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More Women PromotedImpostor Syndrome or Limiting Beliefs? How to Tell What’s Holding You Back (and What to Do About It)Are you feeling like a fraud despite your achievements, or do certain beliefs consistently hold you back? In this episode, I unpack the crucial differences between impostor syndrome and limiting beliefs, and provide actionable strategies to overcome both. Get my worksheet on how to unpack your limiting beliefs.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:How to identify whether you're experiencing impostor syndrome or a limiting beliefWhy impostor syndrome is actually a sign you're crushing itA step-by-step process to challenge and reframe your limiting beliefsPractical tools to build confidence in your abilitiesHow to transform self-doubt...2025-05-1221 minMore Women PromotedUnsubscribing From Guilt: The Secret to Sustainable SuccessFeel like you have to “do it all” to succeed? In this episode, I’m sharing practical strategies to free up your time, stop the overwhelm, and build a big career—without burning out. DM me to continue the conversation or share your thoughts!By the time you finish listening, you’ll know:Why “doing it all” is holding you backThe secret every successful woman knows about getting help3 ways to free up time and energy (so you can focus on what matters most)How to unsubscribe from guilt and set yourself up for sustainable successThis episode...2025-05-0522 min
The 360 LeadHERship Podcast#176 What Stops Women From Breaking Through to Senior Leadership with Katy McFeeSend us a textFeeling like the rules of the game weren’t written for you? You’re not imagining it—especially as a woman aiming for senior corporate leadership.If you’re working harder than ever but not seeing the progression you deserve, or constantly questioning whether it’s okay to want more without sacrificing your wellbeing… this episode is for you.Every Sunday night, I send out powerful insights, mindset shifts, and leadership strategies straight to your inbox to help you recharge, refocus, and rise—without burning out.If you’re a corpo...2025-05-0449 minMore Women PromotedAsk Katy: Career Setbacks, First 90 Days, and Escaping the "Second Job Trap"Feeling stuck after a career setback? Drowning in your first 90 days? In this Ask Katy episode, I tackle your burning questions about bouncing back from disappointment, mastering your first 90 days, and escaping the "second job trap" that's keeping you from promotion. Plus, DM me if you have a coaching question you'd like answered!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:A four-step framework to overcome career disappointments without losing your motivation (including when it's actually okay to wallow!)My proven 30-60-90 day roadmap for excelling in a new leadership role—including what to prioritize an...2025-04-2836 minMore Women PromotedThe Exact Questions That Turn Generic Feedback Into Career-Changing GuidanceFeedback can make or break your career, yet most of us struggle with both sides of this critical conversation. In this episode, I'll show you how to master feedback to accelerate your path to executive leadership—and don't miss my 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking to elevate your leadership today!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why so many of us women struggle with receiving feedback (hint: that "good girl syndrome" might be playing a bigger role than you think!)How I've created a "culture of feedback" with my teams that actually strengthens relationships wh...2025-04-2127 minMore Women PromotedAsk Like an Executive: The 3 Cs Framework for Business Requests That Get ApprovedEver wonder why your brilliant ideas aren't getting approved? I'm sharing my game-changing 3 Cs framework that transforms how you make requests to leadership. Plus, grab my free "Speak Like a VP" guide and learn exactly how to communicate with the confidence that gets results.What You’ll Learn From This Episode:Why your great ideas are getting rejected (it's rarely about the idea itself—it's how you're framing it)My proven 3 Cs framework that turns frustrating "nos" into enthusiastic "yeses"How to shift from communicating personal needs to demonstrating clear business valueThe powerful "so what" technique that...2025-04-1424 minMore Women PromotedHow to Be Assertive Without Being Labeled "Aggressive" - The Secret Every Female Leader NeedsMaster "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 aggressiveHow to practice "kind candor" to deliver direct feedback while maintaining relationshipsSpecific language reframes to sound more confident Practical techniques for handling interruptions and challenging situations in meetingsNeed help mastering your communication? Get my free guide "Speak L...2025-04-0726 minMore Women PromotedHow to Ask for More Money: The Negotiation Episode Every Woman Needs to HearWant 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 SummaryAre 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 ListeningThe myth-busting truth about women and sala...2025-03-3130 minNew PodcastsMore Women Promoted Business, Business and Education
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In More Women Promoted's latest episode "How to Ask for More Money: The Negotiation Episode Every Woman Needs to Hear," you'll hear former tech executive Katy McFee bust the myth that women are paid less because we don't negotiate. Women DO ask — we're just not getting what we deserve. You'll learn when to bring up salary and get paid what you're worth.
© 2025 More Women Promoted 2025-03-3104 minMore Women PromotedWhat Every Ambitious Woman Needs to Know About Sponsorship vs. MentorshipEver 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. --> Get the Blueprint to VP in my upcoming live masterclass. It’s perfect if you're aiming for VP in the next 1-3 years! 2025-03-2425 minMore Women PromotedHow to Take Control of Your Career Growth (When No One Else Will)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 SummaryAre 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...2025-03-2119 minMore Women PromotedMy Morning Routine (And Why It Changed Everything)Transform your mornings and accelerate your career with the habits that helped me recover from burnout while advancing professionally. Download my free guide "7 Habits to Accelerate Your Next Promotion" to discover the science-backed routines that boost your leadership presence while preventing burnout.Episode SummaryEver 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.What You'll Lear...2025-03-2118 minMore Women PromotedShould You Stay or Should You Go? 3 Signs It's Time to Leave Your JobStuck 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.Made your decision to move on? Don't leave money on the table.--> Grab my free Negotiation Guide with proven scripts and strategies to get what you're worth in your next role.What You'll Learn While ListeningThe three clear signs...2025-03-2123 minMore Women PromotedWhy 'Working Harder' Is Keeping You Stuck in Middle ManagementFeeling overwhelmed as a director but know you're capable of more? Download my free guide "5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking" to transform how you approach your role and position yourself for executive advancement without adding more to your plate.Episode SummaryWhen you're already burning out as a director, the thought of pursuing VP can feel completely overwhelming—yet staying stuck is equally unsatisfying. I'll reveal the three pivotal mindset shifts that transformed me from an exhausted, overlooked director to a thriving executive, proving that advancement doesn't require working harder or sacrificing your we...2025-03-2127 minMore Women PromotedThe Danger of 'Letting Your Work Speak for Itself'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 SummaryAre 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!...2025-03-2129 minMore Women PromotedPut on the Spot? Exact Phrases to Sound Confident When You Don't Have All the AnswersStruggling 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 SummaryEver 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 LearnThe three main reasons we struggle with on-the-spot...2025-03-2118 minMore Women PromotedYou Belong at the Table: Executive Leadership for Ambitious WomenAre 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...2025-02-2804 min
The StandupWhy vague feedback is sabotaging your career (and how to fix it)Think you’re not ready for that leadership role? Think again. Self-doubt might be holding you back, but it doesn’t mean you’re not good enough.In this episode of The Standup, Katy McFee shares how she overcame imposter syndrome and her insecurities to build a thriving career—and help others do the same. As the founder and CEO of Insights to Action, Katy offers advice to help leaders build confidence and guide organizations in supporting women and working parents more effectively. Discover how asking for honest feedback, embracing failure, and setting clear boundari...2025-01-2718 min
The Confidence Lounge: Where Ambitious Women Come to Build Career ConfidenceDirector to VP: What It Really Takes to Level Up w/Katy McFeeHave you ever wondered what it really takes to go from Director to VP and confidently own your seat at the table?
This is one of the top questions I get from the women I coach who are ready to break through to executive leadership - without the burnout.
Today, I’m beyond excited to welcome an incredible guest expert who’s here to answer that exact question.
Katy McFee is on a mission to empower women, close the gender gap in senior leadership, and help them not only reach executive levels but thrive o...2024-12-1647 min
Resume Assassin presents Recruiting InsiderHow women in leadership can build confidence and break through bias with Katy McFeeIn today's episode, we're diving deep into the challenges and opportunities women face in their journey to leadership.
Joining us is Katy McFee, a seasoned executive and founder of Insights to Action, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to empowering women to break through to executive leadership.
Katie shares her personal experiences navigating the corporate world, including the obstacles she encountered in her quest for a VP position. We'll explore the common roadblocks women face in leadership roles, such as unconscious bias, lack of mentorship, and societal expectations.
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Evoke Greatness Podcast5 Secrets to Break into the C-Suite with Katy McFeeSend us a text🎧 Episode 120: 5 Secrets to Break into the C-Suite with Katy McFee In this inspiring episode of Evoke Greatness, I welcome Katy McFee, Founder of Insights to Action. Katy shares her journey from corporate frustration to executive success and how she's now dedicated to closing the gender gap in senior leadership. She offers insights on:Navigating the corporate ladder from director to EVPOvercoming challenges and misconceptions in leadership rolesThe power of authenticity and kindness in executive positionsCreating supportive communities for women leadersStrategies for career growth and overcoming plateaus🔑 Key takeaways:Finding...2024-07-2344 min
How To Get A JobHow can women transition to corporate leadership - Episode 336In this new episode, we have Katy McFee, a former corporate executive and founder of Insights to Action who dedicates her life to helping women break into executive leadership. After nearly 20 years in corporate life, Katy found it difficult to take the leap to become a VP. When she figured out how to do it, she decided to empower women and help close the gender gap in senior leadership. Here, we discussed the main challenges that women face when transitioning to corporate leadership and how managers and team members can overcome them. If you’re a woman and want to...2024-04-2235 min
RightOffTrack Entrepreneurship Connection Purpose | Anya Smith, MBA, MSWhy Purpose and Well-Being Are the New Metrics for Successful Leadership - Katy McFee is RightOffTrackEver wondered what to do when you've climbed to the top of the success ladder but still don't feel fulfilled? 🪜
Join me, Anya Smith, as I sit down with Katy McFee, whose transition from a high-flying Executive Vice President to the founder of Insights to Action Coaching and Consulting speaks volumes about seeking deeper satisfaction beyond traditional achievements. This episode delves into Katy's bold move to redefine success on her own terms, particularly focusing on empowering women to ascend in leadership roles, ensuring their journey is not just about reaching the top but thriving there.
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ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy OtsukaEP. 266: ADHD in the C-Suite: Katy McFee's Blueprint for Women in LeadershipWant to fall in love with your ADHD brain and make it work for you? Learn more about my patented program, Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy here: programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup___Katy McFee spent the bulk of her career undiagnosed and struggled for years until she learned how to work with her ADHD and not against it. After 18 years in the corporate world, she founded her company, Insights to Action, which is on a mission to help close the gender gap in senior leadership....2024-02-071h 06
Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big DreamsBreaking Barriers: A Journey from Corporate to Empowering Women in the Executive Suite with Katy McFeeIn this episode with CEO of Insights to Action, Katy McFee, we cover:Katy's corporate climb from Director to EVPThe challenges women face in breaking barriersThe Perception Problem for women in corporateWhy women get stuck in their career progressionHow you can solve for the perception problemWhy women need to excel more than menClear, concise, and compelling communication strategiesHow to navigate bias in the workplaceJoin the masterclass today! FREE~!BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky FloorsBe a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedIn2023-12-2728 min
The Leap To LeadHer Life: Women & LeadershipWelcome to "Her Life: Wisdom and Tips For Every Woman". Life is often characterised by seasons of transition and self-discovery. This series is about sharing stories, experiences, wisdom and practical tips for women no matter where they are or what they’re doing right now.
In this episode we hear from Katy McFee of Insights To Action. Katy shares her experience and insights into women's careers, the challenges for aspiring leaders and the future for women in leadership.
Katy spent 18 years of her career in tech and biotech, eventually working her way up to EVP, Sal...2023-12-2528 min
F'ing UpF'ing Up with Katy McFe - S2 E2Katy McFee is the Founder and CEO of Insights to Action Coaching & Consulting. She spends time helping women become executives and thrive as senior leaders. Katy, in her own journey, struggled to get to the top tier of leadership. It seemed no matter how successful and results driven she was, that top layer was constantly just out of reach. Katy shares honestly about her experience and how she overcame the hurdles, ultimately becoming an ally to others who experience the same struggle(s).About Katy McFee2023-10-041h 03
Change is possible: Your Career Transformation GuideEp #40: Career Transformation Insights with Katy McFee: From Sales to Leadership Empowerment | еp.40 Change is Possible Podcast - your Career Transformation Guide.Discover the transformative journey of Kathy McFee, who transitioned from a high-stakes corporate sales career to become a
beacon of empowerment and leadership for women. Kathy opens up about her dynamic experiences, challenges, and the wisdom she gained while
climbing the corporate ladder to become a VP and EVP in Sales. Kathy’s mission through 'Insights to Action' is to empower women, helping them
to step boldly into senior leadership roles and thrive.
In this episode, we delve deep into Kathy’s invaluable insights on leadership transformation, career pivots, self-discovery, and women...2023-10-0343 min
Get Clear with Crystal WareEmbracing the #Powerofthepivot and Aligning your heart & career to build women up with Katy McFeeEmbracing the #Powerofthepivot and Aligning your heart & career to build women up with Katy McFee with Katy McFee Want more free guidance just like this?? Get actionable advice on how to raise your salary, build wealth, create freedom and live a bad a$$ life by joining us here: https://mailchi.mp/7e52aa2dca4b/crystal-ware-landing-page Ladies, it’s time to take charge of your careers and get what you deserve and desire! Certified executive leadership coach Katy McFee joins Crystal to discuss her pivoting journey from the corporate world to entreprene...2023-09-0553 min
The Smart ConnectorHow Women Can Close The Gender Gap & Thrive in Executive Leadership - With Katy McFeeIn this episode, Jane Bayler and Katy McFee, the Founder and Principal at Insights to Action Coaching and Consulting, discuss their invaluable insights on breaking through barriers, reaching executive ranks, and flourishing as a successful and impactful leader.
With 18 years of experience in sales and leadership, including her tenure as a VP and EVP, Katy intimately understands the challenges faced by women on their path to the top.
Realizing the lack of resources and mentors available, particularly for women, she took a leap of faith and established Insights to Action, a platform focused on helping w...2023-07-1845 min
Powerful Stories with Tory ArchboldHow to create your life vision with Canadian Powerhouse Katy McFeeKaty McFee empowers others to rise, creating their own life vision and activating it to align them with the tools they need to rise. I love connecting with women on Linkedin who have stand out personal brands and engage at a high level with others to show them the possiblities in life. Katy is a Canadian powerhouse who is passionate about empowering women and helping them to close the gender gap in senior leadership who saw her Linkedin followers rise by 30,000 within 12 months simply by showing up with purpose and shining a light on topics which she believed mattered.2023-01-1834 min
Surf and SalesS3E58 - What about Sales Leadership Sucks with Katy McfeeSo you climb the ladder of success to EVP of Sales and then decide it's not what you want; what do you do? She had to slow down and learn what lights her up. Stop believing the fear of what you think people think about you. 2022-12-2642 min
Live Better. Sell Better.Live Better Sell Better November HighlightsThis episode of the Live Better Sell Better Podcast recaps the best moments from our FIVE amazing guests for the month of November. Everything from finding a fit in terms of your value as a leader, when to utilize a paywall effectively, defining the stages of the buyer's journey, and the importance of diversity in leadership will be discussed in these episodes! HIGHLIGHTSBeth Jacobs, Chief Growth Officer at vChiefAmelia Taylor, Strategic Sales & Lead Evangelist at regie.aiBelal Batrawy, Founder of DeathtoFluff and Advisor at GTM buddyKaty McFee, Founder and Principal of i2a I...2022-11-2504 min
Live Better. Sell Better.Power of Authenticity: Lessons for the Woman in Leadership with Katy McFeeThis episode of the Live Better Seller Better Podcast features Katy McFee, Founder and Principal of i2a Insights to Action Coaching and Consulting. More and more professionals talk about becoming a woman in leadership but not enough talk about how to actually thrive in that space.Katy shares her insights on what it actually takes to take ownership and understand your role as a woman in leadership. She talks about how she started mentoring and teaches how to lean into your authenticity and succeed in the environment you're in. HIGHLIGHTSRealizing h...2022-11-1441 min
The Savvy SessionS1 Episode 15 - How to Break Through to a Leadership Role with Katy McFeeAre you struggling to break through to an executive leadership role, and feel like you have hit a plateau at the manager or director level?Join us on our latest podcast as we talk with Katy McFee, a leading coach & consultant who helps women break through to leadership roles and create the career and life they want.Katy McFee is the Founder & Principal of Insights to Action.The Insights to Action community is for:● Females who are looking to move up to an executive leadership role.● Those who want to become a s...2022-11-0723 min
Market-to-Revenue🧗♀️ Shea Cole: Fullscript, VP MarketingTell yourself, “I can do hard things.” What does the data say? What is the insight I can pull from the data? What is the creative idea I have based on that insight? Take the hassle out of the purchase journey. What product-market-fit means for a new segment of users. Focus over speed. Strategy over plans. Regaining SEO. Meaning, difference and salience. Understand what motivates your customer, how they view your product, or the problem that it solves. You find that tension in their lives then you solve for it.Here’s what Katy McFee s...2022-09-0125 minMarket-to-Revenue🍷 Darren Sharpe: SuiteSpot, Chief Revenue Officer15 minutes with Meet Darren Sharpe, Chief Revenue Officer at SuiteSpot. Be maniacal about what’s working. Doing great homework. Connecting inbound and outbound channels. Prospect discovery. Client feedback loops to drive product innovation. Shifting a pricing model from features to platform. Pareto principal. Opportunity costs. A culture of coaching allows your team to collaborate in all things. Talk within your client's own words. Asking: What's important to you? What drives you? Is there a connection here where I can help solve? 21 insights. 7 rapid-fire questions. Show transcript.Here’s what Katy McFee said abou...2022-07-2715 min
The Teacher Career Coach Podcast80 - Salary Negotiation and Raises with Katy McFeeKaty McFee spent 18 years working in sales and leadership, doing lots of negotiation on both sides of the table. She recently left her EVP, Sales job to start a coaching and consulting business focused on helping more women become executives and transition successfully to leadership positions. In this episode, we talk all about salary negotiation and how to ask for a raise in your new work environment. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and i...2022-06-3044 minMarket-to-Revenue☮️ Katy McFee: Insights to Action, Founder and Principal15 minutes with Katy McFee, Founder and Principal of Insights to Action. Helping new, aspiring leaders who are stuck in their career get to the executive level. Distractions. Balance. Lack of patience. Work when you work best. Show up as the person who want to be today. Creating focus and intentionality. Do less to do more. Focus on data, structure and process. Ask yourself 3 questions daily: What is the goal? What is the bigger picture? What has been successful in the past? 21 insights. 7 rapid-fire questions. Show transcript.Here’s what Brandon Fluharty said about Katy:Ka...2022-05-1615 min
Sales Leadership PodcastEpisode 182: #181: Katy McFee of Insights to Action — The 3 Things that Stop You From Being Promoted…and How to Overcome ThemKaty McFee has had an award-winning career as an Executive Sales Leader with emphasis in the biotech and technology segments. Today she is the CEO and Founder of Insights to Action and works with sales leaders worldwide helping develop new and emerging sales leaders. Her mission is to help new and aspiring leaders get to that next level…and get there fast. She shares her framework of how to get “unstuck” in your career and earn that first…or next promotion.
For video snippets of this and other episodes and for Rob's sales leadership resource center, head to Sales...2022-04-121h 02