Episode 206: Which should I pursue for VP - Internal OR external promotion?

Happy New Year!   In our first podcast episode of 2025 we discuss the biggest lessons of 2024 and how to implement them for a more enriching and successful 2025.    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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554    

"Stella, How do I know I can believe what my manager is telling me when he says I am on track for a promotion in the next 3-6 months?" This week's episode dives into the 8 signs your manager is telling the truth when he or she says you will be promoted to Sr Director, VP or SVP imminently. 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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554

If your promotion internally to Sr Director, VP, SVP feels stalled, it likely is.   But not for the reasons you may think.   In this episode of The Career Catapult we discuss the fundamental reason your next big internal promotion isn't further along.   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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554

  For the last full week, we have been tackling the most challenging and pressing career-related questions inside our Catapult Your Career Bootcamp. Why do I keep getting the lateral? I am a top performer but not seeing a path to promotion here. What to do? How do companies decide when and how to make exceptions to their rules? What does my strategy need to be if I am already at the top of my pay band, have a significant unvested stock package but no promotion? Here is a clip of Day 2 - Become the Obvious Choice for Internal Promotion to Sr Director, VP, SVP or C-Suite.   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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554

In leadership, just like in nature, empty spaces don’t stay empty for long.   Opportunities arise when gaps appear—but if you don’t step in, someone else will. The key is to recognize, assess, and seize those moments with speed and consistency.   In this week’s podcast, I share how embracing this mindset transformed my career, from an unexpected opportunity to leading multiple regions in just one year.   Are you waiting for permission—or stepping into the vacuum?   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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554

  If you are a newly onboarded VP or SVP, you likely have one big frustration in your new role.   Getting people to say Yes.   You may even be wondering - why hire me and pay me all this money if you aren't willing to let me work?   In this week's episode, I cut to the chase on possible reasons for this.   Take a 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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554

In this week's episode, I share my thoughts on how perfectionism costs already successful leaders their next uplevel.   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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554

Can I have it all?   The unasked question that lurks behind most unmet goals.   In this 10 min episode, I share with you my thoughts 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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554

Multiple choice question   Which is easier:   A. Landing internal promotions B. Landing external promotions   My answer may not be what 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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554

You may think you have a time management challenge.   I am willing to bet it's something else.   Click here to catch this week's episode on Energy Management.   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: [email protected] Text: 949-519-4554