Claudia Gasson - Podcast Details

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Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph MelodiaBusiness psychologist reveals: Why paying more WON'T stop your best people leaving | Claudia Gasson, Bailey & FrenchClaudia Gasson is a Business Psychologist & Talent Strategist at the psychology-backed culture consultancy, Bailey & French. She is also a seasoned recruiter and former founder, with her own talent consultancy, Ortus.In this interview, host Stephanie Melodia and Claudia cover:- Insights from 10+ years in recruitment (including the top reason people leave their jobs 👀)- The psychology of motivation and how to attract top talent- Practical tips on how employers can increase engagement & reduce burnout- How to create a culture of success - Claudia's own entrepreneurial story (and why running your...2025-07-091h 03

The Grit Makers PodcastClient Facing & ResilienceLessons from the frontline on resilience from client facing experts!Discover incredible stories of Resilience worth spreading in our 3rd episode addressing: How does a client facing job help nurture resilience?Ever wondered why people-persons always manage to grow from setbacks and expand?Wonder no more. Claudia Gasson, James Collingham and Keertana Ghursahani-Khatwani gives us all the insights on how your develop key skills that serve you not only at work but also in your personal lives to get ahead!2025-02-041h 21

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow to Become a Financial Planner | Emmelia PowellIn 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...2025-01-0645 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastNavigating Career Transitions into Tech Sales | Sarah-Emily Oades & Claudia GassonIn 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. 2025-01-0241 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastOvercoming Imposter Syndrome to Becoming a FinTech CMO whilst studying Neuroscience | Bianca BassIn 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...2024-12-1842 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastFrom Banking to Entrepreneurship | Nate SpiteriIn 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...2024-11-2731 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastLeaving Corporate and Becoming a Coach | Emily Button LynhamIn 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. 2024-11-1335 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastThe Squiggly Career Path to Success: Managing Motherhood, Burnout and Entrepreneurship | Lara SheldrakeWelcome 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 2024-10-3040 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastWrap Up & Highlights from Season 1In 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...2024-10-2814 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Get Into Software Without A Degree | Max MumfordIn 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 C...2024-09-0448 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Thrive In A Tech Sales Career | Nicolas CalvertIn 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 2024-08-2134 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Start A Career In Content | Ollie JudgeIn 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...2024-08-1445 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Confidently Make A Career Change | Caroline HickeyIn 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. 2024-08-0746 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Transition Your Career Into People & HR | Global VP of People, Sarah-Emily OadesIn 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...2024-07-3157 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Start A Career In Computer Science | Ben GormanIn 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...2024-07-2546 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Succeed In Product Marketing | Jamie MacKenzieIn 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. 2024-07-1737 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Get Into People & Talent In Tech | Leanne WalshamIn 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.2024-07-0338 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Grow Your Career In Tech Sales | Alex KingIn 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...2024-06-2632 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Kickstart Your Freelancing Career | HerHQ Founder Hollie PrescottIn 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. 2024-06-1938 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Establish Yourself In Growth Marketing | Chelsea Grosvenor-HargreavesIn 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 W...2024-06-1243 min

Waddyado Careers PodcastHow To Get Into A Creative Career | Mike BeddoesIn 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👇🏼 Website TikTok Inst...2024-06-0539 min

The HerHQ PodcastHow I Lost My Entire Team Overnight and Came Back Stronger: Claudia Gasson's Unfiltered Entrepreneurial JourneyAre you curious about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and how to bounce back stronger from setbacks? This episode dives deep into Claudia Gasson's journey from working in tech recruitment to founding and rebuilding her own successful business.Episode Breakdown:From Dream to Reality: The Birth of Ortus Talent: Claudia shares her early career experiences and the pivotal moments that led her to start her own tech recruitment agency. Discover the inspiration behind her entrepreneurial leap and the initial steps she took to build her business from the ground up.2024-06-0447 min

The Recruitment Network PodcastMaking remote first work in your recruitment business with Claudia Gasson Our guest this week is Claudia Gasson who is Founder and Director at Ortus Talent. Ortus Talent connect sales and marketing talent to tech business across Europe and North America. In this episode, Claudia talks about what inspired her to set up her recruitment business, the role her entrepreneurial parents playing the journey, what she's learnt about leadership and management and how she's managed to make the remote first model work for her and her team. An exciting chat, enjoy!2023-02-0226 min

Recruiter Startup - Recruitment Podcast - Hosted by Dualta DohertyClaudia Gasson - Founder & Director @ Ortus TalentOn this episode, I'm joined by Claudia Gasson, founder, and director of Ortus Talent and a member of RecWired. With a decade of experience in the world of recruitment and technology sales, working for global and leading recruitment agencies in London, Claudia shared all about her journey when she decided to take the leap and launch Ortus Talent in 2021, a recruitment firm focused on connecting sales and marketing talent to technology businesses across UK, Europe, and North America. Great chat on how she successfully leads a fully remote team working from different locations around the world, w...2022-11-3035 min