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What Types of Fractional Roles Exist (CFO, CMO, CIO…)?

What Types of Fractional Roles Exist (CFO, CMO, CIO…)?

From CFO to CMO to interim CEO—fractional executives can lead every major function in your business. This post outlines the key roles, when to hire each, and what impact to expect from part-time, high-level leadership.

How Do I Know It’s Better Than Hiring a Full-Time Exec?

How Do I Know It’s Better Than Hiring a Full-Time Exec?

Not sure if you need a full-time exec or just expert leadership to get moving? This post helps you decide when hiring a fractional executive is the smarter, faster, and leaner choice.

When Should I Hire a Fractional Executive?

When Should I Hire a Fractional Executive?

Not sure when to hire a fractional executive? This guide outlines the key moments where part-time leadership drives real results—whether you’re scaling, stabilizing, or transitioning your team.

What is a fractional executive?

A fractional executive brings senior leadership to your business—part-time, flexible, and impact-driven. Learn what they do, when to hire one, and how they help you scale without the full-time commitment.

The Art of Restraint: Getting Things Done as a Fractional Exec Without Fixing Everything

The Art of Restraint: Getting Things Done as a Fractional Exec Without Fixing Everything

As a fractional executive, it’s tempting to fix every broken process you see. But short-term roles demand focus. The real art lies in delivering results, documenting what matters, and resisting the urge to overhaul. Sometimes, doing less is what helps the next person do more.

I Just Don’t Get Google (But I’ll Take the W?)

I Just Don’t Get Google (But I’ll Take the W?)

Ten years ago, I wrote a blog post about Dropbox and editing PDFs. I hadn’t thought about it since. And then, this month, I checked my Search Console… and saw it’s suddenly getting impressions again. No clicks (let’s not get ahead of ourselves), but still — why now?

Why I Love Working as a Fractional Executive

Why I Love Working as a Fractional Executive

Working as a fractional executive is very rewarding. There are new challenges every day, and I can zone in on the things that truly move the needle, without the distractions that come with needing to own "all" process steps.