In episode 10 of The Rise of the COO, we explore what it really takes to be resilient at the top. Our guest, Katie Worgan, Group COO at Legal & General, reflects on how COOs can stay grounded under pressure, set healthy boundaries, and draw strength from the people around them. From building clarity and discipline in overwhelming situations, to sustaining energy and modelling resilience for their teams, Katie shares practical lessons and personal experiences that will resonate with every leader looking to find their inner edge — beyond the boardroom. 

In episode 10 of The Rise of the COO, we explore what it really takes to be resilient at the top. Our guest, Katie Worgan, Group COO at Legal &amp; General, reflects on how COOs can stay grounded under pressure, set healthy boundaries, and draw strength from the people around them. From building clarity and discipline in overwhelming situations, to sustaining energy and modelling resilience for their teams, Katie shares practical lessons and&nbsp;personal experiences&nbsp;that will resonate with every leader looking to find their inner edge &mdash; beyond the boardroom.&nbsp;

Baringa's COO Podcast 'The Rise of the COO', welcomes Chief Operating Officers, SMEs and industry experts from across our clients and Baringa, to engage and discuss topics that matter to COOs in today’s world. 

Baringa's COO Podcast 'The Rise of the COO', welcomes Chief Operating Officers, SMEs and industry experts from across our clients and Baringa, to engage and discuss topics that matter to COOs in today’s world.

The Rise of the COO

The resilient COO: Finding your inner edge beyond the boardroom  

In episode 9, we explore what it really takes to succeed as a COO. From balancing the second-by-second running of the UK’s electricity system to planning the energy system out to 2050, our guest, Kayte O’Neill shares how she sets direction, prioritises what matters, and leads NESO through one of the most complex transitions in the UK. 

In episode 9, we explore what it really takes to succeed as a COO.&nbsp;From balancing the second-by-second running of the UK&rsquo;s electricity system to planning the energy system out to 2050, our guest, Kayte O&rsquo;Neill shares how she sets direction, prioritises what matters, and leads NESO through one of the most complex transitions in the UK.&nbsp;

The COO’s compass: Setting direction and driving impact   

In episode 8, Chris Taylor, COO at Baringa, joins host Mansi Patel to explore the COO’s role in steering organisations through crisis and transformation. He shares real-life lessons from IT failures to recovery journeys, highlighting preparation, decisive action, and clear communication as cornerstones of resilient leadership.

In episode 8, Chris Taylor, COO at Baringa, joins host Mansi Patel to explore the COO&rsquo;s role in steering organisations through crisis and transformation. He shares real-life lessons from IT failures to recovery journeys, highlighting preparation, decisive action, and clear communication as cornerstones of resilient leadership.

Operational resilience: from crisis to comeback

In episode 7 of our ‘Rise of the COO’ podcast, we look at how the COO role is rapidly evolving from operational manager to strategic orchestrator, helping to shape the future of the firm.

Our guest, Tom Amies-Cull, Global COO at Kinesso, draws on his rich experience leading global teams through transformation and innovation, and shares his insights into building connected, agile organizations and navigating the integration of AI in the workplace. From breaking down silos in matrixed environments to maintaining human connection in a digital world, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how COOs are shaping the future of work, fostering collaboration, and becoming key architects of both business strategy and culture.

In episode 7 of our &lsquo;Rise of the COO&rsquo; podcast, we look at how the COO role is rapidly evolving from operational manager to strategic orchestrator, helping to shape the future of the firm.
Our guest, Tom Amies-Cull, Global COO at Kinesso, draws on his rich experience leading global teams through transformation and innovation, and shares his insights into building connected, agile organizations and navigating the integration of AI in the workplace. From breaking down silos in matrixed environments to maintaining human connection in a digital world, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how COOs are shaping the future of work, fostering collaboration, and becoming key architects of both business strategy and culture.

The resilient COO: Finding your inner edge beyond the boardroom

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