Why ‘Working Harder’ Is Keeping You Stuck in Middle Management

March 21, 2025

I'll reveal the three pivotal mindset shifts that transformed me from an exhausted, overlooked director to a thriving executive, proving that advancement doesn't require working harder or sacrificing your wellbeing.

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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. I'll reveal the three pivotal mindset shifts that transformed me from an exhausted, overlooked director to a thriving executive, proving that advancement doesn't require working harder or sacrificing your wellbeing.

What You'll Learn

  • Why being the go-to person who gets things done might actually be preventing your promotion
  • The three key areas you need to focus on to be seen as executive material
  • The one weekly habit every aspiring executive needs to adopt

 

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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.