Melanie was everybody's "best friend," able to be fully present in the moment. But in her work as a B2B marketer, she was struggling to find fulfillment. She decided to bring her true self to her marketing and create a plan to bring mindfulness to her work. With her CMO's approval, she conducted buyer journey research to gain deeper insights into her target personas.
She also worked to break down the silos between sales, marketing, and other departments, and started measuring true engagement to drive better results. By the end of the quarter, the KPIs were trending positively and the marketing team felt a greater sense of purpose. Melanie was now able to bring her true self to her work, connecting with her personas in a way that truly solved their problems.
Melanie was able to prove the success of her approach, and the CMO gave her the opportunity and budget to expand her efforts. Mindful marketing had made a real difference in her work, and Melanie felt more fulfilled in her career.
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