When you're already burning out as a director, the thought of pursuing VP can feel completely overwhelming…yet staying stuck is equally unsatisfying. If you want to make the shift without working harder, grab my free guide 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking here. 

In this encore episode, I’m sharing the three pivotal mindset shifts that helped me go from an exhausted, overlooked director to a confident executive so you can start leading at the level you’re aiming for.

What You’ll Learn

• Why being the go-to person who gets things done might actually be holding you back
• The three areas you must focus on to be seen as executive material
• The weekly habit every aspiring executive needs to adopt

Get my guide 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking at https://morewomenpromoted.com/shifts

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.

Season One has been packed with practical, no-fluff tips to help women land – and thrive in – VP roles. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest takeaways from the season, why I’m so excited about what’s coming next, and two upcoming opportunities that could transform your leadership journey: my first-ever live summit Own the Room and my year-long group program, Own Your Seat at the Table.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• The most in-demand skills women leaders are being told to build right now
• How to increase your influence and executive presence so people listen and remember you
• What’s inside the upcoming summit and how it’s designed to level up your career fast

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.

Being kind isn't the problem, but being too nice at work is. Learn how to use "kind candour" to grow your influence and credibility. If this feels familiar, book a call with my team and learn how I can support your leadership development.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why over-functioning and saying yes to everything keeps you stuck in support roles
• The "kind candour" framework for giving feedback that lands without damaging relationships
• How to set boundaries and push back professionally while still being seen as collaborative
• Why avoiding difficult conversations actually hurts your leadership credibility
• Practical scripts for challenging ideas and giving constructive feedback

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.

Tired of being told you're "not strategic enough" without any guidance? In this episode, I walk you through the four-part model that finally breaks it down, plus a cheat sheet to help you apply it fast.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Why “you’re not strategic enough” isn’t real feedback—and what to do instead
• The 4-part Strategic Leadership Model to start using tomorrow
• Exactly how to bring strategic insights to the table
• How to frame your ideas so people listen and act
• The one habit every aspiring VP needs to protect their time

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.

Want the VP title? Here’s how to position yourself as the obvious choice—whether you're interviewing or aiming for an internal promotion. Plus, take my new “Are You VP Ready?” quiz to uncover your gaps and next steps.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• The three biggest mistakes keeping women from getting VP-level offers (and how to avoid them)
• What hiring leaders really want to hear in your interviews and what to skip
• The communication framework that helps you sound like you already have the title
• A visibility system that builds trust and influence across your company
• How to speak in outcomes, not activities, to stand out at the next level

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.

Whether you're remote or in the office, your presence still speaks volumes. In this episode, I’m diving into the real impact of how you dress—and how small visual cues can shape energy, perception, and leadership presence.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

• Why appearance still influences how you're seen, even on Zoom
• How to use clothing as a confidence-boosting ritual, not a routine
• Tiny tweaks that help you show up as the leader you want to be
  
  

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.

Ever feel guilty spending money on yourself while freely investing in everyone else? You're not alone, and this guilt isn't protecting you—it's keeping you stuck and costing you more than you realize.

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

• Why women are socially conditioned to put everyone else's needs first (and the surprising research behind it)
• The hidden costs of not investing in yourself—time, confidence, opportunities, and emotional drain
• How to reframe self-investment from "selfish indulgence" to essential growth strategy
• The difference between looking at cost versus value when making decisions about yourself
• A simple challenge to help you take the first step toward saying yes to what you want

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.

You don’t need more willpower. You need better systems. In this episode, I share the 3 pillars that helped me go from overwhelmed and burned out to energized and thriving so you can make change that actually sticks.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why motivation isn't the problem and what to focus on instead
• The sneaky mindset traps sabotaging your success
• How to build habits that actually align with your goals

What goals are you working towards? What systems have you created to help you in your day to day? Let me know - I love hearing from you!

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.

Today I’m answering your real-life coaching questions – from annual reviews to credit-stealing coworkers to strategic thinking with no team. If you’re craving support from people who actually get it, let’s talk about what it looks like to work together.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• The exact questions to ask so your next annual review actually reflects your impact
• How to protect your strategic ideas without losing credibility
• What to do when you're expected to be strategic but have zero support
  
  

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.

Confidence isn't something you're born with - it's something you build, project, and protect. Discover why confidence matters as much as competence for career advancement and learn the proven strategies to feel confident and project it authentically.

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

• Why people use confidence as a proxy for competence and how this impacts promotions
• The three-step framework to build, project, and protect your confidence
• How to shift from undermining language to powerful, assertive communication
• Why the confidence gap closes over time and what this means for your career
• Practical strategies to intentionally build confidence through challenging yourself

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.