This episode discusses the rise and impact of the gig economy and fractional employment, where individuals work part-time with multiple employers on an ongoing basis rather than being project-based.
– Rory Capern and Chris Hodgson, both experienced in tech and entrepreneurship, share their journey into fractional executive roles, emphasizing the flexibility and impact they can make across various companies.
– Technology, particularly smartphones and free Wi-Fi, has been a significant enabler for this kind of work, allowing people to work from almost anywhere.
– Both guests stress the importance of focusing on output rather than input when working in a fractional role, building trust with clients by delivering tangible results.
– The episode concludes with advice for those considering fractional executive roles, emphasizing the need for clear expectations, focusing on impact, and the freedom to define one’s own path in this emerging field.