Zen Operations

As a Fractional COO, I specialise in streamlining operations for SMEs, driving revenue & profitability growth through strategic plans and process optimisation.

I conduct operational assessments, recommend solutions to stimulate growth, and guide tech adoption to revolutionise workflows.

Utilising KPIs, I ensure continual progress. I provide insights on best practices, assist in restructuring, ensuring smooth transitions, and mentor teams for operational excellence.

My vendor management optimises cost-effectiveness, quality and ensures successful delivery of projects. 

Achievements:

◾ Reduced operational costs by 25% through strategic improvements.

◾ Improved conversion rates by 30% by simplifying sales cycles.

◾Fostered a data-driven culture, yielding up to 20% profit increases.

◾ Developed analytics and revenue operations departments, driving revenue optimisation.

◾ Achieved revenue growth of 15%-150% by identifying bottlenecks.

◾ Ensured smooth post-merger transitions.

◾ Boosted staff data literacy through training.

◾ Assisted in attracting substantial Series B funding.

◾ Enhanced operational transparency, improving team performance and investor relations.

Operations Consultancy & Fractional COO services

I help Positive Impact CEOs to Simplify Operations and Ignite Growth | Operations Consultant | Fractional COO | Data-Driven Strategy Advisor

You’re a CEO in the FMCG sector. 

Imagine your team executing your vision with less friction and resistance.

Rather than blank faces staring back in each team meeting, you have a sea of purpose-driven advocates who have crystal clear clarity on what needs to get done.   

You're a CEO with a clear vision of where your business needs to go. But something's getting in the way...

Maybe it's the pressure to deliver rapid results to your board. 
Maybe it's the conflicting advice from your team. 
Or maybe it's simply the challenge of turning months of thinking into a clear story everyone can understand.

This is where I come in.

For CEOs and leadership teams in product-based businesses, I help:

- Transform months of thinking into structured, actionable plans in hours
- Simplify complex data into actionable insights
- Find hidden value in conflicting team perspectives
- Tell a compelling story that brings everyone on the journey with you

Think of me as your secret weapon for unscrambling complexity.

"Unlike typical Exec coaches who often leave you with more questions than answers, Deb helps bridge the gap between what's in my head and what needs to be communicated. Every session saves me hours of time and mental energy." - Aoife Kenny, Interim MD

Whether you're:

- Preparing for a crucial board presentation
- Developing a transformative data strategy
- Leading complex change initiatives
- Needing clarity in hours, not weeks

I help you cut through the noise and turn your complex challenges into winning strategies.

Because your brilliance lies in leading transformation...

Not getting lost in the weeds of complexity.

Ready to turn your vision into clear action? Let's connect.

Specialties: Strategic Planning | Data Strategy | Digital Transformation | FMCG & Food Industry | E-Commerce | Operational Excellence

#StrategicClarity #BusinessTransformation #Leadership

Deb Stevenson

Specialize in setting up team, process and execution of large scale video content creation.

Founder at Knot9.com | Director at SoulCurry 

Started his career with TCS as a finance consultant in ERP domain. After working for 2 years, he co-founded a technology company. 

Worked closely with founders at GeoBeats in the technology domain. With an overall yearly viewership of 700 million, GeoBeats is a leading content producer in the USA. His role was to build a strong process-oriented culture to support large-scale video production. 

In the year 2015, he started leading SoulCurry Media Technology to cater to the ongoing demand of the online media industry in India. SoulCurry specializes in large-scale photo and video production. 

In 2016, he started working on a market research mobile application - PIPIT. PIPIT was an instant hit with more than 10,000 downloads on day 1 of the mobile app launch, and more than 2,00,000 downloads in the first month of launch.

Vishesh Bajaj

This video says more than a thousand productivity posts ever could

That chef isn’t thinking about how to stretch the dough anymore.
His hands already know.

That’s what real #mastery looks like.

❌ Not motivation.
❌ Not shortcuts.
❌ Not hacks.

✔️ Just showing up.
✔️ Repeating the work.
✔️ Making mistakes.
✔️ Learning.
✔️ Again and again.

Until #effort turns into instinct.

Whether it’s communication, sales, leadership, coding, content, or any craft —
the goal is the same:

👉 reach a point where execution no longer drains you,
it flows through you.

Because confidence is not something you build in your head.
It’s something your hands, habits, and hours create.

So keep practicing.
Even when nobody is watching.
Especially then.

That’s how ordinary people build extraordinary skill.


Video Credit - Respective Owner 

#Consistency #SkillBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #PracticeDaily #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment

Knot9.com, SoulCurry.co | Large Scale Video Production | Building Teams | Career

Work hard. But work smart if you want more.

Everyone in the video is running for the same reward.
Same energy. Same goal

The result?
Same effort. Very different outcomes.

Hard work matters — no doubt.
But 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 without thinking often leads to exhaustion, not results.

In careers, business, and life —
Effort gets you started but #strategy gets you ahead.

Work hard.
But never forget to work smart.


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#WorkSmart #LeadershipLessons #StrategyOverStrength #ProfessionalGrowth

#Success doesn’t happen in a hurry.

It’s built slowly, day by day, in moments that don’t look special at all. Just like this cup of tea—it needs time to settle, to get its strength.

Some days it feels like nothing is moving. No big wins. No instant results.
But that doesn’t mean nothing is happening.

🔥 Remember - Every small effort counts. Every patient step adds up.

So if things feel slow right now, don’t rush the process.

Stay patient.
Keep showing up.

Good things grow slowly


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#Success #Patience #HardWork #Consistency #Growth

This video looks simple at first glance.
A few people doing physical work.

👉 But if you watch closely, something stands out.

No chaos.
No rushing.
No one stepping on each other’s toes.

Everyone knows their role.
Everyone moves in sync.

That’s #teamwork.

When people trust each other and work with rhythm, even hard work feels lighter.
Things flow. Energy stays steady. Progress happens.

🔥 Remember - In any workplace, it’s not about working harder alone.
It’s about working smarter—together.

That’s when real results show up.


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#Teamwork #Leadership #Collaboration #PeopleAtWork #TogetherWeGrow

#Success rarely looks like a straight line.

▪️It looks like falling.
▪️Losing balance.
▪️Getting back up.
▪️Trying again — with scraped knees and stronger mindset.

— Every #attempt teaches you something.
— Every #failure builds a muscle you didn’t know you had.
— And every time you choose to stand back up, you become a little more unstoppable.

🔥 Remember - #Progress isn’t about never falling.
It’s about never deciding to stay down.

So if today didn’t go as planned, that’s okay.
Tomorrow is another attempt — and that’s where strength is born.

Keep trying. Keep growing. 💪


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#SuccessJourney #NeverGiveUp #TryAgain #LifeLessons #KeepGoing

This is what #unstoppable looks like.

❌ No excuses.
❌ No shortcuts.
✅ Just quiet focus, courage, and belief.

When I saw this video, I didn’t just see an athlete.
▪️I saw discipline.
▪️I saw resilience.
▪️I saw someone choosing to show up for themselves — again and again — no matter how hard it gets.

🔥 Remember - Real #strength isn’t loud.
It doesn’t need applause.
It’s in the small decisions made every day to keep going when it would be easier to stop.

So, let this be your reminder:
Whatever you’re facing right now — you are stronger than it.

Keep going. You’re closer than you think.


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#Unstoppable #Strength #BelieveInYourself #Resilience #NeverGiveUp #KeepGoing

#Life is not always smooth.
Sometimes it feels messy, loud, and full of pressure.

In those moments, the best thing you can do is slow down, stay focused, and keep control of your direction.

❌ You don’t have to rush.
❌ You don’t have to be perfect.
✅ You just have to keep moving forward with confidence and patience.

Remember - Small steady steps create big results.

So, keep going.
You’re doing better than you think. 🌱


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#LifeLessons #StayFocused #KeepGoing #GrowthMindset #SelfBelief #Progress

A great #mentor doesn’t just guide you…
they feel your wins as if they were their own.

This video made me pause.
— The athlete is performing, but the coach’s reaction tells the real story.
The tension. The hope. The pride. The happiness.

That’s what true #leadership looks like.

❌ Not taking the spotlight.
❌ Not chasing credit.
✅ But standing behind someone, believing in them, and celebrating their growth quietly and sincerely.

— If you’ve had a mentor like this, you know how powerful that support can be.
— And if you are this kind of leader — your impact is bigger than you realise.

Tag a mentor who deserves a thank you today. 👇 


Video Credit - Respective Owner 

#Leadership #Mentorship #Growth #Inspiration #Grateful #TrueLeaders

This moment says more than words ever could.

Two people.
Same goal.
Same hunger to win.

Yet — #respect stays intact.

In a world that teaches us to see others as competition, this is a reminder:
You don’t have to disrespect someone to move ahead.

#Growth doesn’t require pushing others down.
#Winning doesn’t mean losing your values.

Whether in sports, business, or life —
how you compete matters as much as why you compete.


Video Credit - Respective Owner 

#Respect #Sportsmanship #Leadership #Values #Competition #Mindset #Growth

This is what real focus looks like.

Not loud motivation.
Not big speeches.

Just control.
#Discipline.
And showing up fully present in the moment.

Every move is intentional.
Every second demands attention.
One small distraction — and everything falls apart.

That’s how #growth works too.

🔥 Remember - Success isn’t about doing many things at once.
It’s about doing one thing with full focus.

So, master your attention and the results will follow


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#Focus #Discipline #Consistency #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Execution #DeepWork

Not every win comes with a trophy.

Sometimes, it’s just a small moment —
a smile, a shared laugh, a simple act of kindness.

In this video, the real #victory isn’t the ball.
It’s the #joy passed from one person to another.

👉 That’s a reminder we all need:
#Success isn’t only about achievements or numbers.
It’s also about how you make #people feel along the way.

And those #moments matter more than we think.


Video Credit - Respective Owner 

#LifeLessons #SmallWins #Kindness #Joy #Leadership #HumanMoments

Sometimes we work very hard
but still feel stuck.

We think the #problem is our motivation,
our focus,
or our discipline.

➡️ But many times, the real problem is the space around us.

When you are in the right #environment —
with people who support you,
push you,
and believe in you —
#growth feels natural.

And when you stay in places that make you feel small or comfortable,
even big dreams start to fade.

👉 So if your goals are not moving,
don’t be too hard on yourself.

Maybe you just need a better environment.


Video Credit - Respective Owner 

#GrowthMindset #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #KeepGoing

What works for everyone else won’t always work for you — and that’s okay.

— Some people follow the crowd.
— Some pause, observe, and choose a different route.

👉 But the moment you stop copying and start thinking for yourself,
you stop chasing success and start creating it.

Remember - your journey doesn’t need permission.
It needs intention.

So, build a path that fits you —
your goals, your pace, your values.

Because #progress isn’t about doing what’s popular.
It’s about doing what’s right for you


Video Credit - Respective Owner 

#Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #Success #LifeLessons #ThinkDifferent

#Lohri is such a beautiful reminder of new beginnings, warmth, and togetherness.

As we gather around the fire, it feels like we’re also leaving behind the old worries and welcoming fresh hopes, fresh energy, and better days ahead.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy #Lohri.
May your life be filled with happiness, good health, and lots of reasons to smile. 🌾🔥

#HappyLohri #FestiveVibes #NewBeginnings #Grateful #PositiveEnergy

Kites in the sky, hopes in our hearts! 🪁
As the sun turns north, it’s a reminder to rise, shine, and start anew.

Wishing you and your loved ones happiness, prosperity, and good health. 
May your dreams soar as high as the kites in the sky this year! 

Here’s to fresh beginnings and bright moments ahead!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 ✨


#MakarSankranti #FreshStarts #HighSpirits #FestiveVibes #PositiveEnergy

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