
CPO PLAYBOOK isn’t your typical business podcast. Hosted by Felicia Shakiba—Korn Ferry executive coach and fixer of high-stakes people problems—we tackle the stuff that keeps founders, investors, and execs up at night. From leadership blind spots to messy M&As, scaling headaches to culture chaos—we don’t just talk about business, we solve it. Guests? Think PepsiCo, SoftBank, Harvard, Reddit, Valen... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementEntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

What happens when you bet on people instead of acquisitions? In this insightful episode of CPO PLAYBOOK, Pia Ostos, EVP and Chief Performance Officer at Inmar Intelligence, shares how prioritizing leadership training fueled explosive business growth ... more
When private equity enters the picture, alignment becomes everything. But how do you keep employees motivated through uncertainty? Start with equity.
Former private equity backed CEO Adam Coffey explains how incentive equity—not just stock options—c... more
Join Tim Ringel, CEO of Meet, as he shares his unique experience of having 10 companies work together under one roof. In this insightful video, Tim reveals the challenges, benefits, and surprises that come with such an innovative setup. From collabor... more
In this episode, Roman Axelrod, founder and CEO of Xpanceo, shares the bold vision behind raising capital - $290M to create smart contact lenses designed to expand human capability.
From building prototypes to leading a deep-tech team, Roman opens u... more
Felicia Shakiba looks back at how far the podcast has come—and sets the stage for an even bolder season ahead. In this special episode, she teases the power-packed stories coming in Season 4, spotlights what leadership really means today, and unveils... more
In the Season 3 finale, Pluri CEO Yaky Yanay joins Felicia Shakiba for a powerful conversation on leading transformation through trust, transparency, and bold vision. He shares how he redefined Pluri’s identity—from pharma to cell-based tech innovato... more
Generative AI may be rewriting the rules, but Felicia Shakiba and Claurelle Rakipovic, Chief Product Officer at Pipe, break down what real product leadership looks like. From customer empathy to AI missteps, Claurelle shares sharp lessons on building... more
In the world of private equity and high-stakes M&A, financials are only half the story. The real differentiator? Leadership. This episode explores what leadership qualities truly drive success in mergers and acquisitions, why most private equity due ... more










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Insights offered span a range of critical business topics with a focus on solving real-world challenges faced by leaders today. Frequent discussions involve leadership dynamics, decision-making under pressure, and innovative responses to industry changes, especially in roles such as entrepreneurship, talent acquisition, and cybersecurity. The podcast features a variety of distinguished guests from significant organizations, exploring themes like the importance of adaptability in leadership and the interplay between corporate culture and operational success. Unique elements include a sincere exploration of vulnerability in leadership and the need for progressive educational approaches in industries facing talent shortages.
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