From Full-Time to Fractional Freedom with Katherine Pearse (Nee Hall)

In this episode of the Freelancer's Teabreak, Emma Cossey chats with Katherine Pearse (nee Hall), fractional CFO, systemic coach, and movement facilitator, about what it actually means to go fractional. Katherine breaks down how a fractional CFO differs from a consultant, interim, or part-time hire, and why that distinction matters. She shares the journey that led her from full-time finance leadership through a major merger to building a multi-dimensional business that blends numbers, intuition, and embodied practice. They also explore the growing trend of fractional working, the rise of the "multipotentialite" professional, and why showing up as your full self is not just good for your wellbeing, it's good for business.

Whether you're thinking about going fractional, already working that way, or just trying to understand what the term actually means, this episode is packed with insight, warmth, and a few Cinderella references.

Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome & Introduction
3:33 Meet Katherine Pearse: Business, Finance & Beyond
3:43 Defining Fractional: What It Is (and What It's Not)
5:25 Fractional vs Consultant vs Interim: The Key Differences
16:04 How Katherine's Career Led Her to Go Fractional
17:49 Fractional in the Wild: Perceptions & Misconceptions
21:10 Selling Solutions, Not Labels
21:14 From Full-Time to Fractional: Why People Are Making the Move
22:44 The Three Pillars: Fractional CFO, Systemic Coaching & Movement
23:27 Finance, Human Behaviour & Why They're Inseparable
33:46 Key Takeaway: Show Up as Your Full Self
35:29 How to Work with Katherine & Where to Find Her

Katherine's Details: At Building Balance Services Limited, they believe true growth requires looking beyond the balance sheet. They empower businesses with a unique, three-pillar approach: Fractional CFO services provide the data-backed financial strategy for sound decisions; Systemic Coaching delves into the unseen organisational dynamics and intuition; and Embodied Business uses mindful movement to reconnect you with your body's creativity. They help you make decisions that are both financially smart and deeply aligned.

Name: Katherine Pearse (nee Hall)
Email: katherine@buildingbalanceservices.com
Website https://linktr.ee/buildingbalanceservices
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