I obsessed about becoming a VP. When I finally got promoted, it was a huge disappointment.

• Katy McFee is a former VP and CEO of a coaching and consulting company.
• She worked hard to become a VP but was disappointed once she reached her goal. 
• McFee realized that people with titles like VP are no smarter or more special than others.  

Becoming a VP was a big disappointment for me.

I knew I wanted to be one since my first-ever sales job. I thought my boss (our VP Sales) had the coolest job ever, so I set out to make it happen.

I was a hard worker, and after a few successful sales roles at some bigger companies, I was offered the opportunity to join another start-up and build a team. I'd landed my first real leadership role.