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
What Every Ambitious Woman Needs to Know About Sponsorship vs. Mentorship
Ever feel like you're getting tons of advice but your career is still stuck? You're not alone. The truth is mentors won't get you to the executive level—sponsors will. Discover why women typically have more mentors but fewer sponsors, and learn how to transform your relationships to accelerate your career.
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What You'll Learn in this Episode:
- The critical difference between mentors (who give advice) and sponsors (who open doors)
- Why women often have plenty of mentors but struggle to find sponsors
- How the "affinity bias" creates sponsorship disadvantages for women
- Practical strategies to develop your mentors into sponsors who champion your career
- The "closing the loop" technique that builds trust and turns advice-givers into door-openers
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Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.