3 Reasons You Think You’re Not Executive Material (And Why You’re Wrong)

June 9, 2025

Think you’re not ready for the VP seat? Think again. In this episode, I’ll help you start seeing yourself as the leader you already are.

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Episode Summary
Think you’re not ready for the VP seat? Think again. In this episode, I’ll help you start seeing yourself as the leader you already are.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Why seeing yourself as a leader is often harder than being one
  • The 3 most common traps that keep smart women from going after the VP seat
  • The belief shift and two conversations that changed everything for me

 

…LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVO!

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.

Hi, I’m Katy McFee
A former VP and EVP who knows how hard it is to break into executive leadership. After years of feeling stuck, I figured it out and now, as a certified executive coach, I help other women do the same. I’ve supported hundreds in landing the promotions they deserve with strategies that make success achievable, without the years of trial and error.