You're Not Broken: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle with Weight and Health with Laura Conley
2026-03-30 | 40 mins.
Your health and your leadership are not separate things. In this episode, I sit down with weight loss coach Laura Conley to talk about why high-achieving women keep struggling with their health and what actually works. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why knowing better doesn't mean you'll do better and the real skill most high achievers are missing The "Chad lens" concept and how borrowing from it can help you stop asking for permission to take care of yourself The 3 most common health mistakes women make (and why quitting when things aren't perfect is the biggest one) Why the 80/20 rule probably isn't working for you, and what ratio actually does How to use "delicious dopamine" to stop stress eating and actually fill your cup RESOURCES MENTIONED Laura Conley on Instagram: @lauraconleycoaching Laura's podcast: Free the Moms Laura's free Perfect Weight Loss Plan Playbook: lauraconley.com/plan Free health audit from Laura: DM "free" to @lauraconleycoaching on Instagram Ready to become VP in 2026? Join my free live masterclass this April to learn the 3 things holding you back and exactly what to do next. Multiple dates available. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass. 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.
The Interview Before the Interview: How VP Promotions Actually Happen
2026-03-23 | 27 mins.
Most people only start preparing for a VP role once the job opens. That's too late. In this episode, I'm sharing the three things you need to do before the interview even exists so that your promotion feels like the obvious next step. Sign up for my weekly newsletter at https://insightstoactioncc.com/newsletter for more tips like this every week. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN: Why VP promotions are built on organizational confidence, not interview performance How to map and build relationships with the leaders who influence your promotion What it looks like to demonstrate strategic, enterprise-level thinking before you have the title How to shift your identity from director to VP and why it matters more than your resume RESOURCES MENTIONED Weekly Newsletter: https://insightstoactioncc.com/newsletter Ready to become VP in 2026? Join my free live masterclass this April to learn the 3 things holding you back and exactly what to do next. Multiple dates available. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass. 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.
Strategic Vulnerability: How to Build Trust Without Oversharing
2026-03-16 | 19 mins.
How vulnerable should you actually be at work? In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between strategic vulnerability and oversharing, so you can build trust with your team without putting your leadership brand at risk. Grab my free guide, Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes, at morewomenpromoted.com/language. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: The concept of "sharing from your scars, not your open wounds" and why it changes everything When sharing your feelings at work helps you, and when it actually works against you Why leading with feelings in a business conversation can undermine your goals How to know who is and isn't the right person to be fully vulnerable with Why having a trusted group outside of work is one of the most underrated leadership tools RESOURCES MENTIONED Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes: morewomenpromoted.com/language Ready to become VP in 2026? Join my free live masterclass this April to learn the 3 things holding you back and exactly what to do next. Multiple dates available. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass. 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.
The Exact Words to Use When Asking for Your Promotion
2026-03-09 | 27 mins.
Waiting on a promotion that isn't happening? In this episode, I walk you through exactly what to say in two common scenarios so you can finally get the clarity and the title you've earned. Grab my free negotiation guide at morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/ Have you been waiting on a promotion that just keeps getting delayed - or worse, was promised to you and then quietly forgotten? You're not imagining it. And you're not alone. The problem usually isn't your performance. It's that no one is having the right conversation, and that someone needs to be you. In this episode, I walk you through the exact words and strategy to use in two of the most common promotion scenarios women face: when your scope has grown but your title hasn't, and when a promotion was promised but nothing has happened. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why taking on increased scope is almost always the right move, and how to use it as leverage for your title bump How to build a side-by-side business case that makes it obvious you deserve the next level The exact questions to ask when a promised promotion has stalled Why framing it as "I don't feel valued" backfires, and what to say instead How to create follow-up accountability so this conversation actually leads somewhere Don't leave this conversation to chance. Grab my free step-by-step negotiation guide at morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/ and walk in prepared. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Step-by-Step Guide for Negotiating Your Next Raise - morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/ Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes - morewomenpromoted.com/language/ Ready to become VP in 2026? Join my free live masterclass this April to learn the 3 things holding you back and exactly what to do next. Multiple dates available. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass. 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.
The Good Girl Syndrome That's Keeping You Stuck with Lucy Gernon
2026-03-02 | 38 mins.
If you've ever stayed late, said yes to everything, and still wondered why you're not moving up, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Irish executive coach and founder of 360 Leadership, Lucy Gernon, to talk about what's actually holding high-achieving women back. Spoiler: it's not your skills or your work ethic. If you're doing the work and not getting the credit, join me on March 9th for my workshop, From Invisible to Influential to learn how to create the right visibility with the right people for just $27. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/workshop/ BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN: Why people pleasing isn't just a personality trait. It's a childhood survival strategy that's quietly running your career decisions How to redefine balance as a feeling rather than a schedule, and why that shift changes everything The confidence move that helped one of Lucy's clients save her company $2.8 million and land a seat in strategic meetings Why women wait for proof before speaking up and how to start sharing your ideas with conviction before you feel ready How to identify the non-promotable work you're doing and start saying no without guilt RESOURCES MENTIONED Free Task Audit: morewomenpromoted.com/audit/ Connect with Lucy Gernon: 360 Leadership Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucygernon/ Website: https://www.lucygernon.com/ Ready to become VP in 2026? Join my free live masterclass this April to learn the 3 things holding you back and exactly what to do next. Multiple dates available. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass. 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.
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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