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The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s

Bethany Ayers & Brandon Mensinga

We are the COO coaches to help you successfully scale in this new world where efficiency is as important as growth. Remember when valuations were 3-10x ARR and money wasn’t free? We do. Each week we share our experiences and bring in scale up experts and operational leaders to help you navigate both the burning operational issues and the larger existential challenges. Beth Ayers is the former COO of Peak AI, NewVoiceMedia and Codilty and has helped raise over $200m from top funds - Softbank,

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80. Navigating Through an Uncertain World

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/10/02

In this episode we discuss: Navigating through an uncertain world. We are joined by Jillian Reilly, Author, Global change facilitator, Keynote speaker, and International aid veteran.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Jillian Reilly:What does it really take to be an effective facilitator of change within an organisation?How can operators lead confidently in uncertainty without overpromising outcomes?When should leaders rely on

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45:18

79. Making Legal Work for Your Scale-Up

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/09/25

In this episode we discuss: From red flags to green lights, making legal work for your scale-up. We are joined by Helen Goldberg, Co-Founder & COO, Fractional General Counsel, Startup & Scaleup Adviser, and Mentor.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Helen Goldberg:How can founders avoid becoming the bottleneck when every decision passes through them?What should drive hiring decisions—current skill gaps or future

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44:28

78. The Pitfalls on The Path to Exit

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/09/18

In this episode, we discuss: The pitfalls on the path to exit. We are joined by Dirk Sahlmer, Head of Origination at saas.group.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Dirk Sahlmer:How should leaders balance ambitious growth metrics with the realities of current team capacity?When does leadership involvement cross the line into micromanagement—and how can you avoid it?Can offshoring and distributed teams truly maintain a unified

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77. How does AI change the approach to professional...

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/09/11

In this episode we discuss: How does AI change the approach to professional development? We are joined by Anna Tavis, Clinical Professor and Chair of the Human Capital Management Department at NYU’s School of Professional Studies.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Anna Tavis:If career growth is no longer about climbing the ladder, how should we redefine success in professional development?Are our current learning systems truly

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45:26

76. Authenticity in Leadership

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/09/04

In this episode we discuss: Authenticity in Leadership. We are joined by Matthew Stone, from ME Consulting and Creating Liberating Working Cultures.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Matthew Stone:What message are you sending when you cancel a one-on-one — and is it the one you want employees to hear?Could listening more than you speak be the simplest way to strengthen trust and engagement?One-on-ones aren’t just meetings —

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75. The Announcement Episode

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/03/20

In this episode we chat about what's going on in our lives, share some life changing news, and announce the new seasoned approach. Going forward, we'll be releasing 10 episodes at a time, starting June 5th 2025. Join our WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/J8w0bDV0pBtHUPzlvmzTgb Stay tuned! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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74. The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings

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2025/03/13

In this episode we discuss: the art and science of 1 to 1 meetings. We are joined by Dr. Steven Rogelberg, CEO, Board Member, Editor, Author, Chief Talent Officer, Director.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Steven Rogelberg:Are your one-on-ones actually driving engagement, or are they just another meeting on the calendar?What message are you really sending when you cancel a one-on-one—and how does it impact employee trust?Why

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73. Building an AI First Organisation Part 2

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/03/06

In this episode we discuss: Unlocking AI for Non-Technical Leaders. We are joined by Charlie Cowan, Founder of Kowalah and 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:Is AI more accessible than we think?What’s the difference between AI agents and workflows—and why does it matter for businesses looking to scale?How can organizations build their own

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52:40

72. Is the COO the Single Source of Truth?

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/02/27

In this episode we discuss: Is the COO the single source of truth? We are joined by Eric Collins, Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, CEO & Founding Member at Impact X Capital investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs; Author of We Don’t Need Permission (amzn.to/3Qp6G9d); & Host of Channel 4's The Money Maker.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Eric Collins:What makes the COO the true "source of truth" in scaling a

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47:44

71. Proactive Mental Health Strategies for Leaders

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/02/20

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 authority?Is your ‘stress container’ full, and how do you know when it’s overflowing?Are we truly addressing the root

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70. Jumpstarting Your Workplace Culture

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/02/13

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 WorkplacesLove The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Eric Stone:Is your workplace culture truly driving success, or just a ‘flavor of the week’ experiment?How can leaders balance

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52:14

69. Building an AI First Organisation

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/02/06

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 sales and marketing?With AI advancing faster than its everyday adoption, how can businesses bridge the gap between

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53:24

68. First Team Loyalty: The Key to Executive Success

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/01/30

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 functions?What steps can teams take to align incentives and build trust to resolve conflicts more effectively?How

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52:24

67. COO Superpowers Revealed Part 2

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/01/23

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 balance servant leadership with the challenges it brings?What’s the secret to building a powerhouse CEO-COO relationship?How can

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66. COO Superpowers Revealed Part 1

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/01/16

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 COOs master resource allocation when scaling feels chaotic?Why is being an external spokesperson a game-changer for COOs?How

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47:18

66. COO Superpowers Revealed

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/01/16

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 COOs master resource allocation when scaling feels chaotic?Why is being an external spokesperson a game-changer for COOs?How

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65. A COO’s journey to a Google exit

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/12/19

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 alignment influence decision-making and long-term growth?Why is understanding customer lifetime value and identifying

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64. The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/12/12

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 trade secrets, and when should each be used?How can a well-crafted IP strategy enhance a startup's valuation during

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63. What you need to know about ESOPs

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/12/05

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 complexities of share options and stakeholder involvement?How can companies balance basic implementation steps with

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62. How to prepare for an IPO

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2024/11/28

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 and addressing unique challenges in advance?What steps can you take to foster collaboration and effective communication

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