Winning as a Fractional Leader: The Playbook for Modern Leaders

What if your best growth strategy wasn’t selling, but giving? In this episode, career and leadership coach Kate Sargent shares how her simple 20-minute free coaching sessions turned into a full-fledged consulting and fractional leadership business. With over two decades in people operations, recruiting, and leadership development, Kate has built a reputation for helping executives, consultants, and underrepresented talent grow through generosity, clarity, and authentic connection.

We unpack how she built the Generosity Flywheel, why she uses AI as her second pen, and what it really means to “win” as a fractional leader.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How to use generosity as a repeatable business growth strategy
• A simple model for turning free value into paying clients
• How to use AI as a creative partner without losing authenticity
•  The difference between consulting and fractional work, and how to know which one fits you
• How to overcome imposter syndrome and define your own lane
• Why human connection still wins in an AI-driven world

Who should tune in and why: This episode is for leaders, consultants, and fractional executives who want to grow through authenticity and impact, not hustle and hype. If you’re building a business rooted in service, or you want to understand how generosity can compound into lasting success, this conversation will change how you think about giving, leading, and winning.

Visit Kate's website: https://kjs.consulting

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