THE CAREER CATAPULT

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

Episode 214: Learn the Lessons of the Past and Approach 2025 Differently in Your Corporate Career

Happy New Year!   In our first podcast episode of 2025 we discuss the biggest lessons of 2024 and how to implement them for a more enriching and successful 2025.    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    

01-07
29:39

Episode 213: 8 Signs You Are Truly On Track For an Internal Promotion to Sr Director, VP, SVP Not Being Placated

"Stella, How do I know I can believe what my manager is telling me when he says I am on track for a promotion in the next 3-6 months?" This week's episode dives into the 8 signs your manager is telling the truth when he or she says you will be promoted to Sr Director, VP or SVP imminently. 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

12-20
23:32

Episode 212: Why Your Internal Promotion to Sr Director, VP, SVP Has Been Stalled

If your promotion internally to Sr Director, VP, SVP feels stalled, it likely is.   But not for the reasons you may think.   In this episode of The Career Catapult we discuss the fundamental reason your next big internal promotion isn't further along.   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

12-16
15:48

Episode 211: Top of my pay band, significant unvested stock, no promotion

  For the last full week, we have been tackling the most challenging and pressing career-related questions inside our Catapult Your Career Bootcamp. Why do I keep getting the lateral? I am a top performer but not seeing a path to promotion here. What to do? How do companies decide when and how to make exceptions to their rules? What does my strategy need to be if I am already at the top of my pay band, have a significant unvested stock package but no promotion? Here is a clip of Day 2 - Become the Obvious Choice for Internal Promotion to Sr Director, VP, SVP or C-Suite.   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

12-09
14:38

Episode 210: “Nature Abhors a Vacuum”: How to Maximize Opportunities on Your Path to the C-Suite

In leadership, just like in nature, empty spaces don’t stay empty for long.   Opportunities arise when gaps appear—but if you don’t step in, someone else will. The key is to recognize, assess, and seize those moments with speed and consistency.   In this week’s podcast, I share how embracing this mindset transformed my career, from an unexpected opportunity to leading multiple regions in just one year.   Are you waiting for permission—or stepping into the vacuum?   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

12-02
18:29

Episode 209: The reason your Big Ask is a"Big NO"

  If you are a newly onboarded VP or SVP, you likely have one big frustration in your new role.   Getting people to say Yes.   You may even be wondering - why hire me and pay me all this money if you aren't willing to let me work?   In this week's episode, I cut to the chase on possible reasons for this.   Take a 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

11-24
16:59

Episode 208: On Cliff Jumping: How Perfectionism Costs Successful Leaders Their Next Big Leap

In this week's episode, I share my thoughts on how perfectionism costs already successful leaders their next uplevel.   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

11-18
13:47

Episode 207: Have it all or ...

Can I have it all?   The unasked question that lurks behind most unmet goals.   In this 10 min episode, I share with you my thoughts on 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

11-08
12:44

Episode 206: Which should I pursue for VP - Internal OR external promotion?

Multiple choice question   Which is easier:   A. Landing internal promotions B. Landing external promotions   My answer may not be what you expect ;)   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

11-04
18:22

Episode 205: The Physics of Energy Management

You may think you have a time management challenge.   I am willing to bet it's something else.   Click here to catch this week's episode on Energy Management.   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  

10-25
16:31

Episode 204: 10 Mistakes you are making in your first 90 days on the job

In this week's episode, we discuss 10 mistakes most people make in their new role. If you have just landed a role as Sr Director, VP or SVP, give it a 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

10-21
22:23

Episode 203: A snippet of our recent bootcamp convo on Mindset

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

10-14
32:33

Episode 202: BHAG - The Secret to Crystal Clarity

There is one surefire way to gain 1000% clarity, and rid yourself of all your bad habits and leave it all on the table.   It's not for everyone; certainly not for the faint of heart.   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

10-04
18:07

Episode 201: VP or VP?

  No, this isnt a typo 🙂   "Can I really do this? Can I be present at home? Will I have to work till midnight every night? Is this what I want? Will I burnout again like I did in my Director role?   As it turns out...   She wasn't actually in a VP role!"   Join us in this week's episode as we dive into why one VP role may differ from another and how this can make all the difference in your career experience.   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

09-30
13:11

Episode 200: What happens after a big catapult?

Why is it that after a big promotion to VP, SVP or C-suite so many people report being unhappy?   In this episode, I share with you 2 simple strategies to avoid this!   If you have just landed a skip-level role or you know it’s imminent, listen below.   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

09-23
21:36

Episode 199: "Does she have 2 heads?"

This week, I share a bit about my upbringing that has made a big impact on who I am today. 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

09-16
09:29

Episode 198: Why would a company pay anyone $500,000?

Money is important.   It is one of the 3 pillars of career success we focus on.   Most people want to achieve at least $500,000 in compensation - first in total comp, then base.   But do you know why a company would pay someone that much?   In this episode I ask you 4 important questions to help you gain clarity over the brand of a $500,000 earner   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

09-09
27:16

Episode 197: 3 Hard Truths You Need To Go Beyond Director (to VP or SVP) in this Market

In todays episode we dive into 3 Hard Truths You Need To Go from Director to VP or SVP in this Market   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

09-02
17:11

Episode 196: Do you understand the unspoken expectations around promotions in your org?

Do you know exactly what it takes to land a significant promotion at your company?   most people unfortunately have no clear idea.   In this episode we discuss some of the “unspoken or unwritten “ expectations I’ve come across as it relates to getting promoted to Sr Dir, VP, SVP.   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    

08-26
27:32

Episode 195: The biggest mistakes costing you skip level promotion to Sr Dir, VP, C-Suite in this market

If you are looking to land your next role externally and are Not being invited to interview Interviewing but no offers Getting offers but the role / title / comp is lower than you'd hoped Do not miss this week's episode of The Career Catapult Podcast   We discuss the biggest mistakes costing you skip level promotion to Sr Dir, VP, CSuite in this market.   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

08-19
23:45

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