Published by Stella Odogwu
For ambitious women who are ready to propel their way into Corporate Senior Leadership.
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21 min
You don't usually abandon a meaningful goal all at once. More often, your commitment slowly fades the moment you convince yourself you don't know how to get there. In this week's podcast, we're unpacking the hidden relationship between commitment and knowhow and why closing that gap is often the difference between settling and achieving what you originally set out to do. 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
19 min
Throughout my career as a corporate executive and CEO, I've had moments that completely knocked the wind out of me; from product recalls to failed hires and multimillion-dollar decisions gone wrong. In this episode, I'm sharing the lessons that helped me recover faster, think more clearly, and lead through uncertainty without letting one setback define my story. 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
32 min
The executives who get promoted aren't necessarily working harder. They're often making dozens of subtle decisions differently in meetings, presentations, stakeholder conversations, and cross-functional work. Here are five small details that quietly shape how senior leaders perceive your leadership. Check out our podcast 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
29 min
After sports injuries, pregnancies, postpartum, weight changes, and major life transitions, I realized my wardrobe no longer reflected the executive I had become. I decided to hire Roxanne Carne who transformed, not just my wardrobe, but gave me back my spark. In this week's podcast, Roxanne and I discuss how intentional style influences confidence, executive presence, and the way leaders are perceived long before they speak. Ready to elevate your style to match the significance of your career and life goals? Visit http://executivepresencestyle.com/ 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
29 min
Over the years, executives have brought me what they believed was the problem. More often than not, we discovered we were solving something entirely different. The higher you rise, the more dangerous it becomes to mistake your assumptions for strategy. Join me for this week's podcast episode, The Conversation Beneath the Conversation , where I explore why the biggest breakthroughs in leadership often begin by questioning the problem you think you're trying to solve. 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
27 min
She spent 19 years at this company and every promotion (all the way to SVP), reinforced the same message: You're ready for more. Then she entered the market for a COO role and received a very different message. This week's podcast is one every ambitious leader should hear. 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
30 min
Most leaders think the next level of their career requires more strategy, stronger communication, or better executive presence. Sometimes it does. But at a certain level, the bigger challenge is expanding your capacity for discomfort. Rejection. Disapproval. Uncertainty. Exposure. Standing alone. Difficult feedback. Let's talk 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
28 min
Many women leaders say they want the C Suite, yet privately wrestle with fears they rarely discuss out loud. In this episode, I unpack the hidden tension between ambition and uncertainty and how it quietly influences career decisions at the highest levels. If you've ever questioned whether you're truly ready for the next level, this conversation may resonate more than 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
22 min
Most executives prepare for behavioral interviews. Very few prepare for the moment the interviewer challenges them directly. The curveball. Usually a comment designed to test composure, executive presence, and credibility under pressure. And in this market, that's often where the offer is won or lost. Click to listen as I share examples. 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
9 min
She was the technical genius behind the product. The one fixing outages at 2 a.m. The one everyone relied on. The one who had been there first. Then the company hired her peer. A year later, he became her boss. He wasnt smarter than she was. He simply knew something she didnt. Find out by listening to this week's episode of The Career Catapult podcast. 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
33 min
One of the hardest parts of a senior-level job search is that after enough rejection, confusion starts to set in. You start questioning yourself. Lowering your target. Wondering if maybe the market is just impossible right now. Or you keep pushing harder with no real strategy. But your results (or lack thereof) are data And your data is telling you exactly where the breakdown is. If you are tired of guessing…tired of wondering why the role still hasn't happened… and want to know exactly what needs to change to land your Sr Director, VP, or C-Suite role once and for all. 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 min
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
22 min
"Stella, Should I take this lateral offer now, or wait for something better?" May sound like a complicated decision but it's really quite simple what you should do. Most professionals misdiagnose this decision entirely. This decision has little to do with patience or risk tolerance. It's about something far more simple, yet uncomfortable. In this episode, I'll show you how to make this decision quickly. 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
14 min
The job market has changed. Timelines are longer, competition is tighter, and curveballs are the norm. If you're in the market for a skip-level promotion, there are 3 things you need to master... and most people avoid all three. In this episode, we break down the exact system our Career Catapult clients use to become the final candidate standing. 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
23 min
She was a Senior Director. Maybe a VP. Performing at a high level. Then something happened. She walked away. Told herself it was just a reset. At first, it felt right. Even necessary. Months later, she tried to come back… and nothing was landing the way it used to. Something had shifted. Not in her capability. In something else. In this episode, I share a hard truth most people don't talk about - the hidden cost of stepping away, and why getting back in isn't as simple as you think. 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
16 min
I've been spending more time in the car lately, and it got me thinking… there's a way people move through their careers that isn't obvious when you're in it. You can feel busy, even productive, and still not really be moving the way you think you are. There are patterns, signals, and moments most people miss simply because they're focused on what's right in front of them. Once you start to notice what's actually happening around you, the way you make decisions starts to shift. And when that happens, things begin to move differently. 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
26 min
At Director, VP, SVP, the work isn't actually the hard part. The functional know-how itself isn't the issue. It's everything around it - the people, the dynamics, the decisions behind the scenes. In this episode, I break down how to actually get things done when the stakes are high. 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
24 min
Are your relationships with senior leadership actually moving your career forward, or are they quietly holding you back? In this week's episode, I break down the five most common beliefs that keep high performers disconnected from the very people who determine their access, visibility, and next move, and exactly how to fix them. 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
23 min
There's a pattern I see over and over with high-performing leaders. A single comment. One conversation. That's all it takes. It starts small… almost invisible. Feels completely rational. And then it builds in layers; quietly, until you're making decisions that don't look anything like the leader you thought you were becoming. 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