More Women Promoted

Katy McFee
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    3 Delegation Mistakes Keeping You From Exec Leadership (And How to Fix Them Today)

    Delegation isn't a productivity hack. It's the difference between being seen as a great executor and being seen as a leader. In this episode, I break down the three lies keeping you stuck as a doer and how to shift your mindset today. Join my live workshop at morewomenpromoted.com/delegate to put this into practice. If you're still doing too much at work—even though you have a team—this episode is for you. I walk through the three lies high-performing women tell themselves about delegation, why these beliefs keep you indispensable but not promotable, and how to reframe delegation as leadership development (not dumping work). You'll also hear why men delegate more than women despite equal intentions, and what research tells us about the guilt and conditioning that holds us back. What You'll Learn The three lies you're telling yourself about delegation (and why they're keeping you stuck as a doer)Why "it's faster if I just do it myself" is costing you your next promotionHow to stop assuming your team won't like tasks you don't like—and why that's holding them back tooThe difference between being indispensable and being promotableWhy senior leaders are judged on decisions and team performance, not executionResources Mentioned Join the From Doer to Leader: Executive Delegation System workshop to work through your task audit and learn my 3-part delegation framework 👉 https://morewomenpromoted.com/delegateListen to the previous episode: How to Choose Promotable Work to identify what you should be delegating in the first place on Apple or Spotify.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.

    26 min
  2. Mastering Your Leadership Mindset with Amber Deibert

    JAN 26

    Mastering Your Leadership Mindset with Amber Deibert

    Imposter syndrome isn't a flaw you need to fix. It's proof you're growing. Performance coach Amber Diebert joins me to share practical tools to rewire your thoughts, stop the mental noise, and lead with confidence. What You'll Learn Why imposter syndrome is actually a sign of growth, not failure (and why the opposite is complacency)How to rewire negative thought patterns using neural pathways and visual remindersThe exact thought-to-result cycle that's creating your outcomes (and how to interrupt it)Why affirmations and post-it notes actually work, backed by scienceOne simple practice to start shifting your mindset tomorrowAmber walks through the science behind our thoughts and why those negative patterns feel so automatic. The good news? You can rewire them. If you've been swimming through your career with ski gear on, this episode will show you how to take it off. Here's Where You Can Find Amber Diebert The Achievers Podcast on Apple and on SpotifyFollow Amber on LinkedInJoin her newsletter at mentalmastery.com/newsletterCurious 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.

    41 min

  3. JAN 19

    How to Choose Promotable Work (and Stop Getting Stuck in Busy Work)

    Being helpful won’t get you promoted. Strategic work will. In this episode, I break down how to identify promotable tasks, stop saying yes to busy work, and start making VP-level decisions. Download my free Task Audit at morewomenpromoted.com/audit. If you’re saying yes to everything at work, that might be the exact reason you’re not getting promoted. In this episode, I walk through how to identify promotable vs non-promotable work, why being the most helpful person on the team often leads to invisible effort, and how to start demonstrating VP-level judgment before you ever have the title. You’re not being selfish. You’re being strategic. What You’ll Learn Why being the most helpful person on the team is not what gets you promotedHow I identify promotable vs non-promotable tasks in my own work and with clientsThe signals busy work sends about your leadership readinessHow to push back on low-value requests without hurting relationshipsWhy you need to make VP-level decisions before you’re ever a VPResources Mentioned Download my free Task Audit Template to see exactly where your time is going and which tasks are helping or hurting your promotion 👉 https://morewomenpromoted.com/audit 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.

    28 min

  4. JAN 12

    3 Things You Can Do Today to Get Noticed and Get Promoted

    Visibility is often the missing link between hard work and promotion. In this episode, I share three concrete ways to get noticed and move closer to promotion. Get my free 30-Day Manager Check-In Template to start creating visibility today. If you’ve ever watched others get promoted while your hard work goes unnoticed, this episode is for you. Visibility isn’t about bragging or politics. It’s a skill you can build. I break down the most common visibility mistakes and the actions that close the gap between effort and recognition. Get the free 30-Day Manager Check-In Template here: https://morewomenpromoted.com/template Join the waitlist for my upcoming Visibility workshop: https://morewomenpromoted.com/workshop/ What you'll learn: Why being great at your job isn’t enough to get promotedThe three visibility mistakes that keep high performers overlookedHow to share your wins without feeling awkward or braggyTwo simple habits that build recognition consistentlyHow to expand visibility beyond your manager to support promotionCurious 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.

    26 min

  5. JAN 5

    Why I’m Still Hopeful About Women Getting Promoted in This Job Market

    The job market feels uncertain, but promotions aren’t off the table. In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m still hopeful about women getting promoted, what I’m seeing behind the scenes, and how to think differently about your next move right now. Download my free guide 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking to start positioning yourself for senior leadership: https://morewomenpromoted.com/shifts/ In this first episode of Season 2, I’m sharing a mix of personal updates, what’s coming next for the podcast, and why I’m genuinely hopeful about career growth for women — even in today’s job market. We’ll talk honestly about layoffs, AI, and uncertainty, and I’ll walk you through what I’m actually seeing happen for women who are positioning themselves intentionally for senior leadership. What You’ll Learn Why senior leadership roles aren’t disappearing even in a volatile marketWhy blind online applications are no longer enough (and what works better)What recent promotion stories reveal about standing out right now 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.

    22 min

  6. 12/22/2025

    How to Use Storytelling to Get Buy-In from Senior Leaders

    You're smart, strategic, and full of ideas… so why aren’t they landing? In this episode, I share why storytelling is the missing leadership skill that elevates your influence and builds real trust. What you'll learn from this episode: How storytelling creates instant credibility and connectionWhy you don’t need “big stories” to be compelling and what to use insteadThe four keys to telling stories that make your message stickCurious 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.

    25 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    Don’t Know the Answer? Here’s How to Sound Like a Leader

    Have you ever been put on the spot in a meeting and asked for a decision you were not prepared to make? In this Encore episode, I walk you through why these moments can feel so uncomfortable and the exact language you can use to stay confident and credible even when you need more time to think. You will learn how to buy yourself time without losing authority, how to make a strong recommendation with incomplete information, and how to strengthen the decisiveness that senior leaders are known for. If you want support applying this in your own role, send me a DM and we can talk about what it could look like to work together. What You’ll Learn The three reasons we struggle with on the spot decisions and how to identify your own patternWhy the leaders who seem great at thinking on their feet have actually prepared in advancePhrases you can use to sound confident while asking for more time or making a preliminary recommendationIf this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who would benefit from these tools. The more we support each other, the more women we get into senior leadership. Remember, there is 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.

    18 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    How to Be Heard, Get Promoted, and Stay Strategic - Even Without a Team

    If you've ever wondered what coaching actually looks like behind the scenes, this episode is for you. I'm answering real questions from women in my community about annual reviews, credit-stealing coworkers, and how to think strategically when you have zero support. Have a question for me? Send me a note on Linkedin - I love hearing from you. Episode Summary In this Ask Katy episode, I pull back the curtain on three common career challenges I see over and over again in my coaching program and community. You'll hear how I coach women through frustrating annual reviews, peers and managers who seem to take credit for their work, and the pressure to be strategic when you're still doing everything yourself. I walk you through the exact questions to ask your manager so your next annual review reflects your true impact, how to protect your strategic ideas without damaging relationships, and how to balance high-level thinking with the tactical work on your plate. If you're a senior manager or director on the path to VP, this is a powerful window into the kind of support that helps you move faster and feel less alone. What You'll Learn The specific questions to ask now so your annual review is clear, fair, and aligned with your goalsHow to handle coworkers or managers who seem to be taking credit for your ideas while still protecting your leadership brandPractical ways to create visibility for your work so people actually see your impactHow to act like a strategic leader even when you don't have a team yet, including how to use time blocking to protect your deep workWhy so many high-performing women feel isolated in their roles and how the right community can change thatIf this episode resonates, please share it with another woman in leadership who's working toward her next promotion. The more we support each other, the more women we'll see in VP and executive roles. 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.

    23 min
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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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  • Creator
    Katy McFee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 More Women Promoted
  • Show Website
    More Women Promoted

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