Have you ever wondered if there's a way to earn six figures while working just 8-10 hours per week for each client? In this episode, I sit down with Raquel Castillo, a fractional COO who's redefining what a successful career can look like in 2025.

Raquel shares her inspiring journey from being a full-time COO at a manufacturing company (where she loved her job!) to discovering the world of fractional work—and how her very first fractional client replaced her entire full-time income. We dive into what fractional work actually means, why it exploded in popularity after COVID, and how she now picks up her kids at 3pm while doing meaningful strategic work.

Learn the difference between fractional executives and professionals, how to pitch companies that are hiring full-time roles, and why going fractional gives you more control than you think. Whether you're curious about this career path or feeling stuck in the traditional full-time grind, this conversation will open your eyes to new possibilities.

Get full show notes and more information here: Have you ever wondered if there's a way to earn six figures while working just 8-10 hours per week for each client? In this episode, I sit down with Raquel Castillo, a fractional COO who's redefining what a successful career can look like in 2025.

Raquel shares her inspiring journey from being a full-time COO at a manufacturing company (where she loved her job!) to discovering the world of fractional work—and how her very first fractional client replaced her entire full-time income. We dive into what fractional work actually means, why it exploded in popularity after COVID, and how she now picks up her kids at 3pm while doing meaningful strategic work.

Learn the difference between fractional executives and professionals, how to pitch companies that are hiring full-time roles, and why going fractional gives you more control than you think. Whether you're curious about this career path or feeling stuck in the traditional full-time grind, this conversation will open your eyes to new possibilities.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-254

Assessment: https://theonlineintegrator.com/fractional-assessment

Raquel's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theonlineintegrator/

Have you ever heard advice like "have more conversations" or "communicate your value" and thought, "I'm already doing that—why isn't it working?" In this episode, I'm revealing the four open secrets to getting hired that everyone talks about but almost no one executes correctly.

These aren't hidden strategies—they're things you've heard a million times. The problem? There's a massive gap between knowing these surface-level tips and actually mastering the nuances that make them work. I break down exactly what's missing when people say "referrals don't work anymore" or "I know my value but can't convince others of it."

Learn why meaningful conversations aren't just networking, how to communicate value without falling into "convincing mode," what makes stories compelling beyond the STAR method, and why the questions you ask matter more than the answers you give. Plus, I share how one of my clients landed two job offers in one day by applying these principles correctly.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-253

Have you ever felt powerless in an interview when asked about a skill you don't have? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to flip the power dynamic so decision makers start selling themselves to you instead of the other way around.

Using a simple example about PowerPoint skills, I walk you through three levels of answers—from the lowest (apologetic and defeated) to the mic drop response that shifts the entire conversation. Learn why trap questions keep you in "convincing mode" and how owning what you don't know while redirecting to your bigger vision makes interviewers lean in and want you more.

I also share why the outdated mindset of "the employer has all the power" is just like thinking men control dating—it's simply not true anymore. Discover the psychology behind why pulling back instead of convincing makes people come toward you, and why collecting certifications before anyone commits to hiring you is like buying an entire grocery store before knowing what your dinner guests want to eat.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.nataliefishertraining.com/episode-252