<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/templates/feed-stylesheet.xsl"?><rss version="2.0"
	 xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	 xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	 xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	 xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	 xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	 xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	 xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"
	 xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"
	 xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"
	>
		<channel>
		<title>The CTOx Podcast</title>
		<atom:link href="https://ctox.com/feed/podcast/the-ctox-podcast/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/>
		<link>https://ctox.com/ctox-podcast/the-ctox-podcast/</link>
		<description>For technology leaders that are navigating the fractional CTO landscape</description>
		<lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:07:10 +0000</lastBuildDate>
		<language>en</language>
		<copyright>Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.</copyright>
		<itunes:subtitle>Helping tech leaders thrive as fractional CTOs.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:author>CTOx</itunes:author>
		<itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
		<itunes:summary>For technology leaders that are navigating the fractional CTO landscape</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:owner>
			<itunes:name>CTOx</itunes:name>
		</itunes:owner>
		<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CTOx_Podcast7j5ir-scaled.png"></itunes:image>
			<image>
				<url>https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CTOx_Podcast7j5ir-scaled.png</url>
				<title>The CTOx Podcast</title>
				<link>https://ctox.com/ctox-podcast/the-ctox-podcast/</link>
			</image>
		<itunes:category text="Business">
			<itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"></itunes:category>
		</itunes:category>
		<itunes:category text="Technology">
							</itunes:category>
		<googleplay:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></googleplay:author>
						<googleplay:description>For technology leaders that are navigating the fractional CTO landscape</googleplay:description>
			<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
			<googleplay:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CTOx_Podcast7j5ir-scaled.png"></googleplay:image>
			<podcast:locked>yes</podcast:locked>
		<podcast:guid>27fb3e63-23bb-5a96-9bd2-392c2f306319</podcast:guid>
		
		<!-- podcast_generator="SSP by Castos/3.14.2" Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress (https://wordpress.org/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/) -->
		<generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4</generator>

<item>
	<title>How Your Language Signals Whether You Are a Leader or a Doer</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-44-how-your-language-signals-whether-you-are-a-leader-or-a-doer/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-44-how-your-language-signals-whether-you-are-a-leader-or-a-doer/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Podcast Description The words you use in any room can instantly signal whether you are a leader or just someone doing the work. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, Lior breaks down the concept of executive presence and explains why your language, pacing, and posture matter far more than your title or years of ... <a title="How Your Language Signals Whether You Are a Leader or a Doer" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-44-how-your-language-signals-whether-you-are-a-leader-or-a-doer/" aria-label="Read more about How Your Language Signals Whether You Are a Leader or a Doer">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Podcast Description The words you use in any room can instantly signal whether you are a leader or just someone doing the work. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, Lior breaks down the concept of executive presence and explains why your language, pacing]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Podcast Description The words you use in any room can instantly signal whether you are a leader or just someone doing the work. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, Lior breaks down the concept of executive presence and explains why your language, pacing, and posture matter far more than your title or years of ... <a title="How Your Language Signals Whether You Are a Leader or a Doer" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-44-how-your-language-signals-whether-you-are-a-leader-or-a-doer/" aria-label="Read more about How Your Language Signals Whether You Are a Leader or a Doer">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/How-Your-Language-Signals-Whether-You-Are-a-Leader-or-a-Doer.mp3" length="25186324" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Podcast Description The words you use in any room can instantly signal whether you are a leader or just someone doing the work. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, Lior breaks down the concept of executive presence and explains why your language, pacing, and posture matter far more than your title or years of ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-44-How-Your-Language-Signals-Whether-You-Are-a-Leader-or-a-Doer-scaled.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-44-How-Your-Language-Signals-Whether-You-Are-a-Leader-or-a-Doer-scaled.png</url>
		<title>How Your Language Signals Whether You Are a Leader or a Doer</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>17:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Podcast Description The words you use in any room can instantly signal whether you are a leader or just someone doing the work. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, Lior breaks down the concept of executive presence and explains why your language, pacing, and posture matter far more than your title or years of ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-44-How-Your-Language-Signals-Whether-You-Are-a-Leader-or-a-Doer-scaled.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
	<podcast:transcript url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/How-Your-Language-Signals-Whether-You-Are-a-Leader-or-a-Doer-transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
</item>

<item>
	<title>When a CEO Wants a Player-Coach, Here Is What They Actually Mean</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-43-when-a-ceo-wants-a-player-coach-here-is-what-they-actually-mean/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-43-when-a-ceo-wants-a-player-coach-here-is-what-they-actually-mean/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Podcast Description When a CEO says they want a player-coach, they usually mean they want two roles filled for the price of one. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts unpack why this expectation is not just flawed but genuinely dangerous to teams, leaders, and company growth. The conversation digs into why so many ... <a title="When a CEO Wants a Player-Coach, Here Is What They Actually Mean" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-43-when-a-ceo-wants-a-player-coach-here-is-what-they-actually-mean/" aria-label="Read more about When a CEO Wants a Player-Coach, Here Is What They Actually Mean">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Podcast Description When a CEO says they want a player-coach, they usually mean they want two roles filled for the price of one. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts unpack why this expectation is not just flawed but genuinely dangerous to teams, l]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Podcast Description When a CEO says they want a player-coach, they usually mean they want two roles filled for the price of one. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts unpack why this expectation is not just flawed but genuinely dangerous to teams, leaders, and company growth. The conversation digs into why so many ... <a title="When a CEO Wants a Player-Coach, Here Is What They Actually Mean" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-43-when-a-ceo-wants-a-player-coach-here-is-what-they-actually-mean/" aria-label="Read more about When a CEO Wants a Player-Coach, Here Is What They Actually Mean">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/When-a-CEO-Wants-a-Player-Coach-Here-Is-What-They-Actually-Mean.mp3" length="31517140" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Podcast Description When a CEO says they want a player-coach, they usually mean they want two roles filled for the price of one. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts unpack why this expectation is not just flawed but genuinely dangerous to teams, leaders, and company growth. The conversation digs into why so many ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-43-When-a-CEO-Wants-a-Player-Coach-Here-Is-What-They-Actually-Mean-scaled.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-43-When-a-CEO-Wants-a-Player-Coach-Here-Is-What-They-Actually-Mean-scaled.png</url>
		<title>When a CEO Wants a Player-Coach, Here Is What They Actually Mean</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>21:53</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Podcast Description When a CEO says they want a player-coach, they usually mean they want two roles filled for the price of one. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts unpack why this expectation is not just flawed but genuinely dangerous to teams, leaders, and company growth. The conversation digs into why so many ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-43-When-a-CEO-Wants-a-Player-Coach-Here-Is-What-They-Actually-Mean-scaled.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
	<podcast:transcript url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/When-a-CEO-Wants-a-Player-Coach-Here-Is-What-They-Actually-Mean-transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
</item>

<item>
	<title>How to Go Fractional From Strength, Not Desperation</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-42-how-to-go-fractional-from-strength-not-desperation/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-42-how-to-go-fractional-from-strength-not-desperation/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Podcast Description In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts explore one of the most critical decisions a CTO or senior tech leader can face: whether to go fractional out of choice or out of necessity. The conversation digs into why the circumstances under which you make this transition matter just as much as the ... <a title="How to Go Fractional From Strength, Not Desperation" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-42-how-to-go-fractional-from-strength-not-desperation/" aria-label="Read more about How to Go Fractional From Strength, Not Desperation">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Podcast Description In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts explore one of the most critical decisions a CTO or senior tech leader can face: whether to go fractional out of choice or out of necessity. The conversation digs into why the circumstances u]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Podcast Description In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts explore one of the most critical decisions a CTO or senior tech leader can face: whether to go fractional out of choice or out of necessity. The conversation digs into why the circumstances under which you make this transition matter just as much as the ... <a title="How to Go Fractional From Strength, Not Desperation" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-42-how-to-go-fractional-from-strength-not-desperation/" aria-label="Read more about How to Go Fractional From Strength, Not Desperation">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/How-to-Go-Fractional-From-Strength-Not-Desperation.mp3" length="32389780" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Podcast Description In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts explore one of the most critical decisions a CTO or senior tech leader can face: whether to go fractional out of choice or out of necessity. The conversation digs into why the circumstances under which you make this transition matter just as much as the ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-42-How-to-Go-Fractional-From-Strength-Not-Desperation-scaled.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-42-How-to-Go-Fractional-From-Strength-Not-Desperation-scaled.png</url>
		<title>How to Go Fractional From Strength, Not Desperation</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:30</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Podcast Description In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts explore one of the most critical decisions a CTO or senior tech leader can face: whether to go fractional out of choice or out of necessity. The conversation digs into why the circumstances under which you make this transition matter just as much as the ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-42-How-to-Go-Fractional-From-Strength-Not-Desperation-scaled.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
	<podcast:transcript url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/How-to-Go-Fractional-From-Strength-Not-Desperation-transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Your Clients Are Buying Your Bias: How to Use It Without Letting It Blind You</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-41-your-clients-are-buying-your-bias-how-to-use-it-without-letting-it-bl/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:06:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-41-your-clients-are-buying-your-bias-how-to-use-it-without-letting-it-bl/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Podcast Description Your clients aren&#8217;t paying you to be a blank slate. They&#8217;re paying you for your judgment, your pattern recognition, and your accumulated experience. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts Marissa and Lior unpack why your bias is actually your greatest professional asset, and how to wield it with intention. From the ... <a title="Your Clients Are Buying Your Bias: How to Use It Without Letting It Blind You" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-41-your-clients-are-buying-your-bias-how-to-use-it-without-letting-it-bl/" aria-label="Read more about Your Clients Are Buying Your Bias: How to Use It Without Letting It Blind You">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Podcast Description Your clients aren&#8217;t paying you to be a blank slate. They&#8217;re paying you for your judgment, your pattern recognition, and your accumulated experience. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts Marissa and Lior unpack why yo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Podcast Description Your clients aren&#8217;t paying you to be a blank slate. They&#8217;re paying you for your judgment, your pattern recognition, and your accumulated experience. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts Marissa and Lior unpack why your bias is actually your greatest professional asset, and how to wield it with intention. From the ... <a title="Your Clients Are Buying Your Bias: How to Use It Without Letting It Blind You" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-41-your-clients-are-buying-your-bias-how-to-use-it-without-letting-it-bl/" aria-label="Read more about Your Clients Are Buying Your Bias: How to Use It Without Letting It Blind You">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Your-Clients-Are-Buying-Your-Bias-How-to-Use-It-Without-Letting-It-Blind-You.mp3" length="26202388" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Podcast Description Your clients aren&#8217;t paying you to be a blank slate. They&#8217;re paying you for your judgment, your pattern recognition, and your accumulated experience. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts Marissa and Lior unpack why your bias is actually your greatest professional asset, and how to wield it with intention. From the ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-41-Your-Clients-Are-Buying-Your-Bias-How-to-Use-It-Without-Letting-It-Blind-You-scaled.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-41-Your-Clients-Are-Buying-Your-Bias-How-to-Use-It-Without-Letting-It-Blind-You-scaled.png</url>
		<title>Your Clients Are Buying Your Bias: How to Use It Without Letting It Blind You</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>18:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Podcast Description Your clients aren&#8217;t paying you to be a blank slate. They&#8217;re paying you for your judgment, your pattern recognition, and your accumulated experience. In this episode of the CTOX Podcast, hosts Marissa and Lior unpack why your bias is actually your greatest professional asset, and how to wield it with intention. From the ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-41-Your-Clients-Are-Buying-Your-Bias-How-to-Use-It-Without-Letting-It-Blind-You-scaled.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
	<podcast:transcript url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Your-Clients-Are-Buying-Your-Bias-How-to-Use-It-Without-Letting-It-Blind-You-transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Will Leaving Your Full-Time Job Hurt Your Credibility as a Fractional CTO?</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-40-will-leaving-your-full-time-job-hurt-your-credibility-as-a-fractional/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-40-will-leaving-your-full-time-job-hurt-your-credibility-as-a-fractional/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Podcast Description One of the biggest fears holding experienced technology leaders back from making the leap to fractional work is the belief that leaving a full-time job will destroy their credibility. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, we dig into why that fear exists, where it comes from, and why it is fundamentally not ... <a title="Will Leaving Your Full-Time Job Hurt Your Credibility as a Fractional CTO?" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-40-will-leaving-your-full-time-job-hurt-your-credibility-as-a-fractional/" aria-label="Read more about Will Leaving Your Full-Time Job Hurt Your Credibility as a Fractional CTO?">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Podcast Description One of the biggest fears holding experienced technology leaders back from making the leap to fractional work is the belief that leaving a full-time job will destroy their credibility. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, we dig into w]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Podcast Description One of the biggest fears holding experienced technology leaders back from making the leap to fractional work is the belief that leaving a full-time job will destroy their credibility. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, we dig into why that fear exists, where it comes from, and why it is fundamentally not ... <a title="Will Leaving Your Full-Time Job Hurt Your Credibility as a Fractional CTO?" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-40-will-leaving-your-full-time-job-hurt-your-credibility-as-a-fractional/" aria-label="Read more about Will Leaving Your Full-Time Job Hurt Your Credibility as a Fractional CTO?">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Will-Leaving-Your-Full-Time-Job-Hurt-Your-Credibility-as-a-Fractional-CTO.mp3" length="57290836" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Podcast Description One of the biggest fears holding experienced technology leaders back from making the leap to fractional work is the belief that leaving a full-time job will destroy their credibility. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, we dig into why that fear exists, where it comes from, and why it is fundamentally not ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-40-Will-Leaving-Your-Full-Time-Job-Hurt-Your-Credibility-as-a-Fractional-CTO-scaled.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-40-Will-Leaving-Your-Full-Time-Job-Hurt-Your-Credibility-as-a-Fractional-CTO-scaled.png</url>
		<title>Will Leaving Your Full-Time Job Hurt Your Credibility as a Fractional CTO?</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>39:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Podcast Description One of the biggest fears holding experienced technology leaders back from making the leap to fractional work is the belief that leaving a full-time job will destroy their credibility. In this episode of the CTOX podcast, we dig into why that fear exists, where it comes from, and why it is fundamentally not ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-40-Will-Leaving-Your-Full-Time-Job-Hurt-Your-Credibility-as-a-Fractional-CTO-scaled.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
	<podcast:transcript url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Will-Leaving-Your-Full-Time-Job-Hurt-Your-Credibility-as-a-Fractional-CTO-transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
</item>

<item>
	<title>How to Talk to Your Spouse About Going Fractional Before You Talk to a Single Client</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-45-how-to-talk-to-your-spouse-about-going-fractional-before-you-talk-to/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-45-how-to-talk-to-your-spouse-about-going-fractional-before-you-talk-to/</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Podcast Description For many tech leaders, the hardest conversation about going fractional isn&#8217;t a sales pitch or a client negotiation — it&#8217;s the one at the kitchen table with their partner. This episode tackles the spouse conversation head-on: why it feels so hard, what fears are actually driving the avoidance, and how to approach it ... <a title="How to Talk to Your Spouse About Going Fractional Before You Talk to a Single Client" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-45-how-to-talk-to-your-spouse-about-going-fractional-before-you-talk-to/" aria-label="Read more about How to Talk to Your Spouse About Going Fractional Before You Talk to a Single Client">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Podcast Description For many tech leaders, the hardest conversation about going fractional isn&#8217;t a sales pitch or a client negotiation — it&#8217;s the one at the kitchen table with their partner. This episode tackles the spouse conversation head-o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Podcast Description For many tech leaders, the hardest conversation about going fractional isn&#8217;t a sales pitch or a client negotiation — it&#8217;s the one at the kitchen table with their partner. This episode tackles the spouse conversation head-on: why it feels so hard, what fears are actually driving the avoidance, and how to approach it ... <a title="How to Talk to Your Spouse About Going Fractional Before You Talk to a Single Client" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/episode-45-how-to-talk-to-your-spouse-about-going-fractional-before-you-talk-to/" aria-label="Read more about How to Talk to Your Spouse About Going Fractional Before You Talk to a Single Client">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/How-to-Talk-to-Your-Spouse-About-Going-Fractional-Before-You-Talk-to-a-Single-Cl.mp3" length="54947092" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Podcast Description For many tech leaders, the hardest conversation about going fractional isn&#8217;t a sales pitch or a client negotiation — it&#8217;s the one at the kitchen table with their partner. This episode tackles the spouse conversation head-on: why it feels so hard, what fears are actually driving the avoidance, and how to approach it ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-45-How-to-Talk-to-Your-Spouse-About-Going-Fractional-Before-You-Talk-to-a-Single-Cl-scaled.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-45-How-to-Talk-to-Your-Spouse-About-Going-Fractional-Before-You-Talk-to-a-Single-Cl-scaled.png</url>
		<title>How to Talk to Your Spouse About Going Fractional Before You Talk to a Single Client</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>38:09</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Podcast Description For many tech leaders, the hardest conversation about going fractional isn&#8217;t a sales pitch or a client negotiation — it&#8217;s the one at the kitchen table with their partner. This episode tackles the spouse conversation head-on: why it feels so hard, what fears are actually driving the avoidance, and how to approach it ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/episode-45-How-to-Talk-to-Your-Spouse-About-Going-Fractional-Before-You-Talk-to-a-Single-Cl-scaled.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
	<podcast:transcript url="https://ctox.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/How-to-Talk-to-Your-Spouse-About-Going-Fractional-Before-You-Talk-to-a-Single-Cl-transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
</item>

<item>
	<title>The Apple Tree vs. Summer Corn: Choosing Long-Term Over Short-Term CTO Wins</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/the-apple-tree-vs-summer-corn-choosing-long-term-over-short-term-cto-wins/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:36:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">ctox.podbean.com/a176ada8-5ee2-398a-ad05-66913b118a03</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior Weinstein breaks down a powerful metaphor every Fractional CTO needs to understand: planting apple trees versus harvesting summer corn. Through real-world stories and hard-earned lessons, Leor explores the tension between short-term cash flow and long-term compounding opportunities. He explains why trust, reputation, and alignment are the true assets that create durable ... <a title="The Apple Tree vs. Summer Corn: Choosing Long-Term Over Short-Term CTO Wins" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/the-apple-tree-vs-summer-corn-choosing-long-term-over-short-term-cto-wins/" aria-label="Read more about The Apple Tree vs. Summer Corn: Choosing Long-Term Over Short-Term CTO Wins">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior Weinstein breaks down a powerful metaphor every Fractional CTO needs to understand: planting apple trees versus harvesting summer corn. Through real-world stories and hard-earned lessons, Leor explores the tension between short-term]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior Weinstein breaks down a powerful metaphor every Fractional CTO needs to understand: planting apple trees versus harvesting summer corn. Through real-world stories and hard-earned lessons, Leor explores the tension between short-term cash flow and long-term compounding opportunities. He explains why trust, reputation, and alignment are the true assets that create durable ... <a title="The Apple Tree vs. Summer Corn: Choosing Long-Term Over Short-Term CTO Wins" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/the-apple-tree-vs-summer-corn-choosing-long-term-over-short-term-cto-wins/" aria-label="Read more about The Apple Tree vs. Summer Corn: Choosing Long-Term Over Short-Term CTO Wins">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/685be3a25f23a0-47360663/2330701/c1e-0j7d6a73gm1tg17rvq-ww7x231vidxk-famuc4.mp4" length="374497271" type="video/mp4"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior Weinstein breaks down a powerful metaphor every Fractional CTO needs to understand: planting apple trees versus harvesting summer corn. Through real-world stories and hard-earned lessons, Leor explores the tension between short-term cash flow and long-term compounding opportunities. He explains why trust, reputation, and alignment are the true assets that create durable ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior Weinstein breaks down a powerful metaphor every Fractional CTO needs to understand: planting apple trees versus harvesting summer corn. Through real-world stories and hard-earned lessons, Leor explores the tension between short-term cash flow and long-term compounding opportunities. He explains why trust, reputation, and alignment are the true assets that create durable ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Freedom of Relationship: Designing a Business Around People Who Give You Energy</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/freedom-of-relationship-designing-a-business-around-people-who-give-you-energy/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">ctox.podbean.com/c22d82fd-e9bb-3b89-867d-3a63504919a0</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior and Marissa explore the idea of freedom of relationship—an often-overlooked lever in building a sustainable fractional CTO practice. The conversation reframes freedom beyond time and money, focusing instead on the energy exchanged with clients, partners, and collaborators. Leor shares how intentionally choosing who you work with can dramatically impact performance, health, ... <a title="Freedom of Relationship: Designing a Business Around People Who Give You Energy" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/freedom-of-relationship-designing-a-business-around-people-who-give-you-energy/" aria-label="Read more about Freedom of Relationship: Designing a Business Around People Who Give You Energy">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior and Marissa explore the idea of freedom of relationship—an often-overlooked lever in building a sustainable fractional CTO practice. The conversation reframes freedom beyond time and money, focusing instead on the energy exchanged w]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior and Marissa explore the idea of freedom of relationship—an often-overlooked lever in building a sustainable fractional CTO practice. The conversation reframes freedom beyond time and money, focusing instead on the energy exchanged with clients, partners, and collaborators. Leor shares how intentionally choosing who you work with can dramatically impact performance, health, ... <a title="Freedom of Relationship: Designing a Business Around People Who Give You Energy" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/freedom-of-relationship-designing-a-business-around-people-who-give-you-energy/" aria-label="Read more about Freedom of Relationship: Designing a Business Around People Who Give You Energy">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/685be3a25f23a0-47360663/2330702/c1e-z0pzrt3wv9vtonp3dq-jpqd8655i075-ot5w7c.mp4" length="268493914" type="video/mp4"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior and Marissa explore the idea of freedom of relationship—an often-overlooked lever in building a sustainable fractional CTO practice. The conversation reframes freedom beyond time and money, focusing instead on the energy exchanged with clients, partners, and collaborators. Leor shares how intentionally choosing who you work with can dramatically impact performance, health, ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Lior and Marissa explore the idea of freedom of relationship—an often-overlooked lever in building a sustainable fractional CTO practice. The conversation reframes freedom beyond time and money, focusing instead on the energy exchanged with clients, partners, and collaborators. Leor shares how intentionally choosing who you work with can dramatically impact performance, health, ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Scaling Up, Scaling Down, and Rolling Off: How to Rebalance Your Client Portfolio with Intention</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/scaling-up-scaling-down-and-rolling-off-how-to-rebalance-your-client-portfolio-with-intention/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">ctox.podbean.com/63fb1d38-387d-37c6-bdcc-207ce80c9c73</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, the conversation focuses on how Fractional CTOs and independent tech leaders can intentionally rebalance their client portfolio as their business evolves. Rather than defaulting to reactive decisions, the discussion explores when to scale up, when to scale down, and how to roll off clients without damaging relationships or income stability. You’ll hear ... <a title="Scaling Up, Scaling Down, and Rolling Off: How to Rebalance Your Client Portfolio with Intention" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/scaling-up-scaling-down-and-rolling-off-how-to-rebalance-your-client-portfolio-with-intention/" aria-label="Read more about Scaling Up, Scaling Down, and Rolling Off: How to Rebalance Your Client Portfolio with Intention">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, the conversation focuses on how Fractional CTOs and independent tech leaders can intentionally rebalance their client portfolio as their business evolves. Rather than defaulting to reactive decisions, the discussion explores when to scal]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, the conversation focuses on how Fractional CTOs and independent tech leaders can intentionally rebalance their client portfolio as their business evolves. Rather than defaulting to reactive decisions, the discussion explores when to scale up, when to scale down, and how to roll off clients without damaging relationships or income stability. You’ll hear ... <a title="Scaling Up, Scaling Down, and Rolling Off: How to Rebalance Your Client Portfolio with Intention" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/scaling-up-scaling-down-and-rolling-off-how-to-rebalance-your-client-portfolio-with-intention/" aria-label="Read more about Scaling Up, Scaling Down, and Rolling Off: How to Rebalance Your Client Portfolio with Intention">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/685be3a25f23a0-47360663/2330703/c1e-q6vr5t7o9r8u0nx48z-8d0r1jxjiw99-oj9hw8.mp4" length="186981208" type="video/mp4"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, the conversation focuses on how Fractional CTOs and independent tech leaders can intentionally rebalance their client portfolio as their business evolves. Rather than defaulting to reactive decisions, the discussion explores when to scale up, when to scale down, and how to roll off clients without damaging relationships or income stability. You’ll hear ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, the conversation focuses on how Fractional CTOs and independent tech leaders can intentionally rebalance their client portfolio as their business evolves. Rather than defaulting to reactive decisions, the discussion explores when to scale up, when to scale down, and how to roll off clients without damaging relationships or income stability. You’ll hear ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Boundaries That Build Trust: Serving Clients Without Feeling Like You Have 10 Hungry Children</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/boundaries-that-build-trust-serving-clients-without-feeling-like-you-have-10-hungry-children/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:18:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">ctox.podbean.com/8a333f24-0f38-3d63-831d-29960b0f8733</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior dig into one of the hardest parts of running a fractional CTO practice: setting boundaries that actually build trust instead of eroding it. They unpack why overwhelm is usually a systems problem, not a capacity problem, and how saying “yes” to everything quietly turns you into a glorified gopher ... <a title="Boundaries That Build Trust: Serving Clients Without Feeling Like You Have 10 Hungry Children" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/boundaries-that-build-trust-serving-clients-without-feeling-like-you-have-10-hungry-children/" aria-label="Read more about Boundaries That Build Trust: Serving Clients Without Feeling Like You Have 10 Hungry Children">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior dig into one of the hardest parts of running a fractional CTO practice: setting boundaries that actually build trust instead of eroding it. They unpack why overwhelm is usually a systems problem, not a capacity problem, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior dig into one of the hardest parts of running a fractional CTO practice: setting boundaries that actually build trust instead of eroding it. They unpack why overwhelm is usually a systems problem, not a capacity problem, and how saying “yes” to everything quietly turns you into a glorified gopher ... <a title="Boundaries That Build Trust: Serving Clients Without Feeling Like You Have 10 Hungry Children" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/boundaries-that-build-trust-serving-clients-without-feeling-like-you-have-10-hungry-children/" aria-label="Read more about Boundaries That Build Trust: Serving Clients Without Feeling Like You Have 10 Hungry Children">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/685be3a25f23a0-47360663/2330704/c1e-p6v9ptw43mjtm4dkr4-250n9j6nh948-yox4o1.mp4" length="339829630" type="video/mp4"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior dig into one of the hardest parts of running a fractional CTO practice: setting boundaries that actually build trust instead of eroding it. They unpack why overwhelm is usually a systems problem, not a capacity problem, and how saying “yes” to everything quietly turns you into a glorified gopher ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior dig into one of the hardest parts of running a fractional CTO practice: setting boundaries that actually build trust instead of eroding it. They unpack why overwhelm is usually a systems problem, not a capacity problem, and how saying “yes” to everything quietly turns you into a glorified gopher ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Think About How You Think: Philosophical Tools for CTOs</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/think-about-how-you-think-philosophical-tools-for-ctos/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">ctox.podbean.com/c8e929f5-7875-399d-954a-281d49ea21a1</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior zoom out from tools and tactics to examine your real leverage as a leader: how you think. They unpack the idea of treating your mind as an operating system, exploring epistemology, mental models, and the tiny shifts in thought that compound into huge differences in outcomes. Through concrete examples ... <a title="Think About How You Think: Philosophical Tools for CTOs" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/think-about-how-you-think-philosophical-tools-for-ctos/" aria-label="Read more about Think About How You Think: Philosophical Tools for CTOs">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior zoom out from tools and tactics to examine your real leverage as a leader: how you think. They unpack the idea of treating your mind as an operating system, exploring epistemology, mental models, and the tiny shifts in t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior zoom out from tools and tactics to examine your real leverage as a leader: how you think. They unpack the idea of treating your mind as an operating system, exploring epistemology, mental models, and the tiny shifts in thought that compound into huge differences in outcomes. Through concrete examples ... <a title="Think About How You Think: Philosophical Tools for CTOs" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/think-about-how-you-think-philosophical-tools-for-ctos/" aria-label="Read more about Think About How You Think: Philosophical Tools for CTOs">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/685be3a25f23a0-47360663/2330705/c1e-2jmd6aqrzk4b651odv-34xdrj6xtqjq-vfprnb.mp4" length="297420047" type="video/mp4"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior zoom out from tools and tactics to examine your real leverage as a leader: how you think. They unpack the idea of treating your mind as an operating system, exploring epistemology, mental models, and the tiny shifts in thought that compound into huge differences in outcomes. Through concrete examples ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior zoom out from tools and tactics to examine your real leverage as a leader: how you think. They unpack the idea of treating your mind as an operating system, exploring epistemology, mental models, and the tiny shifts in thought that compound into huge differences in outcomes. Through concrete examples ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Fail Spectacularly: Why Owning Your Screw-Ups Builds Trust</title>
	<link>https://ctox.com/podcast/fail-spectacularly-why-owning-your-screw-ups-builds-trust/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTOx]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">ctox.podbean.com/df5572cd-5f4c-3c2f-842d-5c96829b821a</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior reframe failure as a core leadership asset, not a personal defect. They explore why the leaders people trust most aren’t the ones who never mess up—but the ones who own their decisions, explain their intent, and stay honest about what went wrong. You’ll hear how “failing spectacularly” in front ... <a title="Fail Spectacularly: Why Owning Your Screw-Ups Builds Trust" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/fail-spectacularly-why-owning-your-screw-ups-builds-trust/" aria-label="Read more about Fail Spectacularly: Why Owning Your Screw-Ups Builds Trust">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior reframe failure as a core leadership asset, not a personal defect. They explore why the leaders people trust most aren’t the ones who never mess up—but the ones who own their decisions, explain their intent, and stay hon]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior reframe failure as a core leadership asset, not a personal defect. They explore why the leaders people trust most aren’t the ones who never mess up—but the ones who own their decisions, explain their intent, and stay honest about what went wrong. You’ll hear how “failing spectacularly” in front ... <a title="Fail Spectacularly: Why Owning Your Screw-Ups Builds Trust" class="read-more" href="https://ctox.com/podcast/fail-spectacularly-why-owning-your-screw-ups-builds-trust/" aria-label="Read more about Fail Spectacularly: Why Owning Your Screw-Ups Builds Trust">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/685be3a25f23a0-47360663/2330706/c1e-3jmk6awr8nouk6zxj1-rk249677bdq1-drzy6a.mp4" length="570810529" type="video/mp4"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior reframe failure as a core leadership asset, not a personal defect. They explore why the leaders people trust most aren’t the ones who never mess up—but the ones who own their decisions, explain their intent, and stay honest about what went wrong. You’ll hear how “failing spectacularly” in front ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[CTOx]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Marissa and Lior reframe failure as a core leadership asset, not a personal defect. They explore why the leaders people trust most aren’t the ones who never mess up—but the ones who own their decisions, explain their intent, and stay honest about what went wrong. You’ll hear how “failing spectacularly” in front ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
