
Why 'Working Harder' Is Keeping You Stuck in Middle Management
About this episode
Feeling overwhelmed as a director but know you're capable of more? Download my free guide "5 Simple Shifts for Strategic Thinking" to transform how you approach your role and position yourself for executive advancement without adding more to your plate.
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
Curious what it's like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward and we can take it from there.
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