In this episode of Wholly Fractional, we sit down with Heather Leek, a data strategist, customer experience leader, and proud spreadsheet enthusiast, to talk about her journey from corporate operations to thriving as a fractional professional. With a career spanning audit, analytics, rev ops, and customer success, Heather's path is anything but linear—and that's exactly the point.
Heather opens up about the power of reinvention, her belief in lifelong learning, and the very real presence of imposter syndrome, even for accomplished executives. She shares why she left behind full-time roles in favor of autonomy and creativity, how she structures her days for success, and what it means to truly choose your clients and projects.
🎧 In this episode:
✔️ Heather’s "portfolio of pivots" and how she’s built a career on curiosity
✔️ Learning to live with fear and still take action
✔️ Why middle management is disappearing—and why that matters
✔️ How Heather uses data to transform customer experiences
✔️ Embracing the freedom of fractional work without losing your edge
✔️ Managing imposter syndrome—even when you’re crushing it
🔗 Resources & Links:
Learn more about Heather's work: AscendGSLLC.com
Connect on LinkedIn: Heather Leek
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