Master "kind candour" - the perfect blend of assertiveness and warmth that transforms how you communicate as a woman leader. Get my free guide "Speak Like a VP: 10 Powerful Language Reframes" to immediately elevate your executive presence.

What You'll Learn From This Episode:

• Why most women fall into communication traps of being either too passive or too aggressive
• How to practice "kind candor" to deliver direct feedback while maintaining relationships
• Specific language reframes to sound more confident
• Practical techniques for handling interruptions and challenging situations in meetings

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Want to earn what you're really worth? Get my free Negotiation Guide and learn the exact phrases and timing strategies that will help you confidently ask for—and actually receive—the salary you deserve.

Episode Summary

Are you negotiating but still not getting paid what you deserve? Contrary to popular belief, women DO ask—we're just not getting. Discover how to effectively negotiate your worth, combat the likability backlash, and potentially add seven figures to your lifetime earnings.

What You'll Learn While Listening

• The myth-busting truth about women and salary negotiation (and why we're still getting paid less)
• Exactly when and how to negotiate for maximum impact (including surprising opportunities most women miss)
• Practical techniques to combat the "likability backlash" while still getting what you deserve
• Why giving your salary number FIRST could actually lead to better results (backed by research)

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Sources mentioned:

• "Women Don't Ask" by Linda Babcock
• Academy of Management Discoveries study on MBA graduates
• Women who make specific, data-backed requests in negotiations are 2-3 times more likely to receive what they ask for compared to general requests. (Source: McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org (2022). "Women in the Workplace" report)
• Women with negotiation training or mentorship achieve salary gains of 10-30% more than those without such support. (Source: Movius, H. (2019). "How Women Can Develop—and Promote—Their Personal Brand." Harvard Business Review)
• When trained to set strong anchors, women's outcomes improved by 10-15% Source: Kray, L. J., Galinsky, A. D., & Thompson, L. (2004). "Anchoring in Negotiations: Gender Differences in Anchoring and Negotiation Outcomes." published in the journal "Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes," Volume 93, Issue 1, pages 83-97.

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Ever feel like you're getting tons of advice but your career is still stuck? You're not alone. The truth is mentors won't get you to the executive level—sponsors will. Discover why women typically have more mentors but fewer sponsors, and learn how to transform your relationships to accelerate your career.

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What You'll Learn in this Episode:

• The critical difference between mentors (who give advice) and sponsors (who open doors)
• Why women often have plenty of mentors but struggle to find sponsors
• How the "affinity bias" creates sponsorship disadvantages for women
• Practical strategies to develop your mentors into sponsors who champion your career
• The "closing the loop" technique that builds trust and turns advice-givers into door-openers

Spend 1 hour with me (eating lunch, dinner, walking on a treadmill, whatever works!) and learn the top 3 things you must get right to land a director or VP role. Click here to register for my live masterclass, Blueprint to VP.

Stuck in a role that no longer serves you but afraid to make a move? Discover the three definitive signs it's time to leave your job, why chasing titles and money alone often leads to regret, and a practical framework to make this critical career decision with confidence.

Let’s connect!

• Get the Blueprint to VP in my upcoming free masterclass. It’s perfect if you're aiming for VP in the next 1-3 years! https://morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass
• Did this episode resonate with you? Let me know on LinkedIn—your feedback shapes future podcast topics! https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a/
• Join my weekly newsletter, packed with actionable career advancement tips. https://morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter

What You'll Learn

• The three clear signs it's time to leave your current role (and why a toxic culture tops the list!)
• Why chasing money, title, or equity alone often leads to regret
• My practical "job matrix" technique for scoring opportunities against your ideal criteria

If you've been asking yourself "should I stay or should I go?" for months (or even years!), this episode will give you the clarity and courage to finally make that decision.

I'm cheering you on, and remember - there's room for all of us at the table!

If you’re aiming to become a VP in the next 1-3 years, my upcoming free masterclass– The Blueprint to VP– will be perfect for you. You’ll walk away with tangible next steps you can start implementing immediately to be a better leader. See you there!

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Ever wonder how I manage three kids, a business, and ultra-marathon training without burning out? I'm sharing my complete morning routine—from 5:30 AM workouts to meditation with a red light mask—and how this intentional approach transformed me from corporate burnout to focused leader.

Let’s connect!

• Did this episode resonate with you? Let me know on LinkedIn—your feedback shapes future podcast topics! https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a/
• Join my weekly newsletter, packed with actionable career advancement tips. https://morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter

What You'll Learn

• The exact step-by-step routine I follow each morning (including the weird stuff like my red light mask and PEMF mat meditation setup)
• How I went from "meditation doesn't work for me" to making it a non-negotiable part of my day
• The simple food changes that fuel my mornings (including why I stopped fasting before workouts)

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another woman who could use these insights. The more we lift each other up, the more we can shift the dynamic and get more women at the table.

Remember, there's room for everyone at the table.

Let's connect on Linkedin! I love hearing from you. What stood out to you from this episode?

Ready to transform your mornings and fast-track your career growth? Download my free guide "7 Habits to Accelerate Your Next Promotion" to discover the intentional routines that helped me go from burnout to executive success while balancing family life.

Episode Summary

Are you waiting for your company to invest in your development while your career stagnates? Discover why taking ownership of your growth is the smartest career move you can make, and how intentional self-investment can help you grow 10X faster than relying on corporate training programs.

What You'll Learn While Listening

• Why an MBA isn't the only way to invest in your career (and might not even be what you need)
• The difference between what companies typically offer versus what you actually need to level up
• Why group learning environments can sometimes be more powerful than one-on-one coaching

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another woman who could use these insights. The more we lift each other up, the more we can shift the dynamic and get more women at the table.

Remember, there's room for everyone at the table.

Spend 1 hour with me (eating lunch, dinner, walking on a treadmill, whatever works!) and learn the top 3 things you must get right to land a director or VP role. Click here to register for my live masterclass, Blueprint to VP.

Struggling with on-the-spot decisions in meetings? Take my free "Executive Presence Quiz" to discover your current leadership presence level and receive tailored strategies to build your decisiveness muscle and command the room.

Episode Summary

Ever been asked to make a decision in a meeting when you weren't prepared? Discover why decisiveness is critical for your leadership image and learn tactical phrases to maintain your executive presence even when you need more time to think or gather data.

What You'll Learn

• The three main reasons we struggle with on-the-spot decisions (and which one might be holding YOU back)
• Why great leaders aren't actually great at "thinking on their feet" (they've just done their homework!)
• Why "decisiveness" is a muscle you can build, not a fixed personality trait

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another woman who could use these insights. The more we lift each other up, the more we can shift the dynamic and get more women at the table.

Remember, there's room for everyone at the table.

Spend 1 hour with me (eating lunch, dinner, walking on a treadmill, whatever works!) and learn the top 3 things you must get right to land a director or VP role. Click here to register for my live masterclass, Blueprint to VP.

Tired of working hard without recognition? Download my free guide "Speak Like a Leader: 10 Powerful Reframes" to transform how you communicate your achievements and advocate for yourself without feeling like you're bragging.

Episode Summary

Are you working hard with your head down hoping someone will notice instead of advocating for the promotion you deserve? Discover why this approach is holding you back and learn practical strategies to share your wins without feeling like you're bragging, so you can finally get the recognition and advancement you've earned.

Let’s connect!

• Get the Blueprint to VP in my upcoming masterclass. It’s perfect if you're aiming for VP in the next 1-3 years! https://morewomenpromoted.com/masterclass
• Message me on LinkedIn! I'd be happy to share my 30-day check-in template. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a/

What You'll Learn

• The problem with assuming your boss knows all the great things you're doing
• How to create a habit of proactively sharing updates with your manager
• The power of having career mapping conversations early and often
• A tactical approach to asking for a promotion using objective data

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another woman who could use these insights. The more we lift each other up, the more we can shift the dynamic and get more women at the table.

Remember, there's room for everyone at the table.

Spend 1 hour with me (eating lunch, dinner, walking on a treadmill, whatever works!) and learn the top 3 things you must get right to land a director or VP role. Click here to register for my live masterclass, Blueprint to VP.