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

Your VP Promotion Starts Here.
Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now.

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.

...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.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Stuck in a role that no longer serves you but afraid to make a move? Discover the three definitive signs it's time to leave your job, why chasing titles and money alone often leads to regret, and a practical framework to make this critical career decision with confidence.

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What You'll Learn While Listening

• The three clear signs it's time to leave your current role (and why a toxic culture tops the list!)
• Why chasing money, title, or equity alone often leads to regret
• My practical "job matrix" technique for scoring opportunities against your ideal criteria

If you've been asking yourself "should I stay or should I go?" for months (or even years!), this episode will give you the clarity and courage to finally make that decision.

I'm cheering you on, and remember - there's room for all of us at the table!

Your VP Promotion Starts Here.
Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now.

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.

...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.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Transform your mornings and accelerate your career with the habits that helped me recover from burnout while advancing professionally. Download my free guide "7 Habits to Accelerate Your Next Promotion" to discover the science-backed routines that boost your leadership presence while preventing burnout.

Episode Summary

Ever wonder how I manage three kids, a business, and ultra-marathon training without burning out? I'm sharing my complete morning routine—from 5:30 AM workouts to meditation with a red light mask—and how this intentional approach transformed me from corporate burnout to focused leader.

What You'll Learn While Listening

• The exact step-by-step routine I follow each morning (including the weird stuff like my red light mask and PEMF mat meditation setup)
• How I went from "meditation doesn't work for me" to making it a non-negotiable part of my day
• The simple food changes that fuel my mornings (including why I stopped fasting before workouts)

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another woman who could use these insights. The more we lift each other up, the more we can shift the dynamic and get more women at the table.

Remember, there's room for everyone at the table.

Your VP Promotion Starts Here.
Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now.

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.

...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.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Ready to transform your mornings and fast-track your career growth? Download my free guide "7 Habits to Accelerate Your Next Promotion" to discover the intentional routines that helped me go from burnout to executive success while balancing family life.

Episode Summary

Are you waiting for your company to invest in your development while your career stagnates? Discover why taking ownership of your growth is the smartest career move you can make, and how intentional self-investment can help you grow 10X faster than relying on corporate training programs.

What You'll Learn While Listening

• Why an MBA isn't the only way to invest in your career (and might not even be what you need)
• The difference between what companies typically offer versus what you actually need to level up
• Why group learning environments can sometimes be more powerful than one-on-one coaching

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another woman who could use these insights. The more we lift each other up, the more we can shift the dynamic and get more women at the table.

Remember, there's room for everyone at the table.

Your VP Promotion Starts Here.
Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now.

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.

...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.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Struggling with on-the-spot decisions in meetings? Take my free "Executive Presence Quiz" to discover your current leadership presence level and receive tailored strategies to build your decisiveness muscle and command the room.

Episode Summary

Ever been asked to make a decision in a meeting when you weren't prepared? Discover why decisiveness is critical for your leadership image and learn tactical phrases to maintain your executive presence even when you need more time to think or gather data.

What You'll Learn

• The three main reasons we struggle with on-the-spot decisions (and which one might be holding YOU back)
• Why great leaders aren't actually great at "thinking on their feet" (they've just done their homework!)
• Why "decisiveness" is a muscle you can build, not a fixed personality trait

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another woman who could use these insights. The more we lift each other up, the more we can shift the dynamic and get more women at the table.

Remember, there's room for everyone at the table.

Your VP Promotion Starts Here.
Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now.

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.

...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.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Tired of working hard without recognition? Download my free guide "Speak Like a Leader: 10 Powerful Reframes" to transform how you communicate your achievements and advocate for yourself without feeling like you're bragging.

Episode Summary

Are you working hard with your head down hoping someone will notice instead of advocating for the promotion you deserve? Discover why this approach is holding you back and learn practical strategies to share your wins without feeling like you're bragging, so you can finally get the recognition and advancement you've earned.

Let’s connect!

• Get the Blueprint to VP in my upcoming masterclass. It’s perfect if you're aiming for VP in the next 1-3 years! https://morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass  
• Message me on LinkedIn! I'd be happy to share my 30-day check-in template. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a/

What You'll Learn

• The problem with assuming your boss knows all the great things you're doing
• How to create a habit of proactively sharing updates with your manager
• The power of having career mapping conversations early and often
• A tactical approach to asking for a promotion using objective data

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another woman who could use these insights. The more we lift each other up, the more we can shift the dynamic and get more women at the table.

Remember, there's room for everyone at the table.

Your VP Promotion Starts Here.
Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now.

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.

...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.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Feeling overwhelmed as a director but know you're capable of more? Download my free guide "5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking" to transform how you approach your role and position yourself for executive advancement without adding more to your plate.

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 

Your VP Promotion Starts Here.
Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now.

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.

...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.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

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.

Your VP Promotion Starts Here.
Join my free masterclass Blueprint to VP: The Three Success Factors before it fills up. You’ll learn what’s holding you back and how to fix it. Save your spot now.

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.

...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.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.