Fractional Leadership: Flexibility and Expertise with Lauren Patel

The People Leaders Podcast

In this episode of the People Leaders Podcast, we explore the realm of fractional consulting with our guest Lauren Wambold Patel.
Lauren, a former Boston Consulting Group consultant and now founder and CEO of Keenan Reid Strategies, shares insights into how fractional consulting is reshaping the industry. We dive into the benefits for both consultants and clients, the impact on Gen Xers and Millennials, and the steps to transition into this new model.
Lauren also discusses the potential pitfalls and how to navigate them, providing valuable advice for senior leaders looking to explore fractional opportunities. Join us as we uncover the strategies that can help business leaders tackle their most ambiguous problems.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:30 Introduction
• 01:36 Understanding Fractionalisation
• 02:31 Benefits for Consultants and Clients
• 03:55 Industry Applications and Career Transitions
• 05:33 Impact on Gen Xers and Millennials
• 09:05 Starting a Fractional Career
• 15:11 Leadership and Culture in Fractional Workplaces
• 21:05 Ethics and Best Practices
• 23:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Useful Links:
Lauren Patel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpatel/
Lauren’s 2x2 Newsletter - https://the2x2.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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Chapters

1. Fractional Leadership: Flexibility and Expertise with Lauren Patel (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:30)

3. Understanding Fractionalisation (00:01:36)

4. Benefits for Consultants and Clients (00:02:31)

5. Industry Applications and Career Transitions (00:03:55)

6. Impact on Gen Xers and Millennials (00:05:33)

7. Starting a Fractional Career (00:09:05)

8. Leadership and Culture in Fractional Workplaces (00:15:11)

9. Ethics and Best Practices (00:21:05)

10. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:23:04)