C-Suite Strategies
C-Suite Strategies is the podcast for revenue-minded leaders who know that sales and marketing aren't separate functions. They're one engine.
No fluff. No theory. Just straight talk from people who've sat in the seat.
Hosted by Stacie Sussman, Founder and CRO of RevUp Advisory and named a 2026 Women to Watch by both Thrive Global and Her Agenda — with 17 years leading sales teams in Manhattan, 100+ consulting projects, and a track record of scaling companies to exit — each episode digs into what growth actually looks like for mid-market operators, founders, CMOs, and CROs. Because growth isn't just about data and metrics — it's about mindset, showing up, and surrounding yourself with the right people.
This is a space for the conversations that go beyond the dashboard. The ones about alignment, accountability, and what it really takes to build a revenue engine that lasts.
If you're ready to stop treating sales and marketing as separate problems and start leading like they're one — this is your podcast.
If you want to learn how to turn the chaos of growth into clarity and confidence, subscribe to C-Suite Strategies. Your next breakthrough is just a listen away.
C-Suite Strategies
S1E14: Fix the Friction: How C-Suite Leaders Unlock Productivity and Profitability
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What’s slowing your C-Suite down? Sometimes it’s not lack of ideas—it’s friction in your systems, people, and processes.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of C-Suite Strategies, host Stacie Sussman sits down with Jen Goldman, Founder of My Virtual COO, to explore how leaders can identify and fix the friction points holding back productivity and profitability. From rethinking team structure to visualizing organizational changes, Jen shares practical, neuroscience-backed tools for creating clarity, accountability, and momentum at the top levels of business.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why most growth stalls aren’t about sales—they’re about operational cracks.
- How visual tools help leaders make big changes without triggering fear.
- The “parking lot” method for prioritizing initiatives without losing ideas.
- How to set boundaries and manage energy for peak performance.
- Why sustainable scaling means caring for your people through change.
Listen if you’re:
- A C-Suite leader feeling bogged down by inefficiencies.
- A founder ready to scale but facing resistance.
- A leader who wants more flow, less chaos.
Referenced Apps & Tools
- Fabulous App — habit-building app from Duke and Stanford research.
- Lucid (Lucidchart) — for visual org design, flow mapping, and brainstorming.
- Canva — for visual diagrams and creative layouts.
- Brain.fm — focus music for deep work.
- Gamma — presentation/proposal creation tool you use.
Books & Authors
- Joe Dispenza — meditations (you specifically mentioned his guided meditations).
- Robin Sharma — The 5 AM Club (mentioned as inspiration even though you’re a “6 AM-ish club” person).
- Mel Robbins — Let Them (boundaries) and general coaching influence.
- Greg McKeown — Essentialism (one focus line vs. many squiggles).
- Gino Wickman — parking lot/Traction concepts (if you want to link to Traction by Gino Wickman).
Connect with Jen Goldman:
- Website: My Virtual COO
- Email: jenniferg@myvirtualcoo.com
Connect with Stacie:
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