Standing in front of the board members, giving a speech about how to grow and market our new product. And everybody in the board room was in acceptance with my speech.
I was grinning from ear to ear as I continued to let the board know that the strategy that I was presenting was the best and it would help us to get more partners for our company. And instead of spending so much money only on billboards and fliers.
Just as I was about to conclude my speech, the executive director raised his hand that he had a question to ask, and in my joyful mood, I said go ahead, sir.
So, you are saying that if you put up more advertisements on all Social media platforms, it will help us to be able to attract all works of life. Is that what you are trying to say, Mr Kenny asked.
Exactly sir, not just that we engage one or two popular models in our advert. I replied.
So how do we get to those who don't use the social media platform and they are big? He probes further.
We can still share our fliers with the big restaurants and big supermarkets, employ few promoters, and put it as a jingle on the radio, I said confidently.
Hmmm, one of the board members scoffed. My CEO asked him, do you have something to say, Mr Mike.
Nothing sir, he quickly replied
Then why are you acting as if she said something wrong, my CEO pressed on?
Sorry, sir, I had something on my throat, he said, bowing his head.
I just glared at him; Mr. Mike has always been a frenemy to me. Always trying to make me feel inferior but I never gave him that chance at all.
All right, Miss Christy, is that all, he asked.
I said yes, and just as l wanted to bow and leave the stage, someone tapped me and brought me back to reality; I turned to look at who it was, and l was smiling sheeplessly at the person.
It was my CEO, staring at me with no expression on His face; I didn't know when I stood up, froze, and I was feeling so embarrassed.
Miss Christy, did I just catch you daydreaming while a board meeting was going on, he asked, looking at me deep in the eyes.
I just stammered and said No, sir, lowing my head in shame and embarrassment.
Can you tell me what I said last he asked, frowning?
I knew I was in deep trouble, and I raised my face to see if anybody would give me a clue of what he said last, but some people had deep frowns on their faces, while some were chuckling, and the rest of them without any expression.
We don't have all day, Miss Christy. He said his anger was evidence.
"Miss Christy, it seems like you're not taking this meeting seriously. Perhaps you'd like to take a break and collect your thoughts?" said Mrs Jennifer
You asked if I had any idea to add to what Miss Regina said, I muttered, not sure if what I said was right. I scan everybody's face and see a glimpse of hope.
"Miss Christy, So what are your thoughts on the proposed marketing strategy for our new product?" the CEO asked, his voice firm.
I began to say those things; I was daydreaming about to the boards; by the time I was through, the board room was dead silent, and suddenly, a round of applause erupted in chills and clapping.
Everybody was shouting brilliant ideas, and my CEO's hard face was now glowing with smiles. Even Mr. Mike, who happens to be my frienemy,, was equally saying congratulations to me.
Our CEO coughed, indicating silence everywhere. Then he spoke up, you will be leading the marketing team; ask Mr. Mike to provide you with all the necessary resources you will need.
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I was speechless and didn't know that I would make a big impression just by daydreaming; it wasn't bad after all.
My friends Regina and Samuel came to congratulate me for being the new head of the department for marketing and strategy. My eyes were filled with joy.
I asked Regina and Samuel why they didn't hint me at the clue to the question; she said that the CEO was looking at her, so she couldn't say anything or even give me any signal. Then I turned to Samuel. What about you? He said he was scared. Well, it's all good, let's go have lunch bills on me.
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Interesting! For a moment I thought the proposals you gave were happening real life but I was more amazed when it was all in your head and yeah, I can say that it saved you a whole lot when you were put on the spot.
Great write-up.
Thank you dear. Imagination almost wound me but thank God I scale through
Wow, you could say it was one of those dreams that came true in a way. I've heard that creative minds work even better when they sleep.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Good day.
Thank you 💕 for taking the time to read. Appreciate you
Wow
This wasn’t just daydreaming but one that came to pass
You’re so lucky
Yes
Lucky you!
See how you landed yourself a promotion by daydreaming, maybe you should do that often,lol
I will but it does come always