More Women Promoted

You've been told to "be more strategic" but no one ever explains what that means. In this episode, I decode three of the most common pieces of vague promotion feedback and tell you what your boss is really saying. Newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
What your boss really means when they tell you to "be more strategic" and the three specific shifts that close the gap fast
The three drivers of executive presence you can actually control, no matter how vague the feedback feels
Why "keep doing what you're doing" with no promotion conversation might be the most dangerous feedback you can get
How being the indispensable "go-to person" is quietly making you unpromotable, and what to do about it
Why this is a perception problem, not a talent problem, and what that means for your next move
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Weekly newsletter from Katy: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter 
Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a 
Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Save your seat for the Visibility & Recognition Workshop at workshop.insightstoactioncc.com.
Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.
Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

If you've been told you're too much, too direct, or too ambitious, this episode is for you. I sit down with bestselling author Jenny Wood to flip three labels women have been taught to avoid and show how they actually get you promoted. Newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The three fears keeping ambitious women small at work, and the "spotlight effect" that fuels every one of them
How to reframe "manipulative" as building influence through empathy, plus the Monday Manifesto Jenny swears by
Why being "brutal" with your time, your words, and your priorities is the skill senior leaders are looking for in their next promotion
The GRAB framework for getting what you want in the first 90 seconds of any high-stakes meeting
How to push past imposter syndrome and stop "toning yourself down" at work
CONNECT WITH JENNY
Jenny Wood is a New York Times bestselling author, former Google executive, and sought-after keynote speaker. Over 18 years at Google, she rose from entry-level to COO roles, led teams that drove billions in revenue, and founded Own Your Career, a program that reached 56,000 employees across 100 countries. She's been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and CNBC, and now helps leaders and teams thrive under pressure with courage, influence, and impact.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Jenny Wood's book: Wild Courage
Jenny's free Say No guide: https://itsjennywood.com/sayno 
Jenny's free Get Promoted guide: https://itsjennywood.com/getpromoted 
Jenny's free Negotiations guide: https://itsjennywood.com/negotiations  
Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyilles/ 
Weekly newsletter from Katy: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter 
Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a 
Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Save your seat for the Visibility & Recognition Workshop at workshop.insightstoactioncc.com.
Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.
Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

You've taken the courses, read the books, listened to all the podcasts, and you still feel stuck. I share why getting in the room with the right people might be the highest-ROI career move you can make, and invite you to Own the Room Summit on October 23rd: owntheroomsummit.com.
In this episode, I share why proximity to the right people might be the most valuable career investment you can make right now, and how isolation could be keeping you stuck without you even realizing it. I'm also opening the doors to Own the Room Summit on October 23rd in Ottawa, a one-day leadership event built for directors and senior directors who are ready to stop being almost there. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why leadership is a practice problem, not a knowledge problem, and what that means for how you actually grow
The three specific ways isolation is keeping you stuck without you even realizing it
How the right room shifts your identity, not just your skills, and why that matters more than another course
The three things to look for when evaluating whether an event or program is actually worth your time and money
Why I personally invest five figures every year to be in a room with women on the other side
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Own the Room Summit, October 23rd in Ottawa: owntheroomsummit.com 
Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a 
Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter
Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Save your seat for the Visibility & Recognition Workshop at workshop.insightstoactioncc.com.
Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.
Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

If you've ever thought "I don't have the right background," this one's for you. I'm busting the myth of the traditional career path and showing you how to position your experience as your edge as you aim for executive roles.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Why the "traditional background" for executives is mostly a myth
How a non-linear or non-traditional path can actually be a competitive advantage
The 4 shifts that help you reframe and communicate your experience with confidence
How to connect your background to business impact so decision-makers can't ignore you
A simple reframe exercise you can do right now to start seeing your experience differently
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Want more weekly insights on getting to the executive level? Sign up for my free newsletter at morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter 
Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Save your seat for the Visibility & Recognition Workshop at workshop.insightstoactioncc.com.
Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.
Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

The higher you rise, the lonelier it gets. I'm sharing why every senior leader needs a personal board of directors and exactly how to build one. Want to talk about your options? Send me a message on Linkedin. 
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Why strong peer networks lead to better decisions and faster growth
Who should (and absolutely should not) be on your personal board of directors
What a peer group actually looks like in practice and how to run one that sticks
How to find or build the right group even if you're starting from scratch
Why this becomes more critical the more senior you get
The research backs this up too. Senior leaders report higher levels of isolation than anyone else in an organization. And when I ran a LinkedIn poll asking VP and C-suite women to describe their networks, the most common answer was: "I'm on an island here." That's not okay. And it's fixable.
If you've been navigating the hard stuff alone, this episode is for you.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Connect with me, Katy McFee, on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a 
Get weekly insights from me with my newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter 
Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.

Save your seat for the Visibility & Recognition Workshop at workshop.insightstoactioncc.com.
Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.
Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.