THE CAREER CATAPULT

For ambitious women who are ready to propel their way into Corporate Senior Leadership.

Episode 249: The 5 Errors Stealing Your Decision-Making Power

To listen to the full length session, click here: https://youtu.be/79-Nn_zu4yc   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

09-15
19:40

Episode 248: The Illusion of Passion

Think passion is the key to career success? Think again. In this episode, I unpack why discipline, rigor, and consistency, not constant excitement, are what actually drive growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for the “perfect passion,” this conversation is for you. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554  

09-08
13:08

Episode 247: The Importance of Setting a Clear Vision in Life and Career

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09-01
07:27

Episode 246: The hardest level in the Corporate ladder

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08-25
19:55

Episode 245: 5 Costly Mistakes Senior Leaders Make When Negotiating Executive Compensation"

Making it to VP doesn’t mean you’re negotiating like one. In this episode, I reveal the five mistakes that cost executives millions in compensation. Listen in to learn how to secure the package you truly deserve. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

08-18
20:29

Episode 244: Signs You’re Losing Altitude in the VP Seat and How to Avoid

You landed the VP role, and six months later, something feels… off. No one’s saying you’ve done anything wrong, but your influence is quietly slipping away. In this episode, we unpack the subtle signs you’re being sidelined and the strategies to protect your seat before it’s too late. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

08-11
31:56

Episode 243: Your Values Are Showing (and They’re Not What You Think!)

If I followed you around for a week, ignored what you said you value, and only looked at how you spent your time, what story would it tell? In this episode, I’m unpacking the uncomfortable truth about the gap between our stated values and lived behaviors, and why that gap is costing so many leaders their integrity and growth. Click below to listen. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

08-04
15:34

Episode 242: 7 Mistakes Costing You Your Next Skip Level Role

If you were eliminated in the 9th round on an interview process for VP or C-suite, I can guarantee you it wasn't because of your resume or experience, despite what you've been told.  In this week’s episode, I break down 5 subtle but costly mistakes that are sabotaging your chances of being seen as the obvious choice. If you're aiming for a skip-level promotion, this is the episode you can't afford to miss.  FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

07-28
37:09

Episode 241: How to Decide the Right Career Play as a VP

If you’ve made it to VP-level, you’ve proven you can play the game but are you still playing to win? In this episode, Stella shares six strategic "career plays" designed to move you beyond autopilot and into intentional leadership. If you're ready to make your next move with clarity and purpose, don’t miss this.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554    

07-21
22:57

Episode 240: "I Used to Succeed Without Trying too Hard. What Happened?"

You’ve done everything right. Hard work, credentials, solid results, but the next-level role still isn’t landing. In this episode, we break down the real reason high performers get stuck. If you’re aiming for Director, VP, or C-Suite, this is the shift you can’t afford to ignore. Click below to listen. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

07-14
22:45

Episode 239: How a VP with under 20 years experience engineered her $1 million cash windfall, accelerating her retirement by years

Most people assume big career wins come down to luck or connections. But when two leaders with the same background get wildly different outcomes, the real difference is often strategy, clarity, and boldness. In this episode, I’m sharing how one VP engineered a $1.02M payout from a corporate role and how you can start leveraging your career as your most powerful wealth-building asset. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

07-07
28:03

Episode 238: How to REST as a High Achiever

Even the most high-performing, fast-rising leaders often overlook one critical part of their success strategy: REST. In this week’s podcast episode, we're unpacking why your C-Suite peers prioritize real, intentional rest and how your relationship with rest might be holding you back. If your vacations still leave you drained and your brain never truly “clocks out,” this one’s for you.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

07-01
24:13

Episode 237: There Is No Perfect Company: Stop Running and Start Leading!

If you’ve been fantasizing about finding the perfect company with the perfect boss and the perfect culture…   Let me break it to you.   That utopia does not exist. And chasing it is costing you your growth and credibility.   In today’s episode, let's discuss what no one tells high achievers early enough: your power isn’t in finding a perfect environment. It’s in learning how to lead anywhere.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

06-23
16:43

Episode 236: The Uncomfortable Conversation About Time - Part II (Solving the "Time" Dilemma)

In our previous conversation, we discussed all the ways we sabotage our goals by saying "I don't have time."   In Part II of this conversation, let's take a concrete step in solving this time dilemma once and for all.   Click to listen   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

06-16
14:29

Episode 235: The uncomfortable conversation about time - Part I

“I don’t have time”   If I had a nickel for every time I heard this…   Thing is, no one ever says this in the context of something unimportant.   It’s usually said in response to not doing something important. Critical even.   If you are going to catapult, we must figure out how to solve this problem of time once and for all and I know just how to do it!   Join me for a 2-part conversation about this topic.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

06-09
38:24

Episode 234: When The Vision Gets Blurry

You had a vision once - clear, compelling, maybe even a little wild. And for a while, you chased it. But somewhere along the way, things shifted.   Life got loud. You got tired. And the vision? It got quieter. Maybe now it feels distant… or worse, irrelevant. But what if it’s not?   Take a listen to this week's episode as I share my own personal experience with this and what to do about it.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

05-30
17:28

Episode 233: The Discomfort of an Unmet Goal

Serious question   When you have a big goal that doesn't happen in your timeline...   What do you do?   Think back through your career and life.   What you do in those tough moments will reveal so much.   This week's podcast, I explore this topic and offer solutions on how to address instead.   Click to listen   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

05-27
25:31

Episode 232: Yes, You Can Be in Crisis and Still Reach Your Goals

You don’t need perfect circumstances to pursue the next big thing. Health crisis, family challenges, burnout, caregiving overload, career setbacks - we’ve helped women navigate it all and rise. This episode is your reminder that even when life feels hard, you can still move forward. Differently. But powerfully. Listen in. You’re still in the game. Click to listen FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554  

05-20
16:44

Episode 231: How Complacency can Cost you Big In Today's Highly Competitive Market

Complacency in this context isn't laziness.   It’s subtle. It actually sounds like confidence. If you’re navigating this market...   whether employed, laid off and taking a break, or actively searching,   ask yourself:   Are you truly being strategic, or just hoping it all works out?   Tune in to this week's episode.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

05-12
27:04

Episode 230: Crafting the exact life you want as a Female VP, SVP or C-Suite Leader

After 15–20 years of climbing the ladder, many women reach a turning point: I’ll keep going, but only if I can do it on my terms. No more sacrificing wellbeing, family, or identity to prove you belong in the C-Suite. In this episode, we unpack how to create the exact life you want while still leading at the highest levels. From setting personal non-negotiables to negotiating true leadership infrastructure, this is about designing success that actually fits you. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554

05-02
48:36

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