Shirley Cress Dudley
Charlotte, North Carolina
Overview
You are not “too old,” “overqualified,” or “aged out.” You're experienced and ready for your next chapter! I specialize in empowering midlife professionals and small business owners to thrive in the modern work landscape. As a Midlife Career Coach, Fractional Strategist, and Business Growth Advisor, I provide the guidance you need to build a career or a business with more freedom, income, and purpose. My unique approach bridges the gap between those with executive-level talent and those who need it. For Professionals in Midlife (40s-60s+) I provide the roadmap to a fulfilling portfolio caree
About
You are not “too old,” “overqualified,” or “aged out.” You're experienced and ready for your next chapter! I specialize in empowering midlife professionals and small business owners to thrive in the modern work landscape. As a Midlife Career Coach, Fractional Strategist, and Business Growth Advisor, I provide the guidance you need to build a career or a business with more freedom, income, and purpose. My unique approach bridges the gap between those with executive-level talent and those who need it. For Professionals in Midlife (40s-60s+) I provide the roadmap to a fulfilling portfolio career. Whether you’ve been laid off from a corporate job and need to pivot quickly, or you’re planning your second act with intention, I help you transition from corporate to consulting, monetize your expertise, and build a sustainable freelance business. We'll cover everything from your personal brand and thought leadership to finding clients and pricing your services. My goal is to help you gain career clarity and financial freedom as a fractional executive or consultant. For Business Owners and Founders I connect you with vetted, senior-level talent on a part-time basis. You get the C-suite expertise you need to scale and grow without the full-time cost or commitment. My work helps you with business growth, marketing strategy, and team building, freeing you up to focus on what you do best. My Unique Approach I bring a rare blend of strategic business acumen, marketing expertise, and mindset coaching. As a licensed counselor and a seasoned marketing agency founder, I understand the challenges of career transition on both a practical and personal level. I help my clients navigate both sides of the change, ensuring you build resilience and achieve sustainable success. Specialties: Midlife career reinvention, career transitions, por Portfolio careers Business coaching for consultants Small business growth consulting Online marketing strategy & SEO If you’re ready to reinvent your career or grow your business, let’s connect. Resources to get you started: Business Owners and Fractional Executives — subscribe to our newsletter here: https://fractionalexecutiveconnection.com/newsletter-forms/ Learn the 10 Mistakes Fractional Executives Make (and how to avoid them): https://fractionalexecutiveconnection.ck.page/de03560f2f