Power Moves Only: The Strategy Behind a C-Suite Ascent w/ Cecilia Owens
Wed Jul 09 2025
🎙️ Episode #19: Power Moves Only – The Strategy Behind a C-Suite AscentGuest: Cecilia Owens, CFO | COO | Board Leader | Advocate for Inclusive Leadership
In this episode of Selling Air, we’re joined by finance and operations executive Cecilia Owens, whose 20+ year career has been defined by bold strategy, operational excellence, and intentional leadership. Cecilia pulls back the curtain on her rise to the C-suite, sharing the pivotal decisions, calculated risks, and leadership philosophies that propelled her forward in highly competitive industries.
From managing complex financial landscapes to scaling creative businesses and advocating for underrepresented talent, Cecilia’s story is a masterclass in navigating corporate spaces with clarity, purpose, and power.
We dig into:
🚀 The career-defining moves that accelerated her rise to executive leadership
🧠 How to approach high-stakes decision-making with confidence
🤝 The power of mentorship, sponsorship, and relationship-building
🎯 Negotiation tips that go beyond salary and into influence
📈 The crossover between operational strategy and creative collaboration
Plus, Cecilia shares her personal mantras, surprising facts, and the one underrated skill she wishes she mastered yesterday.
If you’re a rising leader—or helping build them—this episode is full of gems on leveling up with intention and impact.
👉 Connect with Cecilia Owens on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ceciliaaowens💡 Follow her work and learn more about the organizations she supports, including EmpowHer Institute and the Black TV & Film Collective.
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🎙️ Episode #19: Power Moves Only – The Strategy Behind a C-Suite AscentGuest: Cecilia Owens, CFO | COO | Board Leader | Advocate for Inclusive Leadership In this episode of Selling Air, we’re joined by finance and operations executive Cecilia Owens, whose 20+ year career has been defined by bold strategy, operational excellence, and intentional leadership. Cecilia pulls back the curtain on her rise to the C-suite, sharing the pivotal decisions, calculated risks, and leadership philosophies that propelled her forward in highly competitive industries. From managing complex financial landscapes to scaling creative businesses and advocating for underrepresented talent, Cecilia’s story is a masterclass in navigating corporate spaces with clarity, purpose, and power. We dig into: 🚀 The career-defining moves that accelerated her rise to executive leadership 🧠 How to approach high-stakes decision-making with confidence 🤝 The power of mentorship, sponsorship, and relationship-building 🎯 Negotiation tips that go beyond salary and into influence 📈 The crossover between operational strategy and creative collaboration Plus, Cecilia shares her personal mantras, surprising facts, and the one underrated skill she wishes she mastered yesterday. If you’re a rising leader—or helping build them—this episode is full of gems on leveling up with intention and impact. 👉 Connect with Cecilia Owens on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ceciliaaowens💡 Follow her work and learn more about the organizations she supports, including EmpowHer Institute and the Black TV & Film Collective.