This is the second episode of a two-part series, and we'll continue our discussion today with Gina Riley, an authority in the area of career transition and development. Our first part of the series (Episode 14) unfolded the whole anatomy of a COO from the basic core functions to the intricacies of the dynamics that need to surround the COO.   Whether you're planning to become a COO one day or you're already a COO looking for opportunities to grow your career, or you're just interested in learning how to plan your COO career path, this is the episode that will give you great takeaways.    Here is some of what we covered:  - [00:03:47] Identifying the COO skills gap.  - [00:07:15] What are the best COOs doing?  - [00:09:17] Ways to fill the gaps in applying for a COO role.   - [00:10:59] What's the best way to get an edge in an interview  - [00:14:00] The preparation that gives you confidence.  - [00:16:54] SOAR Method  - [00:26:42] Gina Riley’s little trick   - [00:28:39] Where does the fun factor come in?  - [00:31:33] Tamar asks Gina her quintessential final question    #COO #thecoocorner #operationalresilience #career #growth #csuite #interviewpreparation