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, <a href='https://calendly.com/insightstoaction/30min?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=fall25&utm_content=ep26'>book a call with my team and learn how I can support your leadership development.</a>WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:<ul><li>Why over-functioning and saying yes to everything keeps you stuck in support roles</li><li>The "kind candour" framework for giving feedback that lands without damaging relationships</li><li>How to set boundaries and push back professionally while still being seen as collaborative</li><li>Why avoiding difficult conversations actually hurts your leadership credibility</li><li>Practical scripts for challenging ideas and giving constructive feedback</li></ul> 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.

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 rolesThe "kind candour" framework for giving feedback that lands without damaging relationshipsHow to set boundaries and push back professionally while still being seen as collaborativeWhy avoiding difficult conversations actually hurts your leadership credibilityPractical 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.

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, <a href="https://calendly.com/insightstoaction/30min?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=shownotes&amp;utm_campaign=fall25&amp;utm_content=ep26" rel="noopener noreferrer">book a call with my team and learn how I can support your leadership development.</a>WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:<ul><li>Why over-functioning and saying yes to everything keeps you stuck in support roles</li><li>The "kind candour" framework for giving feedback that lands without damaging relationships</li><li>How to set boundaries and push back professionally while still being seen as collaborative</li><li>Why avoiding difficult conversations actually hurts your leadership credibility</li><li>Practical scripts for challenging ideas and giving constructive feedback</li></ul> 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.

Why Being “Too Nice” at Work Is Hurting Your Career

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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