{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"284: Am I Ready to Be a Fractional Leader?","description":"If the idea of going fractional feels exciting and terrifying at the same time \u2014 you\u2019re not alone. In this episode of Leading Women in Tech, we explore what fractional leadership really looks like for senior women who want more autonomy, impact, and alignment \u2014 without blowing up their careers. This episode is for you if: \u25feYou\u2019re curious about fractional work but worried about legality, stability, or time \u25feYou\u2019ve been asked to \u201cadvise\u201d startups or former colleagues \u2014 informally and often unpaid \u25feYou want meaningful, senior-level work without the full-time corporate trap \u25feYou\u2019re wondering if a portfolio or fractional career could be a smart next step Rather than hype or hustle culture, this conversation focuses on clarity. You\u2019ll learn: \u25feWhat fractional leadership actually is (and what it isn\u2019t) \u25feThe three most common starting points women have when exploring fractional work \u25feHow to explore fractional leadership safely alongside a full-time role \u25feThe real fears women have \u2014 about contracts, confidence, pricing, and visibility \u2014 and how to address them \u25feWhy most fractional experiments fail (and how to avoid those mistakes) \u25feHow to test fractional work intentionally, without quitting or burning bridges This episode is not about deciding everything today. It\u2019s about understanding what\u2019s possible \u2014 so you can make your next move with confidence. \ud83c\udfaf Next step: If this episode resonates and you\u2019d like to talk through your own fractional career options, you can book a complimentary strategy session with me to design your own fractional career right here:  https:\/\/app.acuityscheduling.com\/schedule\/64a6bd61\/appointment\/86825111\/calendar\/3066450?appointmentTypeIds[]=86825111 ","author_name":"Leading Women in Tech Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/tonicollis.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39655990\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39655990"}