Before we dive into the details of fractional working, let's explore the reasons why this career path can be so appealing and beneficial.

The freedom and flexibility to work on your own terms is a big draw.

As a fractional executive, you'll have autonomy over your schedule, the clients you take on and how you structure your working life.

If you get this right this can help you achieve a better work-life balance compared to traditional employment. The Fractional Executive Launchpad is going to help you do that.

Some people also go into fractional working for the potential to earn more. Good fractional executives can command premium rates that often exceed what they made as a full-time employee.

With the right approach, fractional work opens up opportunities for increased income. The flipside of this is the reduced job security and risk of gaps between engagement if you don't build a strong enough pipeline.

Some people also go into fractional work to get more variety in their work through experiencing many different businesses. Rather than being siloed in one company, they get to tackle diverse challenges, learn different systems and constantly expand their skillset with each new fractional gig.

I've certainly found I've developed professionally more quickly since going fractional. Every client has unique situations that push you to adapt, innovate and develop new competencies as a leader. You also see patterns quicker, enabling you to diagnose problems and get to solutions quicker.

So now that we've covered the key benefits, lets look at some of common misconceptions that I've seen as a fractional exec.