The Exact Questions That Turn Generic Feedback Into Career-Changing Guidance

April 21, 2025

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!

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Episode Summary
Feedback 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 while improving performance
  • The exact questions I use (and you can too!) to transform your manager's vague "looks good" into the guidance you actually need for promotion
  • Why when your boss says "keep doing what you're doing" it might actually be a red flag—and what to do about it
  • My practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries around feedback that help you grow without the emotional spiral

 

…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.