Why Access Matters: How We’re Creating More Seats at the Table for Women Leaders
Season One has been packed with practical, no-fluff tips to help women land – and thrive in – VP roles. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest takeaways from the season, why I’m so excited about what’s coming next, and two upcoming opportunities that could transform your leadership journey: my first-ever live summit Own the Room and my year-long group program, Own Your Seat at the Table.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:The most in-demand skills women leaders are being told to build right nowHow to increase your influence and executive presence so people listen and remember youWhat’s inside the upcoming summit and how it’s designed to level up your career fastYour VP Promotion Starts Here. Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now. If you’re in Toronto, don’t miss Own the Room on August 22 — a one-day event to master executive presence and own every room you walk into. Only a few tickets left - click here to grab yours. ...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
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Why Being “Too Nice” at Work Is Hurting Your Career
Being kind isn't the problem, but being too nice at work is. Learn how to use "kind candour" to grow your influence and credibility. If this feels familiar, book a call with my team and learn how I can support your leadership development.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why over-functioning and saying yes to everything keeps you stuck in support rolesThe "kind candour" framework for giving feedback that lands without damaging relationshipsHow to set boundaries and push back professionally while still being seen as collaborativeWhy avoiding difficult conversations actually hurts your leadership credibilityPractical scripts for challenging ideas and giving constructive feedbackYour VP Promotion Starts Here. Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now. If you’re in Toronto, don’t miss Own the Room on August 22 — a one-day event to master executive presence and own every room you walk into. Only a few tickets left - click here to grab yours. ...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
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Want to Be Seen as Strategic? Start Doing This
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 insteadThe 4-part Strategic Leadership Model to start using tomorrowExactly how to bring strategic insights to the tableHow to frame your ideas so people listen and actThe one habit every aspiring VP needs to protect their timeYour VP Promotion Starts Here. Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now. If you’re in Toronto, don’t miss Own the Room on August 22 — a one-day event to master executive presence and own every room you walk into. Only a few tickets left - click here to grab yours. ...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
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How to Position Yourself as VP Even If You’ve Never Been One
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 skipThe communication framework that helps you sound like you already have the titleA visibility system that builds trust and influence across your companyHow to speak in outcomes, not activities, to stand out at the next levelYour VP Promotion Starts Here. Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now. If you’re in Toronto, don’t miss Own the Room on August 22 — a one-day event to master executive presence and own every room you walk into. Only a few tickets left - click here to grab yours. ...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
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Does It Really Matter What You Wear? The Truth About Presence at Work
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 ZoomHow to use clothing as a confidence-boosting ritual, not a routineTiny tweaks that help you show up as the leader you want to beYour VP Promotion Starts Here. Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now. If you’re in Toronto, don’t miss Own the Room on August 22 — a one-day event to master executive presence and own every room you walk into. Only a few tickets left - click here to grab yours. ...LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVO! Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.
Are you an ambitious woman who's been stuck at the sr. manager or director level, watching peers advance despite your consistently stellar performance? Do you find yourself drowning in back-to-back meetings, unable to carve out time for lunch, much less time for professional development? You are not alone. Breaking through to the executive level isn't about working harder—it's about transforming how others perceive your leadership.Join Katy McFee, a former tech executive and Forty under 40 winner turned leadership coach. Through her leadership programs, Forbes.com writing and keynote speaking, she's empowered hundreds of women to secure promotions and thrive in their roles. When she's not helping over 100,000 women on social media crush their career goals, she's raising 3 kids and running ultramarathons—proving that resilience isn't just a buzzword, it's a lifestyle.Each week on More Women Promoted, dive into practical strategies for navigating career challenges: advancing to the next level, overcoming gender bias, balancing motherhood, preventing burnout, and thriving as an executive—on your terms. Learn how to transform from a go-to executor to a respected, confident strategic leader who belongs in the boardroom.Through targeted leadership development, strategic career planning, and professional empowerment techniques, you'll unlock your executive potential and redefine workplace success.Ready to redefine success and claim your seat at the leadership table? Hit play, and let's do this together.
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