Adaptive Leadership: Embracing Fractional Models

Guest:Jennifer ClarkFractional CXO | Startup & Growth StrategistLinkedInHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect | WebsiteYouTube: @ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Jennifer Clark, a seasoned fractional CXO with over 25 years of cross-industry experience. Together, they explore the growing influence of fractional leadership in today’s business world—and why more companies are turning to flexible models for top-tier executive support. Jennifer breaks down the difference between fractional and full-time roles, shares how these models benefit both companies and executives, and explains what it really takes to make the shift from corporate to fractional.Timestamps:00:00 – Meet Jennifer Clark and her fractional journey03:20 – What is a fractional CXO anyway?07:00 – The pandemic’s role in reshaping leadership structures10:45 – Why companies are embracing part-time executive expertise14:00 – The pitfalls: internal resistance and communication gaps18:30 – How to make fractional roles work: clarity is everything23:50 – Future trends: the rise of flexible leadership27:00 – Jennifer’s career pivot and lessons learned along the wayConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-executive-connect/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug