If you've been told you're too much, too direct, or too ambitious, this episode is for you. I sit down with bestselling author Jenny Wood to flip three labels women have been taught to avoid and show how they actually get you promoted. Newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNThe three fears keeping ambitious women small at work, and the "spotlight effect" that fuels every one of themHow to reframe "manipulative" as building influence through empathy, plus the Monday Manifesto Jenny swears byWhy being "brutal" with your time, your words, and your priorities is the skill senior leaders are looking for in their next promotionThe GRAB framework for getting what you want in the first 90 seconds of any high-stakes meetingHow to push past imposter syndrome and stop "toning yourself down" at workCONNECT WITH JENNYJenny Wood is a New York Times bestselling author, former Google executive, and sought-after keynote speaker. Over 18 years at Google, she rose from entry-level to COO roles, led teams that drove billions in revenue, and founded Own Your Career, a program that reached 56,000 employees across 100 countries. She's been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and CNBC, and now helps leaders and teams thrive under pressure with courage, influence, and impact.RESOURCES MENTIONEDJenny Wood's book: Wild CourageJenny's free Say No guide: https://itsjennywood.com/sayno Jenny's free Get Promoted guide: https://itsjennywood.com/getpromoted Jenny's free Negotiations guide: https://itsjennywood.com/negotiations  Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyilles/ Weekly newsletter from Katy: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a If you're ready to stop flying under the radar and start getting the visibility and recognition you've earned, join me for my live Visibility & Recognition Workshop on June 23rd. This is a hands-on workshop — not a webinar — where you'll walk away with real frameworks and next steps you can use right away. It's just $37. Save your seat at morewomenpromoted.com/workshopNot sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at insightstoactioncc.com/quiz Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.