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Enterprise Alchemy PodcastHow to Become a Chief Operating Officer, Simplifying Complex Processes and Stepping into The Authors Seat with Jennifer GearyIn this conversation, Meg Schirnhofer interviews Jennifer Geary, author of 'How to Become a Chief Operating Officer'. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the various disciplines a COO must master, and the importance of real-world experience in leadership roles. Jennifer shares insights from her career journey, including her experiences in both traditional banking and fintech, and emphasizes the significance of understanding reputational risk in today's fast-paced digital world.00:00 Introduction and Background of the Book03:35 The Journey to Writing the Book06:18 The 16 Disciplines of a COO09:03 Career Journey...2025-04-1440 min
The C-Suite FrameworkThe Mindsets Leaders need to be Future Fit with Amy Walter-CohenThe "C-Suite Framework" podcast dives deep into the world of corporate leadership by speaking with experts and C-Suite executives about key roles such as Operations, Risk, People, and Sustainability. Each episode dissects the challenges leaders face today, offering insights and practical takeaways for listeners looking to enhance their own careers. Balancing depth with fun, the podcast is both entertaining and informative, giving listeners a unique perspective into the dynamics of executive roles and how to navigate their own path to success. 🔎 Hosted by Jennifer Geary — former COO, CRO, and bestselling author of How to be a CRO, The A...2025-04-0840 min
The C-Suite Framework PodcastThe Mindsets Leaders need to be Future Fit with Amy Walter-CohenThe "C-Suite Framework" podcast dives deep into the world of corporate leadership by speaking with experts and C-Suite executives about key roles such as Operations, Risk, People, and Sustainability. Each episode dissects the challenges leaders face...2025-04-0840 min
Risky Women RadioREV-UP: How to be a Chief Risk OfficerDive into the extensive experience, background and knowledge of a 25-year veteran of the Risk industry. Learn from author and former Chief Risk Officer Jennifer Geary as she gives a 60-minute taster of her new online course, “How to be a Chief Risk Officer”. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN The personality traits of a good CRO – and some red flags too. How Culture, Strategy and Execution underpin the CRO role. The pyramid of risks and the top 20 risks facing most organisations. How to go from Good to Great in risk management. 2025-03-1346 min
The Net Zero Business PodcastSustainability in the C-suite with Jennifer GearyThis week I'm joined by Jennifer Geary, award winning author of a set of books on how to be a C-level executive, including co-authoring How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer. Here's what we cover:Leadership in difficult political timesConnecting Sustainability to the company purposeShould the CSO be a standalone role or integrated into other C-rolesOwnership of Sustainability, including Green Jujitsu (my smart engagement technique)AI and reducing the data burden in reportingIf you want a deep dive into 'How to be a CSO', check out my episode with Jennifer's...2025-03-0733 minThe C-Suite FrameworkBrendan Gilmore - How to… raise debt for your organisationIn this podcast episode, Brendan Gilmore, managing director of BPG Strategy, shares his extensive experience in financial services, particularly focusing on debt and its strategic implications for businesses. He discusses the importance of understanding readiness for debt, the mindset required for engaging with debt markets, and the various types of debt available to companies. Brendan emphasizes the need for proper financial management and the scrutiny that comes with debt financing, contrasting it with equity funding. He also explores the different sources of debt and how businesses can navigate these options effectively. In this conversation, Brendan Gilmore from BPG Capital...2025-02-1842 minThe C-Suite Framework PodcastBrendan Gilmore – How to… raise debt for your organisationIn this podcast episode, Brendan Gilmore, managing director of BPG Strategy, shares his extensive experience in financial services, particularly focusing on debt and its strategic implications for businesses. He discusses the importance of...2025-02-1842 minThe C-Suite Framework PodcastCorrine Thompson – How to… raise equity for your organisationCorrine Thompson, founder and CEO of eCap Financial, shares her insights on fundraising, equity raising, and the importance of financial due diligence. She discusses her career journey from KPMG to establishing her consultancy, emphasizing the...2025-02-0442 minThe C-Suite FrameworkCorinne Thompson - How to… raise equity for your organisation🎙️ Fundraising as a Sales Process: Startup Strategy with Corinne Thompson In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary speaks with Corinne Thompson, founder and CEO of eCap Financial, about the realities of raising capital for startups — and why fundraising should be treated as a sales process. Corinne shares hard-earned insights from her career spanning KPMG, VC-backed tech companies, and now as a fractional CFO and M&A advisor to high-growth B2B SaaS and deep tech startups. From equity to debt, data rooms to financial modelling, this conversation walks you through everything C-suite leaders...2025-02-0442 minThe C-Suite FrameworkPaula Boyle - How to... prepare for your C-Suite role and find prioritisation and focus🎙️ Self-Acceptance, Strategy & C-Suite Readiness with Paula Boyle In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary is joined by Paula Boyle, executive coach and founder of Paula Boyle Coaching & Facilitation, to explore the often-overlooked emotional journey to becoming a confident, impactful C-suite leader. With over 25 years of experience working with senior leaders across the globe, Paula shares transformative insights into: Imposter syndrome and how it shows up at the top Why calm, clarity and compassion are the most powerful leadership tools The link between menta...2025-01-2143 minThe C-Suite Framework PodcastHow to prepare for your C-Suite role and how to find prioritisation and focus with Paula BoylePaula Boyle shares her journey from personal struggles to becoming a sought-after coach for senior leaders. She emphasizes the importance of compassion, self-acceptance, and joy in leadership, while addressing common challenges faced by ambitious...2025-01-2143 minThe C-Suite Framework PodcastBronwyn BoyleIn this conversation, Jennifer Geary interviews Bronwyn Boyle, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity and technology. Bronwyn shares her unique journey from studying classics to becoming a CISO, emphasizing the importance of diverse backgrounds in tech....2025-01-0739 minThe C-Suite FrameworkBronwyn Boyle - How to... be a Chief Information Security Officer🎙️ Redefining Cybersecurity, AI Risk & the Modern CISO with Bronwyn Boyle In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary sits down with Bronwyn Boyle, Chief Information Security Officer at PPRO, to explore the evolving role of the CISO — from risk manager to strategic business enabler. With over two decades of global experience in cybersecurity, AI enablement, and technology strategy, Bronwyn shares her unexpected journey from studying classics to leading cybersecurity for global financial institutions. Together, she and Jennifer unpack what it takes to lead with clarity, simplicity, and empathy in a high-stakes digital world. ...2025-01-0739 min
Aquest PodcastHow to be a Chief Operating Officer
For the last episode of the winter 2024 season, I’m delighted to be joined by Jennifer Geary. Jennifer hosts a new podcast called The C-Suite Framework and is author of a number of books including How to be a Chief Operating Officer.Â
Although critically important, the COO role is not much discussed, and the precise scope is often ill-defined. So, I was interested to chat with Jennifer about what it covers and what it doesn't, the habits of people who perform the COO role well and what tends to happen when things go wrong. We also d...2024-12-2032 minThe C-Suite FrameworkMary Foley - How to... manage your supply chain🎙️ Sustainable Supply Chains, AI & Regulation: Future-Proofing Business with Mary Foley In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary is joined by Mary Foley, sustainability consultant and former mining engineer, for a deep-dive into the future of supply chain governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable strategy. Mary brings her rare blend of engineering, sustainability leadership, and real-world consulting experience to discuss the powerful intersection of: Sustainability, Supply chain risk, and C-suite responsibility. Together, Jennifer and Mary unpack the business implications of upcom...2024-12-1740 minThe C-Suite Framework PodcastMary FoleyIn this conversation, Jennifer Geary and Mary Foley discuss the critical intersection of supply chain management and sustainability, emphasizing the importance of new regulations like the CSRD and CS Triple D. Mary shares her unique career journey...2024-12-1740 minThe C-Suite FrameworkAnne Kiely - How to... be a Chief People Officer🎙️ The Role of the CPO: Culture, Data & People Leadership with Anne Kiely In this episode of The C-Suite Framework, host Jennifer Geary sits down with Anne Kiely, Chief People Officer at Aer Lingus and co-author of How to be a Chief People Officer, to unpack what it really takes to lead with empathy, data, and strategy in today’s C-suite. Anne shares her journey from banking to HR leadership in global organisations like Twitter and Aer Lingus, and reflects on the evolving demands of the CPO role across industries. Together, she and Jennifer explore how employe...2024-12-1044 minThe C-Suite Framework PodcastAnne KielyJennifer Geary interviews Anne Kiely, Chief People Officer at Aer Lingus, discussing her career journey from banking to HR, the importance of organizational culture, and the role of a CPO in shaping employee experiences and strategies. Anne shares...2024-12-1044 min
The Female Executive’s Survival Guide002 How to succeed in the C-Suite - Jennifer GearyIn this episode of the Female Executive Survival Guide podcast, Lauren Eyles speaks with Jennifer Geary, a seasoned executive and author, about the intricacies of leadership in the C-suite. They discuss the importance of understanding business strategy, culture, and execution for new executives, as well as the challenges faced by women in leadership roles. Jennifer shares her journey to becoming a Chief Operating Officer (COO), the skills necessary for navigating change, and the significance of self-care in maintaining balance and effectiveness as a leader. The conversation also touches on overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of continuous learning and...2024-12-0922 min
The Female Executive’s Survival GuideTrailer - Welcome to the Female Executive's Survival Guide!Welcome to the Female Executive's Survival Guide podcast!
Meet your host, Lauren Eyles, an Executive Coach and Mentor, and find out how she'll help you thrive at work.
Lauren previews three amazing guests who you'll meet on December 10:
Dr Kirsten Molloy, a Board Chair and Non Executive Director, who was CEO of one of the world's biggest supply chains
Jennifer Geary, a C-Suite expert and author of 'How to be a Chief Operating Officer'
Holly Martin, a successful entrepreneur, MD of The Marketing GP and a Non Executive Director
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Chapter list2024-12-0302 minThe C-Suite Framework PodcastAnna KrotovaJennifer Geary interviews Anna Krotova, co-author of 'How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer.' They discuss the evolution of sustainability roles, the importance of organizational culture, the integration of sustainability into business strategy,...2024-11-2641 minThe C-Suite FrameworkAnna Krotova - How to... be a Chief Sustainability OfficerJennifer Geary interviews Anna Krotova, co-author of 'How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer.' They discuss the evolution of sustainability roles, the importance of organizational culture, the integration of sustainability into business strategy, and the concept of double materiality. Anna shares insights on building effective sustainability teams, the skills needed for a career in sustainability, and future trends in the field. The conversation emphasizes the challenges and responsibilities of CSOs and the importance of collaboration and support within the sustainability community. Anna Krotova is a Sustainability Director and a pioneer in sustainability. She has been working...2024-11-2641 minThe C-Suite Framework PodcastDr Max McKeownDr. Max McKeown is an English writer, consultant, and researcher specialising in strategy, leadership and culture. He has written six influential books and conducts research with . He is a fellow of the . He served on the advisory board for the...2024-10-1645 minThe C-Suite FrameworkDr Max McKeown - How to... create an excellent strategyDr. Max McKeown is an English writer, consultant, and researcher specialising in innovation strategy, leadership and culture. He has written six influential books and conducts research with Warwick Business School. He is a fellow of the RSA. He served on the advisory board for the Rollins Center for eBusiness. He earned his master's degree in Business Administration and PhD from the Warwick Business School Speaker, Innovator & Author of The Strategy Book, Adaptability and The Innovation Book, Creator of Speed Strategy, Strategic Psychologist. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Max McKeown, a strategic psychologist, discusses the importance o...2024-10-1645 minThe C-Suite FrameworkTrailerWelcome to the launch of the C-Suite Framework podcast! In this short trailer, hear from me, Jennifer Geary, as I talk about my experience in stepping up to my first C-suite role, what I learned, how I distilled that learning into a set of books and why I felt compelled to start a podcast. Take a listen and head over to my first podcast with none other than Dr. Max McKeown, author of the best-selling strategy book in the world! The "C-Suite Framework" podcast dives deep into the world of corporate leadership by speaking with...2024-10-1604 minThe C-Suite Framework PodcastTrailerWelcome to the launch of the C-Suite Framework podcast! In this short trailer, hear from me, Jennifer Geary, as I...2024-10-1604 min
INSIDE LEGAL ESGInside Legal ESG / Jennifer Geary / Anna KrotovaIn this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we hear from Anna Krotova and Jennifer Geary, co-authors of the just released book “How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer: Leading the transition to a Sustainable Organization.” In our conversation, they share what motivated them to write this book, what CSOs need to focus on, what the future holds, and of course, what gives them hope. A great conversation you won’t want to miss!Â
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The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s50. How to be a COOIn 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: The role of a COO involves being the second-in-command and bridging the gap between strategy and operations.Can AI enhance the efficiency and creativity of the C...2024-09-0537 min
Pep Talks for ArtistsEp 73: Some Thoughts on Drawing (Part 2)We're back!
This is the second part of our deep dive on drawing. I asked my artist-guests: Jennifer Coates, David Humphrey and Catherine Haggarty to bring along a fave drawing from art history to share and describe what "drew" them to it (please forgive the pun). It was so fun to see what they selected.
See images of all of the works on IG @peptalksforartists
The drawings discussed were:
1) "The Grotto of Neptune in Tivoli" ca 1640 by Claude Lorrain
2) Rocks near the caves above Château N...2024-08-1655 minPep Talks for ArtistsEp 72: Some Thoughts on Drawing (Part 1)Join me and my guests: Jennifer Coates, David Humphrey and Catherine Haggarty as we discuss the topic of Drawing this week. This discussion was broken up into 2 parts, so keep an eye out for Part 2 coming soon.
In Part 1, we discuss the drawing state of mind, drawing as a form of safety, as a tie to our primitive origins, and as a way to express the multitudes of self. We also dissect painter, Amy Sillman's analogy that Draw-ers are beavers and Painters are birds.
Find my guests online here:2024-08-161h 05
Dose of GoodBig Brothers Big SistersWelcome to Episode 1 of The Dose of Good Podcast. My goal with this podcast is to brighten your day with positive stories from good people and organizations who are doing their part to make the world a better place. For my first episode, I'm honored to feature Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH. My guests today are Casey Loeffler the Coordinator for Mentor 2.0 and Jennifer Geary Special Programs Manager.If you would like to get involved or learn more about BBBSNH please visit their website https://bbbsnh.org/If you live somewhere outside of NH...2023-11-0732 min
Risky Women RadioHow to be a CRO: Jennifer GearyKimberley Cole speaks with Jennifer Geary, a 25-year veteran of the Risk industry, about her handbook for the modern Chief Risk Officer - practical advice, and skills you can bring into your own role as a CRO. Jennifer Geary has over 25 years of experience in finance, technology, risk and legal, across diverse industries from financial services to not-for-profit. She has been Managing Director, EMEA for a software company, and COO and CRO for a number of fintechs. She has also worked in major banks such as Santander and Barclays, and was also COO for Save the Children...2023-09-0731 min
Intelligent PerformanceEp. 25 - Mastering the COO Role: Cross-Sector Leadership Insights with Jennifer GearyIn this episode, join us as we delve into the unique journey of Jennifer Geary, a Chief Operating Officer powerhouse and author with 25 years under her belt across finance, technology, risk, and legal sectors. From the bustling offices of Barclays in London to a noble mission at Save the Children UK, Jennifer shares her unique insights on the pivotal role of a COO, the stark contrasts between charity and corporate sectors, and the rapid evolution of the workplace. Tune in for a masterclass on managing risk, building robust teams, and the future challenges facing CPOs...2023-08-2229 min
Seismic Soundoff187: 11 lessons to succeed as a geoscientistSeismic Soundoff has featured some of the most well-known geoscientists, authors, and teachers for the past seven years. And since episode 72, host Andrew Geary has asked his guests, "What is one piece of advice you would offer someone that would like to succeed in this field?"
The insight and experience across the 186 episodes are vast. To help collect some of this wisdom into one episode, we're excited to present an updated episode for some of our favorite answers to this closing question.
This episode features 11 of our favorite lessons from the past two and a half years. You will hear...2023-05-1817 min
Stripping Off with Matt HaycoxCRO/COO Mastery & Book Writing Hacks! Podcast w/Jennifer GearyTell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!On today's podcast, a woman with many accolades under her belt, Jennifer Geary! Jennifer is an author, mentor, speaker and much much more. We talk about the role of a Chief Risk Officer and a Chief Operating Officer, the experience of publishing a book, methods to writing a book and more. If you're considering hiring for either role or becoming that role, definitely check out this podcast. For more info on Jennifer's books and about her, check out the links below!...2023-03-0834 min