Practice Area
Executive Advisory
C-suite level strategic counsel for organizations navigating growth, change, or complexity. 20+ years of Fortune 500 executive experience applied to your specific situation.
Accepting new advisory clients
Practice Lead: Michael King, PhD — Founder & Principal Consultant
Sound Familiar?
- Your CEO is spending 30% of their time on people problems that a strategic HR leader would handle
- You’ve outgrown the generalist — but you’re not ready for a $300K CHRO
- You’re navigating a restructuring, acquisition, or major organizational change without an experienced people leader at the table
- Difficult conversations get avoided until they become terminations or legal exposure
- You need someone who’s done this at scale to help you build it right
These aren’t project deliverables — they’re advisory relationships. You get a senior thought partner who’s led people functions at Stanford, McKesson, T-Mobile, and Quest Diagnostics, working alongside your leadership team.
Services
How We Help
Fractional CPO & HR Advisory
Ongoing strategic HR leadership on a monthly retainer. Strategy calls, quarterly planning, crisis support, and advisory on every people decision — without the $300K+ executive salary.
$6,500–$18,500/mo
Organizational Design & Restructuring
Right-size your organization, clarify roles, and design the structure that supports your growth strategy — not the one you inherited.
$10,000–$50,000
Change Management Consulting
Navigate mergers, restructurings, leadership transitions, and cultural shifts with a structured approach that brings people along — not leaves them behind.
$7,500–$35,000
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between fractional CPO and a traditional HR consultant?
A consultant gives you a report and leaves. A fractional CPO becomes part of your leadership team — attending meetings, advising on real-time decisions, and building the people infrastructure with you over months, not weeks. You get the strategic thinking of a $300K+ executive for a fraction of the cost.
How much of your time do we get?
It depends on the tier. Advisory Light includes 2 strategy calls per month plus email support. Advisory Standard provides 4 calls plus quarterly planning. Fractional CPO includes 8+ calls, quarterly on-site visits, team meeting participation, and crisis support. Most growing companies find Advisory Standard is the right starting point.
What size company is this best for?
Our sweet spot is companies with 50 to 1,000+ employees. If you’re under 50, you likely need an HR generalist first. If you’re over 1,000, you likely need a full-time CHRO. In between, a fractional model gives you the strategic leadership without the overhead.
Is there a long-term commitment?
Retainer services require a 6-month minimum commitment — because meaningful organizational change doesn’t happen in 30 days. After the initial period, it’s month-to-month with 30 days’ notice. Most clients stay 12–18 months.