Stop Working Harder: The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Promoted

November 17, 2025

When you're already burning out as a director, the thought of pursuing VP can feel completely overwhelming…yet staying stuck is equally unsatisfying.

Feeling 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 Summary

When you're already burning out as a director, the thought of pursuing VP can feel completely overwhelming…yet staying stuck is equally unsatisfying. If you want to make the shift without working harder, grab my free guide 5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking here.

In this encore episode, I’m sharing the three pivotal mindset shifts that helped me go from an exhausted, overlooked director to a confident executive so you can start leading at the level you’re aiming for.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Why being the go-to person who gets things done might actually be holding you back
  • The three areas you must focus on to be seen as executive material
  • The weekly habit every aspiring executive needs to adopt

 

…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.