How to Be Strategic Without a Team (Plus Annual Review Tips)
Today I’m answering your real-life coaching questions – from annual reviews to credit-stealing coworkers to strategic thinking with no team. If you’re craving support from people who actually get it, let’s talk about what it looks like to work together.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNThe exact questions to ask so your next annual review actually reflects your impactHow to protect your strategic ideas without losing credibilityWhat to do when you're expected to be strategic but have zero support...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Or better yet, let’s hang out in person! I’m hosting a transformational one-day event called Own the Room this August in Toronto. Come learn how to master executive presence so you can lead with confidence and finally be seen as executive-ready. Click here to get tickets. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
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The #1 Way to Build Unshakeable Confidence
Confidence isn't something you're born with - it's something you build, project, and protect. Discover why confidence matters as much as competence for career advancement and learn the proven strategies to feel confident and project it authentically.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why people use confidence as a proxy for competence and how this impacts promotionsThe three-step framework to build, project, and protect your confidenceHow to shift from undermining language to powerful, assertive communicationWhy the confidence gap closes over time and what this means for your careerPractical strategies to intentionally build confidence through challenging yourself...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Or better yet, let’s hang out in person! I’m hosting a transformational one-day event called Own the Room this August in Toronto. Come learn how to master executive presence so you can lead with confidence and finally be seen as executive-ready. Click here to get tickets. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
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3 Reasons You Think You're Not Executive Material (And Why You're Wrong)
Think you’re not ready for the VP seat? Think again. In this episode, I’ll help you start seeing yourself as the leader you already are.Want to go deeper? Join me in Toronto for Own the Room, my one-day event to help you lead with confidence and be seen as executive-ready.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:Why seeing yourself as a leader is often harder than being oneThe 3 most common traps that keep smart women from going after the VP seatThe belief shift and two conversations that changed everything for me...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Or better yet, let’s hang out in person! I’m hosting a transformational one-day event called Own the Room this August in Toronto. Come learn how to master executive presence so you can lead with confidence and finally be seen as executive-ready. Click here to get tickets. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
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You’re Brilliant So Why Aren’t They Listening? The Missing Skill
You're smart, strategic, and full of ideas…So why aren’t they landing? In this episode, I share why storytelling is the missing skill that elevates your influence and builds real trust in leadership.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How storytelling builds instant credibility and connectionWhy “big stories” aren’t necessary—and what to use insteadThe 4 keys to storytelling that makes your message stick...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Or better yet, let’s hang out in person! I’m hosting a transformational one-day event called Own the Room this August in Toronto. Come learn how to master executive presence so you can lead with confidence and finally be seen as executive-ready. Click here to get tickets. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
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Ask Katy: Demotions After Leave, LinkedIn Strategy for Beginners, and Monthly Momentum
Considering a step down after time off? Not sure where to start on LinkedIn? Feeling pulled in every direction? In this Ask Katy episode, I tackle career reentry, beginner-friendly visibility tips, and how to make real progress—one month at a time. WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow to evaluate a lower-level role after a layoff, maternity leave, or time awayPractical, no-pressure ways to start building your presence and network on LinkedInThe “one-category” monthly method for gaining momentum without burnout...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Or better yet, let’s hang out in person! I’m hosting a transformational one-day event called Own the Room this August in Toronto. Come learn how to master executive presence so you can lead with confidence and finally be seen as executive-ready. Click here to get tickets. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
Are you an ambitious woman who's been stuck at the sr. manager or director level, watching peers advance despite your consistently stellar performance? Do you find yourself drowning in back-to-back meetings, unable to carve out time for lunch, much less time for professional development? You are not alone. Breaking through to the executive level isn't about working harder—it's about transforming how others perceive your leadership.Join Katy McFee, a former tech executive and Forty under 40 winner turned leadership coach. Through her leadership programs, Forbes.com writing and keynote speaking, she's empowered hundreds of women to secure promotions and thrive in their roles. When she's not helping over 100,000 women on social media crush their career goals, she's raising 3 kids and running ultramarathons—proving that resilience isn't just a buzzword, it's a lifestyle.Each week on More Women Promoted, dive into practical strategies for navigating career challenges: advancing to the next level, overcoming gender bias, balancing motherhood, preventing burnout, and thriving as an executive—on your terms. Learn how to transform from a go-to executor to a respected, confident strategic leader who belongs in the boardroom.Through targeted leadership development, strategic career planning, and professional empowerment techniques, you'll unlock your executive potential and redefine workplace success.Ready to redefine success and claim your seat at the leadership table? Hit play, and let's do this together.
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