THE CAREER CATAPULT

In this 5-minute episode, we discuss what it means to be first in your family to work in Corporate. 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@...

If you've been around long enough, you've seen a bit of a yo-yo effect when it comes to performance management.   You've seen the shift from quantifiable rankings to more holistic, qualitative, nuanced performance models.    In this week's podcast, I share my personal opinion on the shifts and how they impact upwardly mobile professionals.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Boot...

Most people struggle in their first people leadership role.   Sure, you may have had a few interns or junior associates report to you.   You may have had some dotted line reports or some project leadership roles.   But the first time you are responsible for leading leaders…   Others with extensive experience in their function;   Who technically do not need you to operate,   The first time you have...

Happy New Year!   Let me guess - you are likely in the process of imagining 2024 as your best year yet.   Me too.   Yet, you also know this isn't your first rodeo.   First, you started with New Year resolutions.  Those didn't work.   Then you started vision boarding.  Meh!   Then maybe you started journaling.   But beyond the initial high, it hasn't helped you withstand the onslaught that is your...

If you are doing a great job, you are likely getting the verbal accolades.   But unfortunately, most people mistake those platitudes for an actual development or growth plan.   In this week's episode, I give you a simple method to help you cut through the noise and figure out exactly how you are being perceived in your org.   Click to listen. Share with a friend.   -Stella   FREE TRAINING Register...

Yes, we all know the job market is in flux.   But what does that mean in practice?   What specifically are hiring managers looking for in their next executive hire?   Want to know how to show up to your next interview in order to be the obvious choice?   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com)   WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Progra...

Why do goals go unachieved year after year?   Perhaps you said you'd achieve a certain health goal Or land a certain promotion Or have a certain financial net worth Or be a different kind of parent   And maybe, those things haven't happened.   Most years, when I coach on missed goals, I often lean toward discipline as the culprit. Follow through. Or the lack thereof.   But…   What if your missed g...

If you are a VP level leader, in this episode I share my perspective on leadership.   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@...

What specifically do you do every single day to prepare to face the day?   To arm yourself with exactly what you need to deliver at peak levels?   At Sr Director or VP and above, and do not start your day in any intentional way, this is for you! Click to listen   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career...

We've all seen a player get taken off the field and benched.   Did you know the same thing can happen in your career?   You are not being promoted.   You are not being let go.   Nothing seems to happening.   You're stuck in this weird limbo.   Characterized by all "Attagirls", no action.   How does this happen?   Why does this happen?   I talk about this on the podcast.   Click to listen FREE TRAI...

We've all heard of the mid-life crisis - typically between ages 40-60.   A period of life where one may begin to struggle with their self-identity.   Typically characterized by feelings of dissatisfaction, inner turmoil, thoughts about mortality and legacy, etc.   What if I told you there's a similar phenomenon in your career?   Mid-Career Crisis.   You've always been a high-performing talent. Pro...

Being a catapulting leader is a full-time job. Maybe 2. So is being a highly connected and present parent. Many in our network share with us the constant tension they feel in navigating both simultaneously.   Perhaps this is you?   One day you are excited and lit up about going all the way to the C-Suite. (because deep in your heart of hearts, you know you can!)   And then perhaps the very next da...

Every single day I hear from corporate leaders regarding their teams.   From dealing with underperforming team members,   Concerns about attrition or flight risk   to low levels of engagement and motivation   And missed deadlines.   To say nothing of the interpersonal dynamics and politics...   While no one ever says this out loud...   the underlying question is, "What is wrong with my team?"   I...

Discernment.   The ability to judge well. To make thoughtful, wise decisions.   Why is this important?    Because as you navigate your career, you will be faced with many forks in the road.   Should I:   Take a rejuvenating vacation or quit the job?   Should I try to fix my brand here or start over somewhere else?   Speak passionately or listen intently?   Send an email or pick up the phone?   Pus...

What do you think is the hardest job in Corporate?   Not an easy question to answer as each role presents its own unique challenges.   And yet, I have a very clear perspective on what level things really begin to get...REAL.   Covered this in our recent podcast episode.   Click to hear my response and why.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.c...

Should I continue to pursue a career in a large global company...   Or pivot to a smaller, well-funded startup?   This is a question many of our clients ask behind the scenes.   For me, it represents an opportunity for us to discuss their overall career goals and strategy.   There are 2 very basic questions to start...   WHERE DO YOU WANT TO ULTIMATELY END UP IN YOUR CAREER? WHAT STEPS, EXPERIENCE...

You've just been informed that your role is being eliminated.   You are shocked, perhaps devastated.   You were told your team would be unaffected.   You've worked harder than you've ever worked in the last year.   This is a first for you.   You've NEVER been laid off, fired, or anything of the sort.   You've been a star performer all your career.   A bit of panic sets in.   It's not even the mone...

You worked really hard to land a skip-level promotion to VP.   Just the day before you were effectively a Senior Manager / Director.   But you hired a coach, rewrote your resume, and practiced the right words for the interview.   And you landed the role!!!   Your take home is 500K; you now have a team of 30 and have stepped into true leadership.   But maybe you've noticed you are quite miserable....

Do you have that one friend who is known to wake up at 5 a.m. to work out?   On vacation.   While everyone else is asleep.   Even if her flight was delayed and got in at midnight.   Raise your hand if you are that friend.   In this podcast episode of The Career Catapult, we'll discuss what this person can teach you about your career.   FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (...

"I always feel like somebody's watching me..."   Not just lyrics to a popular song;   It's also one of the most frequent comments I hear from women leaders who are dissatisfied in their careers.   There's the sense that your every move is watched, scrutinized, and judged.   And this can create intense pressure.   It can feel like you are in a perpetual audition   Where a single misstep, nebulously...

I hear this all the time.   I want the VP role, but I'm not ready to interview for it.   I haven't really interviewed in 5 years, because I have been in my current job.   I feel rusty.   So instead...   I need to practice with some other interviews at companies or roles I don't really want.   I need to interview for Sr Manager and Director first.   In this very short yet powerful episode, we asses...

There is ONE single question that is responsible for the biggest and fastest skip level promotions inside our programs. Why is this question so powerful?   It ignites.   It clarifies.   It catapults.   listen to this episode of The Career Catapult to find out what the question is and answer it for yourself.   -Stella   IS IT TIME TO DREAM A NEW DREAM?  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode...

Knowing how to delegate strategically and gracefully is a skill.   It's how you get more done with less.   It's how you drive 2X the results through others.   And most importantly, it's how you thrive and stave off burnout.   We covered this topic indepth with our clients recently inside The Career Catapult Executive Coaching program   We helped our clients 1. identify the tasks that ought to be d...

But here's what I've always known my entire life.   Most people follow the crowd.   Most people do the barest minimum.   Most people want 1% outcomes without 1% effort.   In this week's episode of The Career Catapult podcast, we are discussing standing out as the 1% of talent.   I share with you 5 non-negotiables you must intentionally execute to create the kind of roles, income and impact you wan...

Can you guess the Number one topic I get asked by female Directors and VPs new in their role?   How do I truly become that confident, charismatic, cool, calm, and collected executive in the eye of the storm ? Why are they asking this?   Because they are tired of faking it.   Like a duck that appears to be gliding on the surface, but constantly paddling furiously beneath the surface.   They worked...