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Conceptual 3 letter acronym CMO(chief marketing officer), a corporate executive responsible for marketing activities in an organization, on multicolored stickers attached to a cork board

When it comes to your industry, your product or service, you are the expert — but when it comes to branding and marketing that business, you may not be. Having a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) in your corner can make all the difference. A CMO plays a crucial role in defining your brand, growing your audience and ultimately scaling your business. However, many start-ups and growth-stage companies don’t have the resources for a full-time CMO – this is where a Fractional CMO comes in.

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The problem of miscommunication — or ineffective communication — is certainly not new, nor does it discriminate by industry, profession or position. All teams can benefit from better communication skills, including refresher training and practical lessons to increase productivity. A business communication workshop led by an experienced instructor is a great way to offer meaningful professional development.

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A common misconception about brands is that they are created in the marketing department. Brands are ads. Brands are logos. Brands are taglines. Brands aren’t any of these things. Brands are experiences. They are feelings. They’re “what does this do for me and why do I care?” There are so many things that can make […]

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Hi! I'm Colleen.

I’m a strategic marketing professional with over a decade of experience and a passion for mission-based brands.

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I’m also a trained writer who loves teaching people and organizations how to improve their communication to achieve their goals. Part marketing leader, part communications instructor, 100% focused on YOUR growth.