Mary Daly

Founder of Throughline


I help leaders think clearly and act wisely — with AI as a thinking partner, not a crutch.

For over 30 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of strategy, systems, and decision-making — helping organizations navigate complexity, reframe their biggest challenges, and move forward with confidence.

Today, I bring structure, strategic insight, and a deep respect for thinking work to the moments that matter most. I use AI not to dazzle, but to sharpen. Not to replace judgment — but to deepen it.

My strategic throughline

The throughline in all my work? Helping people think better — about their strategy, their systems, and their leadership.

I’ve spent decades building clarity from complexity, creating strategy frameworks, aligning operations to outcomes, and helping teams move through uncertainty with purpose. Today I use AI to do that work faster, deeper, and with more staying power.

AI isn’t a gimmick. It’s a new kind of leverage. And when paired with human insight, it’s a powerful way to get to the heart of things faster.


How I work with people

Empathy

Empathy for messy reality:
I meet teams where they are — no jargon, no judgment.

Structure

Structure that doesn’t suffocate:
I use tools and models to support real-time clarity, not create complexity.

Momentum

Momentum over perfection: Strategy is iterative. The goal is forward motion, not a perfect plan.

This isn’t consulting-as-usual. It’s co-created clarity — with you, not for you.


Who I’m built for


How I got here


I do my best work with sharp minds in overwhelmed systems — leaders who value clarity, crave alignment, and are ready to think differently.

You’re likely a fit if:

  • You want real clarity - not just output

  • You’re navigating strategic fog, change, or complexity

  • You’re open to using AI as a thinking tool — not a shortcut

  • You’re comfortable mapping the future broadly, then learning forward

Let’s Think Together

Curious where this could go? Let’s start a conversation.

Curious about my foundational work in organizational strategy?