"What do you do?" is the question being asked by host by Claudia Gasson, founder of Waddyado and organisational psychologist. The Waddyado Careers podcast explores career identity, transition, and the future of work through honest conversations with people in transition, HR leaders shaping workforce change, and psychologists unpacking the research behind how we work.
For anyone navigating redundancy, burnout, AI displacement, or the quiet sense that their current answer no longer fits. Now in its third season.
Navigating AI Disruption in HR for SMEs | Kim Walker
In this episode, Kim Walker, an HR Consultant at Streetwise HR (https://www.streetwisehr.co.uk/), shares insights on how AI is disrupting HR functions, from recruitment to employee grievances, and offers practical advice for small and medium-sized organisations navigating this technological shift.
Key Topics
AI's impact on recruitment and application processes
Challenges of AI-generated evidence in disciplinary cases
Managing grievances with AI tools
AI's influence on HR policies and employee relations
Strategies for HR professionals to adapt to AI disruptions
The HR Sounding Board (https://www.streetwisehr.co.uk/the-hr-sounding-board)
23 Jul 2026
How to Prevent Burnout as an Individual & Organisation | Claudie Plen-McCormack
In this episode, Claudia Gasson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiagasson) (Co-Founder & CEO at Waddyado (https://www.waddyado.com/)) sits down with Claudie Plen-McCormack, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudieplen/) 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 (https://www.waddyado.com/coaching).
If you're working in an organisation undergoing a restructure or redundancies, please check out our outplacement offering here (https://www.waddyado.com/employer-outplacement).
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
7 Jul 2026
Why Personality Decides How You Survive Redundancy | Chrys Gerokonstantis
In this episode, Claudia Gasson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiagasson) interviews organisational psychologist Chrys Gerokonstantis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrysgerokonstantis/) to explore how personality traits influence our responses to career change, redundancy, and workplace upheavals. They delve into concepts such as resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of tailored support during transitions, especially in a rapidly changing work landscape shaped by AI and economic shifts.
Main Topics:
Chris's career journey from economics to consulting and psychology
The role of personality in handling job loss and career transitions
How traits like neuroticism, openness, and conscientiousness influence psychological resilience
The impact of work identity attachment on mental health during layoffs
Practical advice for leaders managing redundancies with personality insights
Differentiating between burnout, depression, and anxiety in career crises
The mental health sector's readiness for AI-driven displacement and increasing transition demands
Timestamps:
00:00 - Understanding the connection between personality and career change
00:45 - Chrys's background: From Greek upbringing and sports to economics, then psychology
01:30 - The natural curiosity driving career transitions and identity development
02:50 - The psychological effects of job loss: identity rupture and physical health implications
04:15 - The role of personality traits in responses to redundancy and uncertainty
05:30 - How neuroticism influences emotional reactivity during layoffs 06:45 - The significance of attachment to work identity and self-awareness
08:00 - Big Five traits and their influence on resilience and career flexibility
09:15 - How openness can turn redundancy into an opportunity for reinvention
10:40 - Strategies for leaders to support affected employees based on personality profiles
12:05 - Managing layoffs with tact and understanding individual circumstances
13:20 - The importance of proactive self-awareness and adaptability in career transitions
14:30 - Recognising mental health symptoms: depression, anxiety, burnout in career crises
16:10 - Differentiating burnout from clinical depression and anxiety
17:25 - The state of mental health services in the era of AI displacement 19:00 - Practical steps for individuals facing depression or anxiety during career change
20:45 - The importance of recognising symptoms without pathologising 22:10 - The potential for crisis to be a transformational opportunity
23:00 - When clinical support is needed: functional assessment for therapy vs coaching
24:45 - The impact of emotional and social health in employment and transition
27:00 - Preparing organisations for AI-driven workforce changes and mental health support
28:30 - The new generation’s view of careers as self-directed projects
Resources & Links:
Waddyado (https://www.waddyado.com/)
Awair - Hogan Assessments UK Distributor (https://www.awairgb.co.uk)
Mental Health Support (https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/)
This episode provides valuable insights for individuals navigating career upheavals, leaders managing layoffs, and organisations preparing for the future of work amidst technological advancements.
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596
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5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100
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81
Social presence
90
YouTube
64
Engagement
32
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