Waddyado Careers Podcast

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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.

  1. DEC 18

    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. 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, emphasizing the need to market oneself effectively. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bianca's Marketing Journey 08:00 Transitioning from Journalism to Marketing 13:44 Pivotal Career Moments and Intentional Growth 17:36 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 20:08 Public Speaking and Personal Development 23:01 Exploring the Decision to Pursue a Master's Degree 27:00 Key Learnings from Psychology and Neuroscience 28:56 Understanding Marketing Salaries in the UK 32:50 The Importance of Bonuses in Marketing 35:51 Resources for Marketing Enthusiasts 40:45 Imagining a Parallel Career Path

    42 min

  2. NOV 27

    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. 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 co-founding team. He also provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to navigate the startup landscape. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:48 Transitioning from Banking to Startup 06:29 Joining Antler and Starting Shopfront 15:51 Lessons in Fundraising 23:30 Risks and Payoffs in Entrepreneurship 27:39 Steps to Start a Startup 30:49 Looking for Investors and Future Plans Keywords entrepreneurship, fintech, startups, fundraising, career journey, Plend, Shopfront, Antler, co-founders, business strategy

    32 min

  3. NOV 13

    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 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 experience. Emily also highlights her work with organizations to drive cultural change and improve DEI initiatives. The conversation touches on the challenges of navigating self-employment, adapting business models, and the future of work in a rapidly changing environment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Emily's Career Journey and Evolution 09:16 Becoming a Coach and Shifting to Self-Employment 13:23 Empowering Leaders and Driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 17:15 Navigating the Transition to Self-Employment 23:09 Adapting and Evolving in Business and Career 28:05 Embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Leadership 30:55 Future Trends in the Workplace 35:44 Recommended Podcasts and Conclusion Keywords career journey, leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, success, career pivots, DEI, people-first culture, hybrid work, leadership development

    36 min

  4. OCT 30

    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 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 offers valuable insights on career pivots, the significance of community, and the need to prioritize mental health and personal growth. Lara’s Links Lara Sheldrake Lara’s LinkedIn Found & Flourish Give a Sh*t Claudia’s Links Claudia’s LinkedIn Waddyado Ortus Talent Resources Company of One - Paul Jarvis Content Inc - Joe Pulizzi Atomic Habits - James Clear Tamu Thomas 4,000 weeks - Oliver Burkeman Sara Maxwell - The Wealth Coach Key themes: community, entrepreneurship, motherhood, freelancing, purpose, profit, mental health, career advice, personal growth, networking

    41 min

  5. OCT 28 · BONUS

    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 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. They express their excitement for future guests and encourage listeners to reach out with their own career stories. For more, head to Waddyado and don't forget to checkout the episodes from Season 1! Keep your eyes peeled for Season 2!

    15 min
  6. How To Get Into Software Without A Degree | Max Mumford

    SEP 4

    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 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 software engineering career through non-conventional routes. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Claudia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Max ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Do you have career insights you'd like to share? Apply to be a guest on the Waddyado Podcast 🚀 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Here⁠

    48 min
  7. How To Thrive In A Tech Sales Career | Nicolas Calvert

    AUG 21

    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 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 Sales position, Nick talks about the characteristics that are essential for a salesperson, how to get into the field and how much money you can make in tech sales More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Claudia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Nicolas ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Things mentioned in this episode Revgenius To Sell Is Human Winning By Design Do you have career insights you'd like to share? Apply to be a guest on the Waddyado Podcast 🚀 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Here⁠

    35 min
  8. How To Start A Career In Content | Ollie Judge

    AUG 14

    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 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 earn in a career in Content and actionable steps to get into the field. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Claudia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Ollie ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you have career insights you'd like to share? Apply to be a guest on the Waddyado Podcast 🚀 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link Here⁠

    45 min
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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.

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