Senior Leadership. On Your Terms.
Senior Leadership. On Your Terms.
welcome
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introduction
why fractional?
introduction
Does your business need immediate access to senior leadership that drives growth, clarity and momentum - without the cost or delay of full-time hires?
brave&bold steps into leadership gaps and takes ownership of the work that moves organisations forward. Fast. With impact. From strategy to transformation, commercial growth to people leade
Does your business need immediate access to senior leadership that drives growth, clarity and momentum - without the cost or delay of full-time hires?
brave&bold steps into leadership gaps and takes ownership of the work that moves organisations forward. Fast. With impact. From strategy to transformation, commercial growth to people leadership, you gain experienced hands-on partners who lead change, align decisions and deliver results.
This isn’t advisory from the sidelines. It’s senior leadership embedded in your business. Our experienced team brings fresh perspectives, decisive action and sustainable impact when it matters most.
our mission
why fractional?
introduction
We exist to give businesses the senior leadership they need to move forward with confidence.
Experience is a commercial advantage. When organisations face complexity, growth or change, they deserve leaders who turn pressure into progress and challenges into opportunity. brave&bold delivers dynamic, results-driven leadership that strengthen
We exist to give businesses the senior leadership they need to move forward with confidence.
Experience is a commercial advantage. When organisations face complexity, growth or change, they deserve leaders who turn pressure into progress and challenges into opportunity. brave&bold delivers dynamic, results-driven leadership that strengthens executive teams, sharpens strategy and drives meaningful transformation.
This is hands-on leadership that takes ownership, builds capability and creates momentum that lasts. Businesses don’t just get advice - they get experienced partners committed to helping them grow stronger. Braver. Better.
why fractional?
why fractional?
why fractional?
Fractional consulting gives businesses access to high-calibre senior leadership without the commitment or risk of a full-time hire. It’s a smart, strategic and agile way to add capability exactly when it’s needed.
Whether bridging a transition, accelerating growth, or delivering a critical project, experienced leaders step in quickly and
Fractional consulting gives businesses access to high-calibre senior leadership without the commitment or risk of a full-time hire. It’s a smart, strategic and agile way to add capability exactly when it’s needed.
Whether bridging a transition, accelerating growth, or delivering a critical project, experienced leaders step in quickly and create momentum. A fractional director works part-time, interim, or for a defined scope, embedding into the organisation and taking ownership of outcomes.
The result is flexible leadership, faster traction, and measurable impact. Delivered precisely where you need it most.
more about us
our why
our values
our values
brave&bold was founded to challenge outdated ideas about leadership. Midlife isn’t a slowing down. It’s a rising up. Experience brings clarity, courage and sharper judgement, and female ambition deserves to be visible, valued and trusted at the highest level.
brave&bold exists to channel that strength into organisations that need senior l
brave&bold was founded to challenge outdated ideas about leadership. Midlife isn’t a slowing down. It’s a rising up. Experience brings clarity, courage and sharper judgement, and female ambition deserves to be visible, valued and trusted at the highest level.
brave&bold exists to channel that strength into organisations that need senior leadership now.
It brings together a collective of experienced women (and a few chosen men) who step in with resilience, steadiness and vision - leaders who take ownership, build momentum and guide businesses through growth and change.
This is leadership shaped by real-world pressure, delivered with confidence, and focused on meaningful impact.
our values
our values
our values
Courage: We make the decisions others avoid. Our leadership is shaped by experience, resilience and perspective.
Partnership: We work alongside our clients, not above them. Collaborative leadership builds trust, alignment and stronger outcomes.
Integrity: Transparency, accountability and honesty guide every action. Credibility is earned thr
Courage: We make the decisions others avoid. Our leadership is shaped by experience, resilience and perspective.
Partnership: We work alongside our clients, not above them. Collaborative leadership builds trust, alignment and stronger outcomes.
Integrity: Transparency, accountability and honesty guide every action. Credibility is earned through behaviour, not position.
Experience: We value leadership shaped by decades at the table. Female experience and diverse perspectives strengthen judgement and decision-making.
Empowerment: We strengthen organisations from within, building capability that lasts.
Progress: We focus on meaningful outcomes. Change must deliver real impact and sustainable growth.
why women
our values
why women
brave&bold is women-led and female-focused. A collective of seasoned women in midlife who have fully stepped into their power. Fractional directors and strategic consultants bringing courage, clarity and decades of leadership to help businesses grow and thrive.
Alongside a small group of trusted male allies, we build leadership teams tha
brave&bold is women-led and female-focused. A collective of seasoned women in midlife who have fully stepped into their power. Fractional directors and strategic consultants bringing courage, clarity and decades of leadership to help businesses grow and thrive.
Alongside a small group of trusted male allies, we build leadership teams that are balanced, experienced and commercially strong. We celebrate female ambition and achievement.
Not as a statement, but as a strength. A strength that drives better decisions, stronger partnerships and sustainable results.
Organisations with more women in C-suite positions tend to be more profitable and socially responsible.
brave&bold services
Commercial Strategy & Growth
Bold commercial leadership unlocks revenue, sharpens positioning and builds sustainable growth. Insight is turned into decisive action across market strategy, pricing, partnerships and performance. Organisations gain clearer customer understanding, stronger market traction and commercially brave pathways to expansion. The result is a practical strategy that delivers measurable outcomes - smarter decisions, faster growth and revenue models designed to scale with confidence.
Strategic Finance & Financial Leadership
Brave financial leadership brings clarity, stability and sharper strategic control. Complex numbers are translated into confident decisions across forecasting, investment planning and cost discipline. Organisations gain stronger visibility, improved profitability and resilience through change or growth. Finance becomes a strategic driver rather than a reporting function - enabling bold decisions grounded in commercial reality and long-term financial strength.
COO & Operational Excellence
Bold operational leadership creates structure, efficiency and clarity that supports scalable growth. Governance is strengthened, processes streamlined and performance systems embedded to remove friction. For organisations navigating complexity or expansion, operations become a source of confidence rather than constraint. The outcome is smoother execution, clearer accountability and brave operational foundations built to sustain long-term success.
Executive Leadership / Managing Director
Brave executive leadership provides direction, continuity and decisive momentum at the highest level. Vision is clarified, governance strengthened and transformation led with confidence. Stakeholder trust grows while leadership capability deepens across the organisation. During transition or growth, senior leadership delivers stability without slowing progress - ensuring bold decisions, accountable delivery and sustained forward movement.
Technology & Digital Strategy
Bold digital leadership aligns technology with business ambition and turns strategy into execution. Systems are modernised, risk is controlled and technology investments are shaped for long-term value. From digital roadmaps to cybersecurity, organisations gain confident direction and stronger digital resilience. Technology becomes a brave enabler of innovation, efficiency and scalable growth - never a barrier.
Culture, Inclusion & Organisational Development
Brave cultural leadership strengthens organisations by aligning values, behaviour and performance. Communication improves, teams navigate change with confidence and inclusive practices increase belonging and trust. Culture becomes a strategic advantage, not a side initiative. The result is a healthier, more connected organisation where people perform at their best and bold leadership builds sustainable impact.
Communications & Reputational Management
In defining moments, how leaders communicate shapes reputation, credibility and trust. We support senior teams through change, challenge and opportunity with clear thinking and practical preparation. We help leaders navigate crisis, complexity and scrutiny, strengthen reputation, align messaging, and communicate with presence and composure during growth or transition under pressure.
meet a few of our bold leaders
Sales & Revenue Growth
Vanessa Welham is a commercial growth leader specialising in sales strategy, revenue acceleration, and team performance across tech, creative, retail, and FMCG. She helps clients unlock growth and build high-performing sales teams that deliver sustainable revenue.
Transformation & Change Advisory
Deborah Maclaren is a seasoned consulting leader with 15 years’ experience guiding organisations through transformation, transition, and crisis. She helps clients restore stability, drive strategic change, and move forward with confidence.
Founder & Early-Stage Growth
Lauren Mucklow is a growth coach and former agency MD who helps early-stage businesses build strong strategic foundations. Through practical coaching and advisory, she enables founders to scale with clarity, focus, and momentum.
Operations & Scale
Samantha Bradbury is a strategic operations leader with 20+ years’ global experience supporting founder-CEOs through scale. As a Fractional COO or Chief of Staff, she builds the operational backbone that enables confident delivery and sustainable growth.
Leadership, Relationships & Resilience
Sheila Ruiz is a certified embodiment and relationship coach and programme-partnerships leader. She helps organisations and leaders build trust, resilience, and stronger relationships by combining strategic insight with expert facilitation and coaching through complexity.
Finance Modernisation & CFO Advisory
Julia Tyutrina is a finance modernisation leader and Fractional CFO with nearly 20 years’ experience transforming finance for global enterprises and scale-ups. She helps clients drive growth, efficiency, and better decision-making through calm, high-impact financial leadership.
Communications & Reputation
Sarah Mason is a communications coach and reputation strategist specialising in crisis, media, and high-stakes leadership moments. She helps leaders communicate with authority under pressure - protecting reputation and building trust when it matters most.
Technology, Change & Value Realisation
Simon Ratcliffe, a brilliant brave&bold ally is a former CFO and psychologist turned management and technology consultant specialising in value-led IT transformation. He helps clients maximise return on technology investments through organisational change, clear decision-making, and people-centred delivery.
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.