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Marissa Afton

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Marissa Afton is an international partner and head of global accounts with Potential Project. She is a change management professional who has led culture change solutions globally for clients including Cisco, Accenture, Bloomberg, Eli Lilly, and Verizon. A sought-after speaker and contributor to publications like HBR, Marissa helps people realize their potential by training the mind for high performance. A mindfulness practitioner for over 25 years, she brings expertise in executive leadership development and workplace mindfulness to support Potential Project’s global clients.

Marissa Afton is an international partner and head of global accounts with Potential Project. She is a change management professional who has led culture change solutions globally for clients including Cisco, Accenture, Bloomberg, Eli Lilly, and Verizon. A sought-after speaker and contributor to publications like HBR, Marissa helps people realize their potential by training the mind for high performance. A mindfulness practitioner for over 25 years, she brings expertise in executive leadership development and workplace mindfulness to support Potential Project’s global clients.

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