Calling Operator with Laura Nicol Ep 26. A new era, Handing over Calling Operator to Laura Nicol, from front row with Anna Wintour to Chief Of Staff at Co Ventures
Episode summary:
This week, we’re thrilled to introduce Laura Nicol, the new host of the Calling Operator podcast! In this special transition episode, we get to know Laura and her incredible journey—from the front rows of London Fashion Week beside Anna Wintour and Vivienne Westwood to the picturesque Queenstown, New Zealand, where she was among the first employees at First Table, and finally, her role as Chief of Staff to Maxine Minter at Co Ventures.
Laura shares her insights on thinking driven by repeatable motions, learning resilience from athletes, and the unique perspective of the CoS role. She also provides an amazing list of resources that have shaped her career.
Join us as we explore Laura's story, her plans for the podcast's future, and how she’s ready to supercharge Calling Operator beyond our wildest dreams. Tune in for an episode filled with personal stories, inspiring discussions, and exciting new beginnings.
Find Laura:
Laura's Northstars and frameworks:
- Lenny’s Podcast
- Jessica Livingston’s The Social Radar podcast
- Maxine Minter and Cheryl Mack's First Cheque podcast
- Stephen Bartlett’s Dairy of a CEO
- MKT1 newsletter: B2B startup marketing guides, frameworks, advice & opinions from ex-marketing exec Emily Kramer
- Lessons from Molly Graham
- First Round’s '1 Review'
- Airtree's Open Source VC
- The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins
Other mentions:
Guest ideas?
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A note from your host, Laura:
My goal for Calling Operator is to open-source stories from startup operators across various functional areas and learn how they excel at building and scaling companies. As a Chief of Staff, I often find myself in (virtual) rooms with people facing similar challenges and reinventing the wheel. I want this podcast to open a line for operators across Australia and New Zealand to learn from fellow operators. Each episode shares personal stories, the execution behind big ideas, career-defining moments, successes, failures, and lessons.
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