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From Terrified to Taking the Stage: How I Learned to Love Public Speaking19 oct. 202600:20:18

I went from a beet-red 12th grader who couldn't get the words out to someone who is energized by being on stage. I share the three things that got me there, and none of them are about building confidence. Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter

Does your face go hot and your heart start pounding the second you have to speak up in front of a room? You're not alone, and it does not mean you're not leadership material.

The higher you go, the more of your job requires speaking publicly: sharing your point of view in a leadership meeting, presenting a recommendation to the exec team, updating the board, leading an all-hands. At the VP level, people form their opinion of you in those moments, and if you freeze or ramble, your thinking never gets seen, no matter how good the idea is.

In this episode, I take you back to the day in grade 12 when I couldn't choke the words out, and walk through the three specific things that took me from there to energized on stage. Public speaking is not a personality trait. It's a muscle you can build, and it is 100% learnable.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why nerves are your body treating the spotlight like a threat, and what actually convinces it you're safe
  • Where to get low-stakes practice speaking in front of people, and the habit to build in your regular meetings so the moment never gets bigger in your head
  • How to over-prepare on purpose, including what to script word for word and what to have ready for impromptu questions
  • The shift that takes the spotlight off you, and why most people aren't judging you nearly as much as you think
  • Why needing to prepare doesn't mean you're not a natural

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why Smart, Capable Women Freeze (and What to Do About It)12 oct. 202600:50:17

I sit down with negotiation expert Attia Qureshi to break down why smart, capable women freeze in high-stakes conversations, and the science-backed techniques that get you unstuck. Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter 

You're in a meeting, or a salary conversation, or a moment where you need to advocate for yourself. You know exactly what to say. You've practiced it. And then the moment comes, and you freeze.

That's not a confidence problem or a competence problem. It's a biological response, and it's costing smart, capable women the raises, the promotions, and the seats at the table they've already earned.

In this episode, negotiation and influence expert Attia Qureshi joins me to break down exactly what happens in your body when you freeze, why it hits women differently, and what to do about it, both in the moment and long before you ever walk into the room.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • The exact biological reason your brain goes blank under pressure, and why the fog lasts longer for women than for men
  • The breathing pattern Attia uses to calm her nervous system in seconds, with no one able to tell she's doing it
  • What to do in the two minutes after you've already frozen, so you can get back in the room
  • Why women get labeled difficult for the same directness that reads as confident in men, and the framing that works instead
  • The internal negotiation most women skip, and how putting it off for years can cost you two raises instead of one

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Women Are Not Small Men - Let's Stop Leading Like We Are05 oct. 202600:28:31

I break down why the leadership playbook was built for someone who isn't us, and why leaning into how women actually lead is your biggest competitive advantage. Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter

When you picture a leader, who comes to mind? For most of us, it's an image shaped by decades of one type of person being in charge, and that person built the whole playbook. Executive presence. Be more assertive. Project more confidence. So much of the feedback women get is really just "lead more like a man." And when we try, it doesn't work, because it isn't who we are.

In this episode, I break down the research showing women actually lead differently, why that difference is a measurable competitive advantage, and why having other women in your corner is what makes it possible to lead this way with confidence.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • The leadership style that's proven to build more trust and better performance, and why most of us were never taught it
  • The real data behind why companies with more women in the C-suite and boardroom significantly outperform
  • What the COVID crisis leadership numbers revealed about countries led by women
  • Why being over-mentored and under-sponsored keeps so many capable women stuck, and the difference between the two
  • The specific skill I teach that lets you be direct without losing what makes your leadership style work

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why Women Leaders Are Burning Out and Leaving28 sept. 202600:29:12

I burned out in 2021, and earlier this year I felt those same warning signs creeping back in. In this episode, I break down why so many women leave senior leadership right after they get there, and what actually prevents it. Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter

For every one woman who becomes a director, two leave. Women's representation at the VP and C-suite level has been stuck at around 30 percent for years, and it is not because women aren't getting there. It's because once they arrive, too many decide it isn't worth staying.

I know this firsthand. At the end of 2021, I hit a wall I had never experienced before: crying every day, disengaged, convinced I was losing my mind. It took me almost a year to feel like myself again. And earlier this year, I noticed those same warning signs creeping back in, so this topic is personal, not theoretical.

In this episode, I break down why women are leaving senior leadership right when they get there, what's actually driving it, and what I did differently the second time around to catch it before it became a crisis again.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • The three root causes behind burnout at the senior level, and why working fewer hours isn't automatically the fix
  • Why an invisible caregiving load, plus midlife changes like perimenopause, quietly compound the pressure on women executives specifically
  • The daily, non-negotiable habits I use to catch burnout before it becomes a crisis, not a once-a-year trip to Mexico
  • Why not feeling aligned causes more burnout than people realize, and how I used an energizing versus de-energizing list to find mine
  • The support audit I recommend before you take on, or stay in, a senior role

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Toxic Boss or Difficult Manager? How to Know If It's Time to Quit21 sept. 202600:29:03

I once worked for a boss who couldn't stand me, and it taught me the real difference between a difficult manager and a genuinely toxic one. In this episode, I break down how to tell them apart and what to do either way. Sign up for my newsletter to keep getting weekly insights like this: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter 

Ever been convinced your boss just doesn't like you? You're not imagining it, and you're also not stuck.

"Toxic boss" gets thrown around for almost anything now: tough feedback, a manager who plays favourites, someone who changes their mind. But a difficult manager and an actually toxic one call for completely different responses, and mixing them up can keep you stuck in a relationship that's actually worth fixing, or keep you staying somewhere you should have left a long time ago.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • The exact pattern of behaviour that separates a toxic boss from a difficult one, and why lumping them together backfires
  • Three ways to actually strengthen a rocky relationship with a manager who isn't your biggest fan
  • How to keep growing your career even when your boss isn't championing you
  • The clear signs it's time to stop trying and start job searching
  • Why building a personal relationship with a difficult manager changes everything, even if grabbing lunch with them is the last thing you want to do

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

My best advice on getting to VP (Katy's guest appearance on The Career Diet podcast)14 sept. 202600:40:07

I sat down with Anna Belyaeva on The Career Diet podcast to break down the mistakes that kept me stuck at director for five years, and what I'd do instead. Looking for more? One week left to join my fall cohort: https://insightstoactioncc.com/signup

I was reporting straight to the CEO, running an entire function, and there was no VP above me. I still couldn't get the title. I had no idea what I was doing wrong. I was working harder than anyone, my team loved me, I knew the leadership team well, and none of it moved the needle.

That was five years of my life as a director before I finally figured out what was actually missing, and it wasn't more hustle.

In this episode, I'm doing something a little different. Instead of a solo teaching episode, I'm sharing the conversation I had as a guest on my friend Anna Belyaeva's podcast, The Career Diet. She asked me the questions I get asked the most: what were the biggest mistakes I made trying to move from director to VP, and what would I tell a woman today who wants to make that move in the next six months.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why grinding harder actually works against you once you're aiming for VP, and the two-part audit (calendar and task) I use to reclaim real strategic thinking time
  • The exact language shift that turns "what do you think?" into "here's my recommendation, any concerns?", and why the second version gets you promoted
  • Why confidence gets read as competence whether you like it or not, and the Harvard Business Review research behind it
  • How to build a real stakeholder map instead of relying on people who just "like" you
  • The three moves I'd make this week if I were trying to go from director to VP in the next six months

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Build Your Career Like a Brand: 3 Marketing Concepts Every Woman Needs07 sept. 202600:50:19

You have a personal brand at work whether you're intentional about it or not. The question is whether it's working for you. Steal the playbook from brand marketing: three concepts that drive market share and apply them to your career. morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter 

Most women I know are heads-down doing good work and assuming that's enough. It's not. The women who get promoted to VP and beyond aren't just talented. They've built a career brand, and they've done it intentionally.

In this episode, I sit down with Shea Cole, CMO at Field Effect and former VP at FullScript, to break down the three brand marketing fundamentals that drive market share and show you exactly how they apply to your career. If you want to be the name that comes up when a big opportunity opens, this episode is your playbook.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why your personal brand is just your reputation and how to start building it intentionally, even if you have zero social media presence
  • How differentiation works in your career: what makes you different doesn't have to be what you're best at today; it just has to be authentic and sustainable
  • The two-part framework for "meaning," including the part about making people want you in the room (and what happens when strong opinions get mislabeled as difficult)
  • What top-of-mind awareness actually means in a workplace context and why a single standout project isn't enough to get you on the succession plan
  • The one habit Shea's former boss swore by: "merchandise your work" and why doing it benefits your boss as much as it benefits you

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Stop Trying to Reinvent the Wheel - It's Holding You Back31 août 202600:28:39

I spent years trying to figure out leadership on my own, then more years asking the wrong people for help. Here's what changed everything, and how you can start building your own circle: morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass 

Have you ever gotten advice that was completely wrong for your situation, from someone who genuinely wanted to help? That disconnect isn't random. It usually means you asked the right person the wrong question, or the wrong person entirely.

I used to believe that once I made it to director, I was supposed to have all the answers. So when I got stuck, I either tried to solve it alone, or I asked whoever happened to be successful, whether or not their life looked anything like mine. Both mistakes kept me spinning my wheels for years.

In this episode, I break down the two advice mistakes that quietly stall careers, and the exact process I now use to find people who can actually help.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why asking for help gets harder the higher you climb, and what it's actually costing you
  • The difference between getting bad advice and getting no advice at all (and why bad advice can set you back further)
  • How to spot when you're asking someone who simply doesn't share your context, even if they're smart and successful
  • The 3-step process I use to find the right people before I even need them
  • What the research says about why women with strong peer networks are more likely to reach senior leadership

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why You're Stuck at Director (It's Not What You Think)24 août 202600:25:23

I was stuck as a director for five years. And the whole time, I was already doing the VP job.

Reporting to the CEO, running the function, on the senior leadership team, no VP above me. I kept waiting for the title to follow. It never did. If you're in that waiting place, here's what I wish someone had told me sooner: it's not because you're not good enough, not because you're not working hard enough, and not because you need another certification. It's a perception problem, not a talent problem. And the good news is that perception is fixable once you can see it. Want help spotting which gap is yours? I'm running a free masterclass on September 8th: morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why being stuck at director is almost always a perception problem, not a talent or qualifications one
  • The most common gap I see: doing strategic work but only communicating execution, and how to flip it
  • Why flawless execution can quietly typecast you as "she handles things" instead of "she's our next VP"
  • How VP promotions actually get decided, and why your manager's advocacy alone leaves you exposed
  • The stakeholder-mapping move that gets the right leaders talking about you in rooms you're not in

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

What I Would Do Differently If I Were Starting My VP Push Today17 août 202600:28:30

My corporate career looks great on paper. VP, then EVP. But the road to get there was so much messier than it needed to be.

Here's the part that still gets me. The skills were already there. My strategic thinking, my expertise, my talent, none of that changed when I finally broke through. What changed was how I was showing up. Today I'm not teaching a framework. I'm telling you the truth about the four things I'd do differently if I were starting my VP push today, knowing what I know now. And if you want help spotting which one is holding you back, I'm running a free masterclass on September 8: morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why slowing down, as in doing less, is what actually accelerated my leadership career
  • The simple weekly habit that turns your manager into your best advocate in the promotion room
  • How the way you treat yourself as a human shows up in whether you're seen as VP-ready
  • The kind of value I left on the table for years by staying quiet in the room, and how to stop
  • Why the skills that keep you stuck at director are rarely the real problem

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why Your Boss Can't Promote You (Even If They Want To)10 août 202600:26:05

Your boss loving your work is not enough to get you promoted. Not at the senior level.

Most of us believe that if we impress our manager and make ourselves indispensable, the promotion will follow. But once you're being considered for director, VP, and beyond, your boss is rarely the only person deciding. Promotions at that level are made by committee. And if the leaders in that room don't know you, your boss is fighting an uphill battle on your behalf. Ready to get in the room? Get VP-ready in my free masterclass: morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

How senior-level promotions actually get decided, and why it's almost never a one-person call

  • Why "my boss loves me" can be the exact thing keeping you stuck at director
  • The three things that make it easy for your boss to win the room when your name comes up
  • How to build real visibility with leaders outside your function without feeling braggy or political
  • The single mindset shift that separates the women who get promoted from the ones who stay stuck

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

3 Entrepreneur Lessons That Would Have Made Me a Better Executive03 août 202600:30:06

If you're waiting for your company to invest in your growth, send you to leadership training, or map out your path to VP, you're going to be waiting a long time. The lessons I've learned in four years of entrepreneurship would have made me a better executive a decade ago, and you can use them without leaving your job.

Since becoming an entrepreneur, I've grown more in four years than I did in the previous fifteen. And what's wild is realizing how many of the things that have helped me build a successful business are the exact same things that would have helped me get promoted faster, lead better, and be way less stressed in my corporate roles.

The best part is you don't need to start a business to use them. They're available to you right now, wherever you are in your career. I just gave you the cheat code.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why being intentional about your career is the same skill as running a business, and how to start treating yourself as the CEO of your own path
  • The investment in yourself I avoided for years (and the actual number I now spend annually because the ROI is undeniable)
  • What "find your people" really means at the senior leadership level, and the kind of room that gave me permission to take bigger swings
  • The mindset shift that costs nothing and changes everything, plus how to tell when your brain is lying to you about whether you belong at the table
  • The flywheel: how intentionality, the right people, and mindset reinforce each other to change the trajectory of your career

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Treat Your Job Search Like a $7M Business Deal with Anna Belyaeva29 juin 202600:49:50

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 should just keep applying and shoot more shots? Today's guest is going to flip that script.

Anna Belyaeva is a career strategist and founder of The Career Diet. She works with high-achieving mid-to-senior professionals landing $150K to $300K+ roles. She's been on every side of the table: navigating senior job search herself, pivoting industries, and leading recruitment for some of the top employers in Canada. We've been in the same mastermind for years, and I trust her insight on this market completely.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why your senior job search should be treated like closing a seven-figure deal, not customizing a PDF
  • The "target company" framework that builds your pipeline 6 months before the role is posted
  • How to send a cold LinkedIn message at the VP level that actually books the meeting
  • Why "fake jobs" aren't actually fake (they're posted because of policy, but the candidate is already chosen) and what that means for your strategy
  • The two non-negotiable priorities that should be on your calendar every week if you're job searching, with Anna's recurring time block rule

RESOURCES MENTIONED

MOST LOVED EPISODES 

  • S1 E1: Why 'Working Harder' Is Keeping You Stuck in Middle Management |  Apple | Spotify
  • S1 E5: My Morning Routine (And Why It Changed Everything) | Apple | Spotify
  • S1 E6: Should You Stay or Should You Go? 3 Signs It's Time to Leave Your Job | Apple | Spotify
  • S1 E8: How to Ask for More Money: The Negotiation Episode Every Woman Needs to Hear | Apple | Spotify
  • S1 E9: How to Be Assertive Without Being Labeled "Aggressive" | Apple | Spotify
  • S1 E10: Ask Like an Executive: The 3 Cs Framework for Business Requests That Get Approved | Apple | Spotify
  • S2 E25: Stop Worrying About Your Non Traditional Background - Here's How to Frame It | Apple | Spotify
  • S2 E28: What Your Boss' Feedback Really Means | Apple | Spotify
  • S2 E29: Are You Actually VP Ready? | Apple | Spotify
  • S2 E30: You're Visible, But for the Wrong Things! | Apple | Spotify

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

When You're Growing and the People Around You Aren't22 juin 202600:34:38

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 advice is everywhere online, and it's a little too black-and-white for me. I share the three truths to hold at once when you're changing faster than the people you love.

Here's the truth most growth content gets wrong: when you're growing faster than the people around you, the answer isn't "cut them off" or "pretend nothing has changed." It's three things at once, and they're easier to hold than you'd think.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why expecting one person (especially your partner) to serve every purpose in your life is the recipe for resentment nobody warns you about
  • The reframe that turns frustration with your partner's lack of growth into deep gratitude (and how this changed how I think about my marriage)
  • Why the friendships with the deepest roots are worth protecting even when they can't relate to every part of your current life
  • How to know when a friendship is actually pulling you backward (and the Mel Robbins quote that gave me permission to let one go)
  • Where to actively find women on the same growth path as you, and why proximity is the key

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

You're Visible, But for the Wrong Things!15 juin 202600:22:46

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"? Those compliments feel great, but they may be exactly what's keeping you stuck at director.

Here's the truth about visibility most leaders won't tell you: you can be very visible and still not get promoted. The leadership team can know your name, your kids' names, your hobbies, and still not picture you at the next level. Because visibility without strategic positioning just means they know you as a person. It doesn't mean they're thinking of you for what's next.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • The 3 visibility traps that quietly keep smart, high-performing women stuck at director level
  • Why being the most reliable executor on the team is a ceiling, not a ladder
  • What strategic visibility actually looks like, and the 4 specific moves to start making this month
  • How to shift your visibility from being known for your doing to being known for your thinking
  • The reframe that takes you from "great team manager" to "business leader" in how leadership perceives you

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Are You Actually VP Ready?08 juin 202600:31:29

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 me stuck for years as a director.

Here's the truth most leaders won't tell you: VP readiness has almost nothing to do with how well you're doing your current job. The skills that got you to director are table stakes at the next level. What gets you the role is a completely different set of skills that nobody has explicitly taught you.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why being VP-ready and being seen as VP-ready are two completely different things (and which one is actually keeping you stuck)
  • The four specific areas leadership uses to evaluate whether you're ready, broken down with concrete examples
  • The most common ways high-performing women unintentionally signal "not ready" without realizing it
  • What strategic thinking actually looks like at the VP level (and why getting more certifications won't get you there)
  • Where to start if you've been investing in the wrong skills and didn't know it

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

What Your Boss’ Feedback Really Means01 juin 202600:23:26

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 specific shifts that close the gap fast
  • The three drivers of executive presence you can actually control, no matter how vague the feedback feels
  • Why "keep doing what you're doing" with no promotion conversation might be the most dangerous feedback you can get
  • How being the indispensable "go-to person" is quietly making you unpromotable, and what to do about it
  • Why this is a perception problem, not a talent problem, and what that means for your next move

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why Being "Too Much" Could Be Your Biggest Career Asset with Jenny Wood25 mai 202600:50:53

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 effect" that fuels every one of them
  • How to reframe "manipulative" as building influence through empathy, plus the Monday Manifesto Jenny swears by
  • Why being "brutal" with your time, your words, and your priorities is the skill senior leaders are looking for in their next promotion
  • The GRAB framework for getting what you want in the first 90 seconds of any high-stakes meeting
  • How to push past imposter syndrome and stop "toning yourself down" at work

CONNECT WITH JENNY

Jenny Wood is a New York Times bestselling author, former Google executive, and sought-after keynote speaker. Over 18 years at Google, she rose from entry-level to COO roles, led teams that drove billions in revenue, and founded Own Your Career, a program that reached 56,000 employees across 100 countries. She's been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and CNBC, and now helps leaders and teams thrive under pressure with courage, influence, and impact.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a 

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why You Need to Leave Your Home Office and Get In the Room (With the Right People)18 mai 202600:22:48

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 make right now, and how isolation could be keeping you stuck without you even realizing it. I'm also opening the doors to Own the Room Summit on October 23rd in Ottawa, a one-day leadership event built for directors and senior directors who are ready to stop being almost there. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Why leadership is a practice problem, not a knowledge problem, and what that means for how you actually grow
  • The three specific ways isolation is keeping you stuck without you even realizing it
  • How the right room shifts your identity, not just your skills, and why that matters more than another course
  • The three things to look for when evaluating whether an event or program is actually worth your time and money
  • Why I personally invest five figures every year to be in a room with women on the other side

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Stop Worrying About Your Non Traditional Background - Here's How to Frame It 11 mai 202600:20:00

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 actually be a competitive advantage
  • The 4 shifts that help you reframe and communicate your experience with confidence
  • How to connect your background to business impact so decision-makers can't ignore you
  • A simple reframe exercise you can do right now to start seeing your experience differently

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Want more weekly insights on getting to the executive level? Sign up for my free newsletter at morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter 

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why You Need a Personal Board of Directors04 mai 202600:31:12

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 group actually looks like in practice and how to run one that sticks
  • How to find or build the right group even if you're starting from scratch
  • Why this becomes more critical the more senior you get

The research backs this up too. Senior leaders report higher levels of isolation than anyone else in an organization. And when I ran a LinkedIn poll asking VP and C-suite women to describe their networks, the most common answer was: "I'm on an island here." That's not okay. And it's fixable.

If you've been navigating the hard stuff alone, this episode is for you.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

What No One Tells High Performers About Getting Promoted with Kendall Berg27 avr. 202600:47:58

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/newsletter. 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why your performance is only half the equation and what the other half is that most people completely miss
  • The real reason your boss has less power over your promotion than you think
  • How "the swoop and save" is quietly working against your career advancement
  • Why complaining to your boss tanks your perceived potential and what to say instead
  • The mindset shift that helps you stop tying your worth to your output

CONNECT WITH KENDALL

Kendall Berg is a career strategist, coach, and founder of That Career Coach, where she helps ambitious professionals build influence, elevate their personal brand, and position themselves for bigger opportunities at work. Through her coaching, content, and speaking, she teaches practical strategies for career growth, leadership, and navigating the corporate world with confidence. Kendall is passionate about helping people stop playing small and start creating careers they’re truly proud of.

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Should You Move to a Smaller Company to Get a Bigger Title? 3 Questions to Ask First20 avr. 202600:27:09

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 to a smaller company for a bigger title is a smart move
  • How to tell if you're avoiding the real problem instead of solving it
  • What company stage you actually thrive in and why it matters as much as the title itself
  • How to think about scope, not just title, when evaluating your next career move

RESOURCES MENTIONED

  • Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter
  • Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

You're Not Thoughtful. You're Indecisive. Here's the Fix.13 avr. 202600:25:56

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 without you realizing it
  • How to make confident recommendations even when you don't have all the information
  • The 10-10-10 framework for knowing how much time any decision actually deserves
  • What ownership really looks like at the VP level and how to start demonstrating it now

RESOURCES 

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

You Don't Have a Skill Problem. You Have a Perception Problem. 06 avr. 202600:24:28

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 priorities are
  • Why non-delegators accidentally communicate they're not ready for the next level
  • The mindset reframe that makes it easier to let go, say no, and think bigger
  • Tangible next steps to shift how leadership perceives you starting today

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

You're Not Broken: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle with Weight and Health with Laura Conley30 mars 202600:40:46

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 borrowing from it can help you stop asking for permission to take care of yourself
  • The 3 most common health mistakes women make (and why quitting when things aren't perfect is the biggest one)
  • Why the 80/20 rule probably isn't working for you, and what ratio actually does
  • How to use "delicious dopamine" to stop stress eating and actually fill your cup

RESOURCES MENTIONED

  • Laura Conley on Instagram: @lauraconleycoaching
  • Laura's podcast: Free the Moms
  • Laura's free Perfect Weight Loss Plan Playbook: lauraconley.com/plan 
  • Free health audit from Laura: DM "free" to @lauraconleycoaching on Instagram

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

The Interview Before the Interview: How VP Promotions Actually Happen23 mars 202600:27:29

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'LL LEARN:

  • Why VP promotions are built on organizational confidence, not interview performance
  • How to map and build relationships with the leaders who influence your promotion
  • What it looks like to demonstrate strategic, enterprise-level thinking before you have the title
  • How to shift your identity from director to VP and why it matters more than your resume

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Weekly Newsletter: https://insightstoactioncc.com/newsletter

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Strategic Vulnerability: How to Build Trust Without Oversharing16 mars 202600:19:51

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 concept of "sharing from your scars, not your open wounds" and why it changes everything
  • When sharing your feelings at work helps you, and when it actually works against you
  • Why leading with feelings in a business conversation can undermine your goals
  • How to know who is and isn't the right person to be fully vulnerable with
  • Why having a trusted group outside of work is one of the most underrated leadership tools

RESOURCES MENTIONED 

Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes: morewomenpromoted.com/language 

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

The Exact Words to Use When Asking for Your Promotion09 mars 202600:27:05

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're not imagining it. And you're not alone. The problem usually isn't your performance. It's that no one is having the right conversation, and that someone needs to be you.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact words and strategy to use in two of the most common promotion scenarios women face: when your scope has grown but your title hasn't, and when a promotion was promised but nothing has happened.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

  • Why taking on increased scope is almost always the right move, and how to use it as leverage for your title bump
  • How to build a side-by-side business case that makes it obvious you deserve the next level
  • The exact questions to ask when a promised promotion has stalled
  • Why framing it as "I don't feel valued" backfires, and what to say instead
  • How to create follow-up accountability so this conversation actually leads somewhere

Don't leave this conversation to chance. Grab my free step-by-step negotiation guide at morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/ and walk in prepared.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Step-by-Step Guide for Negotiating Your Next Raise - morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/ 

Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes - morewomenpromoted.com/language/ 

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

The Good Girl Syndrome That's Keeping You Stuck with Lucy Gernon02 mars 202600:38:43

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 credit, join me on March 9th for my workshop, From Invisible to Influential  to  learn how to create the right visibility with the right people for just $27. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/workshop/ 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why people pleasing isn't just a personality trait. It's a childhood survival strategy that's quietly running your career decisions
  • How to redefine balance as a feeling rather than a schedule, and why that shift changes everything
  • The confidence move that helped one of Lucy's clients save her company $2.8 million and land a seat in strategic meetings
  • Why women wait for proof before speaking up and how to start sharing your ideas with conviction before you feel ready
  • How to identify the non-promotable work you're doing and start saying no without guilt

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Free Task Audit: morewomenpromoted.com/audit/

Connect with Lucy Gernon: 

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Stop Waiting to Be Noticed: The 3 Types of Visibility and Why Only One Gets You Promoted23 févr. 202600:22:47

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 home. I'm breaking down the three types of visibility that women in corporate tend to fall into, why two of them are quietly stalling your career, and what strategic visibility actually looks like in practice.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why reactive visibility (waiting to be asked) signals that you're a great executor but not an executive-ready leader
  • Why performative visibility (speaking up constantly) can actually create doubt instead of confidence in your leadership
  • What strategic visibility looks like and the specific behaviors that shift how leadership perceives you
  • How to influence decisions before you ever walk into the room
  • Why it's not about how much you say, but whether you're shaping how your organization thinks

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Recognition & Visibility Workshop on March 9: morewomenpromoted.com/workshop 

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

3 Unconventional Rules I Used To Become A Successful Exec With ADHD16 févr. 202600:27:38

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, struggled with detailed strategy documents, and watched my neurotypical peers seem to breeze through tasks that felt impossible for me. But here's what I learned: people with ADHD often make exceptional executives.

In this episode, I share my journey of getting diagnosed with ADHD at 43, why middle management is actually the hardest stage for people with ADHD, and the three specific shifts that allowed me to not just survive but thrive in executive roles.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why people with ADHD make great executives 
  • The one weakness-focused strategy that kept me stuck and what I did instead to finally break through to VP
  • Why "eat the frog first" advice doesn't work for ADHD brains and what to do instead
  • How to design your role and team to leverage your ADHD superpowers while delegating your weak spots
  • Why middle management might be harder for you than senior leadership (and why that's actually good news)

Whether you have ADHD, suspect you might, or just feel like conventional productivity advice isn't working for you, this episode will give you practical strategies to thrive in leadership.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

My Perimenopause Morning Routine: Simple Changes for More Energy and Strength09 févr. 202600:34:46

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 night sweats, this episode is for you. I'm pulling back the curtain on my entire daily routine and the four key areas where I made changes to feel stronger and more energized.

What You'll Learn:

  • The specific training changes I made to build strength and improve my cardiovascular health (hint: it's not just about running more)
  • Which adaptogens and supplements I added to reduce night sweats and manage stress naturally
  • My exact morning routine including what I eat before and after workouts to support recovery and energy
  • The diet changes that improved my resting heart rate and heart rate variability in just one month
  • Why I stopped doing certain wellness practices and what I'm focusing on instead for longevity

Whether you're in perimenopause or simply looking to optimize your health in your 40s, you'll walk away with actionable strategies you can start implementing today.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Get my free weekly newsletter filled with leadership coaching and advice for women pursuing executive leadership.
  • Have a question or want to hear more episodes like this? Let's connect on Linkedin.

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

3 Delegation Mistakes Keeping You From Exec Leadership (And How to Fix Them Today)02 févr. 202600:25:58

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—this episode is for you.

I walk through the three lies high-performing women tell themselves about delegation, why these beliefs keep you indispensable but not promotable, and how to reframe delegation as leadership development (not dumping work). You'll also hear why men delegate more than women despite equal intentions, and what research tells us about the guilt and conditioning that holds us back.

What You'll Learn

  • The three lies you're telling yourself about delegation (and why they're keeping you stuck as a doer)
  • Why "it's faster if I just do it myself" is costing you your next promotion
  • How to stop assuming your team won't like tasks you don't like—and why that's holding them back too
  • The difference between being indispensable and being promotable
  • Why senior leaders are judged on decisions and team performance, not execution

Resources Mentioned

  • Join the From Doer to Leader: Executive Delegation System workshop to work through your task audit and learn my 3-part delegation framework 👉 https://morewomenpromoted.com/delegate
  • Listen to the previous episode: How to Choose Promotable Work to identify what you should be delegating in the first place on Apple or Spotify.

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Mastering Your Leadership Mindset with Amber Deibert26 janv. 202600:40:48

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 neural pathways and visual reminders
  • The exact thought-to-result cycle that's creating your outcomes (and how to interrupt it)
  • Why affirmations and post-it notes actually work, backed by science
  • One simple practice to start shifting your mindset tomorrow

Amber walks through the science behind our thoughts and why those negative patterns feel so automatic. The good news? You can rewire them. If you've been swimming through your career with ski gear on, this episode will show you how to take it off.

Here's Where You Can Find Amber Diebert

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

How to Choose Promotable Work (and Stop Getting Stuck in Busy Work)19 janv. 202600:27:45

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 identify promotable vs non-promotable work, why being the most helpful person on the team often leads to invisible effort, and how to start demonstrating VP-level judgment before you ever have the title. You’re not being selfish. You’re being strategic.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why being the most helpful person on the team is not what gets you promoted
  • How I identify promotable vs non-promotable tasks in my own work and with clients
  • The signals busy work sends about your leadership readiness
  • How to push back on low-value requests without hurting relationships
  • Why you need to make VP-level decisions before you’re ever a VP

Resources Mentioned

Download my free Task Audit Template to see exactly where your time is going and which tasks are helping or hurting your promotion
👉 https://morewomenpromoted.com/audit

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

3 Things You Can Do Today to Get Noticed and Get Promoted12 janv. 202600:26:22

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 skill you can build. I break down the most common visibility mistakes and the actions that close the gap between effort and recognition.

Get the free 30-Day Manager Check-In Template here: https://morewomenpromoted.com/template

Join the waitlist for my upcoming Visibility workshop: https://morewomenpromoted.com/workshop/

What you'll learn:

  • Why being great at your job isn’t enough to get promoted
  • The three visibility mistakes that keep high performers overlooked
  • How to share your wins without feeling awkward or braggy
  • Two simple habits that build recognition consistently
  • How to expand visibility beyond your manager to support promotion

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why I’m Still Hopeful About Women Getting Promoted in This Job Market05 janv. 202600:22:01

The job market feels uncertain, but promotions aren’t off the table. In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m still hopeful about women getting promoted, what I’m seeing behind the scenes, and how to think differently about your next move right now.

Download my free guide 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking to start positioning yourself for senior leadership: https://morewomenpromoted.com/shifts/

In this first episode of Season 2, I’m sharing a mix of personal updates, what’s coming next for the podcast, and why I’m genuinely hopeful about career growth for women — even in today’s job market.

We’ll talk honestly about layoffs, AI, and uncertainty, and I’ll walk you through what I’m actually seeing happen for women who are positioning themselves intentionally for senior leadership.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why senior leadership roles aren’t disappearing even in a volatile market
  • Why blind online applications are no longer enough (and what works better)
  • What recent promotion stories reveal about standing out right now


Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

How to Use Storytelling to Get Buy-In from Senior Leaders22 déc. 202500:25:24

You're smart, strategic, and full of ideas… so why aren’t they landing? In this episode, I share why storytelling is the missing leadership skill that elevates your influence and builds real trust.

What you'll learn from this episode:

  • How storytelling creates instant credibility and connection
  • Why you don’t need “big stories” to be compelling and what to use instead
  • The four keys to telling stories that make your message stick

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Don’t Know the Answer? Here’s How to Sound Like a Leader15 déc. 202500:18:25

Have you ever been put on the spot in a meeting and asked for a decision you were not prepared to make? In this Encore episode, I walk you through why these moments can feel so uncomfortable and the exact language you can use to stay confident and credible even when you need more time to think.

You will learn how to buy yourself time without losing authority, how to make a strong recommendation with incomplete information, and how to strengthen the decisiveness that senior leaders are known for.

If you want support applying this in your own role, send me a DM and we can talk about what it could look like to work together.

What You’ll Learn

  • The three reasons we struggle with on the spot decisions and how to identify your own pattern
  • Why the leaders who seem great at thinking on their feet have actually prepared in advance
  • Phrases you can use to sound confident while asking for more time or making a preliminary recommendation

If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who would benefit from these tools. The more we support each other, the more women we get into senior leadership.

Remember, there is room for everyone at the table.

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

How to Be Heard, Get Promoted, and Stay Strategic - Even Without a Team08 déc. 202500:23:15

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 Summary

In 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 Learn

  • The specific questions to ask now so your annual review is clear, fair, and aligned with your goals
  • How to handle coworkers or managers who seem to be taking credit for your ideas while still protecting your leadership brand
  • Practical ways to create visibility for your work so people actually see your impact
  • How 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 work
  • Why so many high-performing women feel isolated in their roles and how the right community can change that

If 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 message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why Relying on Your Company for Growth Is Holding You Back01 déc. 202500:19:20

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 Summary

If 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 Learn

  • Why an MBA or formal program might not be the path you actually need
  • The difference between what companies typically offer and what truly moves your career forward
  • How learning inside a community can accelerate your leadership growth
  • The mindset shifts that help you show up as a strategic, influential leader long before you have the title

If 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 message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

3 Hidden Traps That Keep Smart Women From Becoming VPs24 nov. 202500:24:42

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 Learn

  • Why seeing yourself as a senior leader is often harder than doing the job
  • The three traps that fuel the “I’m not ready” story
  • How to separate valid feedback from bias
  • The belief shift that helped me finally see myself as VP material

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Stop Working Harder: The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Promoted17 nov. 202500:26:52

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 Learn

  • Why being the go-to person who gets things done might actually be holding you back
  • The three areas you must focus on to be seen as executive material
  • The weekly habit every aspiring executive needs to adopt

Get my guide 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking at https://morewomenpromoted.com/shifts


Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why Access Matters: How We’re Creating More Seats at the Table for Women Leaders11 août 202500:15:41

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 now
  • How to increase your influence and executive presence so people listen and remember you
  • What’s inside the upcoming summit and how it’s designed to level up your career fast

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why Being “Too Nice” at Work Is Hurting Your Career04 août 202500:23:28

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 roles
  • The "kind candour" framework for giving feedback that lands without damaging relationships
  • How to set boundaries and push back professionally while still being seen as collaborative
  • Why avoiding difficult conversations actually hurts your leadership credibility
  • Practical scripts for challenging ideas and giving constructive feedback


Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Want to Be Seen as Strategic? Start Doing This28 juil. 202500:35:04

Tired of being told you're "not strategic enough" without any guidance? In this episode, I walk you through the four-part model that finally breaks it down, plus a cheat sheet to help you apply it fast.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

  • Why “you’re not strategic enough” isn’t real feedback—and what to do instead
  • The 4-part Strategic Leadership Model to start using tomorrow
  • Exactly how to bring strategic insights to the table
  • How to frame your ideas so people listen and act
  • The one habit every aspiring VP needs to protect their time

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

How to Position Yourself as VP Even If You’ve Never Been One21 juil. 202500:27:08

Want the VP title? Here’s how to position yourself as the obvious choice—whether you're interviewing or aiming for an internal promotion. Plus, take my new “Are You VP Ready?” quiz to uncover your gaps and next steps.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • The three biggest mistakes keeping women from getting VP-level offers (and how to avoid them)
  • What hiring leaders really want to hear in your interviews and what to skip
  • The communication framework that helps you sound like you already have the title
  • A visibility system that builds trust and influence across your company
  • How to speak in outcomes, not activities, to stand out at the next level

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Does It Really Matter What You Wear? The Truth About Presence at Work14 juil. 202500:24:48

Whether you're remote or in the office, your presence still speaks volumes. In this episode, I’m diving into the real impact of how you dress—and how small visual cues can shape energy, perception, and leadership presence.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

  • Why appearance still influences how you're seen, even on Zoom
  • How to use clothing as a confidence-boosting ritual, not a routine
  • Tiny tweaks that help you show up as the leader you want to be

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

You Are Worthy of Nice Things (And You Don't Need to Justify It)07 juil. 202500:22:58

Ever feel guilty spending money on yourself while freely investing in everyone else? You're not alone, and this guilt isn't protecting you—it's keeping you stuck and costing you more than you realize.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why women are socially conditioned to put everyone else's needs first (and the surprising research behind it)
  • The hidden costs of not investing in yourself—time, confidence, opportunities, and emotional drain
  • How to reframe self-investment from "selfish indulgence" to essential growth strategy
  • The difference between looking at cost versus value when making decisions about yourself
  • A simple challenge to help you take the first step toward saying yes to what you want

Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.

Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

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