Kathryn Welds, PhD, MCC, ESIA

Kathryn Welds, PhD, MCC, ESIA is a Harvard-trained Organizational Psychologist and Change Management expert with more than 15 years of experience guiding innovative strategies and reliable execution. She holds the ICF-Certified Master Evidence-Based Coach title and specializes in helping individuals and organizations think clearly, work courageously, and optimize their performance.

Kathryn has a strong background in supporting emerging and high-potential leaders to drive organizational transformation, improve employee well-being, engagement, resilience, and productivity. She excels in fostering cross-functional collaborations in various industries including healthcare, engineering, sales, marketing, operations, IT, finance, legal, and HR in both publicly-traded globally recognized companies and start-ups.

With extensive skills in Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, and Coaching, Kathryn has led high-performing teams, facilitated effective cross-functional global business collaborations, and aligned values for goal execution. She has a proven track record of success highlighted by building three profitable organizations in less than two years each and demonstrating thought leadership through numerous publications.

In addition to her professional achievements, Kathryn Welds is known for her consistent thought leadership, detailed preparation, and persistent follow-through. Her personal characteristics include high energy, initiative, positive attitude, adaptability to change, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Kathryn's educational background includes a PhD in Psychology from Harvard University, among other prestigious degrees and certifications in the field. She has held key roles in various renowned organizations such as Cisco, Hewlett Packard, and Oracle, where she demonstrated her expertise in organizational effectiveness, change management, and leadership development.