Kathy Wu Brady

Founder & CEO @ Kathy Wu Brady

About

I help ambitious leaders and their teams do the "ME" work to make the "TEAM" work. Leaders choose me because I’ve been in their shoes. They call me when their proven playbook is no longer working. They call me when the team is fighting fires that won't move the needle. They call me when they realize they are losing time and not gaining ground. My clients are high-performing executives and founders who want a strategic thought partner -- not platitudes. They want someone who thinks like an operator, acts like a guide, and isn't afraid to challenge their thinking. I help them: - Reset their mindset - Adjust their leadership - Problem solve with freedom and creativity - Face tough decisions with clarity and confidence - Build new, stronger habits and shed old ones that no longer serve They use me as leverage to strengthen their teams: - Assess what's working and what isn't - Boost collaboration and communication - Identify areas of friction and areas of opportunity - Develop top talent more quickly and in line with business goals - Transition out people whose time has passed with respect and efficiency I’ve led companies, made impossible calls, and navigated moments with no playbook. I’ve scaled businesses, restructured teams, and built functions from the ground up -- while also recovering from burnout, navigating health crises, building a family, and finding my way back to myself. Over my 25-year career, I’ve: • Generated tens of millions in enterprise value • Switched sectors 5 times and led 7+ functions • Scaled businesses by 5x and turned around underperformers • Hired and developed hundreds of leaders, many now thriving in C-suite roles or nontraditional paths • Navigated difficult personal and professional pivots -- and emerged stronger Let’s connect if you’re ready to lead without limits: → Coaching & Advisory: Book a free strategy call: https://calendar.app.google/jEKEt4dyzgLqL1ms6 → Newsletter: newsletter.kathywubrady.com Ambition isn't about your title or your salary. It's about knowing that you were meant for more and going for it.

Country

United States

City

Ridgewood

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Skill

B2C e-commerce, Mindfulness Meditation, HR Management, Recruiting, Diversity & Inclusion, Executive Management, Executive Coaching, Life Coaching, Motivational Speaking, Facilitation, Strategic Consulting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Management, E-commerce, Digital Media, Leadership, Change Management

Experience

Founder & CEO

Kathy Wu Brady

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

New York City Metropolitan Area

I help high-achieving leaders define what matters most and carve out a path to claim it. I’m an executive coach and advisor, a 2x CEO and 2x COO, and an aspiring artist. After 20 years leading high-growth businesses, I launched my coaching practice and newsletter to share the lessons, mindsets, and strategies I wish I had earlier in my journey. --> http://www.kathywubrady.com

Official Member

Forbes Business Council

2022-5 - 2024-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

Chief Operating Officer

Catchafire

2022-2 - 2024-1 · 2 yrs

New York City Metropolitan Area

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Catchafire

2021-9 - 2022-2 · 6 mos

New York, New York, United States

Chief of Staff & Chief People Officer

Catchafire

2019-12 - 2022-2 · 2 yrs 3 mos

New York, NY

Chief Operating Officer

Catchafire

2017-11 - 2019-11 · 2 yrs 1 mo

New York, NY

Executive Vice President, eCommerce, Registry & Guest Services

XO Group Inc.

2014-2 - 2017-11 · 3 yrs 10 mos

New York, NY

XO Group Inc. (TheKnot.com, TheNest.com, TheBump.com) is a consumer internet and media company that helps couples navigate and enjoy life's biggest moments together through industry-leading apps, websites, video, commerce, and print businesses. NYSE: XOXO

Chief Executive Officer

vente-privee USA

2013-2 - 2014-1 · 1 yr

New York, NY

Scaled the business in its second year to double revenue, while reducing costs by 30%. Vente-privee USA was the U.S. joint venture between vente-privee.com, the worldwide leader in flash sales, and American Express. The company closed its US offices in late 2014.

Chief Operating Officer

vente-privee USA

2011-9 - 2013-2 · 1 yr 6 mos

New York, NY

Managed the launch operations, product development and sales operations of the U.S. joint venture between vente-privee.com, the worldwide leader in flash sales, and American Express.

Head of Business Operations

Patch.com

2011-1 - 2011-9 · 9 mos

New York, NY

Vice President, Marketing Strategy - Local Media

NBCUniversal

2010-5 - 2011-1 · 9 mos

New York, NY

Managed the multi-phased process of rebranding of the Local Media division across digital, TV, and social channels, including extensive change management efforts at all levels across 10 owned and operated stations across the U.S.

Vice President, Online & Mobile Properties - Local Media

NBCUniversal

2007-10 - 2010-5 · 2 yrs 8 mos

New York, NY

Relaunched NBC Local Media's digital properties across 10 local markets, including websites, mobile sites, and mobile apps. Managed the day-to-day operations across Editorial, Technology and Business Development.

Director, >nbbc Content & Distribution Partnerships

NBCUniversal

2006-8 - 2007-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

New York, NY

Helped launch NBC's first video syndication business, managing over 200 content and distribution partnerships across all content categories.

Director of Distribution Partnerships

Hulu

2007-4 - 2007-9 · 6 mos

Greater New York City Area & Los Angeles, CA

Oversaw the initial integrations of hulu with it's 5 strategic distribution launch partners: AOL, Comcast, MySpace, Microsoft and Yahoo. Guided technical scoping, product development and legal negotiations.

Senior Manager, Client Services

SelectMinds

2003-3 - 2006-8 · 3 yrs 6 mos

New York, NY

Established all Client Services policies and processes and onboarded and launched over 30 partners. Collaborated with Product & Technology on product development and overall product strategy.