THE CAREER CATAPULT

Hosted by Stella Odogwu

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Aug 2026

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

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August 31, 202616 min

Episode 299: The Person Who Sets the Goal Isn't the Person Who Has to Keep It

We make our biggest commitments when life feels calm, clear, and manageable. But what happens when real life hits? This week, I'm sharing a simple shift that can help your goals survive the messy days. 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

August 24, 202623 min

Episode 298: No One Is Chasing You: Why pursue a level of success you don't need?

Why would anyone voluntarily run 50 miles a week when absolutely nothing is chasing them? You could ask the same question about becoming a VP, SVP or C-suite executive. It's hard. It takes years. Most people won't do it. And you absolutely do not need to. So why would you? This week's podcast is about ambition, the pursuit of statistically uncommon things, and the question far too few people ask before deciding they want to reach the top. 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

August 17, 202625 min

Episode 297:Landing an Internal or External Skip level promotion (Career Catapult Bootcamp Aug 2026)

Interested in the full replay? Send us an email saying FULL REPLAY at contact@intelle.us 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

August 10, 202623 min

Episode 296: Why Great Directors Don't Become VPs

What if the very thing you've been emphasizing in executive interviews is the reason you're being passed over? In this episode, I challenge one of the biggest assumptions ambitious Directors and Senior Directors make as they pursue VP and executive roles. If you've ever felt like your experience isn't "big enough" or wondered what separates the leaders who make the leap from those who don't, this conversation may change the way you think about your career; and how you talk about it. You may be much closer than 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

August 3, 202625 min

Episode 295: Do you have a career development plan? - Replay

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

July 27, 202621 min

Episode 294: The Day You Stopped Wanting the Promotion

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

July 20, 2026Episode 29319 min

Episode 293: When the Wind Gets Knocked Out of You

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

July 13, 202632 min

Episode 292: 5 Costly Ways You May Miscalibrated for the Executive Level!

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

July 6, 202629 min

Episode 291: The Importance of Personal Style in Leadership with Roxanne Carne

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

June 29, 202629 min

Episode 290: The Conversation Beneath the Conversation

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