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.
More Women Promoted
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Episode Summary
When you're already burning out as a director, the thought of pursuing VP can feel completely overwhelming—yet staying stuck is equally unsatisfying. I'll reveal the three pivotal mindset shifts that transformed me from an exhausted, overlooked director to a thriving executive, proving that advancement doesn't require working harder or sacrificing your wellbeing.
What You'll Learn
- Why being the go-to person who gets things done might actually be preventing your promotion
- The three key areas you need to focus on to be seen as executive material
- The one weekly habit every aspiring executive needs to adopt
...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.
Or better yet, let’s hang out in person! I’m hosting a transformational one-day event called Own the Room this August in Toronto. Come learn how to master executive presence so you can lead with confidence and finally be seen as executive-ready. Click here to get tickets.
Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.