You're Not Thoughtful. You're Indecisive. Here's the Fix.
2026-04-13 | 25 mins.
Do you think you're being thorough but your boss sees hesitation? In this episode I break down the subtle ways indecision shows up at the director level and exactly how to fix it. DM me on LinkedIn to work together. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why the analytical strengths that got me to director level can work against you at VP The four subtle ways indecision shows up in your daily behavior without you realizing it How to make confident recommendations even when you don't have all the information The 10-10-10 framework for knowing how much time any decision actually deserves What ownership really looks like at the VP level and how to start demonstrating it now RESOURCES Sign up for weekly career tips at morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter. Connect with me on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about working together 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 Have a Skill Problem. You Have a Perception Problem.
2026-04-06 | 24 mins.
Learn the 3 most common pitfalls keeping ambitious women stuck at the director level and what to do about it. Join me at my free masterclass to get coaching and continue the conversation morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why being a high-performing executor can actually work against your promotion How people-pleasing signals to leadership that you don't know what your priorities are Why non-delegators accidentally communicate they're not ready for the next level The mindset reframe that makes it easier to let go, say no, and think bigger Tangible next steps to shift how leadership perceives you starting today RESOURCES MENTIONED Free Live Masterclass: 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.
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 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 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 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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