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by Katy McFee

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From Terrified to Taking the Stage: How I Learned to Love Public Speaking

October 19, 2026 · 21 min

I went from a beet-red 12th grader who couldn't get the words out to someone who is energized by being on stage. I share the three things that got me there, and none of them are about building confidence. Weekly newsletter…
Why Smart, Capable Women Freeze (and What to Do About It)

October 12, 2026 · 51 min

I sit down with negotiation expert Attia Qureshi to break down why smart, capable women freeze in high-stakes conversations, and the science-backed techniques that get you unstuck. Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.co…
Women Are Not Small Men - Let's Stop Leading Like We Are

October 5, 2026 · 29 min

I break down why the leadership playbook was built for someone who isn't us, and why leaning into how women actually lead is your biggest competitive advantage. Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter When you picture a leader…
Why Women Leaders Are Burning Out and Leaving

September 28, 2026 · 30 min

I burned out in 2021, and earlier this year I felt those same warning signs creeping back in. In this episode, I break down why so many women leave senior leadership right after they get there, and what actually prevents it. Weekly…
Toxic Boss or Difficult Manager? How to Know If It's Time to Quit

September 21, 2026 · 30 min

I once worked for a boss who couldn't stand me, and it taught me the real difference between a difficult manager and a genuinely toxic one. In this episode, I break down how to tell them apart and what to do either way. Sign up for my…

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My best advice on getting to VP (Katy's guest appearance on The Career Diet podcast)

September 14, 2026 · 41 min

I sat down with Anna Belyaeva on The Career Diet podcast to break down the mistakes that kept me stuck at director for five years, and what I'd do instead. Looking for more? One week left to join my fall cohort: https://…
Build Your Career Like a Brand: 3 Marketing Concepts Every Woman Needs

September 7, 2026 · 51 min

You have a personal brand at work whether you're intentional about it or not. The question is whether it's working for you. Steal the playbook from brand marketing: three concepts that drive market share and apply them to your career…
Stop Trying to Reinvent the Wheel - It's Holding You Back

August 31, 2026 · 29 min

I spent years trying to figure out leadership on my own, then more years asking the wrong people for help. Here's what changed everything, and how you can start building your own circle: morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass Have you ever…
Why You're Stuck at Director (It's Not What You Think)

August 24, 2026 · 26 min

I was stuck as a director for five years. And the whole time, I was already doing the VP job. Reporting to the CEO, running the function, on the senior leadership team, no VP above me. I kept waiting for the title to follow. It never did…
What I Would Do Differently If I Were Starting My VP Push Today

August 17, 2026 · 29 min

My corporate career looks great on paper. VP, then EVP. But the road to get there was so much messier than it needed to be. Here's the part that still gets me. The skills were already there. My strategic thinking, my expertise, my talent…
Why Your Boss Can't Promote You (Even If They Want To)

August 10, 2026 · 27 min

Your boss loving your work is not enough to get you promoted. Not at the senior level. Most of us believe that if we impress our manager and make ourselves indispensable, the promotion will follow. But once you're being considered for…
3 Entrepreneur Lessons That Would Have Made Me a Better Executive

August 3, 2026 · 31 min

If you're waiting for your company to invest in your growth, send you to leadership training, or map out your path to VP, you're going to be waiting a long time. The lessons I've learned in four years of entrepreneurship would have made me…

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About the show

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.