More Women Promoted

The Exact Words to Use When Asking for Your Promotion

Waiting on a promotion that isn't happening? In this episode, I walk you through exactly what to say in two common scenarios so you can finally get the clarity and the title you've earned. Grab my free negotiation guide at morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/ Have you been waiting on a promotion that just keeps getting delayed - or worse, was promised to you and then quietly forgotten?You're not imagining it. And you're not alone. The problem usually isn't your performance. It's that no one is having the right conversation, and that someone needs to be you.In this episode, I walk you through the exact words and strategy to use in two of the most common promotion scenarios women face: when your scope has grown but your title hasn't, and when a promotion was promised but nothing has happened.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why taking on increased scope is almost always the right move, and how to use it as leverage for your title bumpHow to build a side-by-side business case that makes it obvious you deserve the next levelThe exact questions to ask when a promised promotion has stalledWhy framing it as "I don't feel valued" backfires, and what to say insteadHow to create follow-up accountability so this conversation actually leads somewhereDon't leave this conversation to chance. Grab my free step-by-step negotiation guide at morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/ and walk in prepared.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Step-by-Step Guide for Negotiating Your Next Raise - morewomenpromoted.com/negotiate/ 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.

The Good Girl Syndrome That's Keeping You Stuck with Lucy Gernon

If you've ever stayed late, said yes to everything, and still wondered why you're not moving up, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Irish executive coach and founder of 360 Leadership, Lucy Gernon, to talk about what's actually holding high-achieving women back. Spoiler: it's not your skills or your work ethic. If you're doing the work and not getting the credit, join me on March 9th for my workshop, From Invisible to Influential  to  learn how to create the right visibility with the right people for just $27. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/workshop/ BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:Why people pleasing isn't just a personality trait. It's a childhood survival strategy that's quietly running your career decisionsHow to redefine balance as a feeling rather than a schedule, and why that shift changes everythingThe confidence move that helped one of Lucy's clients save her company $2.8 million and land a seat in strategic meetingsWhy women wait for proof before speaking up and how to start sharing your ideas with conviction before you feel readyHow to identify the non-promotable work you're doing and start saying no without guiltRESOURCES MENTIONEDFree Task Audit: morewomenpromoted.com/audit/Connect with Lucy Gernon: 360 Leadership PodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucygernon/ Website: https://www.lucygernon.com/ 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.

Stop Waiting to Be Noticed: The 3 Types of Visibility and Why Only One Gets You Promoted

Are you working hard but still being overlooked? The problem might not be your performance; it's that no one in leadership knows the impact you're actually having. Learn how to start getting recognized at work at morewomenpromoted.com/workshop.If you're the person who works hard with your head down and waits for the right people to notice, this episode is going to hit close to home. I'm breaking down the three types of visibility that women in corporate tend to fall into, why two of them are quietly stalling your career, and what strategic visibility actually looks like in practice.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:Why reactive visibility (waiting to be asked) signals that you're a great executor but not an executive-ready leaderWhy performative visibility (speaking up constantly) can actually create doubt instead of confidence in your leadershipWhat strategic visibility looks like and the specific behaviors that shift how leadership perceives youHow to influence decisions before you ever walk into the roomWhy it's not about how much you say, but whether you're shaping how your organization thinksRESOURCES MENTIONED:Recognition & Visibility Workshop on March 9: morewomenpromoted.com/workshop 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.

How I Became an Executive with ADHD (The 3 Shifts That Changed Everything)

If you have ADHD or suspect you might, this episode is for you. I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s, after my entire corporate career. Here are the three shifts that helped me thrive as an executive with ADHD. Register for my delegation workshop at morewomenpromoted.com/delegateI spent years believing my ADHD behaviors meant I didn't belong at the table. I was always late to meetings, struggled with detailed strategy documents, and watched my neurotypical peers seem to breeze through tasks that felt impossible for me. But here's what I learned: people with ADHD often make exceptional executives.In this episode, I share my journey of getting diagnosed with ADHD at 43, why middle management is actually the hardest stage for people with ADHD, and the three specific shifts that allowed me to not just survive but thrive in executive roles.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:Why people with ADHD make great executives The one weakness-focused strategy that kept me stuck and what I did instead to finally break through to VPWhy "eat the frog first" advice doesn't work for ADHD brains and what to do insteadHow to design your role and team to leverage your ADHD superpowers while delegating your weak spotsWhy middle management might be harder for you than senior leadership (and why that's actually good news)Whether you have ADHD, suspect you might, or just feel like conventional productivity advice isn't working for you, this episode will give you practical strategies to thrive in leadership.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Delegation Workshop: morewomenpromoted.com/delegateEpisode on Morning Routines - Apple | SpotifyEpisode on Delegation - Apple | SpotifyCurious 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.

My Perimenopause Morning Routine: Simple Changes for More Energy and Strength

I'm a big believer in human first. When you invest in the kind of human you want to be and your wellness, you also show up as a better leader. That's why I'm sharing my updated morning routine and the lifestyle changes I made to manage perimenopause symptoms naturally.If you're navigating perimenopause and feeling fatigued, noticing body composition changes, or struggling with night sweats, this episode is for you. I'm pulling back the curtain on my entire daily routine and the four key areas where I made changes to feel stronger and more energized.What You'll Learn:The specific training changes I made to build strength and improve my cardiovascular health (hint: it's not just about running more)Which adaptogens and supplements I added to reduce night sweats and manage stress naturallyMy exact morning routine including what I eat before and after workouts to support recovery and energyThe diet changes that improved my resting heart rate and heart rate variability in just one monthWhy I stopped doing certain wellness practices and what I'm focusing on instead for longevityWhether you're in perimenopause or simply looking to optimize your health in your 40s, you'll walk away with actionable strategies you can start implementing today.Resources Mentioned:Get my free weekly newsletter filled with leadership coaching and advice for women pursuing executive leadership.Have a question or want to hear more episodes like this? Let's connect on Linkedin.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.