The Career Happiness Podcast: Recent Episodes

Soma Ghosh

This podcast is hosted by Soma Ghosh, a Careers adviser who supports women who are unhappy at work.

There are solo episodes from Soma about a specific theme that comes up with the clients she supports. Some of themes already covered included bullying at work, redundancy, career change, finding a new job, starting a business etc.

Plus insights and stories into how Soma and her guests have been on their own career happiness journey and practical career advice for professional women, parents of teenagers who need careers advice and inspiration for business owners.

Copyright 2022 @somaghosh

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The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction to episode

  1. Business failure what is it and why can ithappen

3.Some key reasons why a business can fail

  1. What can you learn moving forward

Episodes that you may useful after listening to this episode

  1. Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their businesses way too soon

  2. Episode 176 – How to make sure you are using money in your business the right way?

  3. Episode 183 – 3 Ways to manage to business decline and what can you do about this.

  4. Episode 210 – What does running a business meanto you?

Links that I mention in the episode Business that are closing in 2024 - https://www.mylondon.news/news/business/high-street-shops-close-london-28885619Courageous collective podcast interview where Iwas interviewed - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3carQTnYnPl31KKSuua46u?si=52aece33429a4c3a

How can I support you?

I currently have spaces available for my business mentoringif this is something you need support with or are interested in please visitthe page here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

You can apply for a call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform

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In this episode we talk about the following:

  1. What is work addiction

  2. Why are so many people addicted to work?

  3. What are the 3 signs to look for

  4. Support and advice around this

  5. How can I support you

Articles I mentioned in this episode

  • https://www.healthline.com/health/addiction/work#:~:text=Work%20addiction%2C%20often%20called%20workaholism,often%20driven%20by%20job%20success
  • https://anywhere.epam.com/en/blog/why-do-people-become-workaholics
  • https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/process-addiction/work-addiction/

Other useful articles

https://www.who.int/standards/classifications/frequently-asked-questions/burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon

Other useful episodes

  1. Episode 73 - Are you a people pleaser at work?

  2. Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress

  3. Episode 156 - How Yoga can help your career and life with Deepa Sapra

How to work with me

  1. Apply for a consultation here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses

  2. Find out about my professional services forwomen here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment

You can connect with me on LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

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This episode is a bit different as I am repurposing a Facebook live that I did about “3 tips to help you find a better job”.

Many people want to find a job that’s better for them butstruggle with this.

The main format of this episode is as follows :

  1. Introduction and purpose behind episode

  2. Why do we want a better job

  3. Three main tips to help with this

  4. Things I would add now since I did this Live

  5. Working with me 1-1

Other useful episodes

  1. Episode 201 - Why are we so unhappy at work and3 ways to handle this?

  2. Episode 118 Why being over ambitious isn't a badthing

  3. Episode 103 - Working hard vs working smartwhat's real answer to working culture

  4. Episode 57 - 3 reasons why you aren’t satisfiedwith your career?

Working me 1-1

  1. Apply for a call here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses

  2. Career Happiness Program - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

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In this episode we look at:

  1. What is Shiny object syndrome in business

  2. Why do we fall prey to it

  3. Why can it ruin your business

  4. What can we do to prevent it

5.How can I support you further

Episodes that you may find useful

1.Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruinyour own business

  1. Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor?

  2. Episode 173 - Five home truths about thebusiness coaching industry

Other things that I mention in this episode

  1. Crypto queen podcast listen here – https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07nkd84

  2. Neal’s business find out more here - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/

Working with me s a business owner

Business mentoring find out more here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

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  1. Why I choose to talk about this subject

  2. A career in a law and what that could look like

  3. Three Home truths about Why is a career in Law notfor everyone

  4. Further reading and resources

  5. How can I help you

Useful links mentioned in this episode

  • https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/browse-sector/law

  • https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/areas-of-law

  • https://www.lawcareers.net/

  • https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/

  • https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice

Doctor Death Lawyer I mention - https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/chicago-bar/2021/10/the-dr-death-edition-a-conversation-with-dallas-d-a-michelle-shughart-about-the-crimes-and-prosecution-of-christopher-duntsch/

Article why a law degree can be difficult to obtain - https://www.bolton.ac.uk/blogs/is-a-law-degree-hard-to-do#:~:text=However%2C%20different%20courses%20present%20different,understanding%20the%20challenges%20law%20presents.&text=Legal%20concepts%20can%20be%20quite,family%2C%20labour%2C%20and%20more.

How Can I support you link to working with parents - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

Parental consultation– https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation

Careers advice service – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service

Questions about the episode please email me us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Other useful episodes

  1. Episode 88 - How to find work that lights you up(Interview with Janine Esbrand)

  2. Episode 102 - How to empower your career and bewho you want to be (Interview with Andrea Petrek)

  3. Episode 169 - What are the most demand careersthe UK?

  4. Episode 179 - Is having a degree really worth it

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In this episode we spoke about the following:

  1. Some background about why the 9-5 was created

  2. Why this topic may be the future of working life…

  3. Take some time to reflect on what your thoughtsare first what do they tell you about your career. Career mentoring exercise for you

  4. Three reasons why it doesn’t exist anymore

  5. Key things to take away from this episode

Some articles that talk about the 9-5 and why working life has changed

  1. https://www.business.com/articles/the-death-of-the-workday-is-9-to-5-working-obsolete/

  2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/07/25/working-9-to-5-is-an-antiquated-relic-from-the-past-and-should-be-stopped-right-now/?sh=14bc374e40de

  3. https://www.redwigwam.com/articles/2022/nov/why-working-9-5-is-outdated-and-the-future-is-flexible/

Career Obstacles workshop To sign up please see page here – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-obstacles-waitlist

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Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as abusiness owner with Lee Lam

In this episode we spoke to business founder and business strategistLee Lam

In this episode we spoke about the following

  1. What Lee does as a business owner and who shesupports

  2. Lee’s ideal client and what they are strugglingwith

  3. What is a COO role in a company and what do theydo

  4. Lee’s Career and her highs and her careerand lessons

  5. What are some of the qualities to be a goodmentor

  6. What led Lee to starting her business

  7. Advice and tips on how to keep going in businesswhen you feel like giving up

  8. Building relationships in your business and why this matters

  9. What can we learn from business failure and howcan it help us in business

  10. What has changed in business post pandemic

Where can you connect with Lee

  1. LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

  2. Website - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leelam/?originalSubdomain=uk

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The format of this episode was as follows

  1. Purpose of the episode

  2. Running a business what is your purpose and why

  3. Your mission for continuing

  4. Thinking about Meaning vs future

Other episodes you may useful

  1. Episode 52 - Should I turn a hobby into abusiness

  2. Episode 126 - 3 ways to create a business brandand why it's so important

  3. Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruinyour own business

  4. Episode 148 - How to keep going in your businesseven when you feel like giving up

  5. Episode 180 - 3 reasons why building yourbusiness is a long game

Working with me

Are you interested in working with me as business owner find out more here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

If you have any questions about the podcast or working together please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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The main format for this episode was as follows

  1. The Idea behind this episode

  2. Awards and how they can help your brand andbusiness

  3. Some reflections from 2019 to now

  4. Advice and support for you

Episode I mention

  1. Episode 163 - Should you start a businesspodcast

Shoutouts on this episode

  1. Neal Veglio - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/

  2. Sangita Pillai - https://www.soulsutras.co.uk/about-sangeeta-pillai/

  3. Ravneet thank for the clip and you can she alsowon an award for Best Nutritionist that night she has also been on the podcast on Episode 178 - How Nutrition can be linked to your career and happiness at work withRavneet Panesar.

She awards winners in my category best podcaster

  1. Amruti Choudhry who was also highly commendedpodcaster - https://www.amruticoaching.com/

  2. Manpreet Johal was one the main Best podcasterAward winners - https://www.heartshappiness.co.uk/

  3. Urvashi Lad was the other main Best PodcasterAward winner - https://www.unlimitedurvashi.com/

Awards I have been nominated for and the two awards I have won

  1. Podcast for business awards -https://www.lynsayanne.com/

  2. International women’s podcast awards - https://everybody-media.com/awards/

  3. National Coaching Awards - https://thenationalcoachingawards.com/

  4. We are city Rising star awards - https://wearethecity.com/rising-star-awards-what-happened-next-for-soma-ghosh/

  5. She Awards - http://sheawardsuk.co.uk/

Links you may find interesting

  1. Feedspot blog - https://podcasts.feedspot.com/uk_career_podcasts/

How you can work with me

  1. Professional women - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses

  2. Parents of teens - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

  3. Business Owners - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

Any questions about this episode please contact me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Waitlist for workshop - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-obstacles-waitlist

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  1. Intro and aim of this episode

  2. Some of the ways you may be downplaying your careerpotential

  3. Three Ways to not downplay your career potential

Other relevant episodes

  1. Episode 104 - Returning to work as a parent(Interview with Lizzie Martin)

  2. Episode 198 - How understanding your personalstrengths can enhance your career happiness With Biraj Nakarja

  3. Episode 205- Can Change affect your CareerConfidence

Articles related to the episode

Lilly Allen article about this - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a60190077/lily-allen-says-having-kids-ruined-career/

Clip of what she said fully - https://youtu.be/LBdvKd1qzwE?si=j5ldpfqIAc0pOonA

How to get careers advice and support

  1. Apply for a consultation - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses

  2. Visit the women in employment page - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment

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Special announcement : The Career Happiness Podcast won the “Highly commended” Best podcaster - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_awards2024-podcaster-businessowner-activity-7172863983773822976-pEFx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

  1. Why I choose to talk about this topic?

  2. How do you motivate yourself currently and whyit’s important

  3. Three things to help with this topic

  4. Apply for a career consultation 3 spaces availabletill April 8th

Other episodes you find helpful

  1. Episode 157 - How can you find your careerpurpose and 2 ways to do this

  2. Episode 201 - Why are we so unhappy at work and 3 ways to handle this?

If you are interested in working with me one to one you can apply for a careers consultation to see if you want to do The Career Happiness Program - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses

Further details about the program and how I work are here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employmentand https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

If you have any comments or questions please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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What we spoke about in the episode

  1. Who Aoife is and what she does in her business

  2. What Aoife observed in the workplace around unhappiness at work and where it could be stemming from

  3. The most common themes that Aoife is seeing in the workplace right now and how it’s affecting people’s happiness atwork

  4. Chronoworking and Aoife’s thoughts on this working trend for the future

  5. Remote working vs hybrid working and Aoife’sthoughts on the future of how will be working with this approach.

  6. Being productive vs being busy at work and whatthis actually means in the workplace

  7. Imposter syndrome the myth around it and of it exists. Also how to start to address it as well as building your awareness around it

  8. Redundancy and how this is affecting people in workplacescurrently

  9. Fitting in at work and the research that Aoifein her masters around this

  10. Flexibility at work and the importance of valuesin the workplace

How you can connect with Aoife

  1. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/

  2. Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/happier-at-work/id1474115091

  3. Website - https://happieratwork.ie/

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Intro – To the episode and why change is a theme that comesup a lot as well as why Confidence is something that never seems to change

The main format of this episode

  • Some more context into why I choose to speak about this
  • Change is necessary and important
  • Confidence and making sure you work on this through self-development is important
  • Resilience and confidence can be connected especiallythrough the low points
  • Your confidence may be affected and that’s ok.
  • Yet you have the power to control this

Similar Episodes to listen to

Episode 63 - Why resilience is so important in your career

Episode 82 - Career confidence and Career Happiness what canyou do to reignite your career now.

Episode 150 - 3 tips to help you feel confident about yourcareer

Episode 160 - How to cope with change in business and whyit’s actually a good thing?

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Details on how to work with me

You can apply to work with me here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses

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The main format of this episode is detailed below.

  • Intro about the change up in theme for this week’s episode
  • What promoted me to talk about this
  • 2 reasons why being a business owner isn’t what you think it maybe

LinkedIn post I mentioned in the episode by Alice Lyons - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7165976568622735360/

Other episodes you may find useful

Episode 52 - Should I turn a hobby into a business

Episode 163 - Should you start a business podcast

If you have any thoughts or questions about this episode please

Email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghghosh.com

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It was a real pleasure to talk to Zina Kular business owner

The main themes in our conversation and what we spoke about:

  1. Zina’s business and what she does - 0:00- 4:46

  2. Zina’s experiences of going to school and hereducation whilst going to a private school - 4:47 - 7:41

  3. Learning through Failure in a positive way and how this helped Zina learn about real life and her career - 7:42 - 12:11

  4. Private education and State school education - 12:12- 15:09

  5. Young people and what they need from educationand teachers- 15:11- 20:18

  6. Pressure to do certain careers and talking aboutSTEM careers -20:20 - 23:14

  7. Working in education and what we both learntfrom this - 23:15 - 25:39

  8. More insights into why Zina created her businessand why she help business owners who are mums - 24:45 - 30:38

  9. Advice and tips around speaking in your businessand how Zina utilised this in her business and the different forms of using your voice to speak up to promote your business- 30:50 - 34:33

9.Tips and advice around helping mums and women to create a side hustle and business - 34:40 - 40:11

  1. Where can you connect with Zina - 40:12 -41:22

Where can you connect with Zina

Connect with here on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zinakular/

Visit her Website here

https://www.zinakular.com/

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In this episode we cover the following:

  1. Why I wanted to talk about this topic?- 0:00- 6:43

  2. What are some of the reasons this is happening -6:44- 18:37

  3. How this creating problems in the workplace - 18:38- 28:40

  4. What can we do about this? -28:41 -34:52

  5. How can I support you currently and episode ending 34:53 -35:58

Other episodes you may find useful

Episode 55 - 3 ways to communicate better with your colleagues Episode 71 - How your personality can impact your career?

Episode 174 - Is how you communicate at work affecting your career progression?

Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it.

How can you work with me

Women in employment page - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment

Career Happiness Mentoring program – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

Apply for a call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses

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I spoke about unhappiness at work and 3 ways to handle this.

The main format for this episode was:

  • Intro about unhappiness at work – 0:00- 3:51
  • What are some the reasons around why we are unhappy at work – 3:52- 10:54
  • The 4 pillars and career unhappiness at work – 10:56 - 15:47
  • What is your definition is career happiness exercise for you 15:48- 21:59
  • 3 ways to handle this - 22:00- 30:29
  • Ways to connect further and outro - 30:31- 31:30

Links that you may find useful that I mentioned inthis episode

Article about Laurie Santos - https://www.shondaland.com/live/body/a31196398/what-exactly-is-happiness/

Other episodes that are key to this episode

Episode 145 - 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happybusiness mindset

Episode 157 - How can you find your career purpose and 2ways to do this

Episode 100 - (Milestone Episode.) Has career happinessevolved since the podcast started in 2019?

Episode 89 - Why Career Happiness is a journey

Episode 82 - Career confidence and Career Happiness what canyou do to reignite your career now.

Any questions you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode we spoke about the following:

  1. Introduction and purpose of episode - 0:00- 4:00

  2. The 4 Career Happiness Pillars 4:15- 11:29

  3. How the top ten popular episodes tie into thesepillars 11:32- 49:45

  4. Popular themes throughout the seasons 49:46- 1;00:29

  5. Conclusion to episode 1:00:30-1:02:12

Links that you may find useful

- https://www.somaghosh.com/ as the four pillars are showcased here Previous Episodes I mention in this Episode

  1. Episode 2 - Let Confidence be your superpower in your career (Interview with Aliya Rajah)

  2. Episode 3 - How to be more confident in your career and find work you truly love.

  3. Episode 158 - Career confusion in your 20s and 30s and howto tackle this with Alana Kilmartin

  4. Episode 5 - Three tips to help with Career Confusion

  5. Episode 4 - Finding your true purpose in your career(Interview with Kiki Kirby)

  6. Episode 5 - Three tips to help with Career Confusion

  7. Episode 50 - Are you being undermined at work?

Support and further tips

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Hustle Culture is something that many seem to be rejecting

What we covered in this episode included:

  1. Why I wanted to about Hustle culture and what’s changedaround this when I spoke about in Episode 65

  2. Why Hustle Culture is causing Burnout, stressand mental health issues

  3. The pandemic and it’s aftermath of howworkplaces had changed

  4. Working culture is different and will continue tobe ever evolving

  5. Why are we rejecting Hustle Culture ?

  6. The Pillars and career happiness Mentor

Links mentioned

· Debate I mentioned in the episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=VNdce1LpgF2G9Tr0&v=sFU6qCT0vxE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=GoodMorningBritain

· Article about the film I mentioned Fake Famous -https://www.newyorker.com/culture/on-television/fake-famous-and-the-tedium-of-influencer-culture

· Link about job crafting- https://tailoredthinking.co.uk/blog/2020/5/12/different-types-of-job-crafting

· Article I mentioned about loneliness at work https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/loneliness-burnout-at-work/855917

Previous episodes linked to this episode

  1. Episode 65 – Do we have a hustle problem?

  2. Episode 110 - Should you consider the greatresignation as part of your career journey?

  3. Episode 140- How deal with The Great Resignationand Burnout Culture with Sara J. McElroy

  4. Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what doyou need to know about it?

  5. Episode 196 - 4 practical tips to help you quityour job

Working with me

Find out how to work with me visit the link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment

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In this episode we spoke about the following:

  1. What Biraj does in his work and business as acoach -1:58-7:35

  2. How can people figure out what their strengthsare?- 7:42-11:30

  3. Is there a link between a person’s talents and strengthsand how is this connected to our values and tips around this- 11:35-14:43

  4. Biraj’s career and what he did before he had abusiness- 14:56-19:50

  5. Differences between 1-1 client work and corporatework the Biraj does - 20:00-24:58

  6. Generalist vs having a special talent - 25:00-31:04

  7. Confidence in the workplace and how this affectsothers 31:08-35:58

  8. Being yourself at work and navigating being trueto yourself at work 36:00-38:41

  9. What is next for Biraj’s business in the newyear- 38:50-41:14

  10. How you can connect with Biraj - 41:20-42:16

Get in touch with Biraj

Connect with Biraj on LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/biraj-nakarja-41a4047/

Follow him on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/innatecompass/

Visit his website - https://www.innatecompass.com/

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In this episode we talk about 5 TV shows you should watch related to work

The format of the episode was as follows:

  1. Introduction and purpose of the episode- 1:09-4:52

  2. Show no 1 about the workplace - 4:55 - 11:49

  3. TV program no 2 about the world of work - 11:51-17:51

  4. Show no 3 about the workplace - 17:54-24:18

  5. TV program 4 about the world of work - 24:22-28:20

  6. Show no 5 about the workplace - 28:24-32:59

  7. Other shows that are worth a mention - 33:01-36:37

  8. Final thoughts - 36:38-39:52

Tik Tok video I mentioned see here - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7139828207108345093?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397

I want to hear from you?

What shows related to workplace would you recommend? If you have any thoughts on this or the podcast please email me us at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

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In this episode I talk about:

  1. Why I am recording this episode

  2. Quitting and why people leave previous episode and articles

  3. 4 tips to help you quit your job

  4. Quitting your job the setbacks and why it take time and conclusion

Women’s Hour segment

You can listen to the full episode here. To skip to the segment at 33 minutes and 44 seconds where I spoke with guest Hannah Witton and presenter Emma Barratt. Seelink here so you can listen on BBC sounds - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001t9ff

SEO Mindset Podcast

You can listen to this episode where I was interviewed by one of the hosts Tazmin Suleman and spoke about quiet and loud quitting - https://www.theseomindset.co.uk/episode/quiet-loud-quitting-with-soma-ghosh

Other relevant episode from this podcast linked to quitting your job

  1. Episode 92 - 4 reasons why people leave their job

  2. Episode 110 - Should you consider the great resignation as part of your career journey?

  3. Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what do you need to know about it?

Blog post relevant to this episode

You can read a blog I wrote about quitting here -

https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/what-can-i-do-if-i-cant-currently-quit-a-job-i-am-unhappy-in

Your thoughts on this topic

If you have any thoughts or comments, or questions on this topic please email meat soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this Episode I spoke to parenting coach Aman Kaur

Within this episode we spoke about the following.

  1. The work Aman does as a parenting coach - 1:21- 2:30

  2. The most common themes that come up in Aman’scoaching and the work she does - 2:38- 15:45

  3. Childhood trauma and normalising conversationsaround this- 15:48- 25:00

  4. Conscious parenting and tips on how to do this - 25:12 - 31:30

  5. What Aman did before she had her business - 31:40- 32:24

  6. Pressure and how to help parents with this especially around careers - 32:29- 44:20

  7. Parenting yourself and how this can help you as an individual - 44:22 - 48:18

  8. Connect with Aman and End - 48:20 - 49:00

How can you connect with Aman

Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/themindfulparentingcoach/

Any comments or questions

If you have any questions about the podcast email me at soma@thecareerhappinnessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com Questions about the podcast

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In this episode I spoke to Lola Béjidé founder of SolumanConsultancy and career coach

We spoke about a lot if really interesting topics in this episode

The main format of the episode was as follows

  1. What Lola does and who she supports in herbusiness - 1:50 -4:06

  2. Business lessons whilst building a business 4:25-6:53

  3. Networking and how this can be done in aneffective way - 6:56 – 10:15

  4. Inclusion in the workplace and what shouldcompanies be thinking about - 10:17- 21:32

  5. Tips and advice for new graduates or people whoare in the last year of their of the degree - 21:34 – 27:08

  6. First level leadership and why do they not getthe attention they deserve - 27:14 – 34:00

  7. Career Gatekeepers and Blocker and what thismeans in terms of your career and the workplace - 34:08 – 38:04

  8. Employee retention and the themes that come uparound this time and time again. - 38:10 –41:44

  9. Organisational culture and employee experience - 41:45-43:21

10.How important is career coaching and how canhelp with career development - 43:24 – 46:40

  1. What’s next for Lola and her business and for2024 - 46:46-49:05

  2. End and how connect with Lola - 49:08 – 50:32

Where can you connect with Lola

Her Website – https://solumanconsultancy.com/

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lola-bejide/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solumanconsultancy/

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solumanconsultancy

Any comments or questions about this episodeplease email us from soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com

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In this podcast conversation I spoke to Lu Castello

We spoke about the following in the episode

  1. What Lu does and the work they do 1:41– 4:45

  2. Working with clients who have chronic illnesses 5:18-12:18

  3. Three Tips to help with overwhelm and how to managethis 12:20 – 21-15

  4. What can founders and organisations do to makeworkplaces more inclusive and diverse in a way that’s not just about numbers 21:18– 32:28

  5. Workplace culture and how Important is this to youroverall personal development 32:48 – 37:25

  6. People not understanding non binary terminologyand inclusivity in the workplace and why this continues to be an issue 37:27 – 48:34

  7. End and how to connect with Lu 48:36 -48:54

You can follow Lu on LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lulimuni/

If you have any comments or questions about this episodeplease email me at soma@somaghosh.comor soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode I talk about the following:

  1. What inspired me to create this episode 0:00 – 4:16

  2. 3 qualities everyone business owner should have and why these qualities matter 4:16 – 12:06

  3. Music break – 12:07-12:40

  4. 3 qualities a business owner should have continued12:42-23:19

  5. Your opinion could be different to mine and that’sok would love to know what your 3 are so email me 23:20- 25:09

Email us about your thoughts on this topic at soma@somghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Previous episodes you may find useful:

  1. Episode 187 - 3 ways you can alienate your business connections and why you shouldn’t do this

  2. Episode 126 - 3 ways to create a business brand and why it's so important

  3. Episode 145 - 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happy business mindset

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In this episode we talk about working with difficult work colleagues and 3 ways to handle this.

The main format of the episode:

  1. Introduction and some backgroundabout this episode - 0:00 – 5:49

  2. What is a difficult work colleague? –5:50 – 14:42

  3. Music Break 14:43 –15:23

  4. 3 ways you can manage this 15:24 – 23:59

  5. Support and how I can help you? 24:00– 27:36

Episodes you may also find useful

  1. Episode 31 - What to do if you work in a toxic environment and want a new job.

  2. Episode 33 - 3 tips on workplace bullying

  3. Episode 55 - 3 ways to communicate better with your colleagues

  4. Episode 70 - Why do we not tell anyone when we are being bullied at work.

  5. Episode 71 - How your personality can impact your career?

How can I support you?

If you are interested in working with me one to one

What did you think about this episode please email us at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠ or at ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com⁠

If you are interested in working with 1-1 you can apply fora 15 minute call here - ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform⁠

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In this episode we talk about the 3 most sought after degrees in the UK and why you should know about this.

The format for this episode was as follows:

  1. Intro and Purpose of the episode – 0:00 – 2:24

  2. The 3 most sought after degrees in the UK andlooking at why – 2:25- 16:56

  3. Music break – 16:57- 17:17

  4. What is a sought after degree and why should youthink about this? 17:18- 20:17

  5. What do you need to think about whilst choosinga degree 20:18 -21:51

  6. Does a sought after degree matter? 21:52- 25:50

  7. Ask me a question for future episodes anythoughts or comments 25:57-26:26

  8. How can you work with me 26:27-27:50

Links mentioned in this episode

  1. https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/most-popular-degree-uk

  2. https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/what-to-study/top-ten-most-popular-courses-in-uk

  3. https://www.studying-in-uk.org/most-popular-degrees-uk/

  4. https://amberstudent.com/blog/post/top-10-courses-to-study-in-uk-2023#:~:text=Medicine%2C%20Engineering%2C%20Medicine%2Drelated,courses%20in%20demand%20in%20UK.

  5. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/choosing-a-course/how-to-choose-the-right-degree

  6. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9366/#:~:text=Key%20figures,216%2C000%20over%20the%20last%20year.

Other episodes that you may useful

  1. Episode 179 - Is having a degree really worth it

  2. Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does itcompare to an degree apprenticeship?

  3. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for aSTEM based career

  4. Episode 151 - Does going to a top universityreally help with career success?

How you can work with me

If you are a parent of teen and you want my support we canhave a 15 minute phone call to briefly discuss this the services I offer you can find out more here https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

Parental consultationhttps://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation

Careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service

Any comments or thoughts or general questions about this episode or topics you want me to cover please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappnessmentor.com

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We spoke to career coach Trang Nova in this Episode

In this episode we spoke about the following:

  1. What Trang does and a little bit more about whoshe is and her business

  2. Trang’s career advice that she would say to heryounger self that she wish had known earlier

  3. What are the biggest issues women are facing intheir careers today

  4. What taking up space as woman in the workplace lookslike and what is expected from women in particular

  5. Trang’s story behind her business and how shestarted it

  6. Key tips to help you find purpose in your careerespecially when you may be feeling a bit lost

  7. The Quarter Life Crisis and why we may notregard as much compared to when we are lost in 30s and 40s

How can you follow and connect with Trang

  1. Website - https://trangnova.com/

  2. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trang_nova/

  3. LinkedIn - https://www.instagram.com/trang_nova/

  4. Podcast -https://thealignedperformancepodcast.podbean.com/If you have any questions or comments about thisepisode please email us at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com⁠

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The main points of this episode about flexible working and if it's the answer to burnout where:

  1. Why this episode is important and relevant currently

  2. A brief history into flexible working and why it’sbecome so relevant post pandemic

  3. Is it really the answer to burnout?

  4. What do you think about this topic? Email me andshare this episode etc.

Links I mention in this episode and that you may find useful

  1. https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/5-practical-ways-to-be-career-happy-whilst-working-from-home

  2. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/60-80k-tiktoker-encourages-women-110000811.html#:~:text='Lazy%20girl%20job',fit%20the%20lazy%20job%20category.

  3. https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/history-and-future-flexible-working-uk

  4. https://www.nrl.co.uk/blog/2023/08/the-flexible-working-bill-and-inclusion

  5. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/what-does-flexible-work-really-mean

  6. https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3198

Video I mention in the episode

Indeed video about flexible working with Tyrel Kirkham https://youtu.be/RwBY7QWFhcc?si=TcARcxwtFdVijTGF

Other podcast where I was a guest that I mentioned in this episode

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/178-fulfilling-your-potential-and-finding-joy-in-your/id1474115091?i=1000631968553

Other Episodes you may also find helpful

  1. Episode 13 - Five tips to help you move forwardwith Career Burnout

  2. Episode 42 - How Organisational change andPsychology can support your career (Interview with Hayley Lewis)

  3. Episode 65 - Do we have a hustle problem?

  4. Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and lifepressure

5.Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work relatedstress

  1. Episode 117 - 3 ways to cope with career fatigue

  2. Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what doyou need to know about it?

  3. Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in ahybrid role and what to do about it.

What did you think about this episode please email us at soma@somaghosh.com or at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

If you are interested in working with 1-1 you can apply fora 15 minute call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform

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In this episode I talk about 3 ways you can alienate your businessconnection and why you shouldn’t do this.

The main things I talked about in this episode were thefollowing:

  1. The importance of building relationships and whybeing rude and arrogant can be damaging to you brand and business.

  2. Not Being honest and ethical about your businessand what you do

  3. Supporting people instead of ignoring them especiallyif they need your help

Other episode that are relevant to this episode that youmight find useful

  1. Episode 126 - 3 ways to create a business brand and why it's so important

  2. Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruin your own business

  3. Episode 180 - 3 reasons why building your business is a long gameIf you have aby questions about the podcast please don't hesitate to ask.

You can email us at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com.

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In this conversation we spoke with business owner and job hunting expert Matt Warzel

The format of the episode was:

  1. Matt talking about his career background and howhe started his business

  2. Is the resume outdated and Matt’s opinion onthis

  3. Key tips for building your Resume whilst job hunting

  4. LinkedIn strategies and tips and how to get startedon this

  5. Top job hunting tips and how to navigate this

You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjwcareers/

Visit his website - https://mjwcareers.com/

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This Episode is in collaboration with “We are the NHS” thank you for all your support and helping me arrange all the interviews couldn’t of done this episode without the nurses who spoke to me. Or any of the team involved so thank you.

This episode includes interview clips from nurses I spoke toincluding the Deputy chief nursing officer England NHS.

The format of the episode is as follows:

  1. What is Nursing – This is where we look at whatnursing is and hearing from nurses tell you about a nursing career and what thislooks like

  2. How can you train as a Nurse – Within thissection of the episode we look at the training and qualifications that are needed to be a nurse and the different ways to do this.

  3. Why you should consider a career as a nurse? – Inthis area of the episode we explore why nursing is a career that should be explored more. As well as the benefits of having a career in this field.

  4. The longevity behind a Nursing career – Within thispart of the episode we cover how the long term future the nursing professionand how you can develop as nurse.

  5. Careers advice and information that you can lookinto if you are interested in this career

Careers advice links and information that you may finduseful

  1. https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/nursing/how-become-nurse

  2. https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects/nursing

  3. https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships/getting-ahead-apprenticeships-katie-thistleton/podcast-nursing-degree-apprenticeships

  4. Search NHS Health careers link here https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

  5. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/adult-nurse

  6. A Nursing degree example from City University - https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/subjects/nursing

Other episodes you may find relevant to this episode

  1. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for aSTEM based career

  2. Episode 169 - What are the most in demandcareers in the UK ?

If you have any questions about this episode please email meat soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode we look at 3 ways to be clearer about your career journey.

The main things we addressed in this episode were:

  1. Clarity and why it’s something people want Into

2.Where you are right now

  1. Three ways to be clearer in your career

Useful episodes related to this episode

  1. Episode 5 - Three tips to help with CareerConfusion

  2. Episode 4 - Finding your true purpose in yourcareer (Interview with Kiki Kirby)

  3. Episode 32 - Are you looking for the wrong typeof job?

  4. Episode 157 - How can you find your careerpurpose and 2 ways to do this

  5. Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in ahybrid role and what to do about it.

How to work with me

If you are interested in working with me visit the link hereto find out more about my career mentoring services - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employmentand https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-programyou can apply for a 20 minute call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572&pli=1#responses

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In this Episode we talk about 3 ways to manage business Decline: The main things I looked at in this episode were:

  1. What does business decline mean and look like

  2. 3 ways to manage a decrease and decline

  3. Closing thoughts

Articles I mentioned in this Episode

  • https://www.standard.co.uk/business/b-m-rescues-51-wilko-shops-administration-pwc-collapse-bust-wilkinson-hardware-job-losses-b1104878.html
  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66659081
  • https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/how-ms-turned-things-around-5749444/

Other Business Episodes that are relevant to this Episode 1. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it?

  1. Episode 148 - How to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up

  2. Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their business way to soon

How can you work with me

If you are interested in finding out more about working with me as business owner see link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

Apply for a call here to find out more - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform

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1.Purpose of this episode

2.Can you work after your GCSEs

3.Working after you GCSES

4.Study and working alongside each other

5.Conclusion

Links that I mentioned in this Episode

School leaving age link - https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school

Minimum wage link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/minimum-wage-rates-for-2023

Sales apprenticeships information - https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/employers/browse-by-sector/sales-marketing-procurement

Sales apprenticeships further information https://www.londonapprenticeship.co.uk/services/training/training-courses/sales-apprenticeships/?cn-reloaded=1

BMW Apprenticeships - https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/footer/experience-bmw/careers/retail-network-apprenticeships.html

Foxtons - https://www.foxtons.co.uk/foxtons/careers/training-and-development

Plumber apprenticeships information - https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/plumber

College of North West London - https://www.cnwl.ac.uk/courses/section/course/apprenticeships

Aldi Apprenticeships - https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/stores/stores-apprenticeship

Barclays Foundation apprenticeships - https://search.jobs.barclays/foundation-apprenticeships

What is a traineeship - https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship

How I can support you as a parent?

Parents of teenager services – https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

Any questions or further information email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode I talk about feeling lonely the impact of hybrid and flexible working and what to do about it. The main things I discussed in this episode were:

  1. Why I choose to do this episode

  2. Loneliness because of hybrid working and flexiworking

  3. Mental health impact and concerns

  4. Tips to help support you with this

Links that I mentioned in this episode

· https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/loneliness/about-loneliness/#:~:text=Some%20people%20describe%20loneliness%20as,find%20this%20a%20lonely%20experience.

· https://fortune.com/2023/03/14/is-remote-work-lonely-side-effects-on-productivity-engagement-and-progression/

· https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/intentional-insights/202301/remote-work-and-well-being-separating-fact-from-fiction

· https://www.posturite.co.uk/blog/lonely-working-from-home

· https://happiful.com/what-is-rust-out

Other episodes that you may findrelevant to this episode

  1. Episode 71 - How your personality can impactyour career?

  2. Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and lifepressure

  3. Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and whatcan you do to prevent it?

If you have any questions about this episode you can emailme at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecarererhappinessmentor.com

If you are potentially interested in working with me you canapply for a call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses

To find out more about The Career Happiness Mentor Programplease see links here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment

https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

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In this episode I talk about the following:

1. Intro and why I am doing this episode

2. The 3 reasons why building your business is a long game

3.  Some motivation to keep you going

Other episodes you may find helpful

Episode 148 - How to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up

Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruin your own business

Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their business way to soon

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  • Purpose of this episode

  • Degree costs in the UK, States, India etc ££$$

  • Is it really worth doing one? (pros and cons)

  • Does it make a difference to your career and overall success

Links that I mention in this episode

https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/graduate-labour-markets

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn05871/

https://www.oecd.org/newsroom/unemployment-rates-oecd-updated-may-2023.htm

https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20of%20attendance,or%20%24223%2C360%20over%204%20years.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cost-of-study-in-us-vs-uk-vs-india-ceo-s-linkedin-post-sparks-debate-11660982328760.html

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/cost-studying-university-australia

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/study-abroad/study-in-india

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/student-loans-and-finance#:~:text=Tuition%20fees%20are%20set%20at,the%20last%20four%20academic%20years.

This was the name of the documentary I mentioned in the episode" The college admissions scandal" See link here on Netflix if you want to watch it - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81130691

Previous episodes that are relevant to this episode

Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?

Episode 151 - Does going to a top university really help with career success?

Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship?

Episode 97 Should I go to university or not?

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In this episode I spoke to Ravneet Panesar

Within this episode we talk about:

1.     Ranveet's career and how she became a nutritionist

2.    The kind of work that Ravneet does and why she does what she does.

3.  What’s it like having a business and being authentic business owner

4. Tips and advice to help women who feel they don’t have time to work out whilst juggling a busy career

5.  Body image and how this can affect you at work

6.  Healthy eating habits and being a working professional

You can connect with Ravneet on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/neet_nutrition/?hl=en

Visit here website here - https://neetnutrition.co.uk/

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In this episode I talk about 3 reasons the Gender pay gap exist and what to do about this as a women.

The main points of this episode were:

  1. What prompted me to record this episode

  2. The main reasons why and how this affecting women's careers

  3. What can you do about it?

Links I mentioned in this episode

  1. House of commons women in employment document - https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN06838/SN06838.pdf

  2. Video from the economist "Is it worth having kids" - https://youtu.be/OPXGeQ5ADfk

  3. Stats on women in leadership article - https://www.zippia.com/advice/women-in-leadership-statistics/

  4. Women in leadership roles 2023 - https://www.nsls.org/blog/the-top-10-influential-women-in-leadership-for-2023

  5. "The biological cloak waits for no women"- https://youtu.be/s5J31JIFxZs

Useful episodes

  1. Episode 66 - Supporting parents with their careers (Interview with Clara Wilcox)

  2. Episode 78 How to be brilliant at balancing your life and career. (Interview with Cherylanne Skolnicki)

  3. Episode 104 - Returning to work as a parent (Interview with Lizzie Martin)

  4. Episode 123 - Being the first the few and only in the workplace and what that feels like with Deepa Purushothaman

  5. Episode 149 - How you to fulfil your career potential with Sinead Sharkey-Steenson.

  6. Episode 166 - Upgrading your Career Success with Rebecca Leppard

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In this episode I talk about using your money in your business the right way?

  1. Why did I want to record this episode

  2. Money and purpose towards your business

  3. Be mindful of what you spend money on

  4. Invest and create money opportunities

Other useful episodes

  1. Episode 152 - How social media can benefit your business ?

  2. Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor?

  3. Episode 173 - Five home truths about the business coaching industry

How can I support you I am opening up slots for my business mentoring in September of this year you can find out more here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

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In this episode I talk about 3 reasons why you should consider a creative career.

The main points of this episode were:

  1. The reason behind this episode

  2. What is a creative career some examples

  3. Three reasons why you should consider a creative career

Other useful episode

  1. Episode 151 - Does going to a top university really help with career success?

  2. Episode 154 - Is having a career in Performing Arts realistic

  3. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career

Links mentioned and are relevant to this episode

Discover creative careers link - https://discovercreative.careers/explore/#/

Prospects and creative careers - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/creative-jobs#other-jobs-for-creatives

Media podcast I mentioned - https://www.wearestabl.com/work/sim

Ted talk by Millie page see link here - https://youtu.be/Ivh6AVjFPT0

Mental health and creativity - https://diversushealth.org/the-mental-health-benefits-of-creativity/#:~:text=Being%20creative%20can%20increase%20positive,function%20of%20our%20immune%20systems.

High paying creative jobs- https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/22/15-high-paying-jobs-for-creative-people.html

Teen development and the creativity - https://evolvetreatment.com/blog/arts-teen-brain-development/

How can I support you?

I work with parents in two ways to find out more to find out about this read this link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

Parental consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation

Careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service

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Within this episode we explore the following:

  1. What the main purpose of this episode

  2. What communication says about you non verbal vs verbal introvert vs extrovert

  3. Five Communication skills

  4. Four types of of communication styles

  5. How can it affect your career progression

  6. Some solutions moving forward

Previous episodes linked with this episode that may also help you

Episode 38 - How to be a confident introvert and find a career you love (Interview with Gemma Stow)

Episode 55 - 3 ways to communicate better with your colleagues

Episode 71 - How your personality can impact your career?

Articles mentioned in this episode

  • 5 communication skills - https://unm5.unm.edu/5-research-COMMUNICATION-skills.html
  • Contextual communication - https://www.vonage.co.uk/resources/articles/power-contextual-communication/#:~:text=What%20Is%20Contextual%20Communication%3F,cultural%20context%20of%20the%20exchange.
  • Four types of communication - https://asana.com/resources/communication-styles

Practical exercises I mentioned in this episode

Visual timer I mention in the episode - https://www.amazon.co.uk/visual-timer/s?k=visual+timer

If you do the exercised mentioned email me and let me know how you get on you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com and soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Book a call with me limited spaces

If you are interested in working with one to you can apply for a call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses

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In this episode I will looking at business coaching industry and some home truths about it.

The main points in this episode are :

  1. Why I felt called to to record this episode

  2. Business coaching isn't for everyone put definition here

  3. Five home truths I have seen, read and learnt about the business coaching industry in the last 7 years

  4. Consider what feels right for you

People who mention in this episode

  1. Neal Veglio - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/

  2. Nicola Huelin - Her book is called invisible revolution you can find out more here https://www.mpower.academy/the-invisible-revolution

  3. Pali Kaur - https://www.soulslemonade.co.uk/

  4. Sharn Kharia - https://afecollective.com/about

  5. Lousia Van Vessem - https://workflowvirtual.com/about/

Links I mention

Business coaching definition from Betterup.com - https://www.betterup.com/blog/business-coaching#:~:text=Business%20coaching%20is%20a%20process,strategies%2C%20or%20improve%20their%20mindset.

Indeed.com article - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/business-coach-duties#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20business%20coach,strategies%20to%20help%20businesses%20grow.

Coaching accreditations and training

Coaching academy - https://www.the-coaching-academy.com/coaching/small-business-coaching/

Business coaching academy - https://thebcacademy.com/

International coaching federation - https://coachingfederation.org/

Previous episodes that you may useful Episode 8 - Why branding and marketing are important if you want to start a online business? (Interview with Sharn Khaira) Episode 36 - How to create a successful business and be a mum (Interview with Nicola Huelin) Episode 56 - How can we work in more flexible way and look after your health at the same time (interview with Louisa Van Vessem) Episode 163 - Should you start a business podcast Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor?

Working with me

If you are interested in working with me you can find out more here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

You can apply for a call here to find out more - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform

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In this episode I talk about the following :

  1. Why supporting young people to think about business is still careers advice

  2. Organisations that help with this already and what schools do now

  3. Three tips to support you with this as a parent or teen listening

Special announcement

I also mentioned a special announcement on this episode to find out more see links links here - https://wearethecity-risingstars.com/soma-ghosh-career-adviser-the-career-happiness-mentor/ and my LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_business-work-people-activity-7066669108292919296-JhzQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Links I mentioned in this episode

https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business

https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/about-the-trust/success-stories/jazmin-lee

https://www.peterjonesfoundation.org/foundation-for-enterprise/

https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/what-we-do/

https://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/focus-areas/good-career-guidance

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In this episode I talk about career anxiety and 3 ways to cope with this

Some of the main things I covered in this episode were:

  1. Anxiety and why it's so prevalent looking at some stats

  2. Career anxiety why so are we so anxious?

  3. Solutions moving forward to help anxiety

These are links I mention in the podcast episode:

What is anxiety find out more here - https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/anxiety#:~:text=Anxiety%20is%20a%20feeling%20of,medical%20test%20or%20job%20interview.

Anxiety and panic attacks - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/

Mental health foundation statistics - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/mental-health-statistics/anxiety-statistics

Champion health statistics - https://championhealth.co.uk/insights/anxiety-statistics/

What is the DSM -https://www.verywellmind.com/the-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-dsm-2795758

Anxiety disorders https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/anxiety-disorders/

Anxiety triggers - https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/anxiety-triggers

Counselling directory - https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/

Previous episodes that can help you

  1. Episode 20 - How anxiety can affect your career (Interview with Cristina Cioffi )
  2. Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and life pressure
  3. Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress
  4. Episode 117 - 3 ways to cope with career fatigue
  5. Episode 131 - 3 tips to be healthier in your career
  6. Episode 156 - How Yoga can help your career and life with Deepa Sapra
  7. Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and what can you do to prevent it?

If you want to find out more and want to work with me see links here

  1. https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment

  2. https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

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In this episode I talk about the following:

  1. The purpose behind the episode

  2. Common questions and reasons why people hesitate

  3. Why you should hire one

  4. Business coaching vs mentoring

5,. How I can support you

Links that you may find useful about business mentoring

  • https://www.gov.uk/growing-your-business/work-with-a-mentor

  • https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business/your-business-mentor

https://www.kent.edu/yourtrainingpartner/know-difference-between-coaching-and-mentoring#:~:text=Coaching%20is%20more%20performance%20driven,holistic%20approach%20to%20career%20development.

The BBC documentary about Lighthouse coaching-https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001krb2#:~:text=In%20this%20eighteen%2Dmonth%20investigation,there's%20a%20surreal%20final%20showdown.

If you are interested in find out how I can support you please see link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

Other relevant episodes you may find useful

  1. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it?

  2. Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their business way to soon

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In this episode we talk about

  1. Why this episode seemed relevant

  2. What are some of the most in demand jobs in the world and why?

  3. What does the future hold ?

  4. Do you want my support as a careers adviser

Links that I mentioned in this episode

https://www.edmissions.com/blogs/list-of-top-5-jobs-demand-in-uk

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12038399/These-10-demand-jobs-worldwide-suggests-new-study.html

https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/minisite/most-in-demand-professions

https://www.themuse.com/advice/high-paying-jobs-in-demand-for-future

https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/career-ideas/future-jobs-demand-graduate-career-prospects-coming-years

https://www.careeraddict.com/most-demand-jobs

https://grabjobs.co/resources/career-resources/job-search/most-in-demand-jobs-in-the-uk/

https://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/top-ten-in-demand-jobs-for-the-future

BBC program I mentioned in the episode about the Cloud - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001hzb3

If you want to find out more about how I can support you please see link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

The two services I offer to help parents are a parental consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

Careers interview - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service

Other episodes you may find useful

  1. Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools

  2. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career

  3. Episode 165 - Does my child need to see a career adviser?

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In this episode we look at if burnout is still and issue and what can you do to prevent it?

  1. Is burnout still an issue looking at past episodes from the podcast

  2. Plus what's happening now in 2023

  3. Patterns of burnout

  4. Some solutions moving forward and tips

Episode clips that were mentioned in this episode

  1. Episode 13- 5 tips to help you move forward with burnout culture

  2. Episode 24 - The importance of workplace culture and why we need to talk about it (Interview with Lizzie Benton)

  3. Episode 40 - How dealing with burnout and unhappiness at work can lead you to a new career path (Interview with Elaine Batho)

  4. Episode 65 - Do we have a hustle problem?

  5. Episode 140- How deal with The Great Resignation and Burnout Culture with Sara J. McElroy September 2022 Other relevant episodes linked to burnout 1. Episode 80 - What does it take it be a compassionate and kind leader in your career (Interview with Kath Curry) Mention her episode and what happened to her

  6. Episode 86 - Career Happiness and conquering your wellbeing (Interview with Laila Datoo) stress and wellbeing

  7. Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress one of the podcasts most popular episodes recorded in April 2021

  8. Episode 117 - 3 ways to cope with career fatigue Also very popular and linked to burnout recorded in January 2022

Articles mentioned in this episode

  1. Forbes article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2023/02/07/new-outlook-on-burnout-for-2023-limitations-on-what-managers-can-do/?sh=2e85ebd24343

  2. Shift the work - https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/top-5-things-you-dont-know-about-burnout-in-2023

  3. Mental health UK - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/

  4. Stylist - https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/worry-burnout-signs-symptoms-recovery/742620

Video I mentioned about hustle culture - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7140926000682126597?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397

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In this podcast episode I talk about the power of making videos and how it can help your business

The main points I addressed in this episode were:

  • Some background and videos and the internet
  • Why should you be using video for your business
  • What to do if you struggle with it
  • Youtube vs Tiktok
  • Reels and Lives
  • 3 ways it can help you business

Some examples of live streams I did on YouTube put here

If you want to find out more about business mentoring services please see a link here to find out more

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In this episode I spoke to Rebecca Leppard founder of consulting and training company called "Upgrading women".

Some of the main things we explored in this episode were:

  • International women's day and her feelings around this
  • What Rebecca does and her a bit more about company "Upgrading women"
  • Rebecca's career aspirations when she was younger
  • Current affairs and politics and how it relates to the workplace
  • Rebecca's career journey and what she learned from it
  • Humility and showing your true self at work
  • Career progression and speaking up at work
  • How to support staff as managers when they are going through tough times
  • Feeling like an outsider at work and feeling excluded socially at work
  • Interview tips and imposter syndrome in a leadership role

You can connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leppard/

and visit her website here - https://www.upgradingwomen.com/

Rebecca's podcast where I was recently featured see link here - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fGJ9ZWTwvPWVdkGJgtXnv

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In this episode we talk does your child need to see a careers adviser?

Some of the main things I spoke about in this episode were:

  • Previous episodes when I talk about careersadvice
  • Benefits of seeing a careers adviser
  • Does your child really need to see one and some things to consider
  • How can I support you

Previous episodes linked to this episode that I mentioned in this episode

Episode 15 - How can Careers Advice help you?

Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools

Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional inconversation with Susan Smith

Episode 124 - When should you start talking about careerswith your kids

Episode 107 - What is it like being a careers adviser andwhat do we do?

Other relevant episodes

Episode 141 - Why college is still an option that many are still not considering enough?

Episode 144- Is it worth resitting your Gcses?

Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?Episode 154 - Is having a career in Performing Arts realistic

Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career

Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship?

You can Email me at soma@somaghosh.com or som@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode I talk about career rejection

The main things I spoke about were:

  1. What is rejection and how does this link to careers

  2. Career rejection and resilience

  3. How is it holding you back from progression in your career.

  4. 2 tips to help with this

Videos and links mentioned in this podcast episode

Instagram live on career rejection - https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAN9JrDds3vy0hmz5BFn1PcYb9ZZPjq1GFILk0/

TikTok on rejection - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/6935803215564803333?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397

Video I mentioned in the podcast -https://youtu.be/7kJecBEOwPw

Previous podcast episodes that you may find helpful

Episode 31 - What to do if you work in a toxic environment and want a new job

Episode 63 - Why resilience is so important in your career

Episode 69 - Why Failure can help motivate you with your career

Episode 96 - How Trauma can affect your Career Happiness

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In this episode I talk about should you start a business podcast.

Some of the main things I talked about were:

  1. The main reason for me talking about this topic

  2. Are you starting a podcast for the right reasons

  3. Some examples of Business and other podcasts in the UK and US

  4. Different podcast formats

  5. Adding value and building trust with your audience

  6. How will your podcast stand out?

Examples of the podcasts I mentioned in this episode

  1. Dr Chatterjee's podcast - Feel better, live more.

  2. Cal Newport - Deep questions

  3. Love Janessa Podcast

  4. Guardian in focus podcast

  5. Rhiannon Lambert's - Food for though podcast

  6. Inside of you with Michael Rosenbaum

  7. How I built this with Guy Raz

  8. Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast

If you want to find out more Neal Veglio you can connect with him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealveglio/ or visit his site here https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/

If you want more information about my Business mentoring support please visit my link about this here https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business . I will be reopening spaces for in this May.

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  1. Why am I talking about this

  2. What is a degree actually?

  3. Degree apprenticeships

  4. Comparing the degree and degree apprenticeship

  5. Other useful episodes linked to this episode

  6. Episode 97 Should I go to university or not?

  7. Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith

  8. Episode 122 - How to build a successful career after an apprenticeship? With Kathryn Monkcom

  9. Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career?

  10. Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?

Links I mentioned in the episode

https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/what-to-study/types-of-degrees-uk#:~:text=Bachelor%20of%20Arts%20(BA),Bachelor%20of%20Engineering%20(BEng)

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships

Degree example I mentioned in the episode - https://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/coursefinder/courses/2023/biochemistry/ - Year abroad and masters options is 5 years

How I can support you as a parent

https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

Careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service

Parental careers consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation

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In this Episode we will talking about 3 reasons why LinkedIn isn't helping to boost your career and what to do about it.

  1. Why I wanted to record this episode

  2. Your profile and consistency on LinkedIn

  3. Building your personal brand on LinkedIn

  4. Not utilising LinkedIn and it's full features e.g. Premium, Learning and applying for jobs etc.

Instagram Live I did on LinkedIn and personal branding you can watch here - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CouuxooDajODaxSCvTxzJsM8uF9C0SkTCkoY-g0/

Previous episodes about LinkedIn that could be useful to you

Episode 9 - Three Reasons to have a up-to-date LinkedIn profile can help your career

Episode 30 - Why LinkedIn should be part of your job hunt.

Episode 79 - Why it's important to build a personal brand for yourself in you career.

How can you work with me

I currently have 1 space for my career happiness program if you are interested in finding out more you can apply for a free 15 mintue call here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform. or you can find out more about how support women by visiting the following links https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment or https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

If you have any questions about the podcast or want to know more about my services please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode I talk about How to cope with change in business and why it's actually a good thing? 

The main things I spoke in this episode were: 

  1. Why I felt called to do this episode

  2. Changes aren’t always bad but they can help you shift and stop procrastinating

  3. Why Change is a good thing in business and some examples from other business owner

  4. Moving forward and not looking back 

LinkedIn post I mentioned - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7028271066502324224/ 

Other episodes that you may find useful

Career change episodes for professional women 

Business comparison 

Giving up on Business too soon episodes 

Hayley Lewis 

Leyla Okhai 

Louisa Van Vessem 

Extra bit about the model of change - https://www.verywellmind.com/the-stages-of-change-2794868 

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In this episode we talk about 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based careers

The main things I spoke about in this episode were:

  1. Why do want a STEM career and what does it mean?

  2. What are the key things needed in a STEM based career

  3. How can a STEM career help you in the future?

  4. Women and STEM

  5. Conclusion around this

Links I mentioned in this episode

https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/civil-engineering-degree

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/data-scientist

https://www.candi.ac.uk/course-detail/applied-science-level-3-foundation-diploma-btec/10786/

https://www.stem.org.uk/secondary/careers

https://www.mathscareers.org.uk/

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/careers-hub-sector/digital/

https://stemettes.org/

Other links you may useful

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/science-and-pharmaceuticals/10-alternative-science-careers

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/getting-women-into-stem-webinar

https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/opinion/guest-blog-securing-tomorrow-s-engineers-through-apprenticeships

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Past episodes that you may also find useful

Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?

Episode 136 - 3 tips to help parents with GCSE options

Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know?

How can I support you?

https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

2 spaces available for my parental consultation service - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation

1 space available for my careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service

Any questions or comments about anything please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode we talk with careers enthusiast and podcaster Alan Kilmartin

Within this episode we talk about:

  • · What Alana Does and the movement of unserious careers
  • · Alana’s career story and how this shaped who she is today
  • · Success and how young people perceive this and the pressure to succeed due to social media etc
  • · Alternative career routes if you don’t want to have a degree and why it’s important to talk about this
  • · Alana’s podcast and her passion for supporting others with careers
  • · Exploring yourself and self-development for millennials and gen z generation
  • · Gap years and how a gap year can help a young person learn about the career they want
  • · Alana’s book and why she wanted to write it

Other Episodes you may also find useful in relation to this

  • Episode 97 Should I go to university or not?
  • Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?

How Can I support you?

If you are interested in finding out more about the work I do and how I can support you please visit my website www.somaghosh.com and visit my parents of teens page here https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

Any other questions about the episode please contact me via email at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com.

If you want some further information about school leaving leaving in the UK see link here -https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school#:~:text=You%20can%20leave%20school%20on,start%20an%20apprenticeship%20or%20traineeship

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In this episode we talk about your career purpose and 2 ways to do this. 

  1. What is your purpose and how this link to careers? 

  2. Understand what makes you tick your why and values 

  3. How does your purpose play into your present and future 

  4. Your purpose doesn't didn't define your career journey it can adapt and change as you change 

Other Episodes that may relevant to this episode

Episode 34 - 3 tips on how to stay motivated in your current job? 

Episode 57 - 3 reasons why you aren’t satisfied with your career? 

Episode 60 - Why we need to find work we love and figure out what it means to us.(Interview with Tom Morin)

Episode 71 - How your personality can impact your career?

Episode 91 - Why being different in your career is your superpower

If you have any questions about this episode or anything else please email at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

You can follow the podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod at @careerhappypod 

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In this episode we talk to yoga teacher and business owner Deepa Sapra 

Some of the main things we talked about in this episode were: 

  1. Deepa's journey on how she became a Yoga teacher 

2. What are some of misconceptions about Yoga and how we can challenge some of these 

3. Deepa's career before she was a yoga teacher and what her career expectations were. 

4. How can yoga help a busy professional who is stress and possible going through anxiety 

  1. Cultural appropriation and yoga and how can we talk about this openly 

  2. The importance of understanding where yoga actually comes from culturally 

7. Tips around meditation and how to do this without technology 

8. How can yoga help young people and children 

You can connect with her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deepasaprayoga/

and visit her website - https://deepasapra.com/ 

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In this episode I talk about 3 reasons why people give on their business way too soon.

The main things I spoke about in this episode were:

  • Why this is an important episode and some background around why this so common
  • The three main reasons and some advice about how to tackle this
  • Examples to demonstrate why these reasons mean people quit
  • Final thoughts around this topic and quotes and a video to help motivate you

Relevant episodes

  1. Episode 22 - Career Comparison and how to deal with this (Interview with Lucy Sheridan-Wightman) - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jgzfxCqVwwb

  2. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-130-business-comparison-what-is-it-and-why-do/id1450116167?i=1000566619255

Links and resources I mentioned in the episode

Business research by parliament - https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN06152/SN06152.pdf

Video I mentioned a speech by Jordon Peterson - https://youtu.be/U80_D4ts_aE

If you have any comments or questions about this episode you can email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somghosh.com

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Welcome to season 5 of The Career Happiness Podcast.

I wanted to share some great news about the podcast it was recently featured on Apple Podcasts on the Career Moves section see tweet here were I shared this news https://twitter.com/sgcareers27/status/1610608760460029952

This first episode of the season was about is having a career in Performing arts realistic?

The main things I spoke about within this episode were the following:

  • Why I choose to speak about this
  • What is performing arts and what can a career mean in this?
  • Realism and what a career means in this field
  • Other careers linked to performing arts

Some links I mentioned that you may find useful

https://learn.org/articles/What_are_the_Performing_Arts.html

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/performing-arts

https://www.londoncollegeofperformingarts.com/

https://artsed.co.uk/

https://www.brit.croydon.sch.uk/

https://www.syts.co.uk/

https://www.whatuni.com/degree-courses/search?subject=performing-arts

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/subjects/drama-theatre-studies-and-performing-arts/btec-performing-arts.html

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/7-skills-you-need-to-succeed-in-performing-arts

Movie I mentioned about spelling bee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spellbound_(2002_film)

If you want to ask me any questions about this episode or know more about I can support your child with careers advice you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@careerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode we talk about 3 ways to reflect on your career over the holidays. 

The main things I spoke about in this episode were:

  1. Some practical tips to help you with self reflection over the holiday 

  2. A exercise to help you reflect on 2022 and moving forward 

3. Spending time with the others and the it's impact on you and your career 

  1. Self development and your own learning 

Podcasts that help your career see list here - https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/best-career-podcasts/ 

Other episodes you may find useful:

Episode 27 What are your job hunting goals for 2020?  - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/QIeqHzLTUvb

If you think you want to find out more about how I can support you please see my careers program page here https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program 

Any other questions please email me at soma@thecareerhappinesmentor or soma@somaghosh.com 

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How can social media benefit my business?

The main things we spoke about in this episode were:

  1. Three reasons how can it benefit your business

  2. What Social media can't do

  3. Social media usage and it's health implications

Other episodes you may find relevant

Episode 94 - 3 reasons why sleep is important for a happy career - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/GEIi3srVUvb

Episode 126 - 3 ways to create a business brand and why it's so important - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0WL0XdUKUvb

Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/2nNVEGzVUvb

Episode 145 - 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happy business mindset - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fmGx7xMKUvb

My social media handles where you can follow and connect with me

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_careerhappinessmentor/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/sgcareers27

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25

Articles about screen time

https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/apple/144733-what-is-apple-screen-time-and-how-does-it-work

https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-setup-daily-app-usage-limits-android-ios/

https://www.androidauthority.com/zen-mode-oneplus-987246/

Podcast I mentioned

Cal Newport's podcast - https://www.calnewport.com/podcast/

If you have any questions please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

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In this episode I spoke about does going to a top university really help with your career success

Some of the main things I spoke about the following:

  1. Why I wanted to talk about this topic?

  2. How can qualifications play a part in our overall success and future

  3. What is a top university?

  4. People who have done well because of going to a good university see full list I refer to below:

1. Barak Obama- Columbia university and Harvard

2. Michelle Obama – Princeton and Harvard

3. Elon Musk – University of Pennsylvania

4. Jeff Bezos – Princeton

5. Kamala Harris – Howard University and University of California Hastings ( top law school)

6. Viola Davis – Julliard

7. Naomie Harris – Cambridge

8. George Takei – University of California

9. Samuel L Jackson - Morehouse College

10. Cate Blanchett - University of Melbourne top uni in Australia and top 35 in the world

11. Riz Ahmed – Oxford

12. Angela Basset – Yale University

13. Mindy Kaling – Dartmouth College

  1. People who haven’t gone to university but are still successful

1. Mark Zuckerberg (dropped out)

2. The Weeknd ( Abel Tesfaye)

3. Richard Branson

4. Quentin Taranto

5. Oprah Winfrey (dropped out)

6. Sachin Tendulkar

7. Rhianna

8. Priyanka Chopra

9. Lizzo (dropped out)

10. Jessica Alba

11. Steven Bartlett (dropped out)

12. Beyonce

13. Zendaya

  1. Conclusion around this question

Other relevant podcast episodes

  1. Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know? - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/mF947X8ECvb

  2. Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nV3p46wjoFRI4QVLJ37wG?si=db869583ab6d4419

  3. Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career? - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-132-how-can-an-apprenticeship-help-a/id1450116167?i=1000568242705

  4. Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future? - https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-career-happiness-podcast/episode/episode-147-degree-apprenticeships-and-if-they-are-the-future-208889708

Links that may be useful

top 50 universities - https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings

Global universities - https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/world-ranking

Russel Group university - https://russellgroup.ac.uk/about/our-universities/

Tik tok videos about having a degree and being follow me on tik tok here -https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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In this I talk about 3 tips to help you feel confident about career

Main points of the episode were :

  1. Throw out the handbook and think about what you want to be confident about? - How is this linked to your career and life?

  2. Are you sabotaging your own confidence if so what can you do about this? – Re-evaluate ways to tackle this.

  3. How can you tackle being diffident? – definition of this is “modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence” If you are doing this how can empower yourself in your career.

People I mentioned who should follow and represent good role modelling for confidence

  1. Michelle Obama - https://becomingmichelleobama.com/

  2. Brene Brown - - https://brenebrown.com/

  3. James Smith - 1. https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt/?hl=enand see link for his TEDx talk about period https://youtu.be/FfNXJt4_MoQ

Other episodes about confidence you may find helpful

Episode 2 - Let Confidence be your superpower in your career (Interview with Aliya Rajah) - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YiOxGKW0Avb

Episode 3 - How to be more confident in your career and find work you truly love - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YiOxGKW0Avb

Episode 82 - Career confidence and Career Happiness what can you do to reignite your career now - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ZsmO8Sm1Avb

Episode 111 - Career confidence and career wellbeing with Nicola Semple - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4fR3SVx1Avb

Episodes I mentioned that may be helpful

  1. Episode 11 - My Career Happiness Story - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YiOxGKW0Avb

  2. Episode 47 - How to deal with career setbacks? - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YiOxGKW0Avb

  3. Episode 73 - Are you a people pleaser at work? - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ZsmO8Sm1Avb

  4. Episode 96 - How Trauma can affect your Career Happiness - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4fR3SVx1Avb

Links mentioned in this episode

Article about people who have struggled with confidence

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2zsGtF7RX3RRmLT9TbcH6sk/stars-who-have-struggled-with-their-confidence

https://positivepsychology.com/self-confidence/- what is self-confidence?

Email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@careerhappinessmentor.com if you have a question

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In this Episode we talk with Sinead Sharkey-Steenson. Sinead is a career coach and business owner of company called Generation Women. 

The main aspects of the conversation included: 

  • Talking about the work that Sinead does and who she supports
  • How we can help women fulfil their potential
  • Sinead's career journey that lead to starting her business
  • Women who want to be seen at work and want a promotion or pay rise
  • Reasons why women don't ask for promotion and pay rise at work
  • Tips and advice to help women who are going through menopause and their rights at work
  • The effects of stress and burnout and how it impacts on your mental health
  • The impact of the recession and what to do if you are worried about this due to the recession

Where you connect with Sinead

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinead-sharkey/ 

Website - https://genwomen.global/about/

If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

Many thanks 

Soma 

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In this episode I talk about how to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up.

Some of the key things I spoke about were:

  1. Why we can end up feeling like we want to give up.

  2. How can you keep going in business and what can you do?

  3. Are you effectively using your time in your business

  4. Your mindset and how you handle setbacks in business

  5. Are you being honest with yourself about your business?

  6. Talking about your business and what you are passionate about

Other Episodes you may find useful to listen to

  1. Episode 8 - Why branding and marketing are important if you want to start a online business? (Interview with Sharn Khaira) - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sAbWt8pmdvb

  2. Episode 14 - How to be realistic about starting a new business (Interview with Victoria Ademosu) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OLgh8bKeUNQSkMikqFLJ9?si=58b2eca844534df9

  3. Episode 35 - Why good mental health is important in your career and business (Interview with Suzannah Butcher) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-35-why-good-mental-health-is-important-in-your/id1450116167?i=1000469583337

  4. Episode 36 - How to create a successful business and be a mum (Interview with Nicola Huelin) - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-36-how-to-create-a-successful-business-and-be-a-mum-interview-with-nicola-huelin

  5. Episode 53- 3 reasons to start a business - https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/77987028⁡_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/77987028&deep_link_value=stitcher://episode/77987028

  6. Episode 64 - What is it really like to start a business after you leave your corporate career and what does it teach you? (Interview with Victoria Hockaday) - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-career/episode-64-what-is-it-really-XqeOADFv_29/

  7. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? - https://podtail.com/podcast/the-career-happiness-podcast/episode-130-business-comparison-what-is-it-and-why/

  8. Episode 137 Why Cliques in business can ruin your business - https://play.anghami.com/episode/1076597243?adj_t=dgl0aa8_64v1dnl&adj_campaign=web&adj_adgroup=episode&adj_creative=undefined

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In this episode I talk about Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?

3 apprenticeship Episodes that are relevant to this episode that I mentioned :

Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith

Episode 122 - How to build a successful career after an apprenticeship? With Kathryn Monkcom

Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career?

The main points I spoke about in this episode were:

  1. Why I wanted to highlight the future of apprenticeships and careers

  2. What is a degree apprenticeship?

The link I mentioned from UCAS about a degree apprenticeship - https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships/what-you-need-know-about-apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships-0

  1. Multidisciplinary degrees - To learn more go to the link here https://www.lis.ac.uk/

  2. What has changed about apprenticeships in the last decade

The links I mentioned whilst talking about this

https://www.discovery-adr.com/5-ways-apprenticeships-have-changed/

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/a-short-history-of-apprenticeships-in-england-from-medieval-craft-guilds-to-the-twenty-first-century/

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commemorating-100-years-of-apprenticeships

  1. Are degree apprenticeships the future?

  2. https://www.ucas.com/connect/blogs/apprenticeships-are-future-technical-education#:~:text=Creating%20an%20early%20talent%20pipeline,simply%20valuable%2C%20it's%20the%20future.

  3. https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/sites/default/files/field/downloads/2021-07/future-degree-apprenticeships.pdf

  4. https://www.fenews.co.uk/skills/article-multidisciplinary-engineering-firm-encourages-a-female-future-for-the-industry/

  5. https://youtu.be/tDnb9wWhPqE- FT video about university vs apprenticeships that you may find interesting

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In this episode I spoke about quiet quitting. The main areas I spoke about in this episode were:

  1. What is the definition of quiet quitting

  2. Is it impacting the workplace today ?

  3. Tips and advice about what to do about it

  4. Quiet quitting and the Great resignation how are linked

Articles that and links mentioned in this episode

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62638908

https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/quiet-quitting/

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/398306/quiet-quitting-real.aspx

Job crafting articles

https://hbr.org/2020/03/what-job-crafting-looks-like

https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/job-crafting-careers-advice-work-slump/726395

Other relevant podcast episodes to listen to

  1. Episode 110 should you consider the great resignation as part of your career journey - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/NFKfnZNrQub

  2. Episode 65 Do we have a hustle culture - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pGmuX42HFLcaLRkOQvu5d

  3. Episode 140 How to deal with the great resignation and burnout culture - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-140-how-deal-with-the-great-resignation/id1450116167?i=1000581134698

Videos that I mentioned in the episode

Video I mentioned in the episode about quiet quitting - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7140554839926263045?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

This video about the cult video is also something I mentioned - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7140926000682126597?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

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In this episode I talk about 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happy business mindset

  1. Why I decided to talk about this

  2. How can you work on your mindset and be healthier and happier in business?

  3. Self sabotage and being a business owner

  4. What can affect your mindset ?

  5. What can you do to empower yourself and your business?

Resources and things that may help you that I spoke about in this episode

Power hour book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Hour-Focus-Goals-Create/dp/1786332698

Power hour podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/power-hour/id1443615779

What is EFT( emotional freedom technique) - https://www.healthline.com/health/eft-tapping

Brad Yates YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/tapwithbrad

Episodes that may help you

  1. Trisha Lewis her episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-142-the-self-squashing-prophecy-and-how-to/id1450116167?i=1000582513164

  2. Trisha Lewis my episodes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/make-it-real/129-career-happiness-with-ECxitXqQfGM/

  3. Kath curry Episode - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pmrZSHsHEub

  4. Comparison episode - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tbUl8wxHEub

  5. Cliques in episode - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/gjEyZMzHEub

If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this I am am talking about is is worth resitting your GCSEs 

The format of the episode was as follows: 

  • Why I spoke about this topic
  • Please see link explaining grades in numbers as mentioned in the episode https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-48993830
  • You would only need to resit English or Maths if you get a grade 3 not 4 just wanted to verify this and mention this in the notes here.
  • My story around resitting my GCSEs
  • Fast track GCSEs see example link of what this is here - https://www.wellington-school.org.uk/senior/admissions/international-students/sixth-form-foundation-fast-track-to-a-levels-and-university#:~:text=This%20programme%20allows%20students%20aged,on%20to%20top%20UK%20universities.
  • Why would you need to resit and options around why it's a good idea to do this
  • When is not worth resitting
  • Kathryn Mockham's episode
  • Alevels vs Btecs episode

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In this episode I talk about How will the Energy crisis affect the future of work

  1. Tik Tok videos I did see link for this here - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7153633695411211526?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397 and https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7136938311637142790?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397

  2. Talk I found on YouTube explaining energy crisis and how it impacts you - https://youtu.be/5-7EEpLwt3E

  3. Working from home vs going back to office some articles show this could help

  4. Inflation and the economy

  5. Who is winning here panorama documentary - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001bv5w

  6. Tips to help you – Think about your future and career, Negotiate your current salary, save where you can, get support where you can. Martin Lewis, Citizens advice etc some local community centres and churches are helping where they can.

  7. The future and world of work?? Could jobs change, debt, mental health challenges, care homes and death increase, poverty etc. Redundancy

Please see article links I mentioned below and Guardian podcast about the energy crisis etc.

General energy articles links

https://quocirca.com/content/will-the-energy-crisis-lure-remote-workers-back-to-the-office/

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/08/working-from-home-model-survive-energy-crisis-cost-of-living

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/global-energy-sector-latest-news-10-october/

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/how-do-you-accelerate-energy-transition-when-current-crisis-slams-brakes-russell-2022-10-12/

Citizen’s advice bureau links

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/get-energy-advice/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/our-work/policy/energy-policy-research/

Martin Lewis

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/-are-there-any-cheap--fixed-energy-deals-currently-worth-it--/

Today in focus podcast energy episodes

https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2022/sep/14/will-liz-trusss-energy-plan-keep-britain-warm-this-winter-podcast

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In this episode I talk to talk to Trisha Lewis a communication and confidence coach. 

Within this episode we speak about: 

  • What Trisha does and how she works as a coach
  • Celebrating your uniqueness and how to be yourself
  • The Self Quashing Prophecy what is it and how does it play into out lives and careers
  • Humility vs celebrating your achievements
  • Accepting compliments and being self conscious about this
  • What makes communication impactful and meaningful
  • Dealing with people who are fake and not genuine
  • How to be a business that is memorable unique
  • Is being ourselves harder in our current times especially because of social media

Links relevant to the episode Trisha's Ted x talk about self quashing prophecy-  https://youtu.be/mJryj846NIQ  

How can you connect with Trisha 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishalewistalk/

Website - https://www.trishalewis.com/ 

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In this episode talk about college and why it's not considered enough as a option.

The main things I spoke about in this episode were:

  • Why I wanted to speak about this
  • Link about colleges that I mentioned - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-colleges-in-the-uk
  • Colleges are seen in a negative light why is this?
  • Colleges I mentioned City and Islington, Westminster Kingsway
  • Specialised colleges like Chapel Manor College
  • Sixth form colleges vs further education college
  • Why you should consider colleges
  • Open days and visiting colleges

Links you may find useful

  1. Why should you go to college - https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/information/further-education-at-16/eleven-reasons-to-choose-an-fe-college-course

  2. Btec vs Alevels episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-129-a-levels-vs-btecs-what-do-you-as-parent/id1450116167?i=1000565949448

  3. London colleges list - https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/fe_and_sixth_form_admissions_information_-_july_2020_update.pdf

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In this episode I speak to Sara McLeroy a Business owner and Journalist and writer. 

The main things we spoke about in this episode were: 

  • What Sara does and her company Raze to Rise
  • The Great resignation and The Pandemic
  • Burnout at work and how it affects professional woman
  • Health challenges and your career and what it can teach us
  • Harassment at work and how this can impact you
  • Quiet quitting and how it's impacting the workplace
  • How employers can help staff be happier at work
  • Is working from home or going back to office changing.

Video I mentioned about quiet quitting on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7140554839926263045?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397 

How can you connect and follow Sara 

  1. Raze to Rise - https://www.razetorise.com/ 

  2. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarajmcelroy/ 

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In this Episode I talk about the Movie All about Eve and how it links to female relationships. 

I talk about the following: 

  1. Introduction and why am I talking about this movie?

2.Summary of the movie

  1. Who is Eve?

  2. Movie clips from the movie and how they relate Career Happiness and Workplace Culture 

5. Female relationships in the workplace and expectations of women in society in relation to the film 

6. Do we all have a bot of Eve in Us? 

Clips credit courtesy of YouTube and Movie clips 

You can watch the clips on the links below too 

Clip 1 - https://youtu.be/6EQLYywvqUE 

Clip 2 - https://youtu.be/b_Z5ZboTSBI 

Clip 3 - https://youtu.be/1orN1oGScbk 

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In this Episode I talk about social media and how it's affect young people's career ideas. 

The main things I talk about in this episode were: 

  1. Why I choose to talk about this topic 

  2. Misconceptions about careers on social media 

3. Is social media having an impact on how young people view careers 

  1. Using social media in a positive way to help their careers 

Video and energy crisis Tik Tok video  - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7136938311637142790?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7136938311637142790&web_id=6930929312897402374 

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In this Episode I talk about Why Cliques in business can ruin your own Business. 

The main things I cover in this episode are: 

  1. The purpose of this episode 

2. What is a Clique and how can this be linked business 

3. How can Cliques in business affect you and your business 

4. How can Cliquey behaviour ruin a business 

  1. What can do to make sure you don't allow this to hold you back. 

What did you think about this episode? Any questions and comments you may have. Please let me know . You can email me at soma@somaghosh.com 

You can also check out the business services I mentioned in the podcast episode here https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business 

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In this episode I spoke about 3 tips to help parent with GCSE options 

Within this Episode I spoke about: 

1. Why I choose to speak about this now in even though it's the summer 

  1. A bit more information about picking GCSE options and how schools support with this. 

  2. Some tips to help with this. 

Some links to help you with this: 

  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrjh92p 

  • https://www.ucas.com/advisers/guides-teachers/develop-your-skills-adviser/how-advise-students-about-gcse-choices 

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In this Episode we talk about 3 practical interview preparation tips. 

The key things I spoke about in this episode where: 

  1. Why I spoke about this. 

  2. What is Interview Preparation? 

  3. Different Types of Interviews 

  4. How to be more confident about interviews 

If you like this episode you may also like the following episodes 

Episode 19 - Three top job hunting tips - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-19---Three-top-job-hunting-tips-e5cord 

Episode 28 - Why are you finding job hunting so overwhelming? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-28---Why-are-you-really-finding-job-hunting-so-overwhelming-eag6s6

The documentary I mentioned in the podcast episode was - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0015gvw 

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In this Episode I speak with Nick Diakanstasis who is a public speaking coach who helps Business owners with their speaking events. 

What we spoke in this Episode: 

  • Nick's career background and how he became a speaking coach
  • Public speaking and some of the fears that come up for people around this
  • Tips around public speaking and how Nick works with his clients
  • Some common misconceptions around public speaking
  • Should you prepare for talk and can you overprepare?
  • The impact of the public speaking and how it can help your business
  • Should all business owners be using Public speaking as part of their business
  • What is a career in performing arts really like and why is their negativity around starting a career in this.
  • What lessons has Nick learnt in his career

If you want to connect with Nick you can connect with him on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-diakanastasis/

Visit his website - https://nickdiakan.com/ 

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In this Episode We talk about if you are being realistic about your business right now? 

Within the episode I talk about: 

  1. What being realistic looks like in business? 

  2. Influencer marketing and how it can ruin your being realistic 

  3. Business lifestyle what does it mean to you?  

  4. Your personal brand and how this fits into running your business realistically. 

  5. Preparing yourself for the summer and quiet times in business.  

Career Comparison episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-130---Business-comparison--what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-to-stop-doing-it-e1jnk3j

I mentioned Tara Mohr's book Playing Big would recommend it if you have chance to read it. 

You can read the article I mentioned in the episode here https://medium.com/@somag2018/4-practical-ways-to-not-worry-about-money-at-this-time-b469403da432

If you have any questions about anything or want business support in August please email at soma@somaghosh.com to book a 15 minute call. 

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This is an episode for parents of teenagers and I talk about how an apprenticeship can help your career?

Previous episodes I mentioned in this episode tare with Susan Smith and Kathryn Monkcom

The main things I covered in this particular episode:

  • Why are apprenticeships becoming more popular
  • What are the kind of skills that you learn from an apprenticeship that can help move your career forward
  • How earning money sooner plays into their future career
  • Can an apprenticeship make a young person more employable?
  • Apprenticeships may help a young people go out of their comfort zone

Other episodes you may useful:

Episode 97 should I go to university or not? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RIxSOemFO3Tjxo4ctWnf7

Useful articles

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/should-i-go-to-university-or-do-an-apprenticeship#:~:text=A%20university%20education%20allows%20you,a%20particular%20industry%20or%20role.

https://www.professionalapprenticeships.co.uk/why-im-choosing-an-apprenticeship-over-university/

Case study 1 on my website put link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers (scroll down to see case study 1 on this page which I refer to in this episode and how it relates to apprenticeships)

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I this Episode I talk about three tips to be healthier in your career.

Some of the key things I spoke about were:

  • Why I choose to talk about this topic and why it's important
  • Health and how it links in with your career happiness
  • What is it about health and you feel can affect your career

Some wellbeing podcasts you may find useful that I mentioned:

  • Food for thought podcast - https://www.rhitrition.com/podcast

  • Feel better live more podcast - https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/

  • Burnout and the impact of how this on your health overall

  • How are you looking after your health now and what action are you taking?
  • Are you resting and taking holidays when you need to

Articles I mentioned in this episode

This is the article about remote working I mentioned in this episode - https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220616-is-remote-work-worse-for-wellbeing-than-people-think?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_id=worklife

If you want to find out more about the 4 day see the website about the campaign here - https://www.4dayweek.co.uk/

Previous Podcast episodes related to this episode

  1. Burnout episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XUHChvDgQkEOfFmZOuoaq

  2. Elaine Batho episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-40-how-dealing-with-burnout-and-unhappiness/id1450116167?i=1000473141695

The Personal trainer I mentioned in this episode was called James Smith you can follow him on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt/

How you currently work with me?

These slots are available till 30th June 2022 and I won't be reopening my professional services for women till October 2022

Career Mentoring Program - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

Career Happiness Session - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-power-hour

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In this episode I talk about comparison related to your business and how it affect you.

The main things I spoke about in this episode were:

  • The definition of what comparison is
  • How can comparison affect us in our lives and as business owners
  • Tips and advice about how to stop feeling comparison
  • How we should be celebrating other business owners rather then bring them down
  • How comparison can be toxic for you and your business
  • Make you and your business your first priority
  • Energy and the people you follow

Other episodes I mentioned in the episode:

  1. Lucy's episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-22---Career-Comparison-and-how-to-deal-with-this-Interview-with-Lucy-Sheridan-Wightman-e86c0h

  2. Susan Smith - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nV3p46wjoFRI4QVLJ37wG?si=cb8TOJ4iQZCWcT3iVOkxhA

  3. Nicola Semple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-111-career-confidence-and-career-wellbeing/id1450116167?i=1000543144007

Business mentoring slots available in August to find our more about this please go to the site here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

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In this episode we talk about A levels vs Btecs what do you as a parent really need to know?

The main points I talked about in this episode included:

  • Qualifications framework and difference between level 2 and level 3 courses see link here as an example https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
  • What are A levels and picking the right subjects
  • What is a BTEC and how are they different to A levels
  • Link to the BTEC level 3 course I referenced in the episode - https://www.westking.ac.uk/course-detail/animation-and-games-design-level-3-extended-diploma/11005/
  • Vocational courses and the difference between them and a BTEC
  • NVQ courses an example I mentioned in the episode - https://www.cwc.ac.uk/courses/section/course/imi-level-1-diploma-in-motor-vehicle-maintenance-and-repair
  • Differences between being in college vs school
  • Slots available for parental consultations in September see link here for my details - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation

You can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_careerhappinessmentor/

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In this Episode we talk with Marti Constant. Marti is a career futurist and career coach. 

Some of the main things we talk about are: 

  1. What Marti does and her career 

2. What is a Agile career and being patient in your career

  1. Creativity and what does it mean to be creative in your career 

  2. Is creativity in your career linked to career happiness? 

5. What has changed since the pandemic and what will continue to change in the future of work 

  1. Health and career happiness and how to manage this 

You can connect with Marti on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martikonstant/

Visit her site here https://www.martikonstant.com/ 

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In this episode is working hard enough in your career?

The main things I spoke about in this episode were:

  • Hard work, what is it and where does this come from?
  • What is the cost of working hard to our health
  • Working culture today and how working hard can affect this
  • Our lifestyle choices and health
  • Books and resources to help you with your wellbeing
  • Can you work hard and still be happy at work?

Links and books mentioned in this episode

Alan Sugar's views on working from home - https://twitter.com/Lord_Sugar/status/1522279099280113668?s=20&t=3RDqq_mjfL266DoFhoW1ZQ

Brown Girl like me by Jaspreet Kaur - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brown-Girl-Like-Jaspreet-Kaur/dp/1529056314

Links and article about the industrial revolution - https://www.redcort.com/its-about-time/history-of-time-and-attendance-systems

https://www.britannica.com/event/Industrial-Revolution

9to5 Culture where does it come from - https://bestlifeonline.com/9-to-5/

Dr Chatterjee podcast - https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/

Health and safety at work Statistics on health - https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overall/hssh2021.pdf

Episode 103 Working hard vs working smart -

Stress solution - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stress-Solution-Steps-Relationships-Purpose/dp/0241317940/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0241317940&psc=1

4 pillar plan - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pillar-Plan-Relax-Longer-Healthier/dp/0241303559

LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_students-work-education-activity-6932590430559604736-DVDk/?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web

Books I mentioned

Breathe by James Nestor - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615

The Practice of Not Thinking: A Guide to Mindful Living - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Practice-Not-Thinking-Mindful-Living-ebook/dp/B08H6XHXGF

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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
The Stress Solution: The 4 Steps to Reset Your Body, Mind, Relationships and Purpose
The Four Pillar Plan: How to Relax, Eat, Move and Sleep Your Way to a Longer, Healthier Life

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In this episode I will be talking about 3 Ways to create a business brand and why it's so important

The main things I talked about in this episode were:

  • What is branding?
  • 3 ways to create a business brand
  • Why it's so important to have a business brand
  • Examples of personal brand you should follow online
  • Brands you already know and love and their USPs
  • Branding exercise to help you you and your business

Some of the personal brands and businesses I mentioned

  1. Sharon nutrition consultant - https://www.instagram.com/nutritionandu/

  2. Neet nutritionist and coach - https://www.instagram.com/neet_nutrition/

  3. Gina Visram careers coach and careers video on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yourcareerandfuture

  4. Aruna Bansal founder of Asian Single parents network - https://aspnetwork.org.uk/

  5. Rupinder Kaur Asian Women mean business - https://www.asianwomenmeanbusiness.com/

  6. Mildred Talabi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mildredtalabi/

  7. Dr Julie Smith Psychologist - https://www.instagram.com/drjulie/

Website I mention in the episode

  • My home page which shows my mission statement, values and why as well as my 4 pillars of career happiness- https://www.somaghosh.com/

Other useful Podcast Episode

  1. Episode 8 with Sharn - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-8---Why-branding-and-marketing-are-important-if-you-want-to-start-a-online-business--Interview-with-Sharn-Khaira-e3o1vt

  2. Personal brand episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nWBMP7U9iwP6qc9t3ihln?si=g5JYr_z-Q_e-IQefBt0EJQ

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In this episode we talk about the movie tick tick...Boom and Career Happiness.

The main things I spoke about in this episode were:

  • What this movie is about and how it links to career happiness
  • Resilience in your career and failure
  • What can we learn about career happiness from this movie
  • The career lessons we learn even when things don't work out
  • Fear in our career and how it affects our career decision making
  • Giving up too easily when things get hard
  • Creativity in our careers
  • People's legacy and how this impacts on others

I currently have 3 available slots for my career happiness session. If you are a professional women who needs my support please go to the link here

You can connect with me on social media by connecting with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

Following the podcast on Twitter at @careerhappypod - https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod

Or following me on Instagram where you can also watch the Live I did on Creative careers https://www.instagram.com/the_careerhappinessmentor/

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In this episode I am talking about when you should start talking about careers with your kids

The main points I covered in this episode were: 

  1. The debate around if it's too soon to talk about careers in primary school? 

  2. Careers education vs careers advice 

  3. Gender stereotypes in careers 

4. Careers advice in schools for year 9 and beyond 

  1. Why it's important to start talking about careers at a young age 

If you feel your teenager needs support right now. I currently have slots available for my parents of teenagers services you can find out more here 

I have 3 Parental Consultation slots further details here and 2 careers advice service slots further details for this here . Please note these slots are only available till May 30th. 

If you have any questions or this episode or about the parental services I offer please email me at soma@somaghosh.com. 

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In this episode I spoke to Deepa about her career and the work she does as business and author. 

The main things we spoke about in this episode were 

  1. What's it like to be a women of colour in the workplace and feel invisible

  2. The amazing work that Deepa is doing and how she started nFormation  

  3. Microaggressions in the workplace and what to do about them 

  4. Workplace bullying for a women of colour and why are ignored more when they bring it up 

  5. Her brand new book "The first the few and only" 

  6. How to be an ally to women of colour in the workplace 

If you want to connect with Deepa you can visit here site here https://www.deepapuru.com/ 

Connect with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepapuru/

Or Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deepa.puru/

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In this episode, I spoke to Kathryn Monkcom about how she shaped her career after she did an apprenticeship and her portfolio career. 

The main things we spoke about in this episode were: 

  • Kathryn's career background and how she built a portfolio career
  • How she went down the apprenticeship route and what did this look like?
  • The debate around going to the university and not going to university
  • Tips for generation Z and their careers
  • Kathryn's coaching business and how she started it

You can connect with Kathryn on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathrynmonkcom/ 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynmonkcom/ 

Visit her website here - https://www.kathrynmonkcom.co.uk/ 

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In this podcast episode I talk about 3 reasons why being self employed isn't for everyone. 

In this Episode the main things I talk about are: 

  • The key things behind being self employed and what that looks like
  • Some of the main reasons why being self employed isn't for everyone
  • The challenges that come up whilst being self-employed

Other relevant episodes 

3 reasons to start a business 

How to turn a hobby into a business 

Links mentioned in the episode 

MLM program on BBC clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4YGQ0l5UeE

Business page to find more about how to get support - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

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This episode for parents of teenagers to help you with careers advice to help encourage them.

The main things I spoke about were:

  1. The rise in mental health in young people and the impact of this

  2. Peer pressure and social media

  3. Bright students feeling added pressure to pursue certain careers

  4. Family pressures and expectations

  5. Financial pressures

  6. Tips and advice about how to help your teenager who is feeling pressured.

How can I support you see link here https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

Articles mentioned in the episode - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-60197150

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/ - A careers resource with job profiles and careers information

https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/ - More information about what T levels are.

Westminster Kingsway Alumni - https://www.westking.ac.uk/about-us/alumni/

Other relevant links - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

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In this Episode I talk about 3 ways to help you get a promotion and pay rise. 

The main things I talk about here include: 

  • The main tips about how to get a promotion and pay rise
  • How you can go about getting more of what you want in your current career
  • Some of the challenges that come up when asking for promotion or pay rise
  • Career progression in your career
  • Professional development for you as an individual

Other relevant episodes: 

  1. Episode 73 people pleasing episode -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-73---Are-you-a-people-pleaser-at-work-eq8llr

  2. Episode 32 Applying to a job for the wrong reasons - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-32---Are-you-looking-for-the-wrong-type-of-job-eba6ct 

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In this episode I talk about why being over ambitious isn't a bad things. 

The main things I covered in this episode are: 

  • What is ambition and how can it help support our career
  • How does ambition fit into your version of career happiness
  • Judging women who are over ambitious and why this is wrong
  • Why having ambitions can feel overwhelming how can you tackle this?
  • What are the ambitions you have that you want to fulfil

New website check it out here - https://www.somaghosh.com/ 

Check out Mally's website my website designer who I mentioned in the episode - https://mallytov.com/

How to leave a review link here https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-leave-a-review-on-apple-podcasts?r=US&IR=T 

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In this Episode we talk about 3 ways to cope with career fatigue. This is a theme that ties with the previous episode around January blues. As I know many of us may be feeling a bit fatigued career wise right now.

The main things we covered in this Episode:

  • What is career fatigue and how can this impact your career
  • Why are you feeling fatigued in your career
  • Your health and career fatigue
  • What can you do about career fatigue

Other relevant episodes

Episode 13 five tips to help you move forward with career burnout - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-13---Five-tips-to-help-you-move-forward-with-Career-Burnout-e4e7gt

Episode 40 dealing with career burnout and unhappiness at work - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-40---How-dealing-with-burnout-and-unhappiness-at-work-can-lead-you-to-a-new-career-path-Interview-with-Elaine-Batho-edejed

Episode 48 3 tips on retuning to work after an illness - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-48---3-tips-on-returning-to-work-after-an-illness-eh1j59

Episode 65 - Do we have a hustle problem - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-65---Do-we-have-a-hustle-problem-enk8tq

Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-108---3-ways-to-cope-with-work-related-stress-e19cipj

Episode 109 How to talk about mental health at work - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-109---Talking-about-mental-health-at-work-and-tips-on-how-to-manage-this-e1a0hre

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In the first Episode of season 4 I talk about 3 tips to help with January Blues.

The main things I cover in this episode are:

  • Why January can be a a hard time and cause winter blues or January Blues
  • Blue Monday and how marmite it is as not everyone agrees it exists
  • Why do some people struggle with the winter more then others
  • Tips and main ways to help with January Blues and things you can do to combat feeling low

Links you may find useful linked to what I spoke about in this episode

6 minute dairy - https://urbestself.co/collections/frontpage/products/the-6-minute-diary

Check out Deepa's website here if you want to find out more about the yoga classes she runs - https://deepasapra.com/

Quiet by Susan Cain -

Highly sensitive person -

A article to help you combat wonder and January blues- https://metro.co.uk/2018/01/05/feel-blue-january-can-beat-7203349/

A article about blue Monday and what it means - https://www.advocacyfocus.org.uk/news/help-us-take-back-blue-monday

Blue Monday articles and discussion around this

Other episodes you may find useful

  1. Episode 94 - Three reasons why sleep is important for a happy career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-94---Three-reasons-Why-sleep-is-important-for-a-happy-career-e13oqa6

  2. Episode 75 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-75---Covid-19-and-your-career-live-recording-eqvrih

  3. Episode 43 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-43---How-to-look-after-your-mental-health-at-this-time-eedpfd

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In this episode we look at at Career change vs Job change is there really a difference?

Within this episode I talk about the following areas whilst talking about this.

  • Some of the things to consider when thinking a career change
  • What should you be thinking about if you want to change your job
  • What are the similarities between a career change and job change
  • The differences between a career change and job change
  • Career change just isn't for everyone and some of the problems surrounding this
  • Job change when you want to progress and get a promotion or pay rise
  • Career change vs job change what choice is right for you?

Episodes you find useful

  1. Episode 46 Three reasons to change your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-46---Three-reasons-to-change-your-career-eg75qs

  2. Episode 58 - How to tackle career change and why we need to talk about it more(Interview with Roz Jackson) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-58---How-to-tackle-career-change-and-why-we-need-to-talk-about-it-moreInterview-with-Roz-Jackson-el3ov0

  3. Episode 110 - Should you consider the great resignation as part of your career journey? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-110---Should-you-consider-the-great-resignation-as-part-of-your-career-journey-e1afdge

  4. Episode 61 - What is imposter syndrome and 3 tips to help with this - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-61---What-is-imposter-syndrome-and-3-tips-to-help-with-this-eml1g3

Articles I mentioned

  1. Great reshuffle article- https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20211214-great-resignation-into-great-reshuffle

  2. Career change blog post - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/6/18/why-career-change-isnt-always-the-answer

Channel 4 love it or List it (correction) said love in the podcast - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/kirstie-and-phils-love-it-or-list-it

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In this episode I spoke to fellow careers Susan Smith. Susan is a experienced careers adviser and has worked in schools and universities as well as running her own business.

We covered a lot in this episode but some the some areas discussed are shown below.

  1. Talking about Careers advice, what it is and how it can help others.

  2. Is there difference between careers advice in schools and universities?

  3. Susan's career advice career journey and how it's changed

  4. How Susan started her online business "All things careers"

  5. What are degree apprenticeships and how can support a young person should consider one

  6. Degree apprenticeships vs degrees what's the difference?

  7. How to tackle careers advice with teenagers and young people who are hesitant to receive it

  8. Is careers advice and career advisors valued enough in education?

Other episodes you might helpful in relation to this episode

  1. Episodes 97 Should I go to university or not - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-97-Should-I-go-to-university-or-not-e10a0kc

  2. Episode 98 Why is Career advice is important in schools - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-98---Why-careers-advice-is-important-in-schools-e163j9d

  3. Episode 99 3 tips to help parents who want better careers advice for their teenagers - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-99---3-Tips-to-help-parents-who-want-better-careers-advice-for-their-teenagers-e16eea3

  4. Episode 107 What is it like being a careers adviser and what do we do? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-107---What-is-it-like-being-a-careers-adviser-and-what-do-we-do-e16ekkn

How to stay in touch in Susan Smith

Website: https://www.allthingscareers.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansmith-atc/

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In this I talk about if we focus too much on how women look like in the workplace? 

The main things I discussed were: 

  • How image and weight can affect many women in the workplace
  • Feeling invisible at work or in life
  • Why are we so obsessed with how we all look
  • Image and societal pressure to look a certain way
  • The judgement you feel at work as a women

Links mentioned in the episode 

Rebel Wilson clip - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-59519160 

Gaining weight blog posts and relationship with weight 

Other relevant episodes 

  1. Episode 95 3 Ways to manage career and life pressure - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-95---3-ways-to-manage-career-and-life-pressure-e14i3or

  2. Episode 101  Have gender stereotypes changed in the world of work -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-101---Have-gender-stereotypes-changed-in-the-world-of-work-e16ekja

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In this episode I talk about being liked vs being respected in the workplace

The main points I talked about in this episode:

  • What does it look like to be liked in the workplace?
  • Is there a difference between being liked vs respected
  • Why is respect in the workplace important.
  • Boundaries and tips around how to manage expectations around this.

Episodes you may useful

Episode 31 - Are you working in a toxic work environment- https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-31---What-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-

Episode 50 Are you being undermined at work - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-50---Are-you-being-undermined-at-work-ej2qge

Episode 73 Are you a peopleand-want-a-new-job-eb4ns8 pleaser at work - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-73---Are-you-a-people-pleaser-at-work-eq8llr

Episode 85 What Makes a good manager vs a good leader - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-85---What-makes-a-good-manager-vs-a-good-leader-and-how-this-links-in-with-career-happiness-e109nmp

Episode 104 Returning to work as parent with Lizzie Martin - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-104---Returning-to-work-as-a-parent-Interview-with-Lizzie-Martin-e1826qn

Book mentioned in the episode you may find useful

Highly sensitive person by Elaine Aron

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In this Episode I am joined by the Nicola Semple who is a career and confidence coach

Within this episode we look at:

  1. What Nicola does to support others

  2. How she started her business and career journey

  3. Career confidence and how this affects so many women especially since the pandemic

  4. Boundaries and using time wisely and how this has changed since the pandemic

  5. Talking about confidence as whole and how this can impact on you in your life and career

  6. Tips around lack of support at work and how to feel more supported in the workplace

  7. Wellbeing in the workplace and the impact of how this is effecting people from home and why some may be feeling burnout.

Other relevant episodes

  1. Episode 2 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-2---Let-Confidence-be-your-superpower-in-your-career-Interview-with-Aliya-Rajah-e32a7v

  2. Episode 3 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-3---How-to-be-more-confident-in-your-career-and-find-work-you-truly-love-e35c70

  3. Episode 83 -https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-82---Career-confidence-and-Career-Happiness-what-can-you-do-to-reignite-your-career-now-eusi38

How can you connect with Nicola

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamnicolasemple/

Website: https://nicolasemple.com/

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In this episode I talk about the Great resignation and if it's worth considering.

In this Episode I talked about:

  1. What is the great resignation and what does it mean?

  2. The challenges around the Great resignation and why it's not for everyone

  3. The positives of the great resignation and how it could help you and your career.

Articles for your reference and mentioned in the episode

Article mentioned Metro - https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/17/how-to-stay-confident-and-motivated-in-the-job-hunt-after-rejections-14786832/

Gen z 's and millennials leading the way article please see some links below on this 👇

Forbes piece - https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2021/10/26/why-millennials-and-gen-z-are-leading-the-great-resignation-trend/?sh=1d8b2e5944fe

Metro - https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/16/why-are-millennials-and-gen-z-leading-the-great-resignation-by-quitting-jobs-in-droves-15609002/

My LinkedIn post on it - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_thebigshift-greatresignation-activity-6811204964367523840-HaJa

Dictorinary.com definition - https://www.dictionary.com/e/historical-current-events/great-resignation/

New statesman article - https://www.newstatesman.com/business/work/2021/11/what-were-getting-wrong-about-the-great-resignation

Cal Newport's episode mentioned Episode 16 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TWHtjuNChsIrdwYzUJTTa

Other Episodes you may helpful

  1. Career break episodes Episode 74 Season 3 https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-74---Can-you-afford-to-take-a-career-break-eqj359 and Episode 7 Season 1 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-7---How-can-I-restart-my-career-after-a-career-break-e3k3bc

  2. Mental health in the workplace episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hDTWWCV5PyC5G4YkHJ0Hu?si=8e6bffaa8f42443d

  3. Racism episode - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/7/3/episode-44-racism-in-the-workplace

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In this episode we talk about the following:

  1. Why it's important to talk about mental health at work

  2. Common mental health issues at work

  3. Tips on how to talk about mental health at work

Previous Episodes you may useful

  1. Episode 10 with Leyla Okhai - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-10---How-to-talk-about-mental-health-in-the-workplace--Interview-with-Leyla-Okhai-e40t00

  2. How to manage mental health and Covid - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-43---How-to-look-after-your-mental-health-at-this-time-eedpfd

  3. Episode 35 with Suzannah Butcher - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-35---Why-good-mental-health-is-important-in-your-career-and-business-Interview-with-Suzannah-Butcher-ebv690

  4. Episode 106 with Natasha Tiwari - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-106---The-impact-of-Psychology-and-how-it-can-help-support-you-with-your-career--Interview-with-Natasha-Tiwari-e1929u7

Other mental health podcasts

  1. Mentally yours podcast - https://audioboom.com/channel/mentallyyours

  2. I am I have podcast - https://happiful.com/tag/podcast/

Websites mentioned

Mind website - https://www.mind.org.uk/

Stats around mental health - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/statistics-and-facts-about-mental-health/how-common-are-mental-health-problems/

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/7581/mental-health-facts-and-statistics.pdf

Acas in about mental health - https://www.acas.org.uk/supporting-mental-health-workplace

Follow Eleanor Segall see website here https://beurownlight.com/author/eleanorsegallwrites/

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In this episode we are looking at work related stress and share some ways on how to cope with this.

Some main things discussed in this episode were:

  • Signs of work related stress and symptoms of what it potentially looks like
  • Practical tips to help cope with work related stress
  • Mental health in relation to work related stress
  • Self care and how you value yourself
  • Resilience building
  • Is the feeling of Mediocrity causing working related stress
  • Trying to be wonder women

Blog post about stress - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/9/29/are-you-stressed-at-work

Blog post about burnout - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2021/2/12/3-ways-to-make-sure-you-arent-burning-yourself-out-at-this-time

Stylist article - https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/when-to-quit-job-work-for-wellbeing/551145

Work-related stress article - https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/steps-to-take-if-you-feel-too-depressed-to-work

Other useful episodes

1, How to look after your mental health at this time - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-43---How-to-look-after-your-mental-health-at-this-time-eedpfd

  1. Why Resilience is so important in your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-63---Why-resilience-is-so-important-in-your-career-ena4o6

  2. Episode with Lizzie Martin - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-104---Returning-to-work-as-a-parent-Interview-with-Lizzie-Martin-e1826qn

  3. Episode with Natasha - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-106---The-impact-of-Psychology-and-how-it-can-help-support-you-with-your-career--Interview-with-Natasha-Tiwari-e1929u7

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In this episode I talk about what is it like being a careers adviser and what it's really like.

I often get this question a lot and the aim of this episode was to uncover any misconceptions anyone has about careers advisors. As well as share my experiences and what it's been like me to practice as one.

A summary of what I spoke about is as follows:

  • How we practice careers advice and the training we have
  • What is like for me working as a careers adviser in schools
  • Careers advice for professional women and how I support them
  • Career Counselling and what it involves and how it shows up in my work
  • Careers research and continuous professional development
  • Myths about careers advisers

Links mentioned in the episode

Jennifer Kidd careers guidance book -https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Career-Counselling-Research-Practice/dp/1412903394

Personal centred approach link - https://www.the-pca.org.uk/about/what-is-it.html

Career counselling article - https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/career.html

CDI website - https://www.thecdi.net

Other useful episodes

  1. Episode 15 How career advice can help you - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-15---How-can-Careers-Advice-help-you-e4mj0b

  2. Why careers advice is important in schools - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-98---Why-careers-advice-is-important-in-schools-e163j9d

  3. My career story - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-11---My-Career-Happiness-Story-e45qvt

  4. Tips to help parents who want better careers advice for their teenagers - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-99---3-Tips-to-help-parents-who-want-better-careers-advice-for-their-teenagers-e16eea3

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In this Episode we talk with Natasha Tiwari an award winning psychologist and psychotherapist

Within this Episode we talk about:

  • What Natasha does to support families and children with mental health
  • Workplace bullying and the psychological impact of it
  • Feeling Shame around workplace bullying
  • What is Narcissism and how it links to personality
  • Narcissism in the workplace and what's like working with one
  • Feeling safe at work and the psychology impact of this
  • Young people and the impact Covid-19 has on them and their education etc.
  • Mental health and the importance of talking about in schools and at work

Episodes that you find interesting

  1. Episode 68 Narcissism episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-68-How-Narcissism-can-affect-you-in-the-workplace-eotq3m

  2. Episode 20 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-20---How-anxiety-can-affect-your-career-Interview-with-Cristina-Cioffi-e5m46k

  3. Episode 33 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-33---3-tips-on-workplace-bullying-eb9fi3

  4. Episode 35 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-35---Why-good-mental-health-is-important-in-your-career-and-business-Interview-with-Suzannah-Butcher-ebv690

  5. Episode 67 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-67---What-lessons-have-we-learnt-in-2020-and-from-the-Pandemic-enu4mu

  6. Episode 70 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-70---Why-do-we-not-tell-anyone-when-we-are-being-bullied-at-work-ep966f

  7. Episode 71 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-71---How-your-personality-can-impact-your-career-epjbea

You can connect with Natasha on

Instagram - Psychologist (@iamnatashat)

https://www.instagram.com › iamnatashat

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashatiwari/

Veda group - https://www.thevedagroup.com/

Natasha's site - https://www.natashatiwari.co.uk/

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In this episode I talk about what's it like being a WOC living in the UK and how it's impacted my career.

I also share some tips on what to do if you have been affect by this.

The main things I spoke about include:

  • What was it like for me growing up as someone who was born her as a brown person and my lessons from this.
  • How covert racism and unconscious bias can happen at work.
  • How being a introvert can also affect you when you are person of colour.
  • Ageism at work and how this can affect you at work when you a person of colour.
  • Dealing with passive aggression at work and how this happened a lot.
  • Discrimination at work when it's covert.
  • How people in positions of power abuse this towards a person of colour.

Other Episodes you may find helpful

1 Episode 10 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-10---How-to-talk-about-mental-health-in-the-workplace--Interview-with-Leyla-Okhai-e40t00

2. Episode 39 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-39---How-to-talk-about-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-Interview-with-Oris-Ikomi-ed5hsd

3. Episode 41 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-41---How-can-you-progress-in-your-career-and-build-a-multifaceted-career-Interview-with-Selina-Yankson-ednt54

4. Episode 44 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-44---Racism-in-the-Workplace-ef0615

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In this Episode I spoke to Lizzie Martin a career and Executive coach.

Within this Episode we spoke about:

  • The work that Lizzie does to support mums return to work
  • The main themes around women returning to work after becoming a mum
  • Confidence and how this affects women in their careers
  • How motherhood changes women's outlook and career ambitions
  • Motherhood vs being a working mum
  • The motherhood penalty and if it's hindering women returning to work.
  • Career change and working parents
  • KIT and SPILT days what are and tips around this
  • We also looked at some current themes in the news see links below

Blog post mentioned in the podcast that Lizzie wrote about KIT and SPILT days - https://www.worklifemother.com/post/make-the-most-of-your-kit-days

The articles that we looked at and discussed in this episode.

  1. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/04/a-kick-in-the-teeth-british-mothers-and-pregnant-women-fear-return-to-workplace

  2. https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/01/should-workplaces-be-giving-us-time-off-work-to-cope-with-covid-burnout-15186212/

Other Episodes you may useful

  1. Returning to work after a career break - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-7---How-can-I-restart-my-career-after-a-career-break-e3k3bc

  2. Clara Wilcox - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-66---Supporting-parents-with-their-careers-Interview-with-Clara-Wilcox-entv8b

You can connect with Lizzie by going to site https://www.worklifemother.com/

Connecting with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-martin33/

Or following her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worklifemother/

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In this episode we look at the working hard vs working smart. I hear this come up a lot with clients and it's something we as society often struggle with.

Some of the main aspects I looked at were:

  • What is hard work, and what does it look like?
  • Society's expectations on what working harder is
  • Ambition vs hard work
  • Working smart what does this mean?
  • Working at home vs working at the office
  • Flexible working and part-time work
  • Getting support from your organisation to work smarter.

Podcast I mentioned where I was interviewed called The Big chat where I spoke about careers and the pandemic- https://play.acast.com/s/the-big-chat/soma-ghosh-career-happiness-mentor

Other podcast episodes you may useful

  1. Episode 65 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-65---Do-we-have-a-hustle-problem-enk8tq

  2. Episode 78 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-78-How-to-be-brilliant-at-balancing-your-life-and-career--Interview-with-Cherylanne-Skolnicki-esqlfd

  3. Episode 84 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-84---Empowering-your-career-with-positivity-and-resilience-Interview-with-Simon-Alexander-Ong-evb7ke

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In this episode I spoke with Andrea Petrek. Andrea is a female empowerment coach who supports women.

You may recognise her voice as she interviewed me for he summit earlier this year and this was actually later put on the podcast see Episode 82

In this Episode we talk about:

  • The great work Andrea does as an empowerment coach and how she supports others
  • Her career story as a lawyer and why she wanted to become one
  • Mindset and why it's such a key part of personal and career development
  • The idea of success what is it and how to redefine it to support your future needs
  • Burnout how it affects us and why it's still a on-going theme at work
  • Being self employed and how this gives you freedom and autonomy
  • Flexible working and how this has changed post pandemic
  • Being a lawyer and why so many people shift into other careers

Other Episodes that are relevant to this episode:

  1. Episode 10 with Leyla Okhai - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-10---How-to-talk-about-mental-health-in-the-workplace--Interview-with-Leyla-Okhai-e40t00

  2. Episode 13 on tips around burnout - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-13---Five-tips-to-help-you-move-forward-with-Career-Burnout-e4e7gt

  3. Episode 54 with Anna Lundberg - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Interview-54---Creating-your-version-of-success-in-your-career-Interview-with-Anna-Lundberg-ek29i1

  4. Episode 59 on what is your definition of success - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-59---What-is-your-definition-of-success-eltnm7

  5. Episode 88 with Janine Esbrand - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-88---How-to-find-work-that-lights-you-up-Interview-with-Janine-Esbrand-e109nom

The youtuber and business owner I mentioned is Graham Cochrane check out his channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaYelLPxZmcZfS5Xq8hyVRA

You can visit Andrea's website here https://www.andreatheisz.com/

You can follow her on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/AndreaPetrekConsulting

you can follow or connect with on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-petrek-62891023/

If you have any questions about this Episode or comments please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Many thanks

Soma

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In this episode we look at how gender stereotypes changed in the world of work.

The main things I spoke about here

  1. Gender stereotypes and how this fits into careers and work.

  2. Articles around career and gender stereotypes have things changed?

  3. Questions and things for you to think about around gender stereotypes.

Articles I spoke about in this podcast see references here

  1. https://www.genderequalitylaw.org/examples-of-gender-stereotypes

  2. https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/diversity-campaign/childrens-job-aspirations-defined-by-gender

  3. https://theconversation.com/women-face-motherhood-penalty-in-stem-careers-long-before-they-actually-become-mothers-164744

  4. https://www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-male-dominated-industries-and-occupations/

  5. https://www.fenews.co.uk/fevoices/42533-this-careers-week-we-re-debunking-gender-stereotypes

  6. https://www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/68931-less-than-one-in-five-see-gender-equality-at-work

  7. https://www.fenews.co.uk/fevoices/65408-why-more-women-are-choosing-stem-careers-and-stereotypes-are-being-smashed

YouTube channel I mentioned

https://www.youtube.com/c/thetake

Video I suggest you should watch about female lorry drivers - https://youtu.be/slRv7o1s83o

Additonal article you may find interesting - https://science.thewire.in/the-sciences/the-implicit-and-explicit-biases-that-follow-women-from-school-to-the-lab/

The British female footballer turned sports presenter I mentioned in this episode was Alex Scott ( I forgot her surname in the podcast episode)

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In this 100th milestone episode we are doing something a bit different.

The format for this episode was a bit different

  1. I answered a question on the podcast about who this podcast is for

  2. I looked at popular themes that have come up on the podcast and with clients and what's changed since covid-19

  3. Career articles that you may find interesting and are relevant today for listeners

Other Episodes I mentioned here and you may find useful

  1. Episode 2 with Aliyah Rajah

  2. Episode 3 Career tips about career confidence

2.Episode 24 Career comparison with Lucy

  1. Episode 13 - 5 tips to help with career burnout

  2. Episode 5 Career confusion

  3. Episode Living on purpose with Kiki

  4. Episode 52 Hobby into a business

  5. Episode 48 -3 tips on returning to work after a illness

  6. Episode 54 creating your version of success with Anna Lundberg

  7. Episode 59 what is your definition of success

  8. Episode 51 Tips on how to cope with the Economic recession

  9. Episode 46 Three reasons to change your career

12 Episode 81 How loss can motivate your career

Links to articles I mentioned in this episode

  1. https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/history-of-nursing/a-history-of-nursing-in-britain-the-1990s-to-2005-26-08-2021/

  2. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/sep/01/black-surgeons-promoted-far-less-than-white-colleagues-in-england

  3. https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/news/articles/three-in-five-employees-planning-career-changes-because-of-covid#gref

  4. https://www.ft.com/content/2fc4e1f4-a5e8-4cbd-9bd8-f51a43b01417

  5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6x67yc

Labour market video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXjw9XWigFw

I also have avaibality for new clients for this month.

I have 3 spaces available for a parental consultation and 2 spaces available for a careers advice interview session for more details see link here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/service-for-parents

I have 2 spaces available for a career power hour here - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour

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In this Episode we look at 3 tips to help parents who want better careers advice for their teenagers this is the third episode to help parents with this.

Some of the main things I looked at included:

  • Careers advice support in education and schools
  • How to support your teenager with careers advice
  • Is there a Careers program in the school
  • Tips around how to learn about careers information and advice
  • Keeping up to date with career ideas and resources
  • Careers interviews and parental involvement
  • What can you do to support them if school isn't going well for your child

Please check the 2 previous episodes I have already mentioned

  1. Episode 97 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-97-Should-I-go-to-university-or-not-e10a0kc

  2. Episode 98 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-98---Why-careers-advice-is-important-in-schools-e163j9d

If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this Episode I talk about the importance of career advice in schools.

The main themes we looked at this Episode were:

  1. Why schools have careers advice in place already

  2. What is a careers advice interview and how can it help support a young person

  3. Why it's so important in schools to help young people with their career ideas

  4. Career stereotypes and why it's being addressed in primary school

  5. Post-16 options and the importance of learning about the world of work.

  6. Starting a business or being an entrepreneur as a career option

  7. New careers in Technology and up to date information on this

  8. Careers and focus on employability vs the young person's interests.

  9. Careers advice as a adult moving forward after education

Other useful episodes to listen to:

  1. Career pressure episode

  2. What is careers advice

  3. Not going to university episode

Other Useful links

  1. LinkedIn post I mentioned in the episode

  2. Kickstart scheme - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme

Follow us on twitter or connect on Linkedin

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In this episode I spoke about should you go to university or not. This Episode is specifically targeted towards parents who have a teenager aged 13-18.

As a previous school careers adviser and someone who still works with some parents this is a topic that comes up a lot with parents who are really worried about their child's future.

In this episode, I explored the following:

  1. Why this topic is so important especially post-pandemic

  2. University vs non-university

  3. The different options available to a young person

  4. Apprenticeships and how they can support your career

  5. The benefits of going to university

  6. The future after your degree or apprenticeship

Links I mentioned:

  1. Not going to uni - https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/

  2. TRT News Channel video - https://www.trtworld.com/video/tv-shows/tell-me-a-stolen-future/5f311f7d3e5d6b001712553a

  3. Most popular careers in the world - https://work.chron.com/top-10-careers-world-25613.html

  4. Most popular degrees - https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/what-to-study/top-ten-most-popular-courses-in-uk

  5. Panorama Alevel results program - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nx44

I also did a Facebook live that is relevant to this episode that some parents will find useful please see this link to this video here https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/2881569975259341/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=playlists_card

Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @sgcareers27 or the podcast account at @careerhappypod

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Trigger warning: Some of the things discussed here may trigger you so as am talking about Trauma here so please only listen if you feel you can. If you experienced trauma and aren't ready to listen to this only do so if you feel ready and have appreciate support in place eg of a counsellor etc.

In this episode I talk about how can Trauma can affect your Career Happiness

Within this Episode I spoke about the following:

  1. What is trauma

  2. How can trauma affect you and your career - I share some examples of this and the effect it has.

  3. The different types of trauma you may of experienced (race, bullying, abuse etc)

  4. What can you do to work through the trauma and get support

Mind article - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/trauma/about-trauma/

Blog - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/11/4/you-dont-have-to-be-mum-to-be-passionate-about-helping-them

You can follow me on Twitter at @sgcareers27 or the podcast account @careerhappypod

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In this episode we take time to look at the pressure we feel in our life and careers.

Specifically 3 ways of handling pressure.

In this Episode I spoke the following:

  • What is pressure in our life and careers and how can it affect us
  • What boundaries can you have in place to help you cope with pressure
  • Ways you can handle pressure in your everyday life and career and how you can manage this in your life and career.

Other Episodes you may find relevant to this episode

  1. Episode 80 Interview with Kath Curry - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-80---What-does-it-take-it-be-a-compassionate-and-kind-leader-in-your-career-Interview-with-Kath-Curry-etim78

  2. Episode 86 Interview with Laila Datoo- https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-86---Career-Happiness-and-conquering-your-wellbeing-Interview-with-Laila-Datoo-e109nnm

  3. Episode 69 Why Failure can motivate you with your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-69---Why-Failure-can-help-motivate-you-with-your-career-ep0tka

  4. Episode 65 - Do we have a hustle problem - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-65---Do-we-have-a-hustle-problem-enk8tq

Please also link to the article I mentioned about independent thinking here - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-being-independent-thinker-can-help-you-your-career-soma-ghosh/

If you find this episode useful and want to keep up with podcast updates please follow us on twitter @careerhappypod here https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

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In this Episode we look at sleep in relation to your career.

Within this mini Episode we look at the Following

  1. The importance of sleep in our lives

  2. Three reasons on why it's so important

  3. Looking at and thinking about how sleep can help you be more career happy

Further Podcasts to listen to around with more science based tips

Dr Chatterjee's podcast Episodes with Matthew walker and Dr Guy Meadows

Please see link here

  1. https://drchatterjee.com/guymeadows/

  2. https://drchatterjee.com/episode-26-sleep-matthew-walker-part-1/

  3. https://drchatterjee.com/episode-27-why-we-sleep-with-matthew-walker-part-2/

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In this episode we look at how perfectionism is potentially sabotaging your career.

Within this Episode we talk about:

  1. What is perfectionism

  2. How it can affect in you in the workplace

3 Tips tips on how to combat perfectionism

You may also find these two articles please see links here

https://www.healthline.com/health/perfectionism#causes

https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-may-be-a-perfectionist-3145233

Other Episodes you may find useful

1. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-88---How-to-find-work-that-lights-you-up-Interview-with-Janine-Esbrand-e109nom

2. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-80---What-does-it-take-it-be-a-compassionate-and-kind-leader-in-your-career-Interview-with-Kath-Curry-etim78

3. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-78-How-to-be-brilliant-at-balancing-your-life-and-career--Interview-with-Cherylanne-Skolnicki-esqlfd

4. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-69---Why-Failure-can-help-motivate-you-with-your-career-ep0tka

5. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-65---Do-we-have-a-hustle-problem-enk8tq

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In this episode we talk about 4 reasons why people leave/quit their job. As this is a really hot topic that many people are talking about online

and #thegreatresignation hashtag that's trending on social media.

The main things I talk about in the episode were:

  • Some of the main reasons why people are leaving
  • Career growth in the workplace
  • Toxic workplace culture
  • The impact of work environment on you personally
  • People at work affecting your happiness at work
  • Plus tips to help you get through unhappiness at work if you are thinking about quitting

My LinkedIn posts around this are as follows

1.https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_people-are-quitting-their-jobs-in-record-activity-6813365240479129601-N2NV

  1. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_thebigshift-greatresignation-activity-6811204964367523840-HaJa

Episodes you may find useful

1. Lizzie Benton -https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-24---The-importance-of-workplace-culture-and-why-we-need-to-talk-about-it-Interview-with-Lizzie-Benton-e8uacv

2. Toxic workplace culture Episode 31 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-31---What-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job-eb4ns8

3. Personality - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-71---How-your-personality-can-impact-your-career-epjbea

4. Elaine Batho Episode 40 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-40---How-dealing-with-burnout-and-unhappiness-at-work-can-lead-you-to-a-new-career-path-Interview-with-Elaine-Batho-edejed

5. Hayley Lewis Episode 42 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-42---How-Organisational-change-and-Psychology-can-support-your-career-Interview-with-Hayley-Lewis-ee2761

6. Episode 85 - Good manager vs good leader - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-85---What-makes-a-good-manager-vs-a-good-leader-and-how-this-links-in-with-career-happiness-e109nmp

Article I mentioned about job hopping - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-reasons-why-people-job-hop-soma-ghosh/

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In this Episode we talk about why being unique and different in your career is your superpower.

The main areas I spoke about in this episode included:

  • Being working mum and how this helps you develop skills
  • Hiding who you really are at work
  • How can you stand on on LinkedIn and in the online space
  • Are you being your true self in the workplace and in your career
  • How are you showing up at work so you stand out in a different way and are you using this as a superpower.
  • Cultural differences and being true to this where possible
  • Experience and age can help in careers and this can be overlooked sometimes
  • Personal branding through your own initiative podcasts, YouTube, blog etc.
  • Having a meaningful impact in the world and in the work you do.
  • What's your superpower that helps you unique and stand out?

Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode that you may find useful

Episode 83 What makes this podcast different - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-83---What-makes-the-Career-Happiness-Podcast-different-to-other-career-and-wellbeing-podcasts-out-there-eusj06

Episode 55 Communicating better with your colleagues - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-55---3-ways-to-communicate-better-with-your-colleagues-ekd3pi

Episode 71 Your personality and your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-71---How-your-personality-can-impact-your-career-epjbea

Episode 79 Building your personal brand - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-79---Why-its-important-to-build-a-personal-brand-for-yourself-in-you-career-etih54

Episode 66 Helping parents with their careers - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-66---Supporting-parents-with-their-careers-Interview-with-Clara-Wilcox-entv8b

The article I mentioned in this Episode about ageism you can read this here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-diversity-issue-one-talking-lucy-standing/?trackingId=0gLgGL%2FYSvWACT6%2FrGID5A%3D%3D

I also mentioned Cal Newport's podcast see link here https://www.calnewport.com/podcast/

If you want to connect with me on LinkedIn you can do so here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

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In this Episode I spoke to Dr Caroline Walker founder of Joyful Doctor and Coach.

The Main areas we spoke about in this Episode were:

  • Caroline's childhood dream of becoming a doctor and her early perceptions around this
  • The reality of becoming of a doctor and working as one
  • Why Caroline choose to specialise in psychiatry
  • The Joyful Doctor and the importance doctors and their wellbeing
  • A career in medicine and the stereotypes around this
  • What to consider if you are thinking about a career in medicine.
  • How people pleasing can play a part in our careers
  • Supporting doctors and healthcare professionals at this time
  • Tips and advice around looking after your own mental health

To connect with Caroline you can visit her site here https://www.joyfuldoctor.com/

Follow her on Twitter or Instagram

Twitter - https://twitter.com/joyful_doctor

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfuldoctor/

Connect with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-walker-953203102/

If you want support from me I have 1 space available to work with me you can apply and find out more about this here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour

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In this episode I talk about why career happiness is a journey and it's not something we should rush.

The main points I talk about in this episode were :

  • Looking at why rushing into things in life and your career isn't helpful
  • Career progression as a mum and how it changes things
  • Putting unnecessary pressure on yourselves when it doesn't fit what you really want
  • Career happiness is a process and not something you should rush for the sake of it
  • Emotions and how this ties into your career happiness journey
  • The urgency of wanting everything now isn't always helpful
  • You are in the driving seat when it comes to your career journey
  • It's never to late to create change in your life and career
  • Why your values are so important and they can change.
  • How negative noise can stop you from doing what you want

Other relevant Episodes

Episode 11 My Career Happiness story - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-11---My-Career-Happiness-Story-e45qvt

Episode 12 Interview with Sonal Dave - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-12---Why-its-never-too-late-to-find-a-career-you-love-Interview-with-Sonal-Dave-e49gme

Episode 17 My parents and career happiness - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-17--My-parents-and-Career-Happiness-e50utn

Episode 61 What is imposter syndrome and 3 tips to help with this -https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-61---What-is-imposter-syndrome-and-3-tips-to-help-with-this-eml1g3

Episode 72 Tall Poppy syndrome - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-72---What-is-Tall-Poppy-Syndrome-and-how-can-it-affect-your-career-epsdgg

Books I mention in the Episode

  1. Michelle Obama quotes to live by

  2. Michelle Obama auto biography

If you are interested in working with me see link here to apply for a career power session here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour

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In this episode I talk to Janine Esbrand who is a career coach, TEDx speaker and Lawyer.

The main areas we spoke about in this episode were

  • What Janine does in her coaching business which is called "Lightbox coaching"
  • What it's really like to practice law and assumptions made about being one
  • How competitive is it to become a lawyer and train as one
  • Values and how your values change in your career as your life changes
  • Career Change and why Janine supports others with career change
  • The importance of doing something you love
  • Janine's TEDx talk around building key relationships and how it help you in your career
  • Advice around how to reach out and build relationships with others
  • Talking about different careers out there and breaking perceptions about typical careers like medicine etc.
  • Challenges around building a portfolio career

To connect with Janine you can visit here website here https://www.lightboxcoaching.com/

Join her network on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/janineesbrand/

Janine also has a podcast called "The Career Change Maker podcast" check it out here https://www.lightboxcoaching.com/podcast/

You can also watch the fab TEDx talk she did here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJGOWPMY1V8&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

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In this episode I am talking about empathy and emotional intelligence and why these are necessary skills for you to have.

The main areas I discuss in this episode included.

  • What is empathy and why is it a skill that we need when communicate and are working with others
  • How a lack of empathy in the workplace has affected you? (podcast journaling exercise to help you)
  • What is emotional intelligence and why this is skill needed in the workplace
  • Interpersonal skills and how we relate and communicate with others
  • How bullying and a lack of empathy and emotional intelligence and create toxic work environments
  • Has judgement, perceptions and snobbery affected you?
  • Is a lack of empathy and emotional intelligence enabling bad behaviour in the workplace?
  • Empathy and emotional intelligence in relation to leadership

Episodes linking in with this episode

  1. Simon's Episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-84---Empowering-your-career-with-positivity-and-resilience-Interview-with-Simon-Alexander-Ong-evb7ke

  2. Narcissism episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-68-How-Narcissism-can-affect-you-in-the-workplace-eotq3m

  3. Communication Episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-55---3-ways-to-communicate-better-with-your-colleagues-ekd3pi

  4. Good manager vs good leader episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-85---What-makes-a-good-manager-vs-a-good-leader-and-how-this-links-in-with-career-happiness-e109nmp

Other things I mentioned in this episode

Communication LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_it-was-the-first-time-after-1-year-and-4-activity-6793436139681288192-EUGs

Get in touch if you think you want support I currently have some 5 slots available till June 19th this year. Top find out more please see link here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour

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In this Episode I spoke with Laila Datoo 

Laila is a coach and founder of "A life more mindful."

Within this episode the main areas we discussed were 

  • The importance of wellbeing in life and the workplace
  • How to create healthy boundaries to help your wellbeing
  • Laila's career journey and what she did before she had a business
  • Stress and how this affect your career and overall wellbeing
  • How the pandemic has affected wellbeing and happiness at work
  • Flexible working and why it's so important with regards to health and wellbeing

Book mentioned in the episode 

  1. The Stress solution - by Dr Rangan Chatterjee 

How to connect with Laila 

  1. Connect with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lailadatoo/

  2. Visit her on her website - https://www.alifemoremindful.com/

If you have any questions about this episode or anything else please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

Many thanks 

Soma 

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In this episode we talk about what makes someone a good manager vs a good leader and when you don't have a good manager or leader how this affects your career.

The main elements I discuss in this episode include

  • The skills needed by a good manager
  • What is leadership and what does and mean to be a good leader
  • Skills needed to be a leader
  • How does leadership tie into being a manager

Links you may find useful that I mention in this episode

  1. List of 50 leaders - https://fortune.com/worlds-greatest-leaders/2020/

  2. The movie I mentioned was called Virus and is available on amazon prime see link here https://www.amazon.com/Virus-Revathy/dp/B07TYFQZQ8 it is in Malayalam.

  3. NPR's "How I built this" podcast interview with Sandy Lerner - https://www.npr.org/2018/09/28/652663380/cisco-systems-urban-decay-sandy-lerner?t=1620222767367

Episodes in linking with this topic see below

  1. Episode 42 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-42---How-Organisational-change-and-Psychology-can-support-your-career-Interview-with-Hayley-Lewis-ee2761

  2. Episode 80 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-80---What-does-it-take-it-be-a-compassionate-and-kind-leader-in-your-career-Interview-with-Kath-Curry-etim78

  3. Episode 84 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-84---Empowering-your-career-with-positivity-and-resilience-Interview-with-Simon-Alexander-Ong-evb7ke

Books I mentioned in this Episode

  1. The Leader who had no title by Robin Sharma

  2. The Secret letter of the monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma

  3. Leaders who eat last by Simon Sinek

  4. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King edited by Claybourne Carson

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In this episode I spoke to Simon Alexander Ong.

Simon is a coach who works with leaders and organisations and we had a really powerful conversation.

Some of the things we covered in this episode were

  • His former career before he had a coaching business
  • Career options like starting a business
  • How things have changed in the last year since the pandemic
  • Fears and how this has changed through the lockdown
  • Career and lifestyle in relation to career happiness
  • Freedom and what it means to you in your career
  • Humility and being true to yourself
  • Courage and going after what you really want
  • Confidence in your career and work
  • Going out of your comfort zone
  • Loss and how this can impact us
  • The power of slowing down and learning
  • Why being happy and healthy at work is important
  • Supporting young people with their careers
  • Energy and how this can affect you Simon's book coming out next year in 2022.

You can find out more about Simon by visiting his site https://www.simonalexanderong.com/

You can connect with him on the following social media platforms

  1. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/

  2. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/

  3. Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimonAlexanderO

Other Episodes you find useful are

  1. Episode 3 Confidence at work - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-3---How-to-be-more-confident-in-your-career-and-find-work-you-truly-love-e35c70

  2. Episode 81 Loss and your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-81-How-Loss-can-help-motivate-you-in-your-career-etim7n

  3. Episode 75 Covid-19 and your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-75---Covid-19-and-your-career-live-recording-eqvrih

Have a great day if you have any questions please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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Soma

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In this episode I will be talking about why this podcast is different to many career and wellbeing podcasts out there.

Please note that doesn't mean this podcast is better then other podcasts out there but I feel difference is sometimes a good thing. I also wanted to do this episode because it was inspired by a session I did with another podcaster and podcast producer. Thanks Neal Veglio for the encouragement.

Some of the things I discuss in the episode include:

  • What makes this podcast different for you as audience and listener
  • Careers advice vs career coaching
  • Why Careers advice is a huge part of this podcast
  • Careers advice and personal development
  • Different careers and wellbeing podcasts out there
  • The importance of inclusion
  • Learning about other cultures and backgrounds
  • Being a person of colour while developing your career
  • Safe place to listen and for you to reach out
  • My unique style and hosting

I mention Jennifer M Kidd's book if you are interested in reading this go to the link here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Career-Counselling-Research-Practice/dp/1412903394

Podcast Episodes I mentioned

Episode 15 - What is Careers advice and how can it help you- https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-15---How-can-Careers-Advice-help-you-e4mj0b

Episode 37 Joy's interview from season 2 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-37---How-to-build-a-personal-brand-on-YouTube-and-be-a-creative-business-owner-Interview-with-Joy-Randolph-eciqei

Episode 10 Leyla Okhai from season 1 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-10---Why-wellbeing-and-talking-about-workplace-bullying-is-so-important-in-the-workplace--Interview-with-Leyla-Okhai-e40t00

LinkedIn post that I mentioned in the episode - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_after-reading-about-thandiwe-newton-reclaiming-activity-6785831089882578944-xzBP

Please share, subscribe and follow us on Twitter at @CareerHappyPod or connect with me on LinkedIn if you haven't already here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

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In this Episode I am doing something a bit different and sharing a interview where a career coach called Andrea Theisz interviewed me for her career summit she did in January this year. This is an audio recording from that summit. 

The main themes that came up in this interview 

  1. How career confidence can affect you and tips around this. 

2. Tips on how to find your career happiness at work.  

3. Advice around if you are fearful to start a new job, career or business. 

4. Some context around me and my business story.  

  1. How you can find a career job you love. 

If you want to access the gift that I spoke about please see link here https://mailchi.mp/84c14c6aafab/thecareerclaritychecklist

If you have any questions or comments about this episode please do email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

I currently have a few spaces available for my parental careers advice service for full details please visit the link here.  http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/service-for-parents  

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In this episode I talk loss in your career and how a personal loss can help motivate you in your career.

*Trigger warning if you have been affected by loss the themes spoken about here may be upsetting for some of you. Just so you are mindful as I care about you as a listener. Especially because loss has been a big theme since the pandemic.

Please see a summary of the main points I spoke about in this episode

  • Loss of a loved one and how this can change your career.
  • Childhood loss and how that can impact on the choices you make.
  • Loss around divorce, separation and losing finances etc.
  • Grief and why it's individual journey for everyone.
  • How can loss help you with your career.
  • Redundancy and how this opens doors for you.
  • Job loss and how this can be turned into a fresh start.
  • Personal Loss and the pandemic.
  • Recovery period and loss.
  • How can your loved one inspire you in your career to keep going.
  • Therapy and counselling for loss and why it can help.
  • Loss can be a personal driver for us to think about the kind person we really want to be.
  • What lessons have you learnt from loss.
  • How can you move forward to living a full life now.
  • Repurposing your career whilst you can.
  • Embracing fear and what you would really love to do.

Please see episodes below that were mentioned in the podcast and could also be helpful to you.

Redundancy episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-49---How-to-recover-from-redundancy-and-move-on-eil0ap

Job loss episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-45---3-tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-possible-job-loss-efjc9k

My story episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-11---My-Story-e45qvt

Lessons we can learn from the pandemic - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-67---What-lessons-have-we-learnt-in-2020-and-from-the-Pandemic-enu4mu

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In this episode we talk with Kath Curry who runs a business called Edulead

In this episode we spoke about

  1. Kath's career and business journey

  2. Burnout and how it affects your life and career

  3. Why your health and career is so important

  4. Leadership identity and what this means

  5. What it means to be a good leader and if it's right for you?

  6. Making sure you enjoy your life more and have fun.

  7. Death by overwork (Karoshi) and how this links to your health and career.

  8. The biggest lessons both me and Kath have learnt in our careers

  9. Being yourself at work and being true to yourself.

  10. Working in a toxic work environment and what to do about it.

Other episodes you may find helpful

  1. Chronic illness episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-77-Dealing-with-Chronic-Illness-and-your-Career-esc9i9

  2. People pleasing episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-73---Are-you-a-people-pleaser-at-work-eq8llr

  3. Bringing more play into work interview with Jeff Harry - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-76---How-to-bring-more-play-into-your-working-life--interview-with-Jeff-Harry-eqj72m

  4. Toxic workplace episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-31---What-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job-eb4ns8

I currently have 2 spots available for my Career Power Hour session please note you need to book this before Friday 9th March. To find out more and able please go to the link here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour

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In this episode we explore why you should build a personal brand for yourself and your career.

Having a personal brand is an important part of helping you not just stand out in your career but it also helps people know more about your unique skillset and what you have to offer.

I discuss why having a personal brand is an essential part of you building your career visibility and how it helps set you apart from others. I also talk about what personal branding is not just for professional women but also for freelancers and business owners.

I also give tips around how you can build on your personal brand and how social media and other tools can be used to build your own brand.

If you want further tips around LinkedIn as I mentioned this in this episode please go back and listen to the following episodes below.

  1. Episode 9 from season 1 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-9---Three-Reasons-you-should-have-an-up-to-date-LinkedIn-profile-e3sa9p

  2. Episode 30 from season 2 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-30---Why-LinkedIn-should-be-part-of-your-job-hunt-eav0ae

I currently have 2 spots available till Friday 9th April 2021 for my career power hour sessions you can book this session her. If you have any questions about this session please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

If you enjoy listening to this podcast and haven't left a review yet you can do so here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-career-happiness-podcast/id1450116167

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In this week's Episode I have another State side guest and I spoke to Cherylanne Skolnicki. Cherylanne is a coach and runs a business called Brilliant Balance she is also a fellow podcaster.

This conversation was full of great insights around:

  • Doing something you truly love.
  • Staring a business and wanting to build something for yourself.
  • Tips around how to be more productive as a working mum or busy professional.
  • How fear can be a great superpower to help you go after what you really want.
  • Gratitude and why it's so important especially in these current times.
  • Support and advice around helping parents who feel overwhelmed right now.
  • Being a women who embraces their own personal worth.
  • Building a career and life that fits around you and your lifestyle.

You can find out more about Cherylanne by visiting here site here https://brilliant-balance.com/

Listening to her podcast here https://brilliant-balance.com/podcast/

You can also connect with Cherylanne on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/

Follow her Facebook page here - https://www.facebook.com/cherylanneskolnickiofficial

Or connect with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylanne-skolnicki-brilliant-balance/

If you want support with your career right now I have 2 spots available for careers advice consultation till Friday April 9th 2021 To apply for a free 15 minute call if you are interested in this please apply for a call here https://calendly.com/soma-g/15-minute-call?month=2021-03 or visit the services page here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careersconsultation to find out more.

Any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com.

Many thanks

Soma

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In this episode is all about dealing with Chronic Illness and how to manage that with your career. Chronic illness is an issue that can affect career happiness and motivation at work. More then that when a illness is debilitating it can affect you physically and mentally too.

I also give some practical tips on what to do if you are dealing with Chronic illness and need support around this.

Please note this episode may trigger or upset some of you so I am putting a written Trigger warning here in the notes for you.

In this episode I talk about some of the illnesses that can affect you and also why it's important to get support in your workplace.

I also previously spoke about returning to work after an illness and you revisit that episode from season 2 here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-48---3-tips-on-returning-to-work-after-a-illness-eh1j59

When we interviewed Louisa Van Vessem she spoke about Chronic fatigue and how this helped her realise she wanted to set up a business see episode here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-56---How-can-work-in-more-flexible-way-and-look-after-your-health-at-the-same-time-interview-with-Louisa-Van-Vessem-ekp7lm

This episode also coincides with Endometritis awareness month a illness which many women suffer with in silence and is also something very close to my own heart. Which I speak more about in the episode. To find out more about this please also visit https://endometriosis-uk.org/

One of the things I mentioned in the episode was also about how strokes can affect young people I have started following this charity online that helps young people and families who go through strokes https://differentstrokes.co.uk/

I do currently have 3 slots available to work with me I have two Career consultation slots and One Parental services slot either for the Paternal consultation or Careers Advice service.

Please see links to the services here

  1. Career Consultation you need to apply for a free 15 minute call to be considered for this see further information here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careersconsultation

  2. Parental services page - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/service-for-parents

If you have any questions about this please email me at soma@thcareerhappinessmentor.com please note this email will not be active after May 14th of this year 2021.

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In this episode I spoke to Jeff Harry. Jeff runs a business called "Rediscover your play". 

In this episode we talk about 

  • Jeff's career and business journey
  • How to go for careers that you secretly desire
  • Tapping into Play in our work and careers
  • How failure can be your superpower
  • How can we bring more play into our working lives
  • The lockdown and how play can help with this
  • The importance of self compassion
  • Hustle culture and why it can be so damaging
  • How to deal with toxic workplace culture and talk about it within the workplace
  • How play can have a positive impact on your working life

If you want to find more about Jeff you can visit him at his website here https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/ 

You can connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays/ 

Follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/JeffHarryPlays

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In this first live episode of the podcast I talk about how you can develop your career during this time.

This Episode is slightly longer then my normal podcast episodes.

Please see main themes I talk about below

1.COVID-19 and your career

• How has the pandemic affected jobs and careers

• The emotional impact it’s had on you

• Tips on what to do if you have gone through redundancy/furlough

2.Starting a business and the Pandemic

• Rise in small businesses during the pandemic

• Why should you do it

• Getting support

3.What do you need to do next (tips around this) post pandemic

• Applying for a job vs career change

· Uncertainty vs taking chances

• Being financially savvy and think where you can invest wisely

• Looking forward and planning life where you can

Please see articles and links I mentioned in the episode

• Working from home-http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/waystobehappyworkingfromhome

• Burnout blog - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2021/2/12/3-ways-to-make-sure-you-arent-burning-yourself-out-at-this-time

• Anxiety links - https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips/

• https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/post-lockdown-anxiety-back-to-normal-overwhelm/487565

• Tips around money and how not to worry about it -https://medium.com/@somag2018/4-practical-ways-to-not-worry-about-money-at-this-time-b469403da432

• Cold calling an employer - https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/should-you-ever-cold-call-a-prospective-employer-work-career-060035445.html

You May also find these episodes helpful

If you have any questions about this episode or any thoughts

  1. Recession episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-51---Tips-on-how-to-cope-with-the-economic-recession-ejdk74

  2. Redundancy episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-49---How-to-recover-from-redundancy-and-move-on-eil0ap

  3. Portfolio career podcast - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-21---Should-you-have-a-portfolio-career-e7m7sp

  4. Starting a business - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-53--3-reasons-to-start-a-business-ek23es

If you have any questions or comments about the podcast please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

If you want to find out more about working with as a careers adviser please consider applying for a 15 minute call here https://calendly.com/soma-g/15-minute-call?month=2021-03

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Soma

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In this episode I revisit the theme of career breaks. I have previously mentioned this in season 1 episode 7 please see link to this episode here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-7---How-can-I-restart-my-career-after-a-career-break-e3k3bc

What's different about this episode is I will be taking about the guilt and pressure that many of us feel when we have a break. Sometimes a career break isn't necessarily a option and it can be down to circumstances in life.

  • I also talk about how burnout can be a huge factor to taking a break.
  • What are the emotional and financial implications of a break
  • Can it help you to be more career happy and have better wellbeing.

If you find this episode helpful please also revisit these previous episodes which you may also find helpful.

Also take a look at the blog post I wrote about burnout that I mention in the episode here is the link http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2021/2/12/3-ways-to-make-sure-you-arent-burning-yourself-out-at-this-time

  1. Episode 6 (Season 1) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-6---Figuring-what-career-happiness-means-to-you--Interview-with-Riz-Shabbir-e3g58h

  2. Episode 12 (Season 1) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-12---Why-its-never-too-late-to-find-a-career-you-love-Interview-with-Sonal-Dave-e49gme

  3. Episode 31 (Season 2) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-31---What-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job-eb4ns8

  4. Episode 47 (Season 2) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-47---How-to-deal-with-career-setbacks-egqlbe

  5. Episode 48 (Season 2) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-48---3-tips-on-returning-to-work-after-a-illness-eh1j59

If you have any questions about this episode or would link to suggest a topic to cover please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Also remember if you need my support please apply for a 15 minute call here https://calendly.com/soma-g/15-minute-call?month=2021-02

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Soma

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In this episode I talk about people pleasing at work.

This is a topic that comes up a lot not just because we want to do well at work but because saying no to opportunities at work isn’t always easy.

If you feel this is something that affects you please do listen.

Other episodes you may useful include

Episode 3 season 1 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-3---How-to-be-more-confident-at-work-and-find-work-you-truly-love-e35c70

Episode 13 season 1 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-13-Burnout-and-five-tips-to-help-you-move-forward-with-it-e4e7gt

Episode 50 season 2 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-50---Are-you-being-undermined-at-work-ej2qge

Episode 65 season 2 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-65---Do-we-have-a-hustle-problem-enk8tq

If you have any suggestions for the podcast and want me to cover a specific topic please email us at soma@thecareerhappinesssmentor.com

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In this episode we talk about Tall Poppy Syndrome

  • We Look at what it means
  • How it can affect you in the workplace
  • How it can also affect you in business

I wanted to talk about it because it’s a theme that often occurs with the women I support and I felt it can often be linked to imposter syndrome but it’s also about how many of us are made to feel bad for the successes we have.

So if you are ambitious women who feels like they may be suffering from tall Poppy syndrome please do listen this.

Other useful episodes that may benefit you from listening to.

  1. Imposter syndrome - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-61---What-is-imposter-syndrome-and-3-tips-to-help-with-this-eml1g3

  2. Success episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-59---What-is-your-definition-of-success-eltnm7

  3. Interview with Clara Wilcox - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-66---Interview-with-Clara-Wilcox-entv8b

The article that I refer to in the podcast is here https://www.hcamag.com/au/news/general/tall-poppy-syndrome-the-office-trend-killing-morale/168793

Please also see both the videos I mentioned in the episode

  1. https://youtu.be/q08f5e5JrqI- Video I mentioned where Conan O'Brien asks Simon Pegg about Tall poppy syndrome.

  2. https://youtu.be/OpQhUSHl30U- Eleanor Beaton explaining what it really is and how it affects you in your career.

If you have any questions about the podcast or episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode I look at what is personality, how I links with your career and some tools and resources to help you with this.

I talk about the difference about introversion and extroversion and what the differences between being a introvert or extrovert.

There are a lot of misconceptions about personality and I also talk about personality tests and what a personality psychologist do linking in with this.

I spoke to a lady on the podcast called Gemma Stow we spoke about introversion as she helped introverted business owners you can listen here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-38---Interview-with-Gemma-Stow-eciqgq

I would also recommend if you are interested in personality reading Susan Cain’s book Quiet it’s all about how you use introversion as a superpower see link here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0141029196 if you would prefer something more visual then perhaps watch the YouTube video were she does a ted talk instead here https://youtu.be/c0KYU2j0TM4

If you are interested in taking the 16 personalities test see link here https://www.16personalities.com/

There are lots of other tests online but in terms of accuracy a personality psychologist or someone who is trained to give these tests would give you the most accurate result after doing a number of tests.

See other links here https://www.truity.com/ - they have tests like the Enneagram test, Big Five and DISC.

Your personality can help your career in different ways and I also touch on this more in the episode but it’s important to be who you are as opposed to what others what from you.

If you haven’t listened to the episode about narcissism which links in with personality please go to the link here

https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-68-Narcissism-in-the-workplace-eotq3m

Also listen to the episode about communication which may help you if you are dealing with difficult people at work

https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-55---3-ways-to-communicate-better-with-your-colleagues-ekd3pi

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I wanted to do this episode as a follow up to episode 33 of the podcast from season 2 of the podcast. - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-33---3-tips-on-workplace-bullying-eb9fi3

This is an issue that is close to my heart for many reasons but I see this come up again and again with my clients and women I speak to.

If you need more support around this please also consider listening to the following episodes below

Episode 31 season 2 – What to do if you work in a toxic work environment and want a new job? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-31---What-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job-eb4ns8

Episode 44 season 2 – Racism in the workplace - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-44---Racism-in-the-Workplace-ef0615

Episode 50 season 2 – Are you being undermined at work? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-50---Are-you-being-undermined-at-work-ej2qge

Episode 68 season 3 – Narcissism in the workplace - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-68-Narcissism-in-the-workplace-eotq3m

You can also find further tips on this article I wrote for Thrive Global here - https://thriveglobal.com/stories/what-i-would-do-differently-if-i-was-bullied-again-by-a-boss/

Please also see LinkedIn post I mentioned in the episode https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_pms-defence-of-priti-patel-sparked-home-activity-6736572689755971584-3pqn

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In this episode we talk about what you learn from failure in your career and how you can turn this around to something positive.

Please see episodes and links below to help further with this topic

If you are currently job hunting and feel deflated by how it's going why not check out episode 13 which includes three top job hunting tips to listen the episode please go here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-19---Three-top-job-hunting-tips-e5cord

Another episode that links in with the topic of failure is episode 47 about Career setbacks and how to deal with them to listen to this episode please go here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-47---How-to-deal-with-career-setbacks-egqlbe

Some of you who have listened to this episode may also enjoy the episode around Career change Episode 46 which you can listen to here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-46---Three-reasons-to-change-your-career-eg75qs

Lastly another episode that is in line with this is Episode 63 which is why resilience is so important to listen to this please go here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-63---Why-resilience-is-so-important-in-your-career-ena4o6

I also mentioned some affirmation cards in the podcast the anxiety cards I was given are not available online but I did find a nice alterative see link here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunny-Present-Anxiety-Affirmation-Cards/dp/B087TZNYTD

The other affirmation cards I use regularly are a Life more inspired cards here https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/shop/affirmation-cards-prints

Lastly I did mention Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress solution I couldn't remember the name of his book in the episode but he talks about how affirmations can help us.

If you have any further questions or comments about this episode please let me know.

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In this episode we talk about narcissism in the workplace and how it can affect you. We look at what narcissism means and also gives examples and tips on what to do if you facing this right now. This theme can affect your confidence, self belief and how you communicate and work with your colleagues and managers. So if you think you are working with narcissists in the workplace hope this helps you. As I give some tips to help you with this if you are.

Other episodes you may find helpful that I mention in this episode are below

  1. Episode about workplace bulling - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-33---3-tips-on-workplace-bullying-eb9fi3

  2. Interview with Clara Wilcox where we talked about being a women and mum in the workplace - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-66---Interview-with-Clara-Wilcox-entv8b

  3. Reference to pregnant and screwed website which I mentioned and Clara spoke about in her interview - https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/

I mentioned covert narcissism in this episode and you may find this quite interesting to read https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-the-covert-narcissist-4584587

I also spoke about Gaslighting you may find this useful to read as it describes what it is https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/what-gaslighting-how-do-you-know-if-it-s-happening-ncna890866

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In this episode I talk about what 2020 has taught and also how the pandemic this year may of changed our lives. 

I definitely think this has been a year of learning for so many of us and I hope this podcast has helped in times of job loss, redundancy and any other career issues you have had this year. 

I wish you all a wonderful 2021 and hope you had a wonderful Christmas this year. 

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See you in season 3. 

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In this Episode I spoke to Career coach Clara Wilcox. Clara has had vast experience in the recruitment and higher education industry. She now supports mums and parents to have a better balance at work and also helps employers to carter for parents who need support at work. 

In this episode we spoke about what it's like to be parent and juggle your career. As well as Clara giving advice to anyone who is facing difficulty coping with being a parent and working.  As well as some the issues facing parents whilst working with young children at home. 

Clara also shares how her journey of motherhood and her career helped her start her own business called "The Balance collective. 

If you want to connect with her you can connect on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarawilcox/ 

Or visit her website  https://thebalancecollective.co.uk/

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In this episode I talk about hustle and what that word means in our current working age. I also look at whether or not this is problem for us not just as a woman but as a society. This is an on-going issue in the world of work and business and delve into why. I also explore this concept of busyness and if this is impacting our life, career and even health.

I share some tips around around how you can life a less hustle free life and career in this episode and the effects of workplace culture.

Some of the episodes that I mention are below and I have also included some other episodes and links that may be relevant to you if you are going through this right now.

  1. Lizzie Benton - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/12/12/episode-24

  2. Suzannah Butcher - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/3/26/episode-36-interview-with-suzannah-butcher

  3. Burnout - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/6/29/episode-13-burnout-and-five-tips-to-help-you-move-forward-with-it

  4. Toxic work environment - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/3/4/episode-31-what-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job

Relevant blog posts

  1. http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/9/29/are-you-stressed-at-work

  2. http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2019/5/13/why-mental-wellbeing-is-an-important-part-of-career-happiness

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In this episode we spoke to Victoria Hockaday about what it was like for her starting a business and her background as a business psychologist. 

Victoria now runs a business where she helps women create and launch courses through their businesses. We spoke her about what it's like to have a business and how her business has changed over the last few years. 

To connect with Victoria please go to the her site here http://www.victoriahockaday.com/ 

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-hockaday-7402341a6/ 

Or follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/victoriahock 

Or follow her on Pinterest here https://www.pinterest.co.uk/victoriahockaday2/ 

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In this episode I talk about resilience and why it’s an essential part to finding happiness and fulfilment in your career.

I spoke about my career unhappiness story here please see blog here

Also see episode of the economic recession here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/9/10/episode-51  

Career setbacks here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/7/21/episode-47 

Also if you feel like your career is overwhelming you and you want motivation and resilience to find work you love why not apply for a free 15 minute call I currently have some slots to work with me

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In this Episode I spoke to Victoria Maskell. Victoria is a hypnotherapist, psychotherapist and mindset coach.

Some of the themes we spoke about in this episode were

  1. What is hypnotherapy and the misconceptions around it.

  2. BWRT and how it can help people

  3. Neuroplasticity and how it can help you and your thoughts

  4. Changing your career and starting a business

  5. Tips on how to cope with the current pandemic

If you are interested in finding out more about Victoria you can visit her site here https://www.victoriamaskell.com/

Connect with her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/victoria.maskell/

Join her Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/232109381421665/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=812227028962011

Listen to her podcast - https://www.victoriamaskell.com/podcast

If you are interested in potentially working with me please email me soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Or apply for a free 15 minute call https://calendly.com/soma-g/15-minute-call?month=2020-11

You can book a 1 hour consultation here https://calendly.com/soma-g/1-hour-consultation?back=1&month=2020-11

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In this episode I talk about imposter syndrome and what it is. This is a reoccurring theme that comes up with many of my clients and it’s something I wanted to talk about because we often hide or feel a lot of shame around. It is a lot of more then we think and it’s ok to acknowledge this so you can move forward.

I also share some general tips to help you if you are feeling like you have imposter syndrome especially if you are listening to this in the year 2020 whilst we are facing the pandemic.

I also mention a blog post where I felt imposter syndrome after redundancy http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2018/11/22/my-career-unhappiness-story

If you are struggling after being made of redundant or having career set backs please see some further episodes below to help you with this. As well as some of the other themes like bullying, communication etc I mention in the episode.

Episode 49 - How to recover from redundancy and move on http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/8/25/episode-49-how-to-recover-from-redundancy-and-move-on

Episode 47 -How to deal with Career setbacks http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/7/21/episode-47

Episode 55- 3 ways to communicate better with your colleagues http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/9/30/episode-55

Episode 33 – 3 tips on workplace bullying http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/3/26/episode-33-3-tips-on-workplace-bullying

Episode 11 – My story http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/6/29/episode-11-my-story

Further information and links about imposter syndrome that may help you understand and support you better

  1. https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one

  2. https://youtu.be/ZQUxL4Jm1Lo- Short TED-Ed video about imposter syndrome

Some episodes from season 1 that could also be helpful especially in line with confidence around imposter syndrome are below.

Episode 3 – How to be confident at work and find work you truly love - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/6/29/episode-3-how-to-be-more-confident-at-work-and-find-work-you-truly-love

Episode 2 – Interview with Aliyah Rajah – http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/6/29/w3b2owdypwwkw03l33ompt6784zlsl

If you have any questions around this or want further support please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this interview I talk to Tom Morin. Tom is a leadership coach. In this interview we talk about the meaning of work and why finding work you love is so important.

Tom has had a really interesting life and career journey including being in the military and having some near death experiences which he talks about in the interview. 

If you want to connect with Tom you can connect with him on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-morin/

Visit his website here https://workfeelsgood.com/

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In this episode I talk about success and what it means to you. Especially if you are listening to this episode in 2020 and just before we go into our UK second lockdown.

If you are overthinking or feeling overwhelmed by the idea of success right now please go back and listen to the episode 54 where I interviewed Anna Lundberg.

I wanted to do this episode because success comes up a lot when I am working with clients and I look at some the challenges around this but also why success is journey that’s unique to all of us.

I also mentioned a study in the episode done by catalyst on the lack of women in Stem https://www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem/

If you are also interested in reading my interview where I was interviewed about women and the workplace please go to the link here https://www.asian-voice.com/News/UK/It%E2%80%99s-time-for-women-to-re-evaluate-their-career-options-in-a-man%E2%80%99s-world

If you are struggling with this right now and think you want my advice and support you can also apply for a free call if you want to find out more

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Roz is the founder of the website More From My career website. In this interview Roz talks about the site how she became a career coach and why she is such a champion to help others for career change.

Roz also talks about her own career journey. We spoke about career change and the challenges around this.

To find out more about Roz go and visit her website here https://morefrommycareer.com/

You can connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjackson/

Follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/morefromacareer

Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/morefrommycareer/

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In this episode I talk about career satisfaction. What does it mean? Also what are the reasons that you may not be satisfied at work. I cover three reasons and speak about what I have seen in my own career and with the women and clients I have worked with.

If you find this episode helpful you may also find the following links useful too.

Other episodes that may be beneficial

Episode 50 – Are you being undermined at work?

Episode 34 – 3 tips on how to stay motivated in your current job

Episode 31 – What to do if you work in a toxic environment and want a new job?

Episode 13 – Burnout and five tips to help you move forward

Blog posts

http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/9/29/are-you-stressed-at-work

http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2019/9/18/four-tips-to-help-you-get-a-promotion

Further support

If have any questions about the podcast or this episode I always love hearing from you can email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode I spoke to Louisa Van Vessem.

We spoke about a lot of different topics including

  • Mental health

  • Starting a business

  • Career happiness

  • Being a mum and a business owner

  • The power on LinkedIn and how it’s helped her

If you are interested in finding out more about Louisa you can visit her site here https://workflowva.com/

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/workflowvirtual/

Follow here on twitter here https://twitter.com/WorkflowVirtual

Follow her on her Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/WorkflowVirtual

Connect with her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/workflowvirtual/

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In this episode I talk about communication what it means and why it’s an important skill and tool in the workplace.

I share ways how you can have better communication in the workplace. Also how communicate effectively will help you at work and thrive in your job.

If you like this episode you may also like the following links

  1. In this podcast interview we talk about why communication and relationships are a key part of career happiness http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/4/9/interview-with-hayley

  2. This episode may be relevant to you if you feel you aren’t communicating how you truly feel and may be feeling undermined http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/9/10/episode-50

If you have any questions about this episode you feel you need support with your career please feel free to email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode I talk to Anna Lundberg

We speak about how to start a business, careers advice and what her experience was like going to Oxford University.

We also talk about advice about moving forward in your career and what it takes to create a business.

Anna is owns a business called one step outside she helps people create businesses and side hustles and is a business and life coach. Anna is also has a podcast called “reimagining success” if you want to listen to the podcast please go here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reimagining-success-with-anna-s-e-lundberg/id1444846932

To connect with you Anna you can do so at the following links

  1. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/onestepoutside

  2. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaselundberg/

  3. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annaselundberg/

  4. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/annaselundberg

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In this episode we talk about reasons to start a business. A theme that comes up a lot and because many of the women I speak to ponder with the idea but feel conflicted by it.

I also refer to a short video I did that ties in with this see link here - https://youtu.be/nM0xAZtHcFQ

I also want to refer to some guests who have amazing business that may inspire you with their wisdom around starting a business

  1. Kiki Kirby - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/6/29/episode-4-interview-with-kiki-kirby

  2. Sharn Kharia - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/6/29/episode-8-interview-with-sharn-khaira

  3. Victoria Ademosu - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/7/18/episode-14

  4. Lucy Sheridan - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/10/29/episode-22-interview-with-lucy-sheridan-wightman

  5. Nicole Huelin - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/4/9/episode-36-interview-with-nicola-huelin

You can also read my story here and my own business journey here as I briefly mention this in the episode here -http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/aboutsoma

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In this episode we look at turning your hobby into a business a common theme that comes up with many of the women I talk to. 

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I wanted to touch on this episode because a lot of people are worried about the impact the recession will have on them.

I looked into some articles that go into the economic impact for your further reading.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/coronavirus-financial-crisis-2008-millennial-furlough-recession-unemployment-a9688301.html

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200810-is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-good-or-bad-recession

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/aug/12/uk-economy-covid-19-plunges-into-deepest-slump-in-history

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/aug/12/why-is-britain-gdp-down-more-than-other-major-nations

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/aug/12/uk-economy-a-full-recovery-from-the-covid-slump-will-be-slow

Please see article I wrote about how to cope with money. https://medium.com/@somag2018/4-practical-ways-to-not-worry-about-money-at-this-time-b469403da432

I also have a link to the article I mentioned that I posted on LinkedIn here a link to the article https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/aug/19/my-world-came-crashing-down-how-2020-took-me-from-a-six-figure-salary-to-universal-credit

If you want to take part in the discussion please do here https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_my-world-came-crashing-down-how-2020-took-activity-6702122563000131584-yzjf

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In this episode we talk about being undermined at work a very common topic and something I work on to support my clients through.

I refer to a recent blog post in the episode that I have written in line with this about criticism you can read that here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/7/28/dealing-with-criticism-in-the-workplace

It may also be relevant to you to go and listen to the podcast episode around bullying here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/3/26/episode-33-3-tips-on-workplace-bullying

Please also go back and listen to episode 46 if you are interested in learning about career change at this link here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/7/3/episode-46-three-reasons-to-change-your-career

As well as my interview with Lizzie Benton where we talk about work place culture http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/12/12/episode-24

Please also post on Linkedin I mentioned about sleep here https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_mentalhealth-health-wellbeing-activity-6704692123150622720-XziA

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In this episode, we explore redundancy and how you can cope with it. I also talk about how you can recover from and move forward. Especially because it can be challenging. Add to that what’s going on with the aftermath of Covid-19 I felt this episode was vital for many of you who listen to this podcast.

If you want further support with this and have recently lost your job please also go and listen to episode 45 – which is all about “3 tips to help you prepare for possible job loss”.

I also explore the risk of redundancy something I have personally faced and the aftermath of redundancy itself. If you are going through this or have recently faced this please stay tuned to get some tips to help you in the future.

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Or you can book a paid 1-hour consultation here. If you have any questions around this please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode, I talk about returning to work after an illness.

I share 3 tips on supporting you with this to help you move forward as health and illness can be a block that stops people from returning to work.

Health is a really important topic that comes up with my clients and it can be a factor that prevents the women I support to fully follow their true passion. It can also affect their approach to their career and overall job hunt and sometimes career progression.

I referred to a few of the podcast episodes in the episode where you can get more insights with your health and wellbeing at work. Please see these suggestions below.

  1. Episode 11 – Leyla - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/6/29/episode-10-interview-with-leyla-okahi

  2. Episode 24 – Lizzie - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2019/12/12/episode-24

  3. Episode 4 – Hayley - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/4/9/interview-with-hayley

Also please see the blog post I mention in this episode on managing your finances especially if you have been out of work for a while. I have written two one was in line with COVID-19 and the other was managing money if you want to leave your current job an find a new one.

  1. Managing money during COVID-19 - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/4/16/practical-money-tips-to-help-you-during-covid-19

  2. I can't leave my current job but money is still very essential - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2019/3/19/what-can-i-do-if-i-cant-currently-quit-a-job-i-am-unhappy-in

  3. Getting paid what you are worth - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2018/9/5/how-can-i-find-a-job-and-career-that-pays-me-what-i-truly-want

If you have any further thoughts about this episode or would like one to one support from me as a career adviser please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com to find out more.

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In this episode, I talk about career setbacks and how to deal with them.

Some of these setbacks could include the following

  1. Losing your current job role

  2. Going through redundancy

  3. Being Furlough during the lockdown

  4. Pay decrease

  5. Not being promoted

  6. Not being able to find a new job

These are such some of the examples and it could come up for you and it will be different for everyone who listens to the podcast.

I am also sharing a blog post I did about when I felt like I wasn’t good enough and the aftermath of my redundancy and how it impacted me. http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2018/11/22/my-career-unhappiness-story

If you are currently going through a setback in your career and would like more support you can book a free 15-minute call with me here

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In this episode, I talk about Career change and the reasons to change.

Career change isn’t for everyone but it is an area that comes up a lot for my clients and the women I work with.

I talk further about career change in this blog post http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/6/18/why-career-change-isnt-always-the-answer

I also talk about it in these two videos

  1. Should I be thinking about career change at this time https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/254396295618998/

  2. Is it realistic for me to change my career https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/692027991240233/

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In this episode, we talk about job loss and if you are worried about potentially losing your job or going through redundancy.

I know a lot of you are worried about this right now also it can be really emotionally going through job loss or at risk at redundancy.

We look at essential tips here that you can implement if this something that is concerning you.

Please also see links mentioned

I mentioned Episode 19 – Three job hunting tips in this episode

I also have some Facebook live videos around job hunting please see links below.

I have also included some Facebook Lives around job hunting that you may find useful.

https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/1270654866430475/- Why am I not getting headhunted on LinkedIn 🙄

https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/507668209782082/- Should I sign up with a recruiter

https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/619269645584021- Are you worried about career due to the Coronavirus.

If you want additional support from me you can book a free 15-minute call here https://calendly.com/soma-g/15-minute-call?back=1&month=2020-06

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In this episode I speak about racism in the workplace. What is racism and how does it impact you at work.

I gave some examples of subtle racism and assumptions that are made.

I also shared some finding from Manchester university you can read the full post I mentioned here https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/racism-is-still-a-huge-problem/

Please see a link to some resources about anti-racism here https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliawuench/2020/06/02/first-listen-then-learn-anti-racism-resources-for-white-people/#4b435f9116ee

Please also go and listen to the interviews I did with Selina Yankson episode 41 and the interview I did with Oris Ikomi episode 39.

I would also really appreciate your support with a competition I am running right now please sess post here for full details you can win a place on my LinkedIn course or an amazon gift voucher. https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/posts/1478045665689258/

If you are a regular podcast listener would really appreciate you nominating this podcast on for the podcast listeners choice awards you can vote here https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote?fbclid=IwAR3FBBlWBPoYWCP38Nc-_nFVrXfvmdBo2ZDBg1W63B1OrxLtpcMfjKHNyDg

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It's a mental health awareness month this May

This week it's mental health awareness week. which is why I wanted to do this episode.

I also did a video about mental awareness, in general, you can watch this video here https://youtu.be/yiHK8NsQfE4

This episode around mental health wellbeing seemed very timely. Last year we spoke to Cristina Cioffi about anxiety if you are feeling anxious at this time please go to episode 20 here.

I mentioned how social media has really affected me whilst in lockdown and this is something I know is affecting alot of people right now too.

I am also running a podcast completion right now all you need to do is leave me a review or share my podcast tagging me on social media. You will be entered into a prize draw where you can win either my LinkedIn course or an Amazon gift voucher. This will be running until Friday 26th June.

You can read the blog I mentioned in the podcast episode here

I mentioned a quiz site to help people who want to create something fun if you want to try this please go to this link. https://myquiz.org/

If you have any questions about this episode or anything raised in this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Have a wonderful Bank holiday weekend.

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Hayley is a Chartered psychologist and occupational psychologist. In this episode, we spoke about career unhappiness obviously 😊!!

As well as work dynamics, work culture, and the relationship between managers and their teams.

It was a really insightful episode and Hayley has a different way of helping leaders thrive in their work.

We did also touch on the Covid-19 and what to do at this time.

You can visit her site here https://halopsychology.com/

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hajlewis/

Follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/Haypsych/

If you have any questions about the episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinesmentor.com

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In this episode, I spoke to Selina Yankson. Selina is a career coach, with a vast experience in different fields including sales and marketing. 

In this episode, we spoke about a lot of really interesting themes. 

  1. Career progression 

  2. Being a BAME women 

  3. Having a portfolio career 

  4. Starting a side hustle 

  5. Being yourself in the workplace and showing your true personality 

It was really wonderful doing this interview with Selina because it's great to have a raw guest who is honest, humble, and just herself. 

To follow Selina please follow her on twitter here 

Or see her Instagram posts here 

You can also see her Quora posts here 

If you have found this episode helpful and want to find out more about how I can support you please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

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In this episode, I talk to Elaine Batho who is a coach, Wellness, and Retreat specialist. 

We spoke about burnout how unhappiness at work can lead to burnout and underlying health conditions. Elaine also shares her own experience of burnout and well-being journey which led her to start her own business. 

As this episode was recorded just before the global lockdown due to COVID 19 we also spoke about what people could do to make sure they were working and staying safe at this time. 

To find out more about Elaine visit her site here 

Connect with her on Linkedin 

Follow her on Instagram 

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If you have any comments or want to work together to help support you with careers advice please email me at soma@thecareehappinessmentor.com 

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In this episode, I spoke to Oris Ikomi. Oris works as a diversity and inclusion consultant he has had a variety of experience and we had a really interesting discussion about the workplace, work environments, and how diversity and inclusion although mentioned within the workplace isn't always something that some people are aware or know what their rights are. 

If you want to connect with Oris you can connect with him on Linkedin here 

You can also follow him on Instagram here 

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In this episode, I talk to Gemma Stow business coach for introverted women. We spoke about business and showing up as yourself and what it's like to be introvert. 

It was great to talk Gemma about this being an introvert myself and I know a lot of the women I work are introverts too. 

If you want to want to find out more about Gemma you can visit here website 

Follow her on Instagram 

Connect with her on Linkedin 

She also has her own podcast here 

If you have any questions about the episode and want to reach out please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

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In this episode, I spoke to youtube and brand, business and career coach Joy Randolph. 

We spoke about so much in this episode from careers, money to a business and also how Joy started her amazing youtube channel. 

You can find out more about Joy by visiting here website here 

Following her on Instagram 

Connecting with here on Linkedin 

If you have any further questions about the podcast episode remember you can email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

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In this episode, I speak to Nicola Huelin. Nicola is a previous mentor of mine and she helps women and mums start a business.

Within this episode we talk about business, careers being a woman and mum in business. As well as helping more women get into business and be happy about their careers.

If you want to find out more about Nicola you can visit here site here https://www.mpower.academy/

Follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/nicolahuelin/

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolahuelin/

Nicola also wrote a wonderful book about helping mums and business see link here as she mentions this on the podcast https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Revolution-empowered-Mumpreneurs-Inspiration/dp/1910056618

If you have any questions about the issues discussed and want to reach out please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com. I always love hearing from you and if need my support with your career I am always here to support you so please do reach out.

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In this episode, I talk to the lovely Suzannah Butcher. Suzannah has a business called Calmpreneur.

We spoke about how mental health affects you in your business, life, and career.

Suzannah supports busy business owners who are stressed and suffer need support with mental health. I was also lucky enough to have a wonderful conversation on her podcast please see link here 

If you want to connect with here please connect with here on Instagram 

Join her network on LinkedIn 

Be part of her supportive Facebook group 

You can also follow her on her twitter 

Lastly go check out her website which is full of wonderful resources and online courses as well as how she supports business owners one to one. https://calmpreneur.com/ 

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In this episode, I talk about staying motivated in a job you know you can't currently leave. This could be for a number of reasons. You properly still love what you do and know it's important you stay in this job perhaps due to contractual or financial obligations. 

Getting your mojo back can happen and I share some insights into the work I do with my clients to motivate them. Career Happiness doesn't have to be about embracing your future happiness. Sometimes looking at the present and improving that in the short term can be helpful too. 

If you need more support around this or have any questions please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode, I talk briefly about what workplace bullying is.

I was featured in a BBC Worklife where I shared the impact of my bullying on my mental and physical health to read the article please go here.

You can watch the youtube video I mentioned here

A also did a blog post about this please go here

I was also featured on Thrive Global talking about the bully bosses here

My story at happiful magazine here

If you are going through this right now or think you are being bullied or know someone who is please share this with them.

I share 3 tips on what you need to move forward with this situation because bullying is not a great situation to be in and needs to be dealt with.

If you want to see some statistics about workplace bullying or further information please go to these links

https://www.bullying.co.uk/bullying-at-work/the-signs-of-workplace-bullying/

https://smeloans.co.uk/bullying-in-the-workplace-statistics-uk/

I also spoke about gaslighting in the episode in the episode to find out more about this go to this link https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201701/11-warning-signs-gaslighting

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In this episode, I talk about looking and applying for the wrong type of roles. It's not just about if this job fits you professionally but personally too. 

I see this with a lot of the women who I speak to who want in there life, career but start chasing what others want for them. To find out more about what I mean listen to the full episode. Remember career happiness isn't just about being in a job it's about what is right for you too. 

To get more tips and advice please also visit our blog here 

You can get more insights on the newsletter here 

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In this episode, I talk about a really important topic. Toxic work environments. I have a lot of women and clients who come to me who face this issue more than ever. If you are in this situation I don't want you to feel alone. I also share some tips about what to do if you want a new job treating it as a gradual process in a realistic way. It's not an easy place to be having been there myself. 

I was featured in an article talking about how workplace bullying affected me to read the article please go here

The article had a huge response on Linkedin I spoke about this in the episode see a link to the original post here 

I also wanted to share an episode where I spoke about how a bad work environment affects you when I was interviewed on Lizzie Benton's podcast here 

If you have any questions or need any support with your career please get in touch by emailing me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

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In this episode, I will talk about LinkedIn and why it’s a necessary part of your job-hunting journey.

I talk about some specific reasons why you need to be using it especially because technology is now a key part of our career development.

I also spoke about LinkedIn in season 1 of the podcast in episode 9 and why an up to date profile was important. This episode is a follow on from that and more in-depth episode around LinkedIn. This is a topic that I know many of you feel conflicted by especially because many of you know you should be on there more but don't fully understand how valuable a tool it can be. To go back and listen to this episode please go here

If you are interested in finding out more about how I support my clients with job hunting and LinkedIn please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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Any questions or comments please feel free to get in touch and I really hope this gives you some encouragement to move forward with this.

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In this episode, I talk about yes wait for it, your CV. I know this can be a bugbear for many of you who are job hunting but it's never as painful as what you make it to be. So in this episode, I share 3 tips to help support you so you can update it but I also explain why it's important you do this. This is especially necessary if you are looking for a new job that you are unhappy at work and working in an environment where you are facing some kind of restructure or possible redundancy.

So if you are currently looking for a new job and know your CV needs a refresh don't put it off. I also hope you have listened to the two other episodes in this job hunting series which are about job hunting overwhelm and your job hunting goals for 2020. If not why not check them out.

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If you have any questions about the podcast or how I can support you with bespoke feedback on your CV please feel free to email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Hope you enjoy listening to the episode.

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In this episode, I talk about job hunting and why so many of the women feel overwhelmed by it. This can be for many reasons and it's not uncommon. Especially if you are juggling lots of things in your life including being a parent and working full-time. Or if you are job hunting whilst in a stressful or unhealthy work environment and the last thing you want to do is the job hunt. 

So in this episode, I go through some clear reasons why you may be overwhelmed and then talk about some of the things you could be doing to stop this overwhelm. 

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Happy New year and Happy New Season for the Career Happiness podcast. 

In this episode, I will be sharing tips about how you can job hunt in alignment with your job hunt goals for 2020. If you want to make this year the year you get yourself a new job and be paid more of what you are truly worth please listen to this episode. 

I will be doing a series of episodes about job hunting like this so please stay tuned. 

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In this episode, I share with you 3 vital career tips for 2020. The aim of this episode is to help motivate you for 2020 and beyond.

If you haven’t listened to all of the episodes before this on remember to tune in to episode 25 where I recap over this year’s episodes. You can listen to the episode here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-25---What-have-we-learnt-from-the-podcast-so-far-e9f8pi/a-a154vv1 

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If you are new to the podcast or haven’t had a chance to listen to all the episodes, I wanted to do a recap and review for you so you can pick out the ones that are relevant to you.

So please listen to this recap of the 24 episodes of season 1 of this podcast. I have a special episode coming in 2 weeks’ time about setting you up for 2020.

The podcast will be going weekly next year which I am really excited about.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with an amazing guest Lizzie Benton. Lizzie is the founder of Liberty Mind.

Lizzie also has a podcast too and I was a guest on her podcast earlier this year to listen to the episode please go here https://open.spotify.com/episode/5M1kwrPS1pv8X2e7R7dgGz?si=XZb4_b1NRJ-W13Ss_sruuw  

We spoke about so much in this episode to company culture both in the UK and Globally which is Lizzie’s expert area. To workplace bullying, burnout, career progression, work dismissal and so much more.

If you are interested in finding out more about Lizzie you can visit her site https://libertymind.co.uk/

Follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/LibertyMind_

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton-626aba39/

Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/libertyminduk/

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In this episode, I talk about qualifications, if they matter and are important. This is a question I have been asked a fair bit and thought it may benefit you as listeners. Especially because many women who want to change their careers question their decision around qualifications.

This episode may also be relevant to women who want an additional professional qualification to advance or progress their careers. I feel this is an important episode to listen to if you overthinking the need for a qualification or not prepared to do an additional one what is stopping you? 

To find out more please listen to the episode it would be great to know what you think about this topic too. If you have any thoughts please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode, I speak with Lucy Sheridan Wightman. Lucy is a coach and comparison expert. Lucy also helps business owners too and helped me with my own branding when I set up my business in 2016.

We talk about career and how comparison can affect your career and the way you think of yourself too.

If you want to connect with Lucy and find out more about what she does you can follow her on the following social media platforms.

  1. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucysheridan/

  2. Twitter - https://twitter.com/lucysheridan

  3. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ProofCoaching

To visit her website, go the link here http://www.proofcoaching.com/

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Should you have a portfolio career? A popular question I often get asked so I thought this would be a good episode to help you move forward with this. You may well remember I spoke to Nicky Raby about portfolio careers in episode 16 please go back and listen to this if you haven’t heard it already. 

If you get value from this podcast and know you need further support, I have a few limited spots available for my career mentoring programs. To find out more please go to the career mentoring page here 

You can also book a call here.

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In this episode, I spoke to chartered cognitive psychologist Cristina Cioffi. We spoke about a common theme that comes up with my clients who are stressed at work and going through anxiety.

Anxiety is something that Cristina helps her clients through but also lectures at university. We spoke about how being overwhelmed at work can lead to symptoms of anxiety and what it actually is.

To find out more about Cristina visit here site here 

If you want to read the blog post I mentioned in the episode please go here

I also share my own story about depression and anxiety in Happiful magazine here

If you have any further questions about the podcast or want to ask me anything please get in touch by emailing me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com If you are enjoying listening to the podcast please subscribe if you haven’t already and leave us a review on apple podcasts. Soma x 

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In this episode I share three top job hunting tips to help you find a new job as a working professional.

I also have been doing a series of lives on Facebook to help with job hunting too.

Please see the links here.

  1. In this video is all about helping you get a new job and promotion https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/380651409263544/

  2. I speak about a job hunting strategy in this episode and talk about this more here in this video.  https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/493740764748194/

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In this episode I speak with the lovely Natalie Costa from Power thoughts. 

We talk about business, career and so much more !!

Check out her Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/powerthoughtsnc/

Follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/powerthoughtsnataliecosta/

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliecostaconfidencecoach/

If you have any further questions about the podcast or want to ask me anything please get in touch by emailing me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode I talk about my parents and their career happiness. Both my dad and mum have had a profound impact on my career choices. They both changed how they worked in different ways to find out more please listen to the episode and had career had job changes because they weren't happy at work.

In episode 11 I shared my own story about my career happiness please go the episode here to listen to this. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-11-my-story/id1450116167?i=1000439931106

If you haven’t listened to this already as this shows again how they influenced my journey and what happened to me to help create my career happiness.

You can also read my story on my about me page here

Also if you want to consider career mentoring with me I have spaces open to work with me you can apply for a call here

I am also doing a series of Facebook lives right now too so please go and visit my Facebook page here

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In this episode I talk to Nicky Raby a actor, podcaster and amazing life and business coach. 

Nicky is a force to be reckoned with and is someone I really admire. 

To follow her work please connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyraby/ 

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Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickyraby

Go to her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nickyraby/ 

To find out more about Nicky you can visit her website on https://www.nickyraby.com/ 

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Careers advice isn’t just for those of you who are at school and the awareness about what careers advice can be confusing and not always accurate.

So, in this episode I talk about what careers advice is? The difference between careers advice and career coaching and also why you should consider getting careers advice.

This episode will especially be helpful to anyone who is confused about their current career options and wants to understand more about what advice can help them.

If you enjoy listening to this podcast and episode and feel you would like more tips and advice why not subscribe to the free newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53&fbclid=IwAR3wLoleneQb4FcbjMdWydADGQToDqqGwiAf287ZYdgkABaejdip4AaK8oQ that gets send out twice a month and also check out the careers happiness blog http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog

If you think you would benefit from 1-1 careers advice you can also reach out and book a free 15-minute consultation to see if the support I offer is for you. You can book a call here https://soma-ghosh.youcanbook.me/

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In this episode I talk with the award-winning Victoria Ademosu a business owner and founder of “The Tutoress”. Victoria is a dear friend of mine and has a lot of wise words about business and starting a business realistically. 

To connect with Victoria, you can 

Follow her on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTutoress 

Visit her website to find out more about the tutoress - http://www.thetutoress.com/ 

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Burnout is real and is now being recognised as a condition that is affecting so many of us in the workplace. In this episode I explore burnout with you share some of my own personal journey and give you 5 tips on how you can move forward with it. I spoke about the man who coined the term burnout called Herbert Freudenberger if you want to find out more about google him.

To watch the live, I mentioned in the episode please go to the link https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/327095891221537/

To read the blog post I mentioned around a career holiday please go to the in below. http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2018/9/20/do-you-need-a-career-holiday

To see the talk, I mentioned in the episode by Devdutt Pattanaik please go to the link here https://youtu.be/ZD_Gh3Igoe0. He talks about leadership at 15 minutes into the video for a about 40 secs in this video. I am being specific here in case some of you aren’t interested in mythology or not familiar with Mahabharata so you can hear how wonderfully he explains leadership here.

If you feel you need support through career counselling I would love to invite you to a 15 minute call please book a call here https://soma-ghosh.youcanbook.me/ or email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com to see if I would be a good fit for you. I will only work with a client if its right or both of us. Please see blog posts around why career mentoring may not be for you here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2019/6/20/5-reasons-why-the-career-mentoring-programs-arent-for-you and what it is here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2018/10/17/career-mentoring-and-how-it-can-help-you

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If you have a question about this episode please get in touch you can also follow me on twitter at @sgcareers27. Catch my weekly Facebook live every Tuesday on my Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/The-Career-happiness-mentor-147585885401916/ or connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

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In this episode I speak to the very inspirational Sonal Dave. Sonal is an award-winning business owner, toastmaster and public speaking coach.

We speak about what a toastmaster and celebrant does. What her career has been like over the years. Highs and lows in her career and some of her own personal challenges.

If you want to find out more about Sonal you can visit her at https://www.sonaldave.com/

You can connect with Sonal on the following social media links.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonaldaveofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonal_dave68/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNEWPr3b2BKfiR_M9ZOPWg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonaldave68

If you have any questions about the episode or think you would benefit by having a conversation with me you can book in a 15-minute call please book a call with me here https://soma-ghosh.youcanbook.me/ or email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In today’s episode I talk about my own personal story. I also share with you a little bit about my parents, school life, university and career choices. To how career happiness was something which was already something that was simmering in the background. I just didn’t know it at the time. I will be doing a further episode about this soon.

To read my full story please go to the about me page on my site. http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/aboutsoma you can also read my career unhappiness story to do with redundancy here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2018/11/22/my-career-unhappiness-story

I also mention some tips around what to do if you are unhappy at work.

See these links here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2019/3/19/what-can-i-do-if-i-cant-currently-quit-a-job-i-am-unhappy-in

http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2017/9/25/how-to-find-career-happiness-strategies-of-dealing-with-unhappiness-at-work

If you enjoy listening to the podcast and want to connect and ask me more either email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Or you can connect with on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

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In this episode I speak to Leyla Okhai. Leyla is a coach and founder of a unique and really special business called “Diverse Minds”.

In this episode we speak a lot about the importance of mental health and why it’s so vital in the workplace. We also speak about workplace bullying and your working rights. We also touch on why it’s important you get support from your employers if you have a SPLD condition and how you can get support if you have dyslexia, autism etc.

To find out more about Leyla and connect with her you can visit her site https://diverseminds.co.uk/about/

Connect with her on Twitter https://twitter.com/diversemindsuk

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leyla-okhai-diversemindsuk/

Or visit her Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/diversemindsuk/

If you have any questions about the episode or think you would benefit by having a conversation with me you can book in a 15 minute call please book a call with me here https://soma-ghosh.youcanbook.me/ or email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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In this episode I talk about how having a current and up- to- date LinkedIn Profile is an important aspect of your overall career development.

If you aren’t fully using LinkedIn to it’s potential and you are looking for a new job or want to be promoted this will be an important episode for you to listen to.

It’s also a great episode or those of you who have a niche career, have a portfolio career or considering changing your career to fit your unique skills and abilities.

LinkedIn has massive potential to help you move forward if you use it in the right way and I am really passionate about using it not only as an avid user but also as a business owner who has built relationships with clients and other business owners too.

To find out more about why your profile should be up to date please tune into the episode.

You can also gain more value by watching a LinkedIn training I did here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR6YrlDO4M4&t=1884s

If you are interested in finding out more about how I can help you on a one to one basis with LinkedIn please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Lastly of you want to connect with me on LinkedIn and see my daily posts please go here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

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In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Sharn Khaira. Sharn is the founder of not one but two amazing businesses.

One of these businesses is a wedding planning business which you can find out about here. https://desibridedreamsplanning.co.uk/

Sharn is a business coach and mentor who helps women with a wide range of product and service-based businesses. Her other business is called the Asian Female Entrepreneur Collective. You can join her supportive Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1878900742399436/

In this interview we talk about what its like to be an Asian female business owner. The challenges of running an online business and why branding and marketing is so important. We also spoke about what people may want to consider if they are thinking of creating an online business.

Sharn also interviewed me around workplace bullying a few days prior to this and we spoke about the detrimental effect it can have. To watch this Facebook live you can go here https://www.facebook.com/191730234721483/videos/243379289931290/

We also speak about humility and having a business as this something that really resonated with me about Sharn when I met her online.

If you are interested in staying connected with Sharn you can do so on the following links.

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asian_female_entrepreneur/

Follow her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Asian-Female-Entrepreneur-Collective-191730234721483/?eid=ARCuk5ez_ABCXYYijCh1lUmHM_uQjgWn5fKblCQpxKTztfZG-Lv_3wcN85LGIU5OMOsP6NwYRHONFX49

If you have any questions about this episode or anything we spoke please contact me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com as always hearing from you.

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In this episode I share advice around how to restart our career after a career break. A theme that comes up with at least half of the women I speak to.

If you are thinking about restarting your career due to motherhood, redundancy, a sabbatical, illness or for other reasons this is definitely a great episode to help you move forward.

I share with you some practical advice about what you should do and if you enjoy this episode why not also check out this blog post here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2016/6/16/stay-true-to-yourself

Remember you can also follow me on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/careerhappinessmentor/

Or send me a connection request on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

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In today’s episode I talk to my friend and fellow business owner Riz Shabbir. 

Riz is a mindset coach who helps women through divorce and their relationships.  

We talk about quite a few things in this episode including:

  1. What it’s like to be an Asian female entrepreneur and the additional challenges that come with it. 

  2. Career unhappiness and what you can you to overcome this. 

  3. Leaving your job to pursue what you want. 

  4. Mindset and why it’s powerful and important when you are starting a business or changing careers. 

And so much more to find out about all this and more why not tune in to the episode. 

If you want to connect to Riz you can follow her on following social media platforms. 

  1. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/rizcoaching/ 

  2. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizshabbir/    

Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve. 

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In this episode we look at what career confusion is and I share with you some of the main things I see with clients and that has happened to me.

I share 3 practical tips to help you with this. It’s a lot more common then we all think and a lot of guilt is associated with feeling confused.

A lack of clarity is something that really held me back and I still have women ask me how they can overcome this.

In December I created an online “clarity workshop” to help women further with this. I do have a recording of this available which you can purchase if you feel this episode has helped you and want some further support. To get access to this please go to the following link http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/online-workshops.

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Or connect with me on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

If you haven’t already subscribed to the podcast please do so and leave us a review on iTunes to let us know what you think.

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In this podcast episode I speak with the inspiring Kiki Kirby of Kiki Kirby coaching.

Kiki is a life and business coach who helps her clients in a heart centred way to align with their true purpose. Finding your true purpose and what you love in your career can help you think about what you really love and we talk a lot about this and why it's so important.

She is a truly amazing lady and someone you can learn a lot from. So, if you want to feel inspired and motivated by someone who has already had a truly amazing journey both in her life and business this is a great episode to listen to.

Kiki gives some amazing advice about how to not give up on your dreams and keep going.

If you want to connect with her more you can do so at the following links

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiki-stanton-b66a6b56/

Twitter -https://twitter.com/kiki_kirby?lang=en

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiki.kirby.coaching/

Facebook - https://business.facebook.com/kikikirbycoaching/

To find some of her free resources you can go to the following links

  1. Habit tracker - http://www.kikikirbycoaching.co.uk/blog/designed-with-love

  2. Create the vision you want for you life and work-https://kikikirby.kartra.com/page/All-About-Your-Vision

To find out more about Kiki please also visit her site here http://www.kikikirbycoaching.co.uk/

If you want to feel more confident around your career and find your version of career happiness why not sign up to the free newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53

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In this episode we will be looking at confidence in the workplace and finding work you truly love. This is an area that comes up a lot with the women I support. 

If you are looking to get a promotion or want to feel more respected at work this is a great episode to help you look at what confidence is and start taking action to feel more confident and happier at work. 

To get more tips and advice around career happiness why not sign up to the free newsletter you can do so here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53 

You can also follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/careerhappinessmentor/ 

Or connect with me on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ 

Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve. 

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In this episode I speak with an amazing confidence coach Aliya who is passionate about empowering women with confidence.

Aliya is an NLP practitioner, coach and is based in Abu Dhabi

To find out more about her

· You can follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/coach_aliya/

· Go to her YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9RHBycu8phPt4-NPXHWzZQ

· Visit her Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/AliyaRajahCC/

· And go to her website here http://www.aliyarajah.com/

We talk about:

· Why confidence is so important in relation to your life and career?

· Women and empowerment and why it’s a revolution at the moment.

· Career challenges and so much more 😊!!

If you want to feel more confident around your career and find your version of career happiness why not sign up to the free newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53

Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve.

Soma x

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In this introductory episode we will be looking at what the podcast will be all about. This is a seasonal podcast where I will be publishing 2-3 episodes per month. We will be looking at career happiness, career change, job hunting tips and how you can create your own business and have a portfolio career.  

To get more support around your version of career happiness why not sign up to the Career Clarity Checklist here:

https://mailchi.mp/84c14c6aafab/thecareerclaritychecklist?fbclid=IwAR1yosk6_1HTB3xO0svpVfBb_9Masj85het6ostM7TPbhB7GexZ-2B5hbzE 

Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve. 

Soma x

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