Waddyado Podcast

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 provides insights into when individuals should consider engaging a financial planner. The conversation also debunks common myths about the profession and explores the potential earnings and career progression within financial planning. Emmelia concludes with valuable advice for aspiring financial planners and highlights the importance of curiosity and continuous learning in the industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:15 The Importance of Professional Qualifications 06:12 Choosing the Right Financial Planner 10:03 The Benefits of NextGen Planners 13:33 A Day in the Life of a Financial Planner 15:59 Skills and Attributes for Financial Planning 19:06 Navigating Clients' Financial Goals and Emotions 24:23 Engaging with a Financial Planner 24:53 The Importance of Financial Housekeeping 26:15 The Impact of Financial Decisions 26:42 The Role of a Financial Counselor 28:38 Investing Wisely 31:19 Debunking the Myth about Financial Planners 32:30 The Role of Paraplanners 33:58 Salary Ranges in Financial Planning 40:29 Tips for Entering the Industry 43:42 Podcast Recommendations 44:38 Addressing the Advice Gap Keywords financial planning, career advice, qualifications, financial advisor, client relationships, personal finance, financial literacy, financial counseling, industry insights, financial planner, financial planning careers, finance careers, financial services careers

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 interview process, the importance of effective onboarding, and resources available for those looking to make a transition. Claudia shares personal insights and advice for navigating these changes, emphasizing the importance of networking and continuous learning. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:03 Overcoming Mental Hurdles 08:16 Soft Skills for Transitioning to Tech Sales 11:38 Unsung Heroes: Industries and Roles 17:42 Changes in the Hiring Process 22:34 Disappointment in the Lack of Improvement 28:44 Resources and Recommendations for Career Changers 31:25 Preparation for Career Transitions 36:02 Embracing Opportunities and Learning from Failures Keywords software sales, career transition, tech sales, soft skills, interview process, onboarding, networking, resources, imposter syndrome, transferable skills, hiring

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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 feel less alone when making career decisions. We also cover how to make the decision to change your career, what you need to make the change and 3 actionable steps to get you started. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here

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 opportunities. We also cover how going to university isn't the only pathway into People & HR, how to know what skills are transferrable and the best resources for people in, or looking to get into, People, Talent and HR. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here

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 only pathway into software development and how learning online via digital boot camps can also be a great route for those looking to join the industry perhaps later in their career. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here

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 us through the highs and lows of product marketing, when he decided to make the jump and put pen to paper, and how much you can really earn in product marketing. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here

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 as Kiwi Power, BDC Agri and Leslie, Leanne takes us through the highs and lows of people and ops, her favourite parts of her job and how much you can really earn. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here

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 helping businesses grow, Alex highlights the importance of resilience in Sales. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here

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 organisation, Hollie talks about the reality of transitioning to freelancing, how to get started on your own, how to win your first business and how much you can really earn as a freelancer. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here

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 industry disruptor epetōme, she talks about the not-so-attractive side of growth marketing, the difference between growth and performance marketing and 3 actionable steps to get started. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here

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 and the versatility of being a Creative Director. More about Waddyado For more insights on careers, find us here