IAM1897 - COO Turned CEO Helps Organizations Achieve Operational Excellence

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In this episode of the IAMCEO podcast, Bonnie Ortiz, the founder of O2 Consulting Group, is the featured guest. Bonnie started O2 Consulting Group, a professional services firm, after nearly a decade as Chief Operating Officer for The Partnership Federal Credit Union.

Bonnie is renowned in strategy formation, process improvement, and project management. She now provides her clients with a comprehensive operational toolkit to align people, processes, and systems with corporate goals.

Throughout her career, Bonnie has worked with a wide range of entities, both commercial for-profit and non-profit, across various industries. Additionally, she has shown her leadership skills by managing substantial budgets and personnel within diverse organizations, from startups to multi-billion-dollar firms.

As an expert in achieving operational excellence, she guides executive teams in different organizations to advance their priorities and achieve their desired outcomes. Outside of her consulting work, Bonnie serves as the Commodore of Herring Bay Yacht Club and Vice Chair of Dream Queen Association Board of Directors, effectively utilizing her experience to mentor the next generation of leaders.

Bonnie shared valuable insights, including:

CEO Hack: She advised the use of Mission Control for appointment scheduling and the significance of Crucial conversations.
CEO Nugget: She emphasized the importance of work-life balance to avoid burnout. Activities like going to the beach, volunteering, etc. can help maintain this balance.
CEO ReDefined: For Bonnie, a CEO's role extends beyond vision creation, it also includes execution.

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Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2018/07/12/024-coo-turned-ceo-helps-organizations-achieve-operational-excellence/