The 2022 Women Leaders In Consulting: Kate Macartney

A Director at Bridge Partners, Kate Macartney has experience in change management, talent management and workforce effectiveness. Kate can fill the role of a strategic thinker, and a hands on builder. Her can-do attitude helps clients turn thoughts into action and create effective results. Part of Kate's experience includes assisting organizations with change management strategies, including developing training tools, audience engagement methods and communication design. She enjoys working hand in hand with the client to understand their organizational needs, design a tailored approach, and collaboratively implement their customized strategies.

Kate completed her undergraduate work at the University of Washington, earning a bachelor's in Business, focused on Business Communication and Marketing. She earned her Masters in Business Administration at Seattle University and a Certificate of Leadership Formation.

What do you consider your greatest personal or professional achievement?

My greatest achievement is having built a deep reservoir of resilience, having endured and grown stronger from trials in both my career and personal life. I am proud of my strength to dig deep and move through these challenges, reach out for help when needed, and persevere with grace, empathy and a positive attitude. Doing this, while also being honest about what is and is not realistic.

I am also profoundly proud of seeing my consultant team step up to challenges, grow, and gain new perspectives in their opportunities. Seeing them dive in, push themselves, and learn is a significant motivator for me.

What do you enjoy most about your consulting career?

When I first started in business consulting, I saw it as a great way to gain experience on how companies work across a variety of business topics. I started in the talent management and change management spaces where I was exposed to the interdependencies of strong talent and positive business results.

Even today, business consulting continues to be a great way to be exposed to a variety of business needs, new challenges and technologies. It is a pleasure to work with clients, understand their business challenges, and work together on solutions that best fit their needs based on business goals, market restrictions and their talent.

What's the best advice—personal or professional—you've ever received?

Use every opportunity as a learning opportunity. Whether it's a positive or negative experience, you still can have great takeaways and learn something from it.

What does being honored as a Woman Leader in Consulting mean to you?

I am incredibly appreciative to be recognized as a woman leader in consulting—to me it honors the years of hard work in our dynamic, every changing profession. Receiving this high-caliber industry award gives me such pride and gratitude.