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Career psychology insights, coaching tips, podcast episodes, and stories to help you navigate your next move.
Career Change and Your Partner: Getting Them on Board
Wondering how to get your partner on board with a career change? Here's how to have the money talk, ease their fears and get real buy-in.
How to Calculate Staff Turnover: Formula & UK Benchmarks
Learn the staff turnover rate formula and see UK industry benchmarks so you know whether your number is actually a problem
The Psychology of Becoming a Beginner Again
Starting again at anything, a new job, a new skill, a new career, brings on a very specific kind of dread. Here's the psychology behind why being a be
The Benefits of Outplacement Support for Employers and Employees
Discover why outplacement support benefits both employers and employees during redundancy, from faster reemployment to protected brand reputation and
How to Identify Your Transferable Skills for Career Transition
Struggling to name your transferable skills for a career change? Here's a step by step way to identify, catalogue and actually believe in the skills y
The Real Cost of a Poorly Managed Redundancy
Money-saving is why redundancies happen. But cutting support for departing staff and avoiding proper outplacement arrangements often costs more than i
The Messy Middle: How to Survive During Career Change
Juggling two jobs during a career change? Here's why the 'Messy Middle' feels so exhausting, and how to get through it without burning out.
How to Prevent Burnout as an Individual & Organisation | Claudie Plen-McCormack
In this episode, Claudia Gasson (Co-Founder & CEO at Waddyado ) sits down with Claudie Plen-McCormack , who shares her extensive experience in leaders
What Is Outplacement Support? A Guide for UK HR Leaders
Outplacement support helps employees land on their feet after redundancy, and it helps HR leaders protect morale, reputation and psychological safety
Outdated Career Myths We Need to Stop Believing
Still believe career change advice like "follow your passion" or "never leave a job without one lined up"? Here are 10 outdated career myths and what
Mind Games: The Psychology of Job Interviews and Beating the AI Gatekeepers
Struggling with interview nerves or invisible AI screening? This psychology-led guide breaks down what's really happening in your brain during intervi
Career Change Advice: Choose Fun Over a Five-Year Plan
Treating your career change like a courtroom trial? Here's why taking it a little less seriously (yes, really) might be the thing that actually gets y
Career Change for Working Parents: How to Make the Leap Without Losing Your Footing
Considering a career change as a parent? Learn why it feels harder, how to handle transition guilt, and how small experiments (not big leaps) make cha
Why Personality Decides How You Survive Redundancy | Chrys Gerokonstantis
In this episode, Claudia Gasson interviews organisational psychologist Chrys Gerokonstantis to explore how personality traits influence our responses
Career Change at 50: Is It Too Late?
Thinking about a career change at 50? You're not too old, you’re not too late, and you're definitely not alone. Here is a quick guide to making a mid-
How to Make a Career Change Financially Achievable
Thinking about a career change but worried about money? Here's a practical, psychology-informed plan for budgeting, saving and staying sane during the
Why Experience Changes Everything When You're Switching Careers
Career change is hard for everyone, but mid-career professionals face unique psychological barriers that graduates simply don't. Here's why it hits di
Why Being Good at Your Job Makes Career Change Harder
Thinking about a career change but can't quite make the leap? If you've been brilliant at your job, that might be exactly the problem. Here's the psyc
How to Get the Most Out of Career Coaching
Thinking about career coaching but not sure how to make it actually work? Here's how to get the most from career coaching so you come out the other si
How Redundancy Leads to Meaningful Work | Tim Mitchell - Career Coach
In this episode, Tim Mitchell, a career psychologist and coach with Waddyado, shares expert advice on navigating career changes, redundancy, and the e
Imposter Syndrome and Career Change: How to Overcome the Fear of Starting Over
Struggling with imposter syndrome during a career change? Discover what psychology tells us about the fear of starting over, and how career coaching c
How to Change Careers: A 5-Stage Framework That Actually Works
Changing careers is one of the most searched topics online — and one of the most poorly supported. Most advice skips straight to the practical stuff:
Unhappy at Work? Here's What to Do Next...
Feeling unhappy at work but not sure what to do next? Whether you're burnt out, bored, or just done, here's how to work out your next move without los
Supporting Employee Mental Health During Organisational Change
Organisational change is hard on people. Here's what the psychology actually says about why, and what leaders can do to genuinely support their team's
I Had the Perfect Job on Paper... So Why Did I Leave?
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 Gr
10 Signs You Need a Career Change (And What to Do About It)
Feeling stuck, drained, or secretly Googling other careers at 2am? Here are 10 clear signs you need a career change, and what the psychology actually
How to Do a Career Change at 40
Thinking about changing your career at 40? Here's an honest, psychology-informed take from someone who's done it more than once. Why midlife career ch
How to Support Employees Through Redundancy: A Compassionate Guide for Leaders
Practical, psychology-informed guidance on how to support employees through redundancy with empathy, clarity and care. Protect wellbeing, trust and yo
The Psychology of Career Change: Why Changing Jobs Feels So Hard
Career change is not just about updating your CV. Discover the psychology behind career transitions, burnout, identity shifts and why psychology-led c
Staying Positive in Tough Times: How to Avoid Job Search Burnout
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain in today’s job market? With rising redundancies, fewer vacancies and increased competition, staying positive d
We've Been Featured in Yahoo News & The Argus
Waddyado has been featured in Yahoo News UK and The Argus for its fresh, psychology-led approach to career change, redundancy support and burnout reco
Career Change, Coaching & AI | How to Reinvent Your Career with Iggy
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 c
Getting the Best from Your Recruiter: How to Help Them Help You With Your Job Search
Working with a recruiter can transform your job search, but only if you know how to make the relationship work. This article breaks down the differenc
LinkedIn: Friend or Foe?
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful professional tools available, but only if you know how to use it. In this article, we break down how to get real
Career Change and Identity: How to Rebuild Confidence During Transition
Changing careers is scary for reasons nobody talks about. When you strip away the job title, the routine and the status, it can feel like you've lost
Managing Your Finances Through Career Change
Managing your finances during a career change can feel overwhelming, especially when income becomes unpredictable and confidence takes a hit. This gui
I Got Featured on One of the UK's Top Business Podcasts (Imposter Syndrome and All)
I'd been following Steph Melodia and her podcast Strategy & Tragedy for a while before she invited me on.
How to Become a Financial Planner | Emmelia Powell
In this episode of the Waddyado podcast, Claudia interviews Emmelia Powell , a financial planner from Premier Wealth Solutions who shares her unique j
Navigating Career Transitions into Tech Sales | Sarah-Emily Oades & Claudia Gasson
In this episode, Claudia Gasson and Sarah-Emily Oades , Chief People Officer at Koa Health, discuss the intricacies of career transitions, particularl
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Becoming a FinTech CMO whilst studying Neuroscience | Bianca Bass
In this engaging conversation, Claudia and Bianca explore Bianca's journey from journalism to becoming a Chief Marketing Officer in the fintech space.
From Banking to Entrepreneurship | Nate Spiteri
In this episode, Nate Spiteri shares his entrepreneurial journey from a banking background to founding his own startup, Shopfront backed by VC Antler
Leaving Corporate and Becoming a Coach | Emily Button Lynham
In this episode, Claudia interviews Emily Button-Lynham , a business owner and coach specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Emily shares he
The Squiggly Career Path to Success: Managing Motherhood, Burnout and Entrepreneurship | Lara Sheldrake
Welcome back for Season 2 of the Waddyado Podcast! In this episode, Claudia interviews Lara Sheldrake, a community builder and entrepreneur, who share
Wrap Up & Highlights from Season 1
In this episode, Claudia Gasson (Host) and Georgia Harris (Podcast Producer) wrap up Season 1 of the Waddyado podcast. They discuss the key takeaways
How To Get Into Software Without A Degree | Max Mumford
In this episode we speak with Max Mumford, lead software engineer at the FinTech startup Floww. Max talks about his unconventional entrance into softw
How To Thrive In A Tech Sales Career | Nicolas Calvert
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
How To Start A Career In Content | Ollie Judge
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 b
How To Confidently Make A Career Change | Caroline Hickey
In this episode, we speak with experienced careers coach, Caroline Hickey. Starting out her career in advertising, Caroline talks about transitioning
How To Transition Your Career Into People & HR | Global VP of People, Sarah-Emily Oades
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 a
How To Start A Career In Computer Science | Ben Gorman
In this episode, we speak with computer science lecturer at Bournemouth University, Ben Gorman. Ben shares his insights into the impact of AI in softw
How To Succeed In Product Marketing | Jamie MacKenzie
In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author and product marketing expert Jamie Mackenzie. With over 20 years of experience in product marketi
How To Get Into People & Talent In Tech | Leanne Walsham
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
How To Grow Your Career In Tech Sales | Alex King
In this episode, we sit down with Alex King, revenue leader extraordinaire. Boasting a career of proven results for SaaS businesses from Seed to Serie
How To Kickstart Your Freelancing Career | HerHQ Founder Hollie Prescott
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 To Establish Yourself In Growth Marketing | Chelsea Grosvenor-Hargreaves
In this episode, we sit down with growth marketing expert Chelsea Grosvenor-Hargreaves, who has nearly 15 years of experience across a range of indust
How To Get Into A Creative Career | Mike Beddoes
In this episode, we sit down with creative extraordinaire Mike Beddoes, who has 15 years of producing and creative directing experience. We take a dee