More Women Promoted

• How to Be Heard, Get Promoted, and Stay Strategic - Even Without a Team

  If you've ever wondered what coaching actually looks like behind the scenes, this episode is for you. I'm answering real questions from women in my community about annual reviews, credit-stealing coworkers, and how to think strategically when you have zero support. Have a question for me? Send me a note on Linkedin - I love hearing from you.Episode SummaryIn this Ask Katy episode, I pull back the curtain on three common career challenges I see over and over again in my coaching program and community. You'll hear how I coach women through frustrating annual reviews, peers and managers who seem to take credit for their work, and the pressure to be strategic when you're still doing everything yourself.I walk you through the exact questions to ask your manager so your next annual review reflects your true impact, how to protect your strategic ideas without damaging relationships, and how to balance high-level thinking with the tactical work on your plate. If you're a senior manager or director on the path to VP, this is a powerful window into the kind of support that helps you move faster and feel less alone.What You'll LearnThe specific questions to ask now so your annual review is clear, fair, and aligned with your goalsHow to handle coworkers or managers who seem to be taking credit for your ideas while still protecting your leadership brandPractical ways to create visibility for your work so people actually see your impactHow to act like a strategic leader even when you don't have a team yet, including how to use time blocking to protect your deep workWhy so many high-performing women feel isolated in their roles and how the right community can change thatIf this episode resonates, please share it with another woman in leadership who's working toward her next promotion. The more we support each other, the more women we'll see in VP and executive roles.Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward and we can take it from there. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

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• Why Relying on Your Company for Growth Is Holding You Back

  Want to get paid what you're worth? Download my free guide 7 Steps to Negotiate Your Next Raise to learn the exact framework I teach women to advocate for themselves with clarity and confidence: https://morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/Episode SummaryIf you have been waiting for your company to invest in you, this is your reminder that your development is your responsibility and your biggest competitive advantage. In this encore episode, I revisit a listener favorite that explores why relying on corporate training often slows your growth, and how taking ownership of your development is the fastest way to become VP ready. I share what high performing women do differently to move into senior leadership and why choosing to invest in yourself often unlocks the visibility, confidence, and momentum you need to advance.What You'll LearnWhy an MBA or formal program might not be the path you actually needThe difference between what companies typically offer and what truly moves your career forwardHow learning inside a community can accelerate your leadership growthThe mindset shifts that help you show up as a strategic, influential leader long before you have the titleIf this episode resonates, please share it with another woman working toward her next promotion. The more we support each other, the more women we will see in VP and executive roles.Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward and we can take it from there. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

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• 3 Hidden Traps That Keep Smart Women From Becoming VPs

  You’re delivering results but still questioning if you’re really ready for executive leadership. In this encore episode, I’ll show you why you already belong at the table and what it takes to finally believe it.You’re great at what you do. But when you look at the people at the executive table, it still feels out of reach. If you keep telling yourself “I’m just not ready yet,” this episode will show you why that story feels so real and what to do about it.In this encore episode, I break down the three hidden traps that keep smart women from going after the VP seat, the belief shift that changed everything for me, and why you don’t need more certifications or an MBA to be seen as leadership material.If you want to be seen as more strategic, grab my free guide 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking here. https://morewomenpromoted.com/shifts/What You’ll LearnWhy seeing yourself as a senior leader is often harder than doing the jobThe three traps that fuel the “I’m not ready” storyHow to separate valid feedback from biasThe belief shift that helped me finally see myself as VP materialCurious what it's like to work together? Send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward and we can take it from there. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

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• Stop Working Harder: The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Promoted

  When you're already burning out as a director, the thought of pursuing VP can feel completely overwhelming…yet staying stuck is equally unsatisfying. If you want to make the shift without working harder, grab my free guide 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking here. In this encore episode, I’m sharing the three pivotal mindset shifts that helped me go from an exhausted, overlooked director to a confident executive so you can start leading at the level you’re aiming for.What You’ll LearnWhy being the go-to person who gets things done might actually be holding you backThe three areas you must focus on to be seen as executive materialThe weekly habit every aspiring executive needs to adoptGet my guide 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking at https://morewomenpromoted.com/shiftsCurious what it's like to work together? Send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward and we can take it from there. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

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• Why Access Matters: How We’re Creating More Seats at the Table for Women Leaders

  Season One has been packed with practical, no-fluff tips to help women land – and thrive in – VP roles. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest takeaways from the season, why I’m so excited about what’s coming next, and two upcoming opportunities that could transform your leadership journey: my first-ever live summit Own the Room and my year-long group program, Own Your Seat at the Table.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:The most in-demand skills women leaders are being told to build right nowHow to increase your influence and executive presence so people listen and remember youWhat’s inside the upcoming summit and how it’s designed to level up your career fastCurious what it's like to work together? Send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward and we can take it from there. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

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