Empowering Businesses with Fractional Expertise
Empowering Businesses with Fractional Expertise
welcome
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introduction
why fractional?
introduction
At brave&bold, we are a collective of seasoned women in midlife - fractional directors and strategic consultants - who have fully stepped into their power - who bring courage, clarity, and decades of leadership to help businesses grow and thrive.
We don’t just advise, we step in, take the lead, and drive meaningful and sustainable
change
At brave&bold, we are a collective of seasoned women in midlife - fractional directors and strategic consultants - who have fully stepped into their power - who bring courage, clarity, and decades of leadership to help businesses grow and thrive.
We don’t just advise, we step in, take the lead, and drive meaningful and sustainable
change. With
expertise across industries, we bring fresh insights, proven strategies, and hands-on guidance to help organisations navigate growth, change, and innovation.
our mission
why fractional?
introduction
We celebrate female ambition and achievement.
We believe that experience is a superpower, and our mission is to provide dynamic, results-driven leadership that transforms challenges into opportunities. Whether supporting executive teams, refining business strategies, or stepping in as fractional leaders, we are committed to delivering bol
We celebrate female ambition and achievement.
We believe that experience is a superpower, and our mission is to provide dynamic, results-driven leadership that transforms challenges into opportunities. Whether supporting executive teams, refining business strategies, or stepping in as fractional leaders, we are committed to delivering bold solutions with confidence, wisdom, and integrity.
At brave&bold, we don’t just consult - we lead, inspire, and help businesses thrive. Braver. Bolder. Better. Because every business matters.
why fractional?
why fractional?
why fractional?
Fractional consulting gives businesses access to high-calibre talent without the commitment of a full-time hire. It’s smart, strategic, and agile. Whether you need short-term leadership, a bridge during transition, or targeted project expertise, we deliver senior impact, fast. A fractional director is a senior-level leader who joins yo
Fractional consulting gives businesses access to high-calibre talent without the commitment of a full-time hire. It’s smart, strategic, and agile. Whether you need short-term leadership, a bridge during transition, or targeted project expertise, we deliver senior impact, fast. A fractional director is a senior-level leader who joins your business part-time or for a defined project, or on an interim basis, offering high-impact expertise without the full-time cost. It’s flexible leadership when and where you need it most.
brave&bold services
Commercial Strategy & Growth
Strategic Finance & Financial Leadership
Strategic Finance & Financial Leadership
We bring deep commercial expertise to unlock revenue, refine positioning and drive sustainable growth. Services span market analysis, sales strategy, pricing, partnerships and commercial performance reviews. We help organisations understand customers, grow markets and develop clear, commercially sound pathways to expansion.
Strategic Finance & Financial Leadership
Strategic Finance & Financial Leadership
Strategic Finance & Financial Leadership
We provide senior financial expertise to strengthen stability, transparency and strategic decision-making. From forecasting and cash flow to investment planning and cost management, our fractional finance leaders help organisations understand their numbers, improve profitability and navigate growth or change with confidence.
COO & Operational Excellence
Strategic Finance & Financial Leadership
Executive Leadership / Managing Director
Our COO-level members optimise operations for efficiency, scalability and clarity. We streamline processes, strengthen governance, enhance resource planning and embed performance systems. Ideal for organisations experiencing growth, complexity or change, we help build operations that run smoothly and support long-term success.
Executive Leadership / Managing Director
Culture, Inclusion & Organisational Development
Executive Leadership / Managing Director
Our MD-level leaders provide strategic direction, leadership continuity and cultural alignment. We support vision setting, transformation, governance and stakeholder engagement while developing leadership capability. Perfect for organisations in transition or growth, we ensure stability, clarity and momentum at the highest level.
Technology & Digital Strategy
Culture, Inclusion & Organisational Development
Culture, Inclusion & Organisational Development
We deliver fractional CTO leadership to guide digital transformation, modernise systems and align technology with business goals. From digital roadmaps and system selection to data governance and cybersecurity, we help organisations leverage technology as a strategic enabler for innovation, efficiency and growth.
Culture, Inclusion & Organisational Development
Culture, Inclusion & Organisational Development
Culture, Inclusion & Organisational Development
This service strengthens organisations through inclusive leadership, cultural strategy and purposeful stakeholder engagement. It supports teams through change, develops equitable and values-led cultures, enhances communication and embeds practices that improve belonging, alignment and performance. Ideal for organisations seeking deeper im
This service strengthens organisations through inclusive leadership, cultural strategy and purposeful stakeholder engagement. It supports teams through change, develops equitable and values-led cultures, enhances communication and embeds practices that improve belonging, alignment and performance. Ideal for organisations seeking deeper impact and a healthier, more connected organisational culture.
meet a few of our bold leaders
Vanessa Welham
Vanessa is a dynamic and passionate leader, with an unrivalled track record driving revenue, commercial strategy
and team transformation across tech, creative sectors,
retail, and FMCG.
Deborah Maclaren
With 15 years in consultancy, Deborah is a transformative leader who drives strategic growth, operational excellence, and stability - especially during transition, crisis, or leadership gaps. All with her inimitable drive and passion at the core.
Lauren Mucklow
Lauren is a growth coach and former agency MD who helps early-stage businesses build strategic foundations. She founded What She Said, a hub blending tools, coaching, and community, and mentors future leaders with action-focused support.
Samantha Bradbury
With 20+ years' global experience, Samantha is a strategic, calm operator who helps founder-CEOs scale. As a Fractional COO or Chief of Staff, she builds operational backbone, drives delivery, and enables growth with confidence.
Simon Ratcliffe
Simon is a former CFO and psychologist turned independent management and technology consultant, specialising in maximising value from IT investments through organisational change. He’s also a published author, speaker, and industry thought leader.
Sheila Ruiz
Certified embodiment and relationship coach, Sheila is a programme-partnerships leader: whether co-creating change programmes or coaching individuals and teams, she strengthens relationships, builds resilience and trust - moving fluently between strategy and facilitation to guide people through complexity.
Julia Tyutrina
Julia is a Finance Modernisation Leader & Fractional CFO with nearly 20 years transforming finance for global enterprises and scale-ups. She drives growth, efficiency and decision-quality with impact, integrity and calm momentum.
Sarah Mason
Sarah is a Communications Coach & Reputation Strategist with deep experience in crisis, media and high-stakes leadership communications, helping leaders perform with authority under pressure.
more about us
our why
our values
our values
brave&bold was founded to challenge outdated ideas about leadership. We believe midlife isn’t a slowing down, it's a rising up. We wanted to create a space that celebrates female ambition and achievement.
We are a collective of senior women professionals who bring passion, insight, resilience, steadiness, and vision to organisations that need experienced leadership now.
our values
our values
our values
We believe:
Experience is a superpower.
Courageous leadership drives transformation.
Diversity fuels innovation.
In sustainable and long-term growth.
Integrity guides every decision.
Results matter.
We lead with wisdom, compassion, act with boldness, and inspire progress. And we believe that women rock.
why women
our values
why women
Performance: Organisations with more women in C-suite positions tend to be more profitable and socially responsible. (Reuters)
Innovation and Growth: Women entrepreneurs contribute significantly to innovation, job creation, and economic growth. The increased participation of women in the workforce contributes to economic growth, diversif
Performance: Organisations with more women in C-suite positions tend to be more profitable and socially responsible. (Reuters)
Innovation and Growth: Women entrepreneurs contribute significantly to innovation, job creation, and economic growth. The increased participation of women in the workforce contributes to economic growth, diversifies the talent pool, and can lead to more balanced decision-making within businesses. (Investing Strategy)
our partners
Rowntree²
Rowntree² is a fractional marketing and communications agency founded by siblings Jess and Matt Rowntree. They have decades of experience leading functions for some of the world’s most successful tech brands from around the world, providing hit-the-ground-running consultancy and the expertise you need to build awareness, attract investment and fuel growth. But without the full-time price tag.