From Mandy Walker — YOUR CMO coach

The Operating System for Marketing Leaders

A structured system for how to run marketing as a business - built for VPs, SVPs, and CMOs at scaling B2B companies. Coming soon.

You have the title. But you may not have the system.

Most marketing leaders are running on instinct, inherited playbooks, and sheer force of will.

You’re managing a growing team. Navigating executive expectations. Balancing pipeline pressure with long-term brand building. Making high-stakes decisions with incomplete data - and absorbing most of the ambiguity alone.

It’s not a skills gap. It’s a systems gap.

Without a clear operating model, even talented CMOs end up reactive - chasing updates instead of leading, defending decisions instead of driving them, and confusing activity with direction.

You don’t need more tactics. You need the infrastructure to lead.

Marketing leadership isn’t an art. It’s an operating system.

The strongest CMOs don’t just have great instincts - they have great systems.

They have a structured way to set strategy, prioritize resources, run execution rhythms, measure what matters, and lead alignment across the organization.

The CMO Operating System is the framework that connects all of it - so you can stop piecing it together and start running marketing the way the best operators do.

What’s inside the CMO Operating System

Six integrated systems that cover the scope of marketing leadership:

Strategy System

How marketing decides where to play and how to win.

Planning & Prioritization System

How strategy turns into a plan your team can actually execute.

Execution & Operating Rhythm System

How work gets done consistently - without you chasing every update.

Measurement & Decision System

How you know what’s working, what to change, and what to stop.

Resource & Investment System

How you allocate budget, people, and attention with confidence.

Leadership & Alignment System

How you lead people, align executives, and reduce the weight you carry alone.

Mandy Walker — CMO coach, operator, and founder of Growth Activated

Built by a CMO who’s lived it

Mandy Walker has spent 15+ years in B2B marketing - from building and leading teams at high-growth companies to advising marketing executives navigating complexity at scale.

She’s led marketing through rebrand launches, M&A integrations, team restructures, and board-level strategy pivots. The CMO Operating System isn’t theory - it’s the system she built, tested, and refined across real operating environments.

What it's like to work with me.

Mark Feldman, CEO, professional headshot sharing a testimonial about Mandy Walker, founder of Growth Activated, and her contributions to marketing leadership.Irini Topi, Sr. Digital Marketing Manager, professional headshot providing a testimonial about Mandy Walker, founder of Growth Activated, and her impactful marketing leadership.Beth Gilfeather, CEO, professional headshot offering a testimonial on the effectiveness of Mandy Walker, founder of Growth Activated, and her marketing strategies.
"I had the privilege of working with Mandy at 2 companies. At Motion, she recruited, led, and managed a high performing marketing team of 25 that consistently looked up to her, and many have grown into senior marketing leaders. At RevenueBase, she had a unique ability to combine data-driven decision-making, creativity, and hands-on execution to deliver exceptional top of funnel and revenue results. Both at Motion and RevenueBase, her team delivered outsized results to the business. Her leadership and ability to develop talent make her an invaluable asset to any organization or team member. I highly recommend working with Mandy!"
Mark Feldman -  CEO
"I can wholeheartedly say Mandy has been the most influential person in my career. She taught me a lot and changed my approach to leadership for the better... While her core strengths revolve around data-driven strategic planning, sales/marketing alignment and ROI campaign orchestration, the skill that impresses me the most is her people intelligence."
Irini Topi - Sr. Digital Marketing Manager
"Mandy Walker was a pivotal member of the leadership team as our Marketing Executive and helped us to navigate the challenges associated with multiple large acquisitions, rapid growth of the business, and the ongoing organic evolution of our online marketing strategies. Highly recommend!"
Beth Gilfeather  -  CEO

What people say about working with Mandy

“Mandy doesn’t just coach — she gives you the architecture to lead. Her frameworks changed how I run my entire department.”

Former Colleague

Motion Recruitment

“This isn’t fluff. It’s the most structured, practical marketing leadership system I’ve ever seen.”

Irini Topi

VP of Marketing

“Working with Mandy gave me the system I didn’t know I was missing. I went from reactive to running a real operation.”

CMO, Series B SaaS

Name withheld

You don’t need another course, another framework from a consultant who’s never sat in your chair, or another article about what “great marketing leaders do.” You need the operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is the CMO Operating System?

It’s a structured decision-making and leadership framework designed specifically for marketing executives. It covers the six core systems every marketing leader needs — from strategy and planning to execution, measurement, resource allocation, and leadership alignment. Think of it as the architecture for how you run marketing as a business.

Who is this for?

VPs of Marketing, SVPs, and CMOs at B2B companies — especially those navigating growth, complexity, or transition. If you’re responsible for marketing strategy, team leadership, and executive alignment, this was built for you.

When will it be available?

We’re finalizing the system now. Waitlist members will be the first to know when it launches — and will get early access and special pricing.

How much will it cost?

Pricing will be shared with the waitlist first. Join now to lock in early-access pricing before the public launch.

What will I actually get?

The full system includes six integrated modules covering strategy, planning, execution, measurement, resource management, and leadership. Each module comes with frameworks, templates, and implementation guides you can apply immediately.

If you’re ready to stop operating on instinct and start leading with infrastructure - the CMO Operating System is for you.