Life + Leadership

Amplifying the Impact of the Chief Operating Officer

June 15, 2026·33 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The COO role is one of the most powerful, misunderstood, and shape-shifting seats in the C-suite. In this episode, Tegan and Maggie unpack why the role looks so different from company to company, how it flexes around the CEO, and what makes a great COO far more than an "operator." They dig into COO archetypes, the emotional and strategic labor of the role, and the common mistakes CEOs make when they don't fully understand how to partner with their COO. Resources Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at: https://www.brightarrowcoaching.com/the-coo-role-isnt-what-you-think-it-is/  ''Riding Shotgun: The Role of COO'' by Nate Bennett - on Amazon How To Be A Chief Operating Officer by Jennifer Greary and Anne Kiely Ernst & Young research on COO leadership and CEO succession John Kotter's work on organizational change and transformation Connect with Maggie LinkedIn Bright Arrow Coaching Website Connect with Tegan Website LinkedIn Bright Arrow Coaching LinkedIn

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