THE CAREER CATAPULT

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://thecatapultboot...

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) WO...

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...

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 TRAIN...

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 .   F...

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://cycprogra...

"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 t...

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...

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://thecatapultbootca...

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 Ca...

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://thecatapul...

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 infras...

What is the one mindset shift that separates high-performing women from those who leap into bold new titles, teams, and comp brackets?   It's not talent. It's not tenure.   It's boldness.   In this episode, we explore the real stories of women who stopped waiting and started creating their own career-defining moments.    FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatap...

Ever felt stuck in a role you once loved?   Check out this week's episode where I discuss the story of a Director of IT who's been with the same company for 15 years: great salary and benefits, remote, great relationships.   As leadership turned over in her organization, she was overlooked for promotion, even when a VP role opened. Externally, opportunities were no better.   Cue frustration, self-...

Did you miss our recent Catapult Your Career Bootcamp? Click here to catch one of our sessions on maximizing executive presence especially in a virtual setting 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/ Instag...

Have you been trying to land your next role as Sr Director, VP, SVP or C-Suite?   Tired of endless interviews with zero traction?   It's not in your head: these roles are hyper-competitive.   The good news? You can land this role with the right combination of strategy and mindset.   In today's episode, we'll reveal how to cultivate an unstoppable mindset and present yourself as an undeniable asset...

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  Not all promotions are created equal. Sure, a 20% pay bump and a shinier title sound great—but is it real progress or just a lateral in disguise? In this episode, we break down the three critical ways your role must expand to signal true advancement—so you don't just spin on the career carousel for another 5 years.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapul...

You've put in the work, had all the right conversations, and waited patiently—yet that VP (SVP or C-Suite) title remains just out of reach.   Is it bad luck, bad timing, or something else?   In this episode, we unpack the tale of the very high performing leader who, despite multiple career development convos is stuck at the same level, and not for lack of asking!   Click to listen   FREE TRAINING...

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Who you surround yourself with can make or break your path to your next role. In this episode, we're breaking down how your environment shapes your success—it's either accelerating your growth or holding you back.   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 Li...

What is it that keeps otherwise high-achieving, already successful and highly compensated women leaders stuck at a plateau?   It's not competence, expertise or lack of clarity.   The answer may surprise you.   Tune in to this week's episode of The Career Catapult.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Car...

Aspiring for the C-Suite? Capacity is the Key   Most leaders focus on strategy, experience, and visibility—but the true game-changer?   Capacity. The executive stamina to handle more responsibility, decisions, and pressure without burning out.   Ready to expand your throughput, master high-stakes leadership, and unlock your next-level success? Tune in now. 🎧 FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapul...

If you have a goal to achieve $1 million + in your corporate career and aren't quite sure how to get there, click to listen to today's episode of the podcast.   We discuss the 3 steps required to make it happen.   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 Link...

  If you are interviewing right now for Sr Dir, VP, SVP or C-Suite, have you ever said this to someone else about an interview?   "I had a great conversation with XYZ ....but he didn't really ask me any questions."   If so, today's podcast episode is just for you.   We discuss the 3 different conversation styles in the interview process and how to crush them no matter what.   Click to listen   FRE...