Episode 138: Part 2: On Staying Ready: Safeguarding Your Career

Episode 181: The path to C-Suite before age 60: Can I actually get to the C-Suite within a 20-year career? All the C-Suite leaders I see are 50-60. Am I too young? How would it actually happen? Do I even want it? It's a nice-sounding goal that earns me respect... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

25 min listen

3 invisible saboteurs in your career: In this podcast episode, we shed light on three invisible saboteurs for corporate leaders. These saboteurs are responsible for the burnout, the stalled careers, the incessant work conflict, etc. You guys - they are hiding in plain sight! Don't... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

29 min listen

Episode 179: The reason you may be dissatisfied in your new role: Every day, I encounter leaders who are dissatisfied with their current role for different reasons. "The role was advertised as a VP BUT I'm a glorified manager." "They said they wanted someone to stand up xyz process, BUT as it turns... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

14 min listen

Episode 178: What industry should I work in next?: Have you found yourself wondering what industry to select for your next role? Maybe you've been stuck In indecision for some time on this. Listen to this week's episode for some clarity on your next steps. FREE TRAINING Register... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

11 min listen

Episode 177: Why is history repeating itself at your new company and role: You land your dream role. The first 6 months are awesome. And then it all starts to fall apart. You wonder why. Except this isnt the first time it's happened. Or the second, come to think of it. Let's explore... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

16 min listen

Episode 176: What it looks like to be in survival mode: Did you know that you can be in survival mode in your corporate career and not even know it? you could be VP or SVP, making $500k in comp, reporting to the C-Suite and not be thriving at all! Take a listen to this week’s podcast... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

26 min listen

Episode 175: Do not dare land a promotion to VP, SVP C-Suite unless you do this!: Lots of female leaders share with me that they want to land a role as VP, SVP or C-Suite leader. And yet, most who actually succeed in doing this, do not thrive afterwards. Why is that? It would seem as if landing a major promotion in... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

13 min listen

Episode 174: Why Smart, High Achieving People Procrastinate (It may not be what you think!): It's so easy to think procrastination equals lazy. In this episode, I dive into three reasons why otherwise high-achieving leaders procrastinate on their big goals. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

17 min listen

Episode 173: Be Unrecognizable in 90 days or less! - Raise your lowest standard!: In this episode, we discuss how to transform every area of your life in 90 days. Spoiler - this has absolutely nothing to do with setting big goals. :) Click to listen. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

17 min listen

Episode 172: A snippet of our recent bootcamp convo on Burnout: 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/... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

9 min listen

Episode 171: How to NOT accept a role just based on Comp and Title: Most people focus on comp and title only in accepting a role. Then they accept the job and 6 months later, they are completely frustrated, resentful and massively overwhelmed. This week on the podcast, we discuss exactly how to ensure... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

13 min listen

Episode 170: The reason you keep landing lateral roles: How to land an external skip level promotion in 90 days: If you are ready for a skip level role externally as Sr Director, SVP, C-Suite and continue to land lateral roles, there is a reason. And it is likely not what you think. It's not because you don't have the experience. or... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

13 min listen

Episode 169: The costly (and hidden!) mistakes you are making in your relationship with your manager: Your relationship with your manager is essential to a successful career within your organization. And yet so many people give so little thought to how to navigate this relationship. In this episode, we discuss 4 costly mistakes you are... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

21 min listen

Episode 168: Are you caught up?: What do lottery winners and new VPs in their 30s and 40s have in common? It's likely not what you think. If you have just landed a role as a senior leader or aspiring to one, don't miss this. Click to listen to today's 12-min... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

14 min listen

Episode 167: 7 Subtle Signs You’ve Hired the Wrong VP: We’ve all been there. You go through rounds of interviews and finally extend an offer to your next VP. But less than 90 days in, you just know you've made a mistake. In this episode, I share 7 signs you’ve hired the wrong VP.... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

19 min listen

Episode 166: To a First-Generation Corporate Citizen: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

8 min listen

Episode 165: Are Performance Ratings a Thing of the Past?: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

17 min listen

Episode 164: Redefining Success as a Leader of People: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

13 min listen

Episode 163: How to FINALLY surpass yourself In 2024: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

24 min listen

Episode 162: How to cut through the BS and figure out your TRUE brand within your company: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

13 min listen

Episode 161: Interviewing & Hiring Trends to Prepare for Director, VP, SVP - Replay: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

30 min listen

Episode 160: Your Unachieved Goals: Discipline or something else?: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

17 min listen

Episode 159: What is a leader, really?: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

18 min listen

Episode 158: Are you prepared to face your day?: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

22 min listen

Episode 157: Have you been "benched"?: How your reaction to a mistake can cost you your promotion: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

18 min listen

Episode 156: Navigating a Mid-Career Crisis: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

27 min listen

Episode 155: Yes, you can absolutely catapult as a working parent but…: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

31 min listen

Episode 154: "What is wrong with my team?": 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.... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

11 min listen

Episode 153: The Power of Discernment in Your Corporate Career: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

24 min listen

Episode 152: The hardest level in the Corporate ladder: 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... by THE CAREER CATAPULT

21 min listen

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Episode 138: Part 2: On Staying Ready: Safeguarding Your Career

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