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
How to Be Heard, Get Promoted, and Stay Strategic - Even Without a Team
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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.
Ready to become VP in 2026? Join my free live masterclass this April to learn the 3 things holding you back and exactly what to do next. Multiple dates available. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass.
Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward and we can take it from there.
Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.