When a company hits a growth ceiling, the traditional advice is usually: “Hire a consultant.” While consultants are great for specific projects, they often lack one critical element: Ownership.

They give you a 50-page PDF of recommendations, send an invoice, and leave you to figure out the implementation. This is where Fractional Leadership changes the game.

What is a Fractional Leader? A Fractional Executive (CEO, COO, CFO) is a veteran leader who joins your team on a retainer basis. They don’t just advise; they execute. They sit in your leadership meetings, manage teams, and take accountability for results—for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.

The Data Speaks Since 2020, the hiring of fractional C-suite executives has risen by 57%. Why? Because agile companies realized they needed high-level strategy now, but didn’t have the budget (or the need) for a $250k+ full-time executive salary.

Consultant vs. Fractional Leader:

• Consultant: Says “You should do X.”
• Fractional Leader: Says “We are doing X, and here is how I will lead the team to get it done.”

Is it Right for You? If you have a vision but lack the roadmap—or the senior bandwidth—to execute it, fractional leadership bridges that gap without the overhead. It’s about injecting experience exactly where you need it.