From full-time to fractional: how to do it as a Chief of Staff

​So You've Been Thinking About Going Fractional…

​The idea of stepping out on your own can feel exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. What does fractional work actually look like day-to-day? How do you position yourself when you've spent years as a full-time operator? And where do you even find your first client?

​If those questions are top of mind, this session is for you.

​Join us for a candid conversation with Shaina Anderson, former Chief of Staff at Yelp and founder of Hello Generalist and Manual Override — two businesses built to help tech leaders make the leap into independent work.

​She's navigated the transition herself and has spent years helping others do the same.

​No theory, no fluff. Just real talk about what it takes to go fractional and actually make it work.

​✅ What you'll leave with

• ​A clear understanding of what fractional work is (and what it isn't)

• ​A framework for how to position yourself in a crowded market

• ​Practical first steps for landing your first fractional client

• ​Honest perspective on what the leap actually looks and feels like

​ 🙋‍♀️ Who this is for

• ​Full-time Chiefs of Staff who've been curious about going independent

• ​CoS professionals actively considering or exploring the fractional path

• ​Anyone in the early stages of building their fractional practice

​✨ How to show up

• ​No prep needed. Just bring your curiosity and your questions!