The Fractional Workforce is Growing Fast — Here's Why

What if you could build a career that offers more freedom, better pay, and the chance to work on your terms — without going fully freelance? That’s the promise of fractional consulting — and in this video, I sit down with experienced consultant Michael Gold to break down what it really means, how it works, and how you can get started. We cover: What fractional consulting actually is How it compares to contracting or full-time roles Managing multiple clients without burnout How to land your first fractional gig The mindset shift from “hours worked” to “value delivered” Whether you're a project professional, PMO lead, or specialist in your field — this might just be the next step in your career you didn’t know was available. Interested in learning more about Michael and his services? Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgold100/ 0:00 - The salary impact of fractional consulting 0:31 - Introduction to fractional consulting 1:12 - What is fractional consulting? 4:06 - Fractional consulting for multiple clients 7:39 - How to get started at fractional consulting 10:51 - How to find clients for your fractional consulting business 13:05 - Opportunities for finding international clients 15:20 - Learning more about fractional consulting #fractionalconsulting #projectmanagement #consultingcareer #careerindependence