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Why Hire Fractional?
Full Executive Expertise
A Fraction of the Cost
That’s the fractional model
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What is fractional leadership, really?
It isn’t consulting, and it isn’t a temp placement. A fractional executive sits close to the business, owns outcomes, and often stays embedded for months or years as a true member of the leadership team — just not a full-time line item.
Executive, not advisor. Fractional leaders own decisions and execution, not just recommendations.
Scoped to your stage. Hours and focus flex as your business grows, stabilizes, or restructures.
Cross-functional by design. W.Edge leaders coordinate across HR, Marketing, Ops, Finance & Tech.
Built for the people making the call
This workshop is for anyone weighing how to get executive-level leadership without overbuilding the org chart.
Founds & Owners
Growing past what you can run alone
You’re past the stage where you can wear every hat, but not ready — or willing — to add six-figure full-time salaries to solve it.
Operators & GMs
Missing a seat at the leadership table
HR, Marketing, Ops, Finance, or IT is being run by committee, or by you. You need a real strategic owner for the function.
Boards & Investors
Raising the leadership bar fast
A portfolio company or growing business needs governance, rigor, and a proven operator — on a timeline that hiring can’t match.
What you’ll walk away with
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A clear definition of the fractional model
Understand exactly how fractional leadership differs from consulting, agencies, and full-time hiring — and where each makes sense.
A read on your own readiness
Identify which function of your business — HR, Marketing, Operations, Finance, or Technology — is most ready for fractional support today.
A simple decision framework
Leave with a practical way to evaluate build vs. fractional vs. full-time hire, so the next leadership decision is easier to make.
What good engagement looks like
Learn how to scope an engagement, set success metrics, and structure budget so a fractional relationship actually delivers.
In-person or on Zoom – check the listing
Amber Powers, fCOO
Julianne Prizant, fCHRO
Jessica Roubitchek, fCMO
D.Anne Gunia, fCIO
Annette Welsh-Kastener, fCFO
In-person sessions
Zoom sessions
90 minutes
Small-group or private
Not ready to book? See what’s coming up.
Check the calendar for the next open session, hosted by the W.Edge founders.
Bring “Why Hire Fractional?” to your team
Private sessions are booked by email, not a self-serve calendar — so we can find the right date, format, and location together.