More Women Promoted

Why Being "Too Much" Could Be Your Biggest Career Asset with Jenny Wood

If you've been told you're too much, too direct, or too ambitious, this episode is for you. I sit down with bestselling author Jenny Wood to flip three labels women have been taught to avoid and show how they actually get you promoted. Newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter [http://morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter]. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN * The three fears keeping ambitious women small at work, and the "spotlight effect" that fuels every one of them * How to reframe "manipulative" as building influence through empathy, plus the Monday Manifesto Jenny swears by * Why being "brutal" with your time, your words, and your priorities is the skill senior leaders are looking for in their next promotion * The GRAB framework for getting what you want in the first 90 seconds of any high-stakes meeting * How to push past imposter syndrome and stop "toning yourself down" at work CONNECT WITH JENNY Jenny Wood is a New York Times bestselling author, former Google executive, and sought-after keynote speaker. Over 18 years at Google, she rose from entry-level to COO roles, led teams that drove billions in revenue, and founded Own Your Career, a program that reached 56,000 employees across 100 countries. She's been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and CNBC, and now helps leaders and teams thrive under pressure with courage, influence, and impact. RESOURCES MENTIONED * Jenny Wood's book: Wild Courage [https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Courage-After-What-Want/dp/0593717643?crid=2BPIJS7YUI731&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RLYdYKyM_IVcsY6h5cmQ3unm-U-y5X2VzDmuD0crFCEMf2qXy38WlQmQJzJg1fHyBrYPPufkSzisIgqUjlSLNkQG-DRDv4jghsm5Tr7OuKIAFMC22Z5i6XTpjds9t2x65jh9ychtEy3_NiuOFPgJURGdgaejRv0wmKntIlXmPnI.eEbCvUdfpfPOTrP1epzZ-KPkYDmPezU2A9qlNamqcDM&dib_tag=se&keywords=wild+courage+jenny+wood&qid=1762527343&sprefix=wild+courage+jenny+wood+hard+cover,aps,299&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=jennywood0f-20&linkId=ae30d4fdcd247d856fc5cbc64ace44d3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] * Jenny's free Say No guide: https://itsjennywood.com/sayno [https://itsjennywood.com/sayno]  * Jenny's free Get Promoted guide: https://itsjennywood.com/getpromoted [https://itsjennywood.com/getpromoted]  * Jenny's free Negotiations guide: https://itsjennywood.com/negotiations [https://itsjennywood.com/negotiations]   * Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyilles/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyilles/]  * Weekly newsletter from Katy: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter [http://morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter]  Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a [http://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a]  Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a] or Instagram [https://instagram.com/katy.mcfee] (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there. Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com [https://www.owntheroomsummit.com/]. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why You Need to Leave Your Home Office and Get In the Room (With the Right People)

You've taken the courses, read the books, listened to all the podcasts, and you still feel stuck. I share why getting in the room with the right people might be the highest-ROI career move you can make, and invite you to Own the Room Summit on October 23rd: owntheroomsummit.com [http://owntheroomsummit.com]. In this episode, I share why proximity to the right people might be the most valuable career investment you can make right now, and how isolation could be keeping you stuck without you even realizing it. I'm also opening the doors to Own the Room Summit on October 23rd in Ottawa, a one-day leadership event built for directors and senior directors who are ready to stop being almost there. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com [http://owntheroomsummit.com]. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN * Why leadership is a practice problem, not a knowledge problem, and what that means for how you actually grow * The three specific ways isolation is keeping you stuck without you even realizing it * How the right room shifts your identity, not just your skills, and why that matters more than another course * The three things to look for when evaluating whether an event or program is actually worth your time and money * Why I personally invest five figures every year to be in a room with women on the other side RESOURCES MENTIONED * Own the Room Summit, October 23rd in Ottawa: owntheroomsummit.com [http://owntheroomsummit.com]  * Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a [http://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a]  * Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter [http://morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter] Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a] or Instagram [https://instagram.com/katy.mcfee] (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there. Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com [https://www.owntheroomsummit.com/]. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Stop Worrying About Your Non Traditional Background - Here's How to Frame It

If you've ever thought "I don't have the right background," this one's for you. I'm busting the myth of the traditional career path and showing you how to position your experience as your edge as you aim for executive roles. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: * Why the "traditional background" for executives is mostly a myth * How a non-linear or non-traditional path can actually be a competitive advantage * The 4 shifts that help you reframe and communicate your experience with confidence * How to connect your background to business impact so decision-makers can't ignore you * A simple reframe exercise you can do right now to start seeing your experience differently RESOURCES MENTIONED: Want more weekly insights on getting to the executive level? Sign up for my free newsletter at morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter [http://morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter]  Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a] or Instagram [https://instagram.com/katy.mcfee] (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there. Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com [https://www.owntheroomsummit.com/]. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

Why You Need a Personal Board of Directors

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 [http://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a].  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 [http://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a]  * Get weekly insights from me with my newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter [http://morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter]  Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a] or Instagram [https://instagram.com/katy.mcfee] (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there. Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com [https://www.owntheroomsummit.com/]. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

What No One Tells High Performers About Getting Promoted with Kendall Berg

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 [http://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 [http://thatcareercoach.net]  * Instagram: @ThatCareerCoach_ [https://www.instagram.com/thatcareercoach_/] on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube * Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-berg-347b5a40/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-berg-347b5a40/]   Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a] or Instagram [https://instagram.com/katy.mcfee] (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there. Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com [https://www.owntheroomsummit.com/]. Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.