Easter Thoughts from a Fractional Executive

A few personal words, before you start reading:

Why Holidays Feel Different When You’re Not Fully Off

Happy Easter, everyone!
I hope you’re doing great. It’s Easter again, and that means many people—especially across mainland Europe—are taking not just one or two days off, but an entire week or more.

And honestly? This always stresses me out.

As a fractional executive and entrepreneur, I rarely experience these kinds of full breaks. Even if I do take a few days off, I know I’ll still be available to get things done. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that this isn’t how most people operate.

Keeping Momentum Alive in Quiet Times

It’s tricky to keep momentum going during these periods—especially when you work fractionally.

That’s why it’s important to show presence when it matters most.

Being there for your clients—even when others are out of office—can make a real difference. Just because decision-makers are out of town doesn’t mean everything should grind to a halt.

Sometimes, it’s a smart move to step up and move things forward, even if everyone else has mentally (or physically) checked out for a few days.

The Case for Working Smarter Around Holidays

I’ve found that it’s often easier to take time off once everyone’s back in the office, when you can delegate tasks and let the team handle the day-to-day.

Trying to solve everything solo while the rest of the team is away is rarely a recipe for success.

That’s why I prefer to use this time to focus on structural work—the kind of deep, meaningful projects that help move the business forward. This way, when the team returns, I’m not the bottleneck, and they can hit the ground running.

The Advantage of Fractional Work

One of the best parts of being a fractional executive is the freedom to choose what to work on.

Nine times out of ten, I focus on value-added work.
Work that creates traction. Work that moves the needle.

Because I’m not in the business full-time, I often play more of a coaching or strategic role, sometimes just one or two days a week—or even a month. That means I have to be intentional with my time, making sure the projects I touch create real momentum.

Easter Is a Strange Season

Easter is always a strange time.

It’s that moment between the start-of-year sprint and the summer slowdown, and while things can move quickly in many industries, it’s also when a lot of people disappear for a while.

It’s hard to find the right decision-makers when everyone’s on holiday.

So if you’re in a fractional or leadership role, think carefully about how you spend your time.

Ask yourself:
• Where can I add the most value?
• How can I help my clients keep their momentum?
• What can I set up now so they’re ready to roll when they return?

My final thoughts on Easter, before I let you be

It’s not that I don’t like vacation or taking time off.

But more importantly, I believe in making sure that the businesses I work with continue to thrive, and that I’m adding the most value when it really matters.

Have a great day, and enjoy the Easter holidays.

Take care everyone, and enjoy the Easter days.