Fractional Program Leadership for Growth & GovCon Firms

Stabilize execution. Align stakeholders. Deliver visible wins in 90 days — without the cost of a full-time hire.

The Challenge

Most organizations don’t fail because of bad people or weak ideas. They fail because execution stalls.

  • "Our programs are full of smart people but progress still feels stuck."

    Execution often drifts without a clear delivery rhythm. Fractional Program Leadership brings structure and momentum back.

  • “We meet all the time but stakeholders still pull in different directions.”

    Misalignment happens in every growing organization. We create clarity, accountability, and shared outcomes.

  • “We have strong leaders but they’re stretched too thin to drive results.”

    Leadership drag slows down good teams. A fractional partner lifts the load so your leaders can focus on strategy.

What Leaders Are Saying

  • "The integration of my DiSC assessment results and expert coaching Brian’s provided have both improved my Army experience by providing invaluable benefits, enhancing my leadership, communication, and self-awareness."

    Terry Deener

    Cyber Branch Career Manager

  • "Brian is great at holding space for his clients to achieve awareness to drive action. As a coach, he listens and creates a safe environment where you don't feel judged. You feel seen and heard and this is so necessary to have AHA moments. I always looked forward to our sessions."

    Karel McIntosh

    ICF Comms/Exec/Team Coach

Do Any of These Sound Like You?

  • “I’m good at what I do—but I still doubt if I belong here.”

    You’re not alone—and you're not broken. Our tools are designed to help you build inner clarity and shake imposter narratives for good.

  • “I’m expected to lead, but I don’t have the title, budget, or authority.”

    You can still drive outcomes. Learn to build influence, shape decisions, and earn trust—no title needed.

  • “I feel like I have to shrink or perform just to survive here.”

    You shouldn’t have to trade your identity to succeed. Let’s realign how you lead with who you are.

  • “I’m moving fast—but I’m not sure I’m moving in the right direction.”

    Use reflection tools and guided prompts to reset, refocus, and lead with intention.

How I Can Help

Digital Tools & Journals

Self-paced tools to build clarity, confidence, and inner alignment.

  • Leadership style guide using DiSC

  • Journals for overcoming imposter syndrome

  • Reflection-based leadership exercises

Speaking & Thought Leadership

Keynotes + workshops for organizations looking to:

  • Address invisible leadership and inclusion

  • Support cultural minorities in high-pressure roles

Strategic Advisory

Available for short-term strategic engagements, including:

  • Informal leadership capacity building

  • Project culture transformation

  • Quiet influence strategy

Featured Tool

The 12-Week Imposter Syndrome Journal
Quiet the inner critic. Reclaim your leadership voice.

Built for high performers and cultural minorities navigating self-doubt in complex systems. This digital journal guides you through a 12-week transformation—one prompt, reflection, and breakthrough at a time.

  • Designed for busy leaders

  • DEI-informed leadership reflection

  • Includes 12 weeks of prompts, activities, and curated resources

Meet the Unlit Leader

I’m Here to Help

Brian D. Matthews - The Unlit Leader

I'm Brian D. Matthews, known as The Unlit Leader. After 26+ years of leading in the U.S. Army and coaching high-performing professionals, I built this platform to equip leaders who carry weight without titles, clarity without ego, and confidence without noise.