Your Next Meaningful Chapter
Begins Here.
You're a seasoned operator with hard-won wisdom, seeking meaningful work defined by purpose, impact, and flexibility — on your terms.
We understand the entrepreneurial spirit that drives you, and the frustration of spending countless unbillable hours doing business development.
We offer a smarter path forward.
How To Get Started
What to expect as a Fractional First Leader.
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Join Our Executive Network
Join our network of experienced, high-EQ operators. This is your entry point to a community of peers, professional support, and a new horizon of impactful opportunities.
02
Publish Your Leadership Profile
Craft your Leadership Profile to showcase your unique expertise and signature strengths. Publish to unlock access to member-only resources, including our vetted coaching network. Even if you’re not actively seeking a new role, this establishes your presence and opens doors to future opportunities.
03
Complete YourJob Preferences
Ready to be considered for new opportunities? Define your ideal engagement by setting your preferences for role type, industry, and availability. Once you complete this step, your profile is automatically included in our custom-matching process.
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Get Matched With Great Opportunities
We co-create custom job descriptions with each client company before handpicking and presenting the top candidates. If you are chosen as a top fit, you’ll proceed through a two-step interview process with the client. If selected, a focused onboarding begins.
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Understand the Engagement
Daniel’s pass: We act as your Talent Agent — advocating for your expertise, guiding your rate, and handling all contracting, invoicing, and business development. You operate as an independent contractor (1099 contractor in the US). In return for eliminating most non-billable work and ensuring reliable payment, we take a 20–30% agent fee so you can focus on high-impact, billable leadership and increase your effective rate.
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Lead With Purpose
Step into a role designed for your interests and expertise. This is your opportunity to drive impact, mentor rising teams, and thrive — all on your terms.
Why Choose Fractional First?
Lead on your terms. We handle the rest.
1
Curated Opportunities
Gain direct access to vetted, high-impact roles, precisely aligned with your unique 'superpowers' and schedule. We act as your high-end talent agent, eliminating time-consuming business development.
2
Guaranteed Compensation
Secure consistent monthly payments facilitated by Fractional First, free from collection hassles.
3
Leadership Defined by Impact
Access roles that honor your desire for nimble expertise and work-life balance. Integrate swiftly, add value from day one, and maintain control over your schedule.
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Purpose-Driven Engagements
Our client-needs analysis ensures that roles will align with your interests and ethos. We connect you with hand-picked organizations that are ready for transformation, allowing you to focus on leading, problem-solving, and coaching for lasting impact.
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Continuous Support
Our commitment extends beyond placement — we serve as your trusted partner, championing your sustained success and impact.
Our Client Organizations
We work with a diverse range of companies, including:
Family Offices
Seeking seasoned operators for strategic oversight, portfolio optimization, and hands-on venture leadership.
Scale-ups
Requiring expertise to bridge leadership gaps, accelerate growth, and establish robust operational frameworks.
Established Businesses
Looking for top-tier guidance to navigate complex expansion, refine strategies, and growth initiatives.
The Challenges
You May Solve
Our client organizations face critical junctures, such as rapid scaling, strategic pivots, market expansions, and leadership transitions. They trust us with their hard questions and quiet worries.
As part of Fractional First's elite community of Leaders, you will undertake these challenges head-on and with grace. You're not just filling a role; you're the player-coach and trusted advisor who delivers strategic clarity, drives operational execution, unlocks new avenues for growth, and provides essential coaching and thought partnership that accelerates momentum.
Our Services For Fractional Leaders
Invest in Your Impact — Leader Development & Positioning
Leadership & Purpose Exploration
Deepen your self-awareness and clarify your authentic purpose — your "reason for being". Drawing on the Japanese concept of Ikigai, this form of coaching helps you lead with greater intention and fulfillment.
Personal Positioning & Messaging
Even world-class operators struggle to distill decades of experience into a clear value proposition. We help you master your narrative, ensuring your expertise and unique wisdom resonate with the right clients.
Start with a fresh perspective. Use our Leadership Profile Generator to analyze your background in seconds and get a first draft of your leadership DNA. Preview what your experience says about you — then join our leadership network to claim, edit, and perfect your profile.
Strategic Career Navigation
Gain clarity on your strengths and professional journey, optimizing your path for long-term flexible work, advisory, or full-time roles.