Waddyado Careers Podcast

Helping you find the spark in your career.⚡️ Candid, honest career advice from pros in tech, creative, freelancing, marketing, sales & so much more! Hosted by Founder, Recruiter and budding Organizational Psychologist, Claudia Gasson.

Waddyado Careers Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Claudia Gasson, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Claudia Gasson hosts Waddyado Careers Podcast, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  How to Prevent Burnout as an Individual & Organisation | Claudie Plen-McCormack

  Jul 23, 202631 min

  In this episode, Claudia Gasson (Co-Founder & CEO at Waddyado ) sits down with Claudie Plen-McCormack , who shares her extensive experience in leadership coaching, organisational burnout, and wellbeing from a corporate career working at companies like Dell, Teneo and more. She discusses how organisations can support their people to prevent burnout, the importance of systemic change, and her personal journey through burnout and recovery. If you'd like to work with Claudie as a coach with Waddyado, you can do so here . If you're working in an organisation undergoing a restructure or redundancies, please check out our outplacement offering here . Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Claudia's Journey 02:39 Understanding Organisational Burnout and Wellbeing 05:29 Personal Experiences with Burnout 08:12 Advice for Individuals Facing Burnout 10:34 Organisational Responsibilities in Preventing Burnout 13:34 Creating a Supportive Community 16:03 Navigating Career Transitions 18:15 The Role of Coaching in Career Development 20:52 Benefits of Working with a Coach 23:27 Case Study: Supporting a Leader Through Transition 26:23 Key Messages for Leaders 29:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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  Why Personality Decides How You Survive Redundancy | Chrys Gerokonstantis

  Jul 7, 202624 min

  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 shifts. Main Topics: Chris's career journey from economics to consulting and psychology The role of personality in handling job loss and career transitions How traits like neuroticism, openness, and conscientiousness influence psychological resilience The impact of work identity attachment on mental health during layoffs Practical advice for leaders managing redundancies with personality insights Differentiating between burnout, depression, and anxiety in career crises The mental health sector's readiness for AI-driven displacement and increasing transition demands Timestamps: 00:00 - Understanding the connection between personality and career change 00:45 - Chrys's background: From Greek upbringing and sports to economics, then psychology 01:30 - The natural curiosity driving career transitions and identity development 02:50 - The psychological effects of job loss: identity rupture and physical health implications 04:15 - The role of personality traits in responses to redundancy and uncertainty 05:30 - How neuroticism influences emotional reactivity during layoffs 06:45 - The significance of attachment to work identity and self-awareness 08:00 - Big Five traits and their influence on resilience and career flexibility 09:15 - How openness can turn redundancy into an opportunity for reinvention 10:40 - Strategies for leaders to support affected employees based on personality profiles 12:05 - Managing layoffs with tact and understanding individual circumstances 13:20 - The importance of proactive self-awareness and adaptability in career transitions 14:30 - Recognising mental health symptoms: depression, anxiety, burnout in career crises 16:10 - Differentiating burnout from clinical depression and anxiety 17:25 - The state of mental health services in the era of AI displacement 19:00 - Practical steps for individuals facing depression or anxiety during career change 20:45 - The importance of recognising symptoms without pathologising 22:10 - The potential for crisis to be a transformational opportunity 23:00 - When clinical support is needed: functional assessment for therapy vs coaching 24:45 - The impact of emotional and social health in employment and transition 27:00 - Preparing organisations for AI-driven workforce changes and mental health support 28:30 - The new generation’s view of careers as self-directed projects Resources & Links: Waddyado Awair - Hogan Assessments UK Distributor Mental Health Support This episode provides valuable insights for individuals navigating career upheavals, leaders managing layoffs, and organisations preparing for the future of work amidst technological advancements.

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  How Redundancy Leads to Meaningful Work | Tim Mitchell - Career Coach

  Jun 12, 202630 minS3

  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 Navigating Career Transitions 13:28 The Role of Community in Recovery 18:04 Adapting to Change and AI in the Workplace 22:00 Practical Advice for Those Facing Redundancy resources If you're in transition, and would like to be coached by Tim, please drop us a message to info@waddyado.com

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  "I Had the Perfect Job on Paper... So Why Did I Leave?" | Brett Graham

  May 26, 202625 minS3

  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 transferable skills hiding inside roles that felt unrelated, and the practical steps he took to move forward when he wasn't sure what came next. If you're stuck in a job that ticks every external box but leaves you flat, this conversation is for you. We cover: How to spot transferable skills you've been undervaluing Why comfort is often the biggest barrier to a meaningful career change The questions to ask yourself when you know something needs to change but don't know what How Brett moved from "this looks good" to "this feels right" Practical first steps for anyone considering a pivot Whether you're navigating redundancy, burnout, or the slow realisation that your career no longer fits, Waddyado exists to help you find where you belong next. Take the free AI Career Assessment at www.waddyado.com to discover how your skills translate into new pathways. Follow Claudia Gasson here .

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  Career Change, Coaching & AI | How to Reinvent Your Career with Iggy

  Apr 21, 202628 minS3

  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 Transition Periods 10:55 Understanding Identity and Confidence in Career Transitions 13:53 The Power of Community and Support 16:27 Transformative Coaching Experiences 19:13 Balancing Support and Challenge in Coaching 22:01 Integrating AI Tools with Coaching 24:50 Finding the Right Fit in Coaching 27:37 Final Thoughts and Resources

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