Fractional Partner: Strategic Guidance
Strategic guidance beyond operational execution — maintain business momentum, empower leadership
Strategic Partnership for Sustained Growth
Vision-driven partnership that sustains strategic clarity as your business scales. After operational systems are established, Fractional Partnership provides ongoing founder coaching and strategic guidance, strengthening your capacity to lead through complexity with confidence.
This 3-month engagement plan (renewable quarterly) provides fractional strategic support without full-time overhead, combining leadership coaching, business operations management, and continuous improvement through flexible monthly hour banks.
How It Works
- Mutual Fit & Strategic Alignment - Assess collaboration history or operational foundation, align on strategic priorities and coaching needs
- Quarterly Planning & Founder Coaching - Set priorities, review metrics, strengthen operational leadership through strategic guidance
- Continuous Partnership & Review - Priority access for decisions, system optimization, ongoing coaching and decide whether to continue each quarter
Key Outcomes
- ✓ Ongoing strategic partnership and founder coaching
- ✓ Quarterly planning and progress assessment sessions
- ✓ Leadership development while maintaining operational momentum
- ✓ Priority access for strategic decisions and continuous refinement
What You Get
Fractional Partnership that delivers leadership support without unnecessary overhead costs that are usually expected at this working level from third parties. This combines business management with founder coaching and guidance scaled to your business needs through flexible monthly hour banks.
Why fractional partnering works: You get support when you need it, scaled to your complexity and without the overhead of a full-time hire or a permanent commitment.
This vision-first partnership works best when operational foundations exist and you’re seeking leadership coaching to navigate complexity, not just task execution. Mutual fit requires: proven collaboration or strong foundation, alignment, and shared commitment to growth.
Common partnership challenges we address:
- Growth complexity you’re navigating alone: Your business scaled, decisions multiplied, but you’re still the sole voice guiding direction
- High-stakes decisions without a sounding board: Every choice feels critical, but there’s no one to validate your thinking or challenge assumptions
- Leadership capacity lagging behind business growth: Systems work, but your capacity to lead through complexity needs strengthening
- Need leadership support without long-term commitment: Guidance when complexity demands it, independence when it doesn’t
This partnership works best after completing Discovery and Operator phases with established operational foundations.
As your business scales, decision complexity multiplies. Partnership builds your capacity to lead through complexity with confidence, strengthening your leadership while you retain full control of your systems and direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fractional Partnership
What's the minimum commitment for Fractional Partner?
Fractional Partner requires a 3-month commitment with quarterly renewal; typical minimum is 25 hours/month. Pricing starts at €150/hr (from Operator) or €180/hr (direct entry). Retainers are billed monthly. The 3-month structure builds momentum before renewal. Early termination requires 30-day notice per Terms & Conditions.
How does the monthly hour bank work?
Your monthly retainer provides pre-allocated hours (typically 25/month, depending on agreements we make) used flexibly for guidance, coaching, and support. Hours beyond allocation incur premium rates to protect capacity. Unused hours are non-refundable per Terms & Conditions. Monthly planning optimizes allocation and prevents overages.
Can I skip Discovery and Operator and start with Fractional Partner?
How is this different from hiring a fractional COO?
Fractional Partner blends strategic guidance with founder coaching — beyond a COO’s execution focus. You get vision-driven direction, decision frameworks, leadership development, and continuous improvement. The aim is to strengthen your capacity to lead without creating execution dependency.
What happens when my hour bank runs out?
Additional hours are available at premium rates to protect capacity and ensure quality. We review utilization monthly to optimize allocation and prevent recurring overages. If overages persist, we’ll adjust the plan together.
How do we decide whether to renew each quarter?
A quarterly review assesses progress, alignment, and value. Either party can terminate with 30-day notice. We evaluate outcomes and set next-quarter priorities. There’s no obligation to renew — the engagement continues only with clear mutual value. Full terms in Terms & Conditions.
What happens if I need to pause or cancel?
Provide 30-day written notice; the pause/cancellation takes effect at month end. Fees for the notice month remain due; unused hours are non-refundable. We’ll complete an orderly transition with documentation and handoff. Termination for cause allows immediate exit. See Terms & Conditions.
Do you have case studies I can review?
Yes — the Case Studies page shows Discovery → Operator → Partner progressions. Each case demonstrates vision-driven execution and the shift from clarity to control.
Ready for Strategic Partnership?
Let's discuss your growth trajectory and determine if Fractional Partnership aligns with your business needs.