizing with the needs and desires of our customers.Knowing is half the battle. Translating what is known is key to your success. Listen in to this podcast to know more 

ethnography #customerfocus #adoption #customerobession # customerjourney, #userstory #agile #relationship #stakeholder #backlog #emphaty #nees #desires #customer #targetmarket #ethnography #jobs #bezos #ford #progressoverperfection #prototypling #iterations #value


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Big Dreams will always remain a dream if you could not translate your dream into focus execution.  Translating your dreams into execution requires clarity and the ability to break execution into small actionable steps for pace and confidence. To do requires the adoption of the working backward method, a method that has been successful in Amazon and as well as many successful Fortune 500 companies. Listen in to know more about what working backward is, and how it could be applied to turn your biggest dream into a reality

workingbackwards #pressrelease #vision #amazon #agile #success #dreams #focusexecution  #personalgrowth


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We all dream of being successful in life. The common denominator of success is turning your dreams into reality. Therefore, your success is defined by how well and how often you turn your dreams into reality. The more often you turn your dreams into reality, the more confident you get, the more successful you feel. But how do you consistently turn your dreams into reality.  Take The Dream Factory Approach. Want to know more? listen in to this podcast

dreams #ideation #reality #agile #designthinking  #feasable #desireble #viable  #workingbackwards


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Think of every success you have, whether at school, at work or in life. didn't it just start with a dream? We owe our success to our dreams. But sometimes it can get hard to dream, especially when life keeps on throwing a brick at you.  But keeping your dream engine alive is essential in ensuring your success in the future. How do we keep that dream engine alive, amidst all the challenges that life brings? Listen in to how to keep your dream engine alive by listening to this podcast #dreams #success #postive #dreamengine


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Our world is changing at an even faster pace.  But is our world, changing in the right direction?  Sustainable change is about making sure the changes we make not only make economic sense but are also good for the planet and its people.  What are the areas of sustainable development and how can each one of us play a part to ensure sustainable change for us and our future generation? listen to this podcast to know more.


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Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship or D.I.E is driving the change in the way we work, live, and play.  D.I.E has become so integral in the story of change and transformation society, that ignoring it is simply not an option.  How has D.I.E impacted us and what will be repercussions of  D.I.E if you do not embrace them. And even if you do embrace D.I.E , what are the strategies that you need to take to ensure you survive  ( and even thrive) in this fundamental once-in-a-generation shift in society? Find out more by listening  to this podcast

die #survive #transformation #survival #embrace #beyondcomfort #competitiveedge #entreprenurial #digitization # entrepreneurship #innovation #lifehack


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Have you noticed that the technologies that we enjoy today is beyond what we imagine and dream while we are kid? and  the pace of your life is getting faster every single year? The rise of the digital age is perhaps responsible for most of the impacts in our lives. In the span of a decade digital companies have replaced energy companies to be the biggest companies in the world.  The rapid pace of change and pervasiveness of digital can cause anxiety to many.  How do you catch up and still be relevant in this digital age? listen to this podcast to know more  #relevant #digitalage #industryrevolution4.0 #futureskills  


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We are often fascinated with entrepreneurs especially with their grit and resilience in their journey to be successful.   But what if we can take the secret sauce of these entrepreneurs and applied it our organization and be an intrapreneur in our own organization? As an employee, we would certainly be happier and productive. Too good to be true? Find out more by listening to this podcast.

mindhack #intrapreneurship #Entrapreneur #perspective #mindset #happier # purposeful #employee


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We owe the world we live in today to innovators who challenges the norm and push boundaries for benefit of mankind and themselves. innovators such as  Elon Musk or Steve Jobs transform societies and are handsomely rewarded.  If you are fascinated by some of these innovators and are wondering about what it takes to be one, then listen in to this podcast to learn what makes an innovator m, innovative and what it takes for you to be one. 

innovator, # invention #mindhack #passionate


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The world that we live today is full of events that can trigger our worries and anxiety.  Too much worrying can be damaging to our mental and physical health.. To me, it took me two near-death experiences, to discover the recipe to escape from severe worries and anxieties and finally live a happy life; and I am sharing with you my personal story in the hopes that you too can be cured of this other unseen pandemic in our society. Listen in to know how I discovered the cure.   #worry #anxiety #cure #neardeathexperience #newperspective  #newlife #mentalhealth


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Opportunity is the one common thing that every successful person has. But how do we get opportunities to be successful? Listen in to discover why opportunities are important,  How to get and spot  opportunities  and avoid pitfalls  in your quest to seek opportunities  #opportunities  #tips  #lifehack


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It the time of the year again, where we make new year resolutions.  But have you notice that year after year, your resolutions are most likely going to stick? What if you could reverse that and ensure that would not happen this year?  Listen on to discover how to ensure you achieve what you aspire  in your new year resolution

resolution #newyear #happy2021


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2020 has been a year where our meeting, work, and life behaviors changed.  Video conference meeting has democratized how we do meetings, but at the same time are taking more time in our finite day. And because of the increased connectedness, we find ourselves with more work to be done. All this has impacted our personal lives, especially when the boundary lines between work have been blurred. 

What if there is a way to have it all?  To be in all those important meetings, to deliver better quality work while the same not sacrificing your personal life?  Listen in to know more about how you can have all this, and even more


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We often felt bleak and stressed out during recession times. But it doesn't have to be that way. Recessions may perhaps be once in a lifetime opportunity for you to make your mark. Listen in to why this is the case, and how to take the opportunity to build yourself a great future , and turning this crisis to a once in a lifetime opportunity for you.  #opportunity #crisis #silverlining #cannotbemissed


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For better or for worse 2020 has been a historic year that impacts every facade of our lives.  Can 2021 be better than in 2020?  Certainly! Listen in for tips and tricks on how to make your 2021 great.  #2021 #nextyear #beamazing #optimistic #tipsandtricks


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Every day we are usually focused on the how and what we are doing that sometimes forget about why we are doing the things that we do.  But how important is it to exactly know your why?  The answer may save your life!. Listen in to know how important it is, to begin with, a why, and techniques to find your why.


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Having resilience is important in surviving in trying times. But what makes us resilient and how do we build resilience? Listen in to why resilience is important and how we can all build resilience and breeze through any difficult times in our lives. #resllience #optimism  #survive  


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Having influence is important for you to proceed personally and professionally.  But how do you build influence in the world where everyone is being lockdown at home?  Or How do you create influence if you in a remote work environment? in a new reality, where the mask and social distancing hinders old conventions of face-to-face influencing can look dated.  Listen in learn new ways of building influence for your career and your personal life.  #influence #socialmedia #marketinghack 


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We live in uncertain times.  From politics to the economy, it is harder to be certain about the future.  This uncertainty may cause stress and anxiety. It doesn't have to be that way. Listen in on strategies and tips on being certain in these uncertain times #resilence  #cetainty #stress #anxiety 


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The world of tomorrow is a world that is very dynamic and at times can be uncertain.   you need to equip & prepare with the skills for you to remain relevant in the next couple of years.  Listen in to know about the top 10 essential skills you nead to learn today to position you to take the opportunities of tomorrow


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2020 is the year of the great reset, where structural changes in society, economy, and behaviors take root due to the prolonged pandemic. The changes can be daunting but it can also be an opportunity for you to re-invent yourself. Listen in for tips and strategies to grab opportunities  in this great reset


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Change is such a big word. But it does have to be.  All the big changes start with a tiny habit.  Listen more on how to institute  tiny habits  in your path towards changing yourself to  meet the demands of the reality


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Each one of us has different needs to be happy.  Learn to recognize what makes you happy and find a perspective on how to make the best of the current situation to be happy.  #happiness


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Covid-19 has disrupted businesses as well as our way of working. The uncertainty has caused may to work extra hours to simply survive.  This is indeed not healthy for your mental health. In this episode, we explore  ways to stay sane, avoid burnout and thrive in this new normal


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Progress realized is better than perfection imagined. 


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An intro to our channel,  From B.C to A.D.  


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