From Awkward to Powerful: How Knowing Your Story Transforms Your Executive Presence

May 19, 2025

Discover why your introduction isn't just small talk—it's your most powerful tool for instantly communicating executive presence and value.

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Episode Summary
Discover why your introduction isn't just small talk—it's your most powerful tool for instantly communicating executive presence and value. Get my three-step formula for crafting a compelling leadership intro that showcases your worth in under 30 seconds, no matter the setting.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why first impressions form in milliseconds and how to make them work in your favor
  • The two critical questions others are silently asking when they meet you
  • How to craft different versions of your intro for networking events versus job interviews

 

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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.