Waddyado Careers Podcast

In this episode, Claudia Gasson interviews organisational psychologist Chrys Gerokonstantis to explore how personality traits influence our responses to career change, redundancy, and workplace upheavals. They delve into concepts such as resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of tailored support during transitions, especially in a rapidly changing work landscape shaped by AI and economic s...

In this episode, Tim Mitchell, a career psychologist and coach with Waddyado, shares expert advice on navigating career changes, redundancy, and the evolving job market. Discover practical strategies for resilience, upskilling, and leveraging community support during transitional periods. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Career Change and Coaching 04:34 The Impact of Redundancy on Identity 08:59 Navig...

What happens when the job that looks perfect on paper is the one quietly making you miserable? In this episode, Claudia Gasson sits down with Brett Graham to unpack his career transition from management consulting at PWC into a role that actually fits; becoming an Urban Planner at Savills. Brett shares the moment he realised stability wasn't the same as fulfilment, how he identified the transferab...

Claudia, and Iggy, a Career Coach, sit down to share Iggy's journey from education to coaching, the transformative power of coaching, and how the AI career transition assessment with Waddyado can enhance career reinvention. 00:00 Introduction to Coaching Journey 02:38 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Coaching 05:34 Navigating Career Changes and Challenges 08:03 The Role of Coaching in Transitio...

In this episode of the Waddyado podcast, Claudia interviews Emmelia Powell , a financial planner from Premier Wealth Solutions who shares her unique journey into the world of finance. Emmelia discusses her accidental entry into the field, the importance of qualifications, and the skills necessary for success. She emphasizes the need for empathy and good listening in client interactions, and provid...

In this episode, Claudia Gasson and Sarah-Emily Oades , Chief People Officer at Koa Health, discuss the intricacies of career transitions, particularly into tech sales. They explore the initial steps one should take when considering a career change, the mental hurdles such as imposter syndrome, and the essential soft skills needed for success in tech sales. The conversation also delves into the in...

In this engaging conversation, Claudia and Bianca explore Bianca's journey from journalism to becoming a Chief Marketing Officer in the fintech space. They discuss the importance of understanding marketing, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the value of continuous learning. Bianca shares insights on the gut-brain connection, marketing salaries, and actionable steps for aspiring marketers, emphasiz...

In this episode, Nate Spiteri shares his entrepreneurial journey from a banking background to founding his own startup, Shopfront backed by VC Antler . He discusses his experiences at Plend , the challenges of fundraising, and the importance of building relationships in the startup ecosystem. Nate emphasizes the need for validation of business ideas and the significance of having a complementary c...

In this episode, Claudia interviews Emily Button-Lynham , a business owner and coach specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Emily shares her career journey from a corporate background at American Express to becoming self-employed and running her own coaching business. She discusses the importance of self-discovery, the transition to coaching, and the insights gained from her coaching ex...

Welcome back for Season 2 of the Waddyado Podcast! In this episode, Claudia interviews Lara Sheldrake, a community builder and entrepreneur, who shares her journey of creating impactful communities while navigating the challenges of motherhood and freelancing. Lara discusses her experiences with purpose-driven businesses, the importance of profit, and how to balance work and family life. She offer...

In this episode, Claudia Gasson (Host) and Georgia Harris (Podcast Producer) wrap up Season 1 of the Waddyado podcast. They discuss the key takeaways from the season, including the importance of resilience, networking, and speaking up about challenges at work. They also share their favourite stories from the guests, such as Mike becoming a racing driver and Nick getting fired from his first job. T...

In this episode we speak with Max Mumford, lead software engineer at the FinTech startup Floww. Max talks about his unconventional entrance into software engineering, the importance of collaboration and communication in software engineering and key resources that helped him gain the experience needed to succeed in the role. There’s some great advice in this podcast if you’re looking into a softwar...

In this episode, we sit down with Nicolas Calvert, tech sales expert. After working with £1-10 million Scale-ups, Nick talks about getting fired from his first job, the importance of staying motivated and how the camaraderie of sales is what keeps him going. Starting his career in hospitality working in Asia for 7 years before pivoting into Tech Sales in London, then progressing into a Head of Sal...

In this episode, we sit down with Ollie Judge, a Content and Marketing Expert who has worked at companies like SEON, 11:FS and even launched his own business Adrift Entertainment off the back of huge success building FinTech Insider, a hugely successful podcast. Now at Klimato as Head of Marketing, Ollie discusses the highs - and also the challenges of working in Content, what you can expect to ea...

In this episode, we speak with experienced careers coach, Caroline Hickey. Starting out her career in advertising, Caroline talks about transitioning her own career to coaching, realising she wanted to be able to focus solely on one thing and how to take the first step. Starting in COVID, Caroline began What Happens Now Coaching, a careers consultancy firm focussed on helping young professionals f...

In this episode, we speak with Global VP of people, Sarah-Emily Oades having worked with start-ups and global enterprises such as Uber, Net A Porter and Booking.com, Sarah Emily talks about her pivot from law to recruitment and people functions, working internationally across Europe and the US and the importance of raising your hand and going above and beyond to achieve personal and career growth...

In this episode, we speak with computer science lecturer at Bournemouth University, Ben Gorman. Ben shares his insights into the impact of AI in software development careers, which career paths you can move into with a computer science related degree, how to choose the right course and university to go to, and also the salaries you can go on to earn. We also cover how going to university isn't the...

In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author and product marketing expert Jamie Mackenzie. With over 20 years of experience in product marketing and storytelling, we take a deep dive into how he got started, why resilience is so key in marketing and why storytelling is often the missing ingredient. Having worked with businesses such as Toshiba, Samsung, Pluxee and Pilotlight, Jamie takes u...

In this episode, we sit down with Director of People & Talent at Patchwork Health, Leanne Walsham. With over 10 years experience in the people and ops space, we take a deep dive into how she got started, why she's so passionate about transforming start-ups and how she coped with mass redundancies (including her own job) following a failure to raise funding. Having worked with businesses such a...

In this episode, we sit down with Alex King, revenue leader extraordinaire. Boasting a career of proven results for SaaS businesses from Seed to Series B, Alex shares insights into what it means to be a revenue leader, how to handle the ups and downs of sales, and how he turned a job in marketing into a career in helping businesses grow. Having owned his own company, and then transitioned back to...

In this episode, we sit down with HerHQ founder Hollie Prescott, who has built a freelancing community of over 100,00 women. We take a deep dive into how she got started and transformed her career from working for companies like ASOS, Harpers Bazaar and Saatchi & Saatchi to starting her own business. Having worked with industry powerhouses in marketing, account management and event organisatio...

In this episode, we sit down with growth marketing expert Chelsea Grosvenor-Hargreaves, who has nearly 15 years of experience across a range of industries. We take a deep dive into how she got started and transformed her career from banking to growth and performance marketing. Having worked with companies such as Lloyds Banking, Harry's, Typology, and now being the first boots on the ground at ind...

In this episode, we sit down with creative extraordinaire Mike Beddoes, who has 15 years of producing and creative directing experience. We take a deep dive into how he got started as a Producer, and later, a Creative Director. Having worked with brands such as Airbnb, Deliveroo, Bombay Sapphire and Heinz, he talks about the not-so-attractive side of the creative world, being in-house vs agency an...