My new season, season 5, is all about Stories of Success in interim and fractional CxO roles. I am excited to bring you top CxOs in the field discussing their style, pricing, approach and how they started off in their current role. A learning curve for me, but also a learning for anyone aspiring to become a freelance consultant, start a portfolio career or build a business as an interim or fractional leader.   Episode one and season starter is with Victoria Rusnac!   She is an interim Chief Marketing Officer. Her speciality is in startup growth marketing strategies, including branding, performance and product marketing. When we first met she used terms like 'CMO in demand' or 'Marketing as a Service' or even 'crisis CMO'. She has a lot of experience in marketing and turnarounds.   Things we discussed: Victoria being a podcast coach Her marketing approach and terrible marketing challenges Edtech, Health and Fitness Moving from full time to part time roles and why Uncertainty around Covid Specialities in marketing Why to hire an interim leader Crisis management vs. execution Slow moving ‘full time roles’ How you can be brutally honest in your job Diversity in the workforce Adding value as a contractor Her approach to interim and fractional roles, and why she loves being an ‘outsider’ in an organisation Freedom as a fractional leader, NED or advisor Lifestyle and personal choices Uncertainty of full time roles How to get more work as a freelancer Don’t do it for the money…. LinkedIn   Volker is a  working as an interim CRO. Find out more on  or subscribe to his .