Katy Hansell

I attribute my success to believing that anything is possible if one puts forth a focused, collaborative, positive effort on the change they want to see in the world. As a global leader, I know that I have to hold the vision as possible and continually guide each organization to the efficient and effective collective effort which will enable them to make the impact they care about.

The best career advice I have ever received is figure out what moves the needle on growth and then stay focused on that. Delegate for efficiency, but keep your eye on the growth drivers.

If I were advising young women entering my industry, I would encourage them to pursue their ambitions thoughtfully by first taking steps to reduce risk before fully committing time, energy, and financial resources. This means clearly identifying their target audience, understanding the competitive landscape, and assessing the overall market opportunity, while also defining what makes their product or service unique and how defensible that advantage is. I strongly believe in applying design thinking principles—rapidly prototyping ideas, testing them early, and using feedback to refine or pivot before making significant investments. While I fully support following your dreams, I also believe success is strongest when vision is paired with discipline and intentionality in how resources are managed.

The biggest opportunity in my field right now is scaling impact by expanding into independent media to amplify leaders and broaden the reach of social-impact narratives. Platforms such as podcasts create space to elevate voices, share meaningful stories, and extend influence beyond traditional channels. This approach allows ideas to reach wider audiences and generate ripple effects that can inspire awareness, engagement, and action in ways that were not previously possible.

The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are a commitment to meaningful impact and long-term legacy, as well as the disciplined stewardship of my time, energy, and resources. I am also deeply guided by service—specifically using my work to uplift others and amplify voices that can drive positive change. Ultimately, I value creating outcomes that extend beyond myself and contribute to improving the lives of others.