Katy McFee
More Women Promoted
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 speakin...
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Jun 29, 2026
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Treat Your Job Search Like a $7M Business Deal with Anna Belyaeva 29.06.2026 49:50
The strategies that got you your last few roles will not get you your next one if it's at the VP level. Career strategist Anna Belyaeva joins me to reframe senior job search as closing a seven-figure deal, not submitting an application. Sign up for my newsletter to keep getting weekly insights like this: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter Have you been told the job market is brutal? That you...
When You're Growing and the People Around You Aren't 22.06.2026 34:38
You're growing and feeling distance from the people around you - friends, your partner, your family. The advice online says cut them off. The real answer is more nuanced. Join me on June 23rd for my Visibility & Recognition Workshop morewomenpromoted.com/workshop . Have you been told to "level up and leave them behind"? Or to "find your tribe" and let the rest go? That...
You're Visible, But for the Wrong Things! 15.06.2026 22:46
Being visible isn't the same as being visible for the right things. If your name comes up but you're known as "so reliable" or "the fixer," you have a visibility problem. Join my strategic visibility workshop on June 23: morewomenpromoted.com/workshop Have you been told you're "so reliable"? Or that "we couldn't do this without you"? Thos...
Are You Actually VP Ready? 08.06.2026 31:29
Being VP-ready and being seen as VP-ready are two very different things, and the gap is rarely what you think it is. Take my free quiz to find out exactly where you stand: morewomenpromoted.com/quiz Have you ever been told you need to be "more strategic"? Or that you need to "demonstrate more readiness" before that next promotion? Vague feedback like this is exactly what kept m...
What Your Boss’ Feedback Really Means 01.06.2026 23:26
You've been told to "be more strategic" but no one ever explains what that means. In this episode, I decode three of the most common pieces of vague promotion feedback and tell you what your boss is really saying. Newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter . WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What your boss really means when they tell you to "be more strategic" and the three specifi...
Why Being "Too Much" Could Be Your Biggest Career Asset with Jenny Wood 25.05.2026 50:53
If you've been told you're too much, too direct, or too ambitious, this episode is for you. I sit down with bestselling author Jenny Wood to flip three labels women have been taught to avoid and show how they actually get you promoted. Newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter . WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The three fears keeping ambitious women small at work, and the "spotlight effec...
Why You Need to Leave Your Home Office and Get In the Room (With the Right People) 18.05.2026 22:48
You've taken the courses, read the books, listened to all the podcasts, and you still feel stuck. I share why getting in the room with the right people might be the highest-ROI career move you can make, and invite you to Own the Room Summit on October 23rd: owntheroomsummit.com . In this episode, I share why proximity to the right people might be the most valuable career investment you can ma...
Stop Worrying About Your Non Traditional Background - Here's How to Frame It 11.05.2026 20:00
If you've ever thought "I don't have the right background," this one's for you. I'm busting the myth of the traditional career path and showing you how to position your experience as your edge as you aim for executive roles. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why the "traditional background" for executives is mostly a myth How a non-linear or non-traditional path can a...
Why You Need a Personal Board of Directors 04.05.2026 31:12
The higher you rise, the lonelier it gets. I'm sharing why every senior leader needs a personal board of directors and exactly how to build one. Want to talk about your options? Send me a message on Linkedin . WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why strong peer networks lead to better decisions and faster growth Who should (and absolutely should not) be on your personal board of directors What a peer gr...
What No One Tells High Performers About Getting Promoted with Kendall Berg 27.04.2026 47:58
If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not moving up, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Kendall Berg, known as That Career Coach, to pull back the curtain on the unspoken rules that actually determine who gets ahead in corporate. Want more insights like this to get ahead in your career? Sign up for my weekly newsletter at morewomenpromoted.com/newslett...
Should You Move to a Smaller Company to Get a Bigger Title? 3 Questions to Ask First 20.04.2026 27:09
Not all VP titles are created equal. Before you make a move, here's how to think through whether going to a smaller company will actually accelerate your career or hold you back. Sign up for weekly career tips at morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter . WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why titles vary wildly across company size and what that means for your career trajectory The three conditions where moving...
You're Not Thoughtful. You're Indecisive. Here's the Fix. 13.04.2026 25:56
Do you think you're being thorough but your boss sees hesitation? In this episode I break down the subtle ways indecision shows up at the director level and exactly how to fix it. DM me on LinkedIn to work together. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why the analytical strengths that got me to director level can work against you at VP The four subtle ways indecision shows up in your daily behavior withou...
You Don't Have a Skill Problem. You Have a Perception Problem. 06.04.2026 24:28
Learn the 3 most common pitfalls keeping ambitious women stuck at the director level and what to do about it. Join me at my free masterclass to get coaching and continue the conversation morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why being a high-performing executor can actually work against your promotion How people-pleasing signals to leadership that you don't know what your p...
You're Not Broken: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle with Weight and Health with Laura Conley 30.03.2026 40:46
Your health and your leadership are not separate things. In this episode, I sit down with weight loss coach Laura Conley to talk about why high-achieving women keep struggling with their health and what actually works. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why knowing better doesn't mean you'll do better and the real skill most high achievers are missing The "Chad lens" concept and how borro...
The Interview Before the Interview: How VP Promotions Actually Happen 23.03.2026 27:29
Most people only start preparing for a VP role once the job opens. That's too late. In this episode, I'm sharing the three things you need to do before the interview even exists so that your promotion feels like the obvious next step. Sign up for my weekly newsletter at https://insightstoactioncc.com/newsletter for more tips like this every week. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU&apo...
Strategic Vulnerability: How to Build Trust Without Oversharing 16.03.2026 19:52
How vulnerable should you actually be at work? In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between strategic vulnerability and oversharing, so you can build trust with your team without putting your leadership brand at risk. Grab my free guide, Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes, at morewomenpromoted.com/language . BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: The...
The Exact Words to Use When Asking for Your Promotion 09.03.2026 27:05
Waiting on a promotion that isn't happening? In this episode, I walk you through exactly what to say in two common scenarios so you can finally get the clarity and the title you've earned. Grab my free negotiation guide at morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/ Have you been waiting on a promotion that just keeps getting delayed - or worse, was promised to you and then quietly forgotten? You...
The Good Girl Syndrome That's Keeping You Stuck with Lucy Gernon 02.03.2026 38:43
If you've ever stayed late, said yes to everything, and still wondered why you're not moving up, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Irish executive coach and founder of 360 Leadership, Lucy Gernon, to talk about what's actually holding high-achieving women back. Spoiler: it's not your skills or your work ethic. If you're doing the work and not getting the...
Stop Waiting to Be Noticed: The 3 Types of Visibility and Why Only One Gets You Promoted 23.02.2026 22:47
Are you working hard but still being overlooked? The problem might not be your performance; it's that no one in leadership knows the impact you're actually having. Learn how to start getting recognized at work at morewomenpromoted.com/workshop . If you're the person who works hard with your head down and waits for the right people to notice, this episode is going to hit close to hom...
3 Unconventional Rules I Used To Become A Successful Exec With ADHD 16.02.2026 27:38
If you have ADHD or suspect you might, this episode is for you. I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s, after my entire corporate career. Here are the three shifts that helped me thrive as an executive with ADHD. Register for my delegation workshop at morewomenpromoted.com/delegate I spent years believing my ADHD behaviors meant I didn't belong at the table. I was always late to meetings, strugg...
My Perimenopause Morning Routine: Simple Changes for More Energy and Strength 09.02.2026 34:46
I'm a big believer in human first. When you invest in the kind of human you want to be and your wellness, you also show up as a better leader. That's why I'm sharing my updated morning routine and the lifestyle changes I made to manage perimenopause symptoms naturally. If you're navigating perimenopause and feeling fatigued, noticing body composition changes, or struggling with...
3 Delegation Mistakes Keeping You From Exec Leadership (And How to Fix Them Today) 02.02.2026 25:58
Delegation isn't a productivity hack. It's the difference between being seen as a great executor and being seen as a leader. In this episode, I break down the three lies keeping you stuck as a doer and how to shift your mindset today. Join my live workshop at morewomenpromoted.com/delegate to put this into practice. If you're still doing too much at work—even though you have a team—...
Mastering Your Leadership Mindset with Amber Deibert 26.01.2026 40:48
Imposter syndrome isn't a flaw you need to fix. It's proof you're growing. Performance coach Amber Diebert joins me to share practical tools to rewire your thoughts, stop the mental noise, and lead with confidence. What You'll Learn Why imposter syndrome is actually a sign of growth, not failure (and why the opposite is complacency) How to rewire negative thought patterns using...
How to Choose Promotable Work (and Stop Getting Stuck in Busy Work) 19.01.2026 27:45
Being helpful won’t get you promoted. Strategic work will. In this episode, I break down how to identify promotable tasks, stop saying yes to busy work, and start making VP-level decisions. Download my free Task Audit at morewomenpromoted.com/audit . If you’re saying yes to everything at work, that might be the exact reason you’re not getting promoted. In this episode, I walk through how to identi...
3 Things You Can Do Today to Get Noticed and Get Promoted 12.01.2026 26:22
Visibility is often the missing link between hard work and promotion. In this episode, I share three concrete ways to get noticed and move closer to promotion. Get my free 30-Day Manager Check-In Template to start creating visibility today. If you’ve ever watched others get promoted while your hard work goes unnoticed, this episode is for you. Visibility isn’t about bragging or politics. It’s a sk...
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