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

Waddyado Podcast 23 July 2026
How to Prevent Burnout as an Individual & Organisation | Claudie Plen-McCormack

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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.

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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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