Understanding The COO Role ( Chief Operating Office) :Paul Davi

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Freya H Finnerty is this week's guest. Freya is a highly collaborative Agile Coach / Scrum master with 15 years of experience working with Technology teams, helping them to deliver products, projects, and programmes in complex environments across a variety of sectors, including FMCG, Oil & Gas and Media & Entertainment. An Agile enthusiast who is goal-oriented, with a real desire to support and grow teams and organisations with purpose and alignment so that they can deliver outcomes. Known for her ability to connect people and make them come together to solve problems in a variety of creative ways.Fun Facts: Freya is a classically trained actor and has toured the world performing Shakespeare. She teaches dance fitness in her spare time and mentors STEM students who are looking to develop a career in Tech.Freya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freya-h-finnerty-6453a18a/▶︎Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Welcome to Freya 0:45 – From Actor to Agile Coach3:10 – What Agile Really Means to Freya5:30 – “Agile is Trial and Error” – The Human Side7:00 – Is Agile Dead? Titles, Cuts & Value9:20 – When Agile Transformations Go Wrong11:30 – Building Trust After Failure14:00 – Theatre, Coaching & Collaboration17:10 – Confidence, Inclusion & Representation in TechThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice. ▶︎ Listen to the podcast on:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGKLeW...▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Matt Evans is this week's guest. As a Business Agility Consultant at The Business Agility Coach Limited, Matt offers Agile coaching and training services to clients across various industries. He has over 10 years of experience in change enablement roles, and his mission is to deliver effective solutions to customers by leading and facilitating initiatives, aligning structures, cultures, and strategies with agile principles, and coaching and mentoring teams and leaders.This conversation took place less than 24 hours after the event we co-organised along with two other people, but he still managed to bring loads of value. The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice. ▶︎ Watch the podcast on:https://youtube.com/@everydayagile▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Monica Calinescu is this week's guest. Monica is an award-winning change manager with expertise in leading organisational change programs, driving culture change, and shaping people strategies, including equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. Her passion lies in empowering leaders to lead change effectively and inclusively, equipping them with the skills to create equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.▶︎ Monica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicagabrielacalinescu/00:00 Introduction to Monica00:49 Exploring a LinkedIn Post04:32 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership08:44 Monica's Career Journey16:27 Understanding the Role of a Change Manager21:36 Daily Life of a Change Manager24:08 Favourite Workshops and Exercises26:18 Shaping People Strategy for 202626:40 Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace27:05 Debating Psychological Safety28:40 The Importance of Psychological Safety31:11 Complexities of Psychological Safety35:06 Ingredients for Organisational Change37:32 Thoughts on Agile40:15 LinkedIn and Personal Branding44:57 Podcasting and Mental Health47:09 Final Thoughts and PlugsThe Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business and tech folk that will leave you with actionable and relevant advice. ▶︎ Listen to the podcast on:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGKLeWxDzmQyjzh6jKjO8?si=5Vb_M9KbRM26rWwAvEE5Xg▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Paul Stevens is this week's guest. Outcome-driven Product and Design leadership. An experienced Product Design leader with 20+ years across consumer and SaaS businesses. Paul specialises in solving complex business challenges through strategic user-centred design and product strategy. ▶︎ Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulstevenschunkyux/▶︎The book Paul referenced:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Agile-Experience-Design-Designers-Continuous/dp/032180481300:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Guest Background and Career Overview03:02 Early Career and Education06:51 First Job and Freelancing09:28 Financial Services and Direct Mail14:45 Joining MoneySupermarket and UX Education21:24 Agile Transformation at MoneySupermarket26:43 Introduction to Agile Experience Design27:42 Transition to Auto Trader29:32 Ethnographic Research in Car Dealerships31:48 Challenges in SaaS and Enterprise Software35:06 Joining Car Finance 24/737:24 Redesigning the Car Finance 24/7 Website46:48 Consulting and Contracting Experiences49:40 Designing a User-Centered Workshop52:29 Conclusion and Contact Information

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Emily Smith is this week's guest. Emily is the Head of Operations & Service Delivery @ Adapt Digital where she helps businesses streamline operations, optimise workflows and manage deliverables - with experience across agencies, startups, and enterprise teams. Emily's ethos is “clarity is kindness” When she's not working, you’ll find her running, cycling and enjoying good food!00:00 Welcome to the Podcast with Emily Smith00:22 Emily's Role at Adapt Digital01:26 Reflecting on Workflow Changes04:43 Emily's Career Journey09:11 From Corporate to Agency Life11:38 The Importance of Agile Processes14:44 Running and Marathon Training19:12 Reflecting on the Yom Challenge19:32 Future Fitness Goals: Half Ironman20:07 The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace22:32 Managing with a Coaching Mentality23:57 The Role of Workshops in Productive Decision-Making26:28 Icebreakers: Love Them or Hate Them?28:39 Putting Yourself Out There in 202530:25 Looking Ahead: Plans for the Rest of the Year33:58 Final Thoughts and Farewell▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them.Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Paul Davies is this week's guest. As a leader focused on strategic growth, Paul has worked in agency environments for over 20 years in the UK and abroad, holding management roles in operations, finance, IT, and marketing. He has extensive industry experience in helping businesses to scale and become more profitable, most notably in retail, tech, healthcare, media, marketing and law.Paul is currently the COO and a company director at Yozu - a leading bespoke software house based in Liverpool.▶︎ Paul's Contact Info: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmd-uk/▶︎ Yozu: https://yozu.co.uk/▶︎ Yozu Creative: https://yozucreative.com/

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Stuart Young is this week's guest. With a marker in one hand and a mission in mind, Stuart helps individuals and teams connect, communicate and collaborate through a unique blend of coaching, emotional intelligence, visual storytelling, and product-focused Agile training. I help individuals and teams connect, communicate and collaborate through a unique blend of coaching, emotional intelligence, visual storytelling, and product-focused Agile training.▶︎Stuart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-young-vis/▶︎Stuart's upcoming training https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd▶︎And the book https://www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Mary Fidler is this week's guest. Mary is passionate about leading and supporting IT recruitment. She's had the privilege of working with some of the UK’s most successful businesses. Specialising in senior and complex tech hires, she thrives on connecting top talent with the right opportunities.▶︎Mary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-fidler/▶︎Mary'sWebsite:https://trusttechrecruitment.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers▶︎Tickets to our conferencehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/n...▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:41 Mary's Journey in Recruitment01:53 Launching Trust Tech02:51 Building Relationships in the Tech Community06:00 Starting Trust Tech Recruitment10:16 Advice for Job Seekers and Recruiters15:04 Remote Work and Office Dynamics18:46 Balancing Market Demands and Organizational Needs19:32 Advice for Job Seekers20:37 The Role of Social Media in Job Hunting22:28 LinkedIn's One-Click Apply: Does It Work?24:03 Filtering Job Applications Efficiently26:49 IR35 and Its Impact on Recruitment29:39 The Growing Importance of AI Skills30:38 Spotting AI-Generated CVs32:24 Future Plans and Career Advice33:49 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.This week's episode is a filler, so we jumped on the bandwagon and asked ChatGPT to ask questions about Agile. ▶︎Tickets to our conferencehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/

Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Rachelle Williams is this week's guest.Rachelle is a Methodology Agnostic Agile Coach & Consultant and training from the back of the room trainer. ▶︎Rachelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelleawilliams/▶︎Rachell's Courseshttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/tbrwithrachelle/1688449▶︎ Want to know more about TBR; Download a Brochure here: https://furnell-projects.kit.com/tbr_brochure▶︎Tickets to our conference https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:37 Recent Travels and Conferences05:34 Agile Career Journey10:06 Philosophy of Agile and Continuous Improvement16:00 Inspiration from Travel and Personal Experiences20:30 Introduction to Training from the Back of the Room20:38 Becoming a Trainer: The Journey22:26 What is Training from the Back of the Room?24:22 Applying Training Techniques in Consulting26:04 Public and Internal Training Courses27:56 The Value of Facilitation Skills29:47 Adapting and Facilitating Workshops32:10 Business Ownership and Consulting35:47 Final Thoughts and Future Plans