The Good Girl Syndrome That’s Keeping You Stuck with Lucy Gernon

March 2, 2026

If you've ever stayed late, said yes to everything, and still wondered why you're not moving up, this episode is for you.

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Episode Summary

If you've ever stayed late, said yes to everything, and still wondered why you're not moving up, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Irish executive coach and founder of 360 Leadership, Lucy Gernon, to talk about what's actually holding high-achieving women back. Spoiler: it's not your skills or your work ethic. If you're doing the work and not getting the credit, join me on March 9th for my workshop, From Invisible to Influential to learn how to create the right visibility with the right people for just $27. Register at morewomenpromoted.com/workshop

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why people pleasing isn't just a personality trait. It's a childhood survival strategy that's quietly running your career decisions
  • How to redefine balance as a feeling rather than a schedule, and why that shift changes everything
  • The confidence move that helped one of Lucy's clients save her company $2.8 million and land a seat in strategic meetings
  • Why women wait for proof before speaking up and how to start sharing your ideas with conviction before you feel ready
  • How to identify the non-promotable work you're doing and start saying no without guilt
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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.