You're smart, strategic, and full of ideas…So why aren’t they landing? In this episode, I share why storytelling is the missing skill that elevates your influence and builds real trust in leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 

• How storytelling builds instant credibility and connection
• Why “big stories” aren’t necessary—and what to use instead
• The 4 keys to storytelling that makes your message stick
  
  

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Considering a step down after time off? Not sure where to start on LinkedIn? Feeling pulled in every direction? In this Ask Katy episode, I tackle career reentry, beginner-friendly visibility tips, and how to make real progress—one month at a time. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How to evaluate a lower-level role after a layoff, maternity leave, or time away
• Practical, no-pressure ways to start building your presence and network on LinkedIn
• The “one-category” monthly method for gaining momentum without burnout

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Discover why your introduction isn't just small talk—it's your most powerful tool for instantly communicating executive presence and value. Get my three-step formula for crafting a compelling leadership intro that showcases your worth in under 30 seconds, no matter the setting.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why first impressions form in milliseconds and how to make them work in your favor
• The two critical questions others are silently asking when they meet you
• How to craft different versions of your intro for networking events versus job interviews

Get my simple three-step formula to sound like a powerhouse in under 30 seconds by messaging me “INTRO” on Linkedin or Instagram. Or download the guide directly here.

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Are you feeling like a fraud despite your achievements, or do certain beliefs consistently hold you back? In this episode, I unpack the crucial differences between impostor syndrome and limiting beliefs, and provide actionable strategies to overcome both. Get my worksheet on how to unpack your limiting beliefs.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

• How to identify whether you're experiencing impostor syndrome or a limiting belief
• Why impostor syndrome is actually a sign you're crushing it
• A step-by-step process to challenge and reframe your limiting beliefs
• Practical tools to build confidence in your abilities
• How to transform self-doubt into fuel for growth

DM me on Linkedin or Instagram or click here to get a copy of my worksheet about limiting beliefs.

Worksheet can be found at: morewomenpromoted.com/beliefs

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Feel like you have to “do it all” to succeed? In this episode, I’m sharing practical strategies to free up your time, stop the overwhelm, and build a big career—without burning out. DM me to continue the conversation or share your thoughts!

By the time you finish listening, you’ll know:

• Why “doing it all” is holding you back
• The secret every successful woman knows about getting help
• 3 ways to free up time and energy (so you can focus on what matters most)
• How to unsubscribe from guilt and set yourself up for sustainable success

This episode is your permission slip to let go of perfection and start building a career—and a life—you actually love.

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Feeling stuck after a career setback? Drowning in your first 90 days? In this Ask Katy episode, I tackle your burning questions about bouncing back from disappointment, mastering your first 90 days, and escaping the "second job trap" that's keeping you from promotion. Plus, DM me if you have a coaching question you'd like answered!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• A four-step framework to overcome career disappointments without losing your motivation (including when it's actually okay to wallow!)
• My proven 30-60-90 day roadmap for excelling in a new leadership role—including what to prioritize and when to make strategic changes
• How to escape the "second job trap" that's burning you out and blocking your promotion (with a practical task audit method)
• Why women are 30% more likely to take on non-promotable tasks and how to break this pattern
• The counterintuitive leadership approach that impressed senior executives when I stepped into VP and EVP roles

Remember, your career is not your whole life—and sometimes the best way to advance is to do less, not more.

When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @katy.mcfee!

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Feedback can make or break your career, yet most of us struggle with both sides of this critical conversation. In this episode, I'll show you how to master feedback to accelerate your path to executive leadership—and don't miss my 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking to elevate your leadership today!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why so many of us women struggle with receiving feedback (hint: that "good girl syndrome" might be playing a bigger role than you think!)
• How I've created a "culture of feedback" with my teams that actually strengthens relationships while improving performance
• The exact questions I use (and you can too!) to transform your manager's vague "looks good" into the guidance you actually need for promotion
• Why when your boss says "keep doing what you're doing" it might actually be a red flag—and what to do about it
• My practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries around feedback that help you grow without the emotional spiral

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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.

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Ever wonder why your brilliant ideas aren't getting approved? I'm sharing my game-changing 3 Cs framework that transforms how you make requests to leadership. Plus, grab my free "Speak Like a VP" guide and learn exactly how to communicate with the confidence that gets results.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• Why your great ideas are getting rejected (it's rarely about the idea itself—it's how you're framing it)
• My proven 3 Cs framework that turns frustrating "nos" into enthusiastic "yeses"
• How to shift from communicating personal needs to demonstrating clear business value
• The powerful "so what" technique that makes your requests impossible to dismiss
• Real examples of how to apply this framework when asking for headcount, development funding, and more!

If you have questions about this topic, send me a message on Linkedin. I love hearing from you!

And if you need help sounding like an executive, make sure to grab my free guide “Speak like a VP”.

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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 aggressive
• How to practice "kind candor" to deliver direct feedback while maintaining relationships
• Specific language reframes to sound more confident 
• Practical techniques for handling interruptions and challenging situations in meetings

Need help mastering your communication? Get my free guide "Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" and get tips you can implement right away.

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Want to earn what you're really worth? Get my free Negotiation Guide  and learn the exact phrases and timing strategies that will help you confidently ask for—and actually receive—the salary you deserve. 

Episode Summary

Are you negotiating but still not getting paid what you deserve? Contrary to popular belief, women DO ask—we're just not getting. Discover how to effectively negotiate your worth, combat the likability backlash, and potentially add seven figures to your lifetime earnings.

What You'll Learn While Listening

• The myth-busting truth about women and salary negotiation (and why we're still getting paid less)
• Exactly when and how to negotiate for maximum impact (including surprising opportunities most women miss)
• Practical techniques to combat the "likability backlash" while still getting what you deserve
• Why giving your salary number FIRST could actually lead to better results (backed by research)

--> Get my free Negotiation Guide <--

Sources mentioned:

• "Women Don't Ask" by Linda Babcock 
• Academy of Management Discoveries study on MBA graduates 
• Women who make specific, data-backed requests in negotiations are 2-3 times more likely to receive what they ask for compared to general requests. (Source: McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org (2022). "Women in the Workplace" report)
• Women with negotiation training or mentorship achieve salary gains of 10-30% more than those without such support. (Source: Movius, H. (2019). "How Women Can Develop—and Promote—Their Personal Brand." Harvard Business Review)
• When trained to set strong anchors, women's outcomes improved by 10-15% Source: Kray, L. J., Galinsky, A. D., & Thompson, L. (2004). "Anchoring in Negotiations: Gender Differences in Anchoring and Negotiation Outcomes." published in the journal "Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes," Volume 93, Issue 1, pages 83-97.

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