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Kathy Wu Brady

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Founder & Principal at Kathy Wu Brady
📍 Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States

Kathy Wu Brady is an executive coach, advisor, and two-time CEO/COO who helps high-achieving leaders align their careers with their values. She leverages over 20 years of experience in high-growth businesses and holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and The Wharton School. People who have worked with her describe her as inspiring, brilliant, and kind.

Outside of work, Kathy is passionate about her family, taking a sabbatical to spend time with her children and 100-year-old grandmother. She is passionate about social impact work, diversity, and inclusion. A dedicated artist, she recently restarted oil painting after a 35-year hiatus and exhibits her work publicly.

Unique fact: She is the Co-Chair of a local committee dedicated to installing interactive art murals throughout her communitys business district.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Founder & Principal
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States
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Priorities

Topics Kathy cares about

Leadership Development
Her coaching practice and "Lead without Limits" newsletter focus on helping ambitious leaders elevate their impact, improve decision-making, and build resilience.
Career Navigation
Specializes in coaching executives through career transitions, helping them get unstuck and design a professional path that fits their life and values.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Founder & Principal
Kathy Wu Brady
1-2024 - 9-2024
Health and well-being
Career Break
5-2022 - 1-2024
Official Member
Forbes Business Council
2-2022 - 1-2024
Chief Operating Officer
Catchafire
9-2021 - 2-2022
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Catchafire
In the press

Media appearances

Kathy Wu Brady on Developing a Mission‑First Mindset During COVID‑19. Featured in Ivy Insight
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Education
1997 - 2001
BAS
University of Pennsylvania
1997 - 2001
BSEcon
The Wharton School
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