Katie Rydz

Former McKinsey Associate Partner and Harvard Business School Alum

Harvard Business School
McKinsey & Company

Questions?

You can start chatting with Katie before you get started.

I've always been the person others call when a decision feels daunting and they just need someone to help them think clearly. I spent the last seven years doing that professionally at McKinsey, and I recently left to make more room for life outside of work. I love turning a messy, ambiguous problem into a clear framework people can act on, whether that's a case interview or an application story. Having gone through Harvard Business School and the McKinsey grind myself, I know firsthand how overwhelming this process can feel, and I bring a human, empathetic approach so you can show up as your most authentic self. Outside of work, you'll find me traveling or enjoying Chicago, including cheering on the Cubs or Bears, or relaxing on my rooftop with my two cats close by. I believe the best careers are the ones that make room for a full life too.

View all of Katie’s categories

Work with Katie

Protected by the Leland Experience Guarantee

Katie’s Management Consulting Qualifications

Experience level: Associate Partner

As an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company and a Harvard Business School graduate, I bring firsthand experience in navigating the competitive landscape of management consulting and MBA admissions. My experience as an interviewer at McKinsey following my own interview experience has equipped me with strategic insights that I now leverage to help aspiring consultants break into top firms. I specialize in case and behavioral interview preparation, resume refinement, and crafting compelling personal narratives. Whether you're just starting your consulting journey or looking to advance, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and tailor a strategy that aligns with your career aspirations!

Katie can help with:

Behavioral Interview Prep

Case Interview Prep

Case Math

Frameworks

General Exploration

LinkedIn Review

Networking Strategy

Presentations

Resume Review

Why do I coach?

I coach because I know what it's like to navigate these processes without a roadmap. At the start of my career, I had zero familiarity with business school and had never even heard of management consulting, so applying felt daunting from the start. Without guidance or insider knowledge, I often felt underqualified, and imposter syndrome was real, but I brought my authentic self to the process anyway, and I'm glad I did. Now I want to be the person who makes that path feel less daunting for someone else, whether that's helping you find your own story or just letting you know you're not the only one who's felt this way.