Question 1

Q: How is fractional talent development different from hiring a consultant for a one-time project?

Accepted Answer

A: Consultants typically deliver a program and leave. Fractional Talent Development is a ongoing partnership. I'm embedded with your team for 6-12 months, building infrastructure that lasts beyond our engagement. You get leadership pathways, assessment systems, coaching frameworks, and trained internal champions—not just a workshop that fades after 30 days.

Question 2

Q: What happens when our engagement ends? Do we lose everything?

Accepted Answer

A: No. Everything I build becomes yours. You keep the leadership pathways, facilitator guides, assessment frameworks, communication tools, and any digital resources. If you choose Tier 3 with Train-the-Trainer, your internal facilitators can run programs independently. The goal is to build capacity that outlasts me.

Question 3

Q: How much of your time do we actually get?

Accepted Answer

A: It depends on the tier. Foundation Partner includes monthly 60-90 minute advising sessions plus program design and cohort delivery (roughly 10 hours per month). Growth Partner is 15 hours monthly. Enterprise Partner is 25-30 hours monthly, including bi-weekly advising and executive team work. You're not getting 5 hours a month of phone calls—you're getting hands-on partnership.

Question 4

Q: Can we start with something smaller to test the relationship first?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes. Leadership Diagnostic & Strategy Session (One-Time) is designed as the "prove it" engagement. This is best for organizations that need clarity on their leadership gaps before committing to a full partnership. I'd rather you test the relationship than commit to something you're unsure about.

Question 5

Q: Do you work onsite or remotely?

Accepted Answer

A: Both. Leadership pathway design, strategic advising, and planning happen virtually. Cohort delivery, executive offsites, and Train-the-Trainer certification happen onsite. Most clients prefer a hybrid model: monthly virtual check-ins with quarterly onsite workshops. We'll design the delivery model that fits your culture and budget.

Question 6

Q: What industries do you work with? Do you understand our business?

Accepted Answer

A: I've worked with corporate organizations, healthcare systems, manufacturing companies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions. The EQ Impact® Framework is industry-agnostic: emotional intelligence, communication, and trust-building are universal leadership needs. That said, I customize every engagement to your industry's language, challenges, and culture. I won't show up with generic corporate training that doesn't fit your world.

Question 7

Q: How do you measure success? What metrics do you track?

Accepted Answer

A: We agree on metrics upfront based on your priorities. Common metrics include:
 • Leadership retention rates (are you keeping the leaders you want to keep?)
 • Internal promotion velocity (are leaders advancing because they're ready?)
 • Engagement scores (are leaders more engaged and effective?)
 • Participant application rates (are leaders using what they learn?)
 • 360 feedback improvements (are leaders showing measurable behavior change?)
You'll get a dashboard tracking these metrics plus a final outcomes report showing progress and ROI.

Question 8

Q: Can you work with our existing HR systems and tools?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes. I integrate with whatever you're already using—your HRIS, performance management system, LMS, communication platforms. I'm not asking you to buy new technology or change your entire infrastructure. If you need assessment tools (EQ-i 2.0, 360 platforms), I'll help you procure them or use what you already have.

Question 9

Q: What if we need to pause or adjust the engagement mid-way?

Accepted Answer

A: Life happens. Budgets shift. Priorities change. If you need to pause, we'll document where we are, what's been delivered, and what's left. When you're ready to resume, we pick up where we left off. If you need to adjust scope (fewer cohorts, different focus areas), we'll modify the agreement. I'm not here to hold you to a rigid contract when your business needs flexibility.

Question 10

Q: How long before we see results?

Accepted Answer

A: You'll see early indicators within 60-90 days: leaders using new tools, feedback improving, engagement shifting. Measurable outcomes like retention and promotion velocity typically show up within 6-9 months. Culture transformation takes 12-18 months. I'm not selling overnight miracles, we are building sustainable infrastructure.

Question 11

Q: Can you guarantee results?

Accepted Answer

A: No one can guarantee results in leadership development, too many variables (leadership commitment, culture, external pressures). But here's what I can commit to:
 • I'll deliver everything outlined in the proposal
 • I'll track measurable outcomes from day one
 • I'll course-correct immediately if we're not seeing progress
 • I'll give you honest feedback if something isn't working

Most clients see 30-50% improvement in leadership retention within the first year. If we're not trending that direction by Month 4-5, we'll troubleshoot together.

Question 12

Q: What if we're not ready for a 6-12 month commitment?

Accepted Answer

A: Then we're probably not a good fit right now. Fractional Talent Development Partnership is designed for organizations ready to build infrastructure, not test the waters with a one-off workshop. If you're not sure yet, I'd recommend starting with a single workshop ($7,500-$10,000) to experience the EQ Impact Framework. If it resonates, we can talk about a longer partnership. I'd rather you be confident about the commitment than regret it three months in.

FRACTIONAL LEADERSHIP & Talent DEVELOPMENT

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Three Partnership Tiers to Meet You Where You Are

Organizations are at different stages of leadership development maturity. Our three-tier structure lets you start where you are and scale as you grow.

Each tier includes a clearly defined scope and flat monthly investment, with the flexibility to add targeted upgrades as needed.

Baseline Audit — Leadership Diagnostic & Strategy Session (One-Time)

What's Included:

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