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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 45 MIN

EP 158. When being the go to person is stalling your career w/Katy McFee

from Five For Two Careers · host Adelle Thompson

If you've been stuck at manager level for years and haven't been able to secure a Head Of, Director, or VP role, this episode is for you.This week I'm joined by Katy McFee, and her advice and actionable strategies will help you unlock that next career level.Katy knows exactly what it's like to be the go to person, the one who does all the work but isn't considered for senior leadership, until she figured out the gap in her strategy and landed a VP role. She has driven 8 and 9 figure business growth across tech and biotech spaces, and this week she shares:The execution trapHow to stop being a doer and actually be seen as a thought leader who can strategise bigger company goalsBig picture thinking and patterns you need to understand to secure a seat at the tableWhat sets Managers, Directors, and VPs apartResumes and interviews at senior leadership levelSaying NO in a way that actually feels authenticThe one action that rewarded you as a Manager but will block you from VPConnect with Katy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a/Website: https://insightstoactioncc.com/Insight to Action program: https://insightstoactioncc.com/vp-ready-quiz/-----If you enjoyed the episode, share it with someone else who could benefit from it and don't forget to like and leave a comment

If you've been stuck at manager level for years and haven't been able to secure a Head Of, Director, or VP role, this episode is for you.This week I'm joined by Katy McFee, and her advice and actionable strategies will help you unlock that next career level.Katy knows exactly what it's like to be the go to person, the one who does all the work but isn't considered for senior leadership, until she figured out the gap in her strategy and landed a VP role. She has driven 8 and 9 figure business growth across tech and biotech spaces, and this week she shares:The execution trapHow to stop being a doer and actually be seen as a thought leader who can strategise bigger company goalsBig picture thinking and patterns you need to understand to secure a seat at the tableWhat sets Managers, Directors, and VPs apartResumes and interviews at senior leadership levelSaying NO in a way that actually feels authenticThe one action that rewarded you as a Manager but will block you from VPConnect with Katy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a/Website: https://insightstoactioncc.com/Insight to Action program: https://insightstoactioncc.com/vp-ready-quiz/-----If you enjoyed the episode, share it with someone else who could benefit from it and don't forget to like and leave a comment

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