Balancing Overwhelm and Operations: A Conversation with Fractional COO Stephanie Warlick
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[00:00:00] Introduction to Stephanie Warlick
Stephanie introduces herself, her role as a fractional COO, and her expertise in HR and small business operations.
[00:03:00] What is a COO and a Fractional COO?
Exploring the responsibilities of a COO and how fractional COOs provide cost-effective support to small businesses.
[00:05:00] Common Challenges in Small Businesses
Stephanie highlights frequent issues like unclear roles, responsibilities, and accountability, along with her solutions.
[00:07:00] Improving Employee Well-being
Stephanie shares a success story about restructuring time-off policies to improve morale and productivity.
[00:11:00] Pickleball: A Fun and Inclusive Sport
How Stephanie’s love for pickleball helped her stay active, build connections, and embrace wellness.
[00:15:00] Managing Client Expectations and Organizational Gaps
Strategies for identifying gaps in operations and overcoming misaligned client expectations.
[00:25:00] Overwhelm and Mental Health in Business
Discussion on recognizing overwhelm, taking breaks, and adopting coping mechanisms to maintain productivity.
[00:35:00] Breaking Down Tasks to Tackle Overwhelm
Stephanie and the host discuss prioritization strategies, breaking tasks into smaller pieces, and finding tools that work.
[00:44:00] Implementing Tools for Efficiency
The importance of using organizational tools and fostering collaboration within teams to maintain operational flow.
[00:51:00] Closing Thoughts
Stephanie emphasizes the value of EOS and her passion for helping businesses succeed while promoting mental well-being.
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