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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Why Being “Too Nice” at Work Is Hurting Your Career
Being kind isn't the problem, but being too nice at work is. Learn how to use "kind candour" to grow your influence and credibility. If this feels familiar, book a call with my team and learn how I can support your leadership development.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why over-functioning and saying yes to everything keeps you stuck in support rolesThe "kind candour" framework for giving feedback that lands without damaging relationshipsHow to set boundaries and push back professionally while still being seen as collaborativeWhy avoiding difficult conversations actually hurts your leadership credibilityPractical scripts for challenging ideas and giving constructive feedbackCurious 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.
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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