The higher you rise, the lonelier it gets. I'm sharing why every senior leader needs a personal board of directors and exactly how to build one. Want to talk about your options? Send me a message on Linkedin.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why strong peer networks lead to better decisions and faster growth
• Who should (and absolutely should not) be on your personal board of directors
• What a peer group actually looks like in practice and how to run one that sticks
• How to find or build the right group even if you're starting from scratch
• Why this becomes more critical the more senior you get

The research backs this up too. Senior leaders report higher levels of isolation than anyone else in an organization. And when I ran a LinkedIn poll asking VP and C-suite women to describe their networks, the most common answer was: "I'm on an island here." That's not okay. And it's fixable.

If you've been navigating the hard stuff alone, this episode is for you.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Connect with me, Katy McFee, on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a
• Get weekly insights from me with my newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter

Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message 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.

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not moving up, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Kendall Berg, known as That Career Coach, to pull back the curtain on the unspoken rules that actually determine who gets ahead in corporate. Want more insights like this to get ahead in your career? Sign up for my weekly newsletter at morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why your performance is only half the equation and what the other half is that most people completely miss
• The real reason your boss has less power over your promotion than you think
• How "the swoop and save" is quietly working against your career advancement
• Why complaining to your boss tanks your perceived potential and what to say instead
• The mindset shift that helps you stop tying your worth to your output

CONNECT WITH KENDALL

Kendall Berg is a career strategist, coach, and founder of That Career Coach, where she helps ambitious professionals build influence, elevate their personal brand, and position themselves for bigger opportunities at work. Through her coaching, content, and speaking, she teaches practical strategies for career growth, leadership, and navigating the corporate world with confidence. Kendall is passionate about helping people stop playing small and start creating careers they’re truly proud of.

• Website: thatcareercoach.net
• Instagram: @ThatCareerCoach_ on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-berg-347b5a40/
  

Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message 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.

Not all VP titles are created equal. Before you make a move, here's how to think through whether going to a smaller company will actually accelerate your career or hold you back. Sign up for weekly career tips at morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Why titles vary wildly across company size and what that means for your career trajectory
• The three conditions where moving to a smaller company for a bigger title is a smart move
• How to tell if you're avoiding the real problem instead of solving it
• What company stage you actually thrive in and why it matters as much as the title itself
• How to think about scope, not just title, when evaluating your next career move

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter
• Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a

Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message 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.

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 message 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.

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 message 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.

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 message 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.

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 message 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.

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 message 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.