BREAK AWAY FROM THE CROWD AND TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
We’ll train you to think, act, and sound like a Chief Marketing Officer.
We’ll help you master timeless brand strategy fundamentals from P&G, Unilever, Google, Coca-Cola, and other top marketing teams.
We’ll help you stand-out from your peers by sharpening your positioning, focus, and presence. So you’re recognized by executive leadership as a CMO-in-waiting long before the role opens (or making you a clear standout for a CMO role elsewhere).
Along the way, you’ll gain tools, insights, and fresh ideas you can start using tomorrow.
Our Services
Live Virtual Workshops
Interactive instructor-led sessions that combine expert insights with real-time group collaboration.
On-Demand Course Library
Stream hundreds of bite-sized video lessons anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Executive Coaching Packages
One-on-one coaching that accelerates marketing leadership growth and strategic thinking.
Interview Coaching Packages
One-on-one coaching through the interview process for your VP or C-level marketing job interview.
Executive Search Consulting
We partner one-on-one with CPO and hiring committees to thoughtfully vet and hire VP and CMO-level marketing candidates.
About Us
Peter Boland is the principal at The Breakaway CMO coaching and consulting, the host of The Breakaway CMO podcast, and an Executive Search Consultant, vetting CMO candidates for Fortune 500 companies.
Pete has spent 30 years climbing the corporate marketing ladder at Procter and Gamble, Microsoft, Charles Schwab, Visa, and BlackRock, with the pinnacle of his corporate career as the CMO at staffing giant Kelly Services. Along the way, Pete has also taught MBA students at Hult International Business School and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and advised and sat on boards of several early-stage start-ups from launch to successful exits.
Pete has built, re-built, and energized brands, and hired and inspired marketing teams to award-winning work, including winning national awards for campaigns and being recognized as a Financial Marketer of the Year.
Importantly, Pete has advised, mentored, and coached CMOs - and those that aspire to the role – on Brand Strategy, Creative Decision-Making, Essential Business and Financial Metrics, Elevating Brand Purpose, Developing Competitive Advantage, Launch and Growth Strategies, Value-Based Leadership, Leading Organizational Change, Winning As a Challenger Brand, and C-Suite and Board Meeting Strategy.
Today, Pete’s focus is to help the next generation of marketing leaders break through the crowded field to achieve their full brand-building and leadership potential.
What Our Clients are Saying
“Pete has a consistent track record of elevating corporate brands by creating innovative strategies that translate to tangible business growth.”
-- client
“Pete efficiently distills a company ethos into a brand position that not only differentiates and sets the company apart but also internally motivates and rallies key stakeholders. His ability to effectively influence large organizations to accept and embrace change is truly commendable, showcasing his strategic vision and adaptability.”
-- former client
