Are you ready to move from managing tasks to leading strategy? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang sits down with Kathleen Mundy, a risk management expert and strategic consultant who has navigated the highest levels of corporate leadership. Kathleen shares how she leveraged decades of experience to build a successful independent practice focused on solving complex business problems.

Kathleen reveals why "Professional Capital" is your most valuable asset and discusses the specific mindset shifts required to influence multi-million dollar decisions. If you want to learn how to position yourself as an indispensable strategic partner and scale your impact, Kathleen's insights are a masterclass in professional authority.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to transition from a corporate role to a high-value consulting practice.

The importance of building a "Professional Network" that supports long-term growth.

Why reaching the $1M level requires a focus on high-stakes problem solving.

Kathleen's strategy for maintaining integrity while navigating corporate politics.

Key Moments:

01:10 – Kathleen's background: From corporate risk management to independent consulting.

02:55 – The Value of Money: It is a tool for security and the freedom to choose your work.

04:30 – Reaching $1M: The milestone of proving your value in the open market.

06:45 – Professional Capital: Why your network is the foundation of your net worth.

09:15 – Breaking the Bias: Leading with expertise in male-dominated corporate environments.

12:50 – Advice for Consultants: How to land high-level strategic contracts.

15:40 – Gratitude: What Kathleen has learned from a lifetime of managing risk.