What No One Tells High Performers About Getting Promoted with Kendall Berg

April 27, 2026

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not moving up, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Kendall Berg, known as That Career Coach, to pull back the curtain on the unspoken rules that actually determine who gets ahead in corporate.

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Episode Summary
If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not moving up, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Kendall Berg, known as That Career Coach, to pull back the curtain on the unspoken rules that actually determine who gets ahead in corporate. Want more insights like this to get ahead in your career?
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BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why your performance is only half the equation and what the other half is that most people completely miss
  • The real reason your boss has less power over your promotion than you think
  • How "the swoop and save" is quietly working against your career advancement
  • Why complaining to your boss tanks your perceived potential and what to say instead
  • The mindset shift that helps you stop tying your worth to your output
CONNECT WITH KENDALL

Kendall Berg is a career strategist, coach, and founder of That Career Coach, where she helps ambitious professionals build influence, elevate their personal brand, and position themselves for bigger opportunities at work. Through her coaching, content, and speaking, she teaches practical strategies for career growth, leadership, and navigating the corporate world with confidence. Kendall is passionate about helping people stop playing small and start creating careers they’re truly proud of.

 

…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.