The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s 67. COO Superpowers Revealed Part 2
In this episode we discuss: What is a COO's strengths and gaps? We are joined by Divinia Knowles, The COO Coach.
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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 COOs use self-awareness to grow as leaders and advisors?
References
Biography
Divinia Knowles is an accomplished operator and coach with extensive experience supporting startup and scale-up COOs, CEOs, and leadership teams through growth, exit, and beyond. With a career spanning roles as COO, CFO, CEO, and Board Advisor, Divinia has worked with companies like Pact Coffee and Mind Candy, helping scale global brands and drive success.
As the founder of the London COO Roundtable, Divinia has built a thriving network for operational leaders. Since 2017, she’s coached over 150 executives, combining advanced coaching accreditation with expertise in organizational psychology, resilience, and team dynamics.
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Summary
16:42 Exploring COO Strengths and Weaknesses
26:36 Personality Types and Archetypes in Leadership
28:09 The Shadow Side of COOs
29:06 Servant Leadership
30:21 The Relationship Between COOs and CEOs
35:24 Ruminating vs. Acting: Different Leadership Styles
37:24 Embracing Public Speaking and Thinking on Your Feet
39:28 The Ruminator: Processing Information Over Time
41:04 The Caregiver Archetype in Leadership
45:39 Balancing Empathy and Performance Management
47:54 The Nature of Relationships in Leadership
48:44 Directness and Good Intent in Communication
49:33 Embracing Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
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