The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s

In this episode we discuss: How to tackle mental health in an organization. We are joined by Chris Hatfield, Mindset & Well-being Coach. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Chris Hatfield:  What if naming your anxiety was the first step to taking back control? How can leaders foster vulnerability without losing aut...

In this episode we discuss: Jumpstarting your workplace culture. We are joined by Eric Stone, International Keynote Speaker | Award Winning Author | Expert in Building High-Performance Cultures | Empowering Leaders to Drive Engagement & Transform Workplaces Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Eric Stone:  Is your w...

In this episode we discuss: Making AI happen in 2025 for your organization. We are joined by Charlie Cowan, Author of "How To Sell Tech" and “The Revenue Operations Playbook”. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Charlie Cowan:  How can professionals stay updated in an era where AI is rapidly disrupting industries like...

In this episode we discuss: how to implement the first team concept. We are joined by Cassie Young, General Partner at Primary Venture Partners, and seasoned SaaS CRO/CCO. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Cassie Young:  How can leaders ensure that their "first team" prioritises organisational success over individual...

In this episode we discuss: What is a COO's strengths and gaps? We are joined by Divinia Knowles, The COO Coach.  Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following:  How do COOs turn their knowledge gaps into strengths through experience? What can personality tests like the Enneagram teach us about effective COOs? How do COOs balanc...

In this episode we discuss: What is a COO's strengths and gaps? We are joined by Divinia Knowles, The COO Coach.  Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following:  How do COOs build trust with key decision-makers while staying behind the scenes? What’s the secret to thriving in a role that demands constant adaptability? How can CO...

In this episode we discuss: a COO's journey to a Google exit. We are joined by Shane Harris, Former COO @ Cameyo.  Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Shane Harris:  What role does sustainable growth, cash flow positivity, and dynamic budgeting play in a company’s success? How can company culture and strategic ali...

In this episode we discuss: Patents and IP strategy for Scaleups. We are joined by Jon Calvert, IP strategy expert. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Jon Calvert:  How can startups effectively protect their innovations through intellectual property (IP)? What are the key differences between patents, copyrights, and t...

In this episode we discuss: What you need to know about ESOPs. We are joined by John Fraser, Financial Director for PEAK. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with John Fraser:  How can companies effectively educate employees to ensure the success of their ESOPs? What steps should organizations take to navigate the complexit...

In this episode we discuss: How to prepare for an IPO. We are joined by Trecilla Lobo, Chief People Officer, board member, advisor, and mentor to other people leaders.  Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Trecilla Lobo:  How can your organisation prepare early for the IPO journey, ensuring alignment across teams a...

In this episode we discuss: How do you actually create a high performance culture? We are joined by Andrew Richardson, Managing Partner at Foundation Partners Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Andrew Richardson:  What does high performance truly mean in the context of your organisation, and how can it be clearly defi...

In this episode we discuss: The State of the European Venture Market. We are joined by Simon Menashy, Partner at MMC Ventures. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Simon Menashy:  The European VC market’s significant changes in the last few years. Sustainable growth prioritised over growth at all costs. What are the mai...

In this episode we discuss: what should the marketing tech stack look like in 2024. We are joined by Mark Farnell, Head of Marketing Operations at DeepL. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Mark Farnell:  How is AI impacting marketing operations?  Where to start with building a marketing tech stack. Why it's impor...

In this episode we discuss: Executive compensation and option grants. We are joined by Daniel Harris, Exec Compensation Partner. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Daniel Harris:  What to consider when negotiating equity packages. What are the different equity schemes, such as sweet equity, and their implications? Whe...

In this episode we discuss: What leadership lessons we can learn from the military. We are joined by Ben Read, Founder & CEO of Redeployable, and Andy Wright, Consultant.  We chat about the following with Ben Read and Andy Wright:  How can trust and delegation enhance command and control in leadership? What behaviours and actions are essential for building trust and psychological saf...

In this episode we discuss: How to hire for excellence. We are joined by James King, Author of 'Accelerating Excellence'. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with James King:  How can we align talent identification with individuals' strengths, interests, and values to maximise performance? How can cognitive tests and psycho...

In this episode we discuss: How do you build trust across the organisation? We are joined by Nellie Wartoft, CEO, Founder of Tigerhall and Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Nellie Wartoft:  Why trust is a crucial element in building successful organisations. How lead...

In this episode we discuss: The Evolution of a COO: From Doing to Coaching. We are joined by Andrew Robb, Marketplace & Technology Executive, Board Member & Investor Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Andrew Robb:  What does it take to scale a company? How does the role of the COO evolve?  What does it ta...

In this episode we discuss: What can companies do to become more inclusive, equitable and diverse? We are joined by Audrey ROOFEH, Founder & CEO Mariana Strategies-Tory Burch Foundation Fellow-DEIA lead Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Audrey Roofeh:  What are the crucial components for implementing effective DE...

In this episode we discuss: When it is the right time to quit. We are joined by Eleena Broadfoot, Advisor and Executive Coach.  Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Eleena Broadfoot:  What are the important factors to consider when deciding to leave a job. Adding value to the business and making a meaningful impact...

In this episode we discuss: fractional COO, is it worth it? We are joined by Karina Mikhli, Founder, Fractionals United. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Karina Mikhli:  What is the role of a fractional COO? How difficult is it to find a role as a fractional COO?  What is crucial for winning fractional COO role...

In this episode we discuss: how to be a COO in today's complex world. We are joined by Jennifer Geary, Seasoned C-Suite executive across multiple industries and roles from fractional COO to Managing Director. Author of bestselling books How To Be a COO, CRO, CPO and CSO. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here . We chat about the following with Jennifer Geary:&n...

In this episode we discuss: the challenges of asynchronous communication in a remote-first organisation. We are joined by Jeremy Slater, COO at Bob W. We chat about the following with Jeremy Slater:  How to do asynchronous communication well Managing information overload Why you need to invest in robust knowledge management -- hint: impacts customer service, operations, and scalability Refere...

48. How to present and not suck In this episode we discuss presentation skills and storytelling. We are joined by Jonathan Zatland, Operating Partner at Forme Partners.  We chat about the following with Jonathan Zatland:  Secrets to crafting narratives that captivate. How authenticity can transform your leadership narratives Why your presentations are falling flat References  https:...

In this episode we discuss: The Future COO in Tech Companies. We are joined by Tony Olvet and Andrea Siviero from IDC. We chat about the following: How do COOs navigate the evolving landscape of digital transformation while ensuring organisational stability? What are the key priorities for COOs in 2024, and how do they drive strategic thinking beyond technology? What role do COOs play as the conne...