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 speaking, she's empowered hundreds of women to secure promotions and thrive in their roles. When she's not helping over 100,000 women on social media crush their career goals, she's raising 3 kids and running ultramarathons—proving that resilience isn't just a buzzword, it's a lifestyle. Each week on More Women Promoted, dive into practical strategies for navigating career challenges: advancing to the next level, overcoming gender bias, balancing motherhood, preventing burnout, and thriving as an executive—on your terms. Learn how to transform from a go-to executor to a respected, confident strategic leader who belongs in the boardroom. Through targeted leadership development, strategic career planning, and professional empowerment techniques, you'll unlock your executive potential and redefine workplace success. Ready to redefine success and claim your seat at the leadership table? Hit play, and let's do this together.
Episodes
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...
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 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 ...
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 LISTENIN...
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 t...
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 conf...
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 ac...
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 ask...
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...
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...
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&apo...
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...
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 t...
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...
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 y...
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 throu...
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 remind...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
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