I know a few folks with full time dev jobs who also do consulting on the side. The consulting part is just that, clients consulting about solutions but leaving

I know a few folks with full time dev jobs who also do consulting on the side. The consulting part is just that, clients consulting about solutions but leaving the implementation to others. Another route that would involve less work but more responsibility is taking a leadership position at a small org. You're not obliged to work 40 hours a week but you are responsible for making sure things get done, which you can do from afar. If tech leaders can hold different leadership roles in several companies, you can do as well! This is also a mental exercise, but something worth trying out.