Master "kind candour" - the perfect blend of assertiveness and warmth that transforms how you communicate as a woman leader. Get my free guide <a href='https://morewomenpromoted.com/language/'>"Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" </a>to immediately elevate your executive presence.What You'll Learn From This Episode:<ul><li>Why most women fall into communication traps of being either too passive or too aggressive</li><li>How to practice "kind candor" to deliver direct feedback while maintaining relationships</li><li>Specific language reframes to sound more confident </li><li>Practical techniques for handling interruptions and challenging situations in meetings</li></ul>Need help mastering your communication? Get my free guide <a href='https://morewomenpromoted.com/language/'>"Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" </a>and get tips you can implement right away.Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a DM on <a href='https://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a'>LinkedIn</a> or <a href='https://instagram.com/katy.mcfee'>Instagram</a> (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.

Master "kind candour" - the perfect blend of assertiveness and warmth that transforms how you communicate as a woman leader. Get my free guide "Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" to immediately elevate your executive presence. What You'll Learn From This Episode:Why most women fall into communication traps of being either too passive or too aggressiveHow to practice "kind candor" to deliver direct feedback while maintaining relationshipsSpecific language reframes to sound more confident Practical techniques for handling interruptions and challenging situations in meetingsNeed help mastering your communication? Get my free guide "Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" and get tips you can implement right away. 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.

Master "kind candour" - the perfect blend of assertiveness and warmth that transforms how you communicate as a woman leader. Get my free guide <a href="https://morewomenpromoted.com/language/" rel="noopener noreferrer">"Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" </a>to immediately elevate your executive presence.What You'll Learn From This Episode:<ul><li>Why most women fall into communication traps of being either too passive or too aggressive</li><li>How to practice "kind candor" to deliver direct feedback while maintaining relationships</li><li>Specific language reframes to sound more confident&nbsp;</li><li>Practical techniques for handling interruptions and challenging situations in meetings</li></ul>Need help mastering your communication? Get my free guide <a href="https://morewomenpromoted.com/language/" rel="noopener noreferrer">"Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" </a>and get tips you can implement right away.Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a DM on <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/katy.mcfee" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> (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.

How to Be Assertive Without Being Labeled "Aggressive" - The Secret Every Female Leader Needs

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?&nbsp; 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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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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