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accidental ceo blog
For the high-functioning founder who’s done the hard work—now you’re ready to do it differently.

Most fractional COO engagements run somewhere between six months and two years, though the honest answer is that it depends entirely on what you’re actually trying to build, not a fixed industry standard. Some founders bring in a fractional COO for a defined, focused project. Others keep the relationship going indefinitely because it becomes a […]
I'm a strategist and coach, and the founder of Accidental CEO: a space for high-capacity founders who are tired of carrying everything themselves. I help leaders unhook from over-responsibility, redesign their role, and build a business that actually gives them back time and energy instead of taking more. Through my R.E.T.U.R.N.™ framework, I guide clients from over-responsibility to real CEO leadership: sustainable, self-led, and built to last.