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

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.

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.

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.

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!

LEARN MORE FROM KATY:

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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.

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

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 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”.

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 "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.

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 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.

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 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. 

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

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.

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.

Made your decision to move on? Don't leave money on the table.
--> Grab my free Negotiation Guide with proven scripts and strategies to get what you're worth in your next role.

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!

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.

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.

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.