The Career Happiness Podcast
By Soma Ghosh
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 2023 @somaghosh
The Career Happiness PodcastJun 16, 2022
Episode 213 - Three Home truths about why a career in Law isn’t for everyone?
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 not for 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.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 be who you want to be (Interview with Andrea Petrek)
3. Episode 169 - What are the most demand careers the UK?
4. Episode 179 - Is having a degree really worth it
Episode 212 - Three reasons why the 9-5 doesn’t exist anymore
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 thoughts are 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/
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
Any questions about this episode or anything else please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 211 - Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam
Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam
In this episode we spoke to business founder and business strategist Lee Lam
In this episode we spoke about the following
1. What Lee does as a business owner and who she supports
2. Lee’s ideal client and what they are struggling with
3. What is a COO role in a company and what do they do
4. Lee’s Career and her highs and her career and lessons
5. What are some of the qualities to be a good mentor
6. What led Lee to starting her business
7. Advice and tips on how to keep going in business when you feel like giving up
8. Building relationships in your business and why this matters
9. What can we learn from business failure and how can 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
Episode 210 - What does running a business mean to you?
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 a business
2. Episode 126 - 3 ways to create a business brand and why it's so important
3. Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruin your own business
4. Episode 148 - How to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up
5. Episode 180 - 3 reasons why building your business 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
Episode 209 - Winning an award for my podcast and my career and business reflections
The main format for this episode was as follows
1. The Idea behind this episode
2. Awards and how they can help your brand and business
3. Some reflections from 2019 to now
4. Advice and support for you
Episode I mention
1. Episode 163 - Should you start a business podcast
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 also won 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 with Ravneet Panesar.
She awards winners in my category best podcaster
1. Amruti Choudhry who was also highly commended podcaster - https://www.amruticoaching.com/
2. Manpreet Johal was one the main Best podcaster Award winners - https://www.heartshappiness.co.uk/
3. Urvashi Lad was the other main Best Podcaster Award 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
Episode 208 - Are you downplaying your career potential and 3 ways to not do this
1. Intro and aim of this episode
2. Some of the ways you may be downplaying your career potential
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 personal strengths can enhance your career happiness With Biraj Nakarja
3. Episode 205- Can Change affect your Career Confidence
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
Episode 207 - Why personal drive and ambition are so important in your career and 3 things to help you with this
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 why it’s important
3. Three things to help with this topic
4. Apply for a career consultation 3 spaces available till April 8th
Other episodes you find helpful
1. Episode 157 - How can you find your career purpose 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-employment and 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
Episode 206 - Being Happier at work with Aoife O'Brien
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 at work
4. Chronoworking and Aoife’s thoughts on this working trend for the future
5. Remote working vs hybrid working and Aoife’s thoughts on the future of how will be working with this approach.
6. Being productive vs being busy at work and what this 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 workplaces currently
9. Fitting in at work and the research that Aoife in her masters around this
10. Flexibility at work and the importance of values in 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/
Episode 205- Can Change affect your Career Confidence
Intro – To the episode and why change is a theme that comes up 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 especially through 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 can you do to reignite your career now.
Episode 150 - 3 tips to help you feel confident about your career
Episode 160 - How to cope with change in business and why it’s actually a good thing?
Subscribe to The Career Happiness Mentor Newsletter - https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53
Career Happiness Insights LinkedIn Newsletter - Subscribe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6936996607292809216
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
Episode 204 - 2 reasons why being a business owner isn’t what you may think it is
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 may be
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.com or soma@somaghghosh.com
Episode 203 - Creating a Business or Side Hustle whilst being a mum with Zina Kular
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 her education 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
4. Young people and what they need from education and teachers- 15:11- 20:18
5. Pressure to do certain careers and talking about STEM careers -20:20 - 23:14
6. Working in education and what we both learnt from this - 23:15 - 25:39
7. More insights into why Zina created her business and why she help business owners who are mums - 24:45 - 30:38
8. Advice and tips around speaking in your business and 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
10. 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
Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore?
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
Any questions about the podcast email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com
Episode 201 - Why are we so unhappy at work and 3 ways to handle this?
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 in this 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, happy business mindset
Episode 157 - How can you find your career purpose and 2 ways to do this
Episode 100 - (Milestone Episode.) Has career happiness evolved since the podcast started in 2019?
Episode 89 - Why Career Happiness is a journey
Episode 82 - Career confidence and Career Happiness what can you do to reignite your career now.
Any questions you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
If you want to connect with me on LinkedIn you can do so here
Or follow the podcast here on Twitter. – https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod Subscribe to the newsletter here - https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53
Episode 200 - (Special Episode) The Career Happiness Pillars
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 these pillars 11:32- 49:45
4. Popular themes throughout the seasons 49:46- 1;00:29
6. 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 how to 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
You can sign up to the newsletter here - https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53
Episode 199 - Why are we rejecting Hustle Culture
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 changed around this when I spoke about in Episode 65
2. Why Hustle Culture is causing Burnout, stress and mental health issues
3. The pandemic and it’s aftermath of how workplaces had changed
4. Working culture is different and will continue to be 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 great resignation as part of your career journey?
3. Episode 140- How deal with The Great Resignation and Burnout Culture with Sara J. McElroy
4. Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what do you need to know about it?
5. Episode 196 - 4 practical tips to help you quit your job
Working with me
Find out how to work with me visit the link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment
If you have any thoughts or questions about the podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 198 - How understanding your personal strengths can enhance your career happiness With Biraj Nakarja
In this episode we spoke about the following:
1. What Biraj does in his work and business as a coach -1:58-7:35
2. How can people figure out what their strengths are?- 7:42-11:30
3. Is there a link between a person’s talents and strengths and 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 a business- 14:56-19:50
5. Differences between 1-1 client work and corporate work 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 affects others 31:08-35:58
8. Being yourself at work and navigating being true to yourself at work 36:00-38:41
9. What is next for Biraj’s business in the new year- 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/
Episode 197 - 5 TV shows you should watch about the world of work
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
Episode 196 - 4 practical tips to help you quit your job
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. See link 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 -
Your thoughts on this topic
If you have any thoughts or comments, or questions on this topic please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 195 - How mindful parenting can help your child’s career aspirations with Aman Kaur
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’s coaching and the work she does - 2:38- 15:45
3. Childhood trauma and normalising conversations around 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
Episode 194 - Career development and how this can help your career growth and career happiness with Lọ́lá Béjidé
In this episode I spoke to Lola Béjidé founder of Soluman Consultancy 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 her business - 1:50 -4:06
2. Business lessons whilst building a business 4:25-6:53
3. Networking and how this can be done in an effective way - 6:56 – 10:15
4. Inclusion in the workplace and what should companies be thinking about - 10:17- 21:32
5. Tips and advice for new graduates or people who are in the last year of their of the degree - 21:34 – 27:08
6. First level leadership and why do they not get the attention they deserve - 27:14 – 34:00
7. Career Gatekeepers and Blocker and what this means in terms of your career and the workplace - 34:08 – 38:04
8. Employee retention and the themes that come up around 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 can help with career development - 43:24 – 46:40
11. What’s next for Lola and her business and for 2024 - 46:46-49:05
12. 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 episode please email us from soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com
Episode 193 - Are we doing enough to be Inclusive at work with Lu Castello
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 manage this 12:20 – 21-15
4. What can founders and organisations do to make workplaces 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 your overall personal development 32:48 – 37:25
6. People not understanding non binary terminology and 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 episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 192 - 3 qualities I think every business owner should have
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 continued 12:42-23:19
5. Your opinion could be different to mine and that’s ok 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
Episode 191 - 3 ways to handle working with difficult work colleagues
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 background about 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 for a 15 minute call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform
Episode 190 - The 3 most sought after degrees in the UK and why this is something to think about?
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 and looking at why – 2:25- 16:56
3. Music break – 16:57- 17:17
4. What is a sought after degree and why should you think about this? 17:18- 20:17
5. What do you need to think about whilst choosing a degree 20:18 -21:51
6. Does a sought after degree matter? 21:52- 25:50
7. Ask me a question for future episodes any thoughts 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
3. https://www.studying-in-uk.org/most-popular-degrees-uk/
5. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/choosing-a-course/how-to-choose-the-right-degree
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 it compare to an degree apprenticeship?
3. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career
4. Episode 151 - Does going to a top university really help with career success?
How you can work with me
If you are a parent of teen and you want my support we can have 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 consultation https://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
Episode 189 - How to Empower yourself in your career whilst dealing with a Quarter Life Crisis with Trang Nova
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 who she is and her business
2. Trang’s career advice that she would say to her younger self that she wish had known earlier
3. What are the biggest issues women are facing in their careers today
4. What taking up space as woman in the workplace looks like and what is expected from women in particular
5. Trang’s story behind her business and how she started it
6. Key tips to help you find purpose in your career especially when you may be feeling a bit lost
7. The Quarter Life Crisis and why we may not regard 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 this episode please email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout?
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’s become so relevant post pandemic
3. Is it really the answer to burnout?
4. What do you think about this topic? Email me and share this episode etc.
Links I mention in this episode and that you may find useful
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
Other Episodes you may also find helpful
1. Episode 13 - Five tips to help you move forward with Career Burnout
2. Episode 42 - How Organisational change and Psychology 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 life pressure
5.Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress
6. Episode 117 - 3 ways to cope with career fatigue
7. Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what do you need to know about it?
8. Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid 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 for a 15 minute call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform
Episode 187 - 3 ways you can alienate your business connections and why you shouldn’t do this
In this episode I talk about 3 ways you can alienate your business connection and why you shouldn’t do this.
The main things I talked about in this episode were the following:
1. The importance of building relationships and why being rude and arrogant can be damaging to you brand and business.
2. Not Being honest and ethical about your business and what you do
3. Supporting people instead of ignoring them especially if they need your help
Other episode that are relevant to this episode that you might 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 game If 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.
Episode 186 – Key Job hunting tips on improving your Resume and LinkedIn with Matt Warzel
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 how he started his business
2. Is the resume outdated and Matt’s opinion on this
3. Key tips for building your Resume whilst job hunting
4. LinkedIn strategies and tips and how to get started on this
4. 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/
If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com
Episode 185 - Special episode in collaboration with the NHS: Why you should consider Nursing as a career and talking to the Nurses who have done this.
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 to including 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 what nursing is and hearing from nurses tell you about a nursing career and what this looks like
2. How can you train as a Nurse – Within this section 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? – In this 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 this part of the episode we cover how the long term future the nursing profession and how you can develop as nurse.
5. Careers advice and information that you can look into if you are interested in this career
Careers advice links and information that you may find useful
1. https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/nursing/how-become-nurse
2. https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects/nursing
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 a STEM based career
2. Episode 169 - What are the most in demand careers in the UK ?
If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 184 - 3 ways you can be clearer about your career journey wherever you are right now
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
3. Three ways to be clearer in your career
Useful episodes related to this episode
1. Episode 5 - Three tips to help with Career Confusion
2. Episode 4 - Finding your true purpose in your career (Interview with Kiki Kirby)
3. Episode 32 - Are you looking for the wrong type of job?
4. Episode 157 - How can you find your career purpose and 2 ways to do this
5. Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it.
How to work with me
If you are interested in working with me visit the link here to find out more about my career mentoring services - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment and https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program you 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
If you have any questions about this episode you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 183 - 3 ways to manage business decline and what can you do about this?
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?
2. Episode 148 - How to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up
3. 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
If you have any questions about the podcast or this episode email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or somaghosh.com
Episode 182 - 3 jobs you can start straight away after your GCSEs
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
Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it.
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 flexi working
3. Mental health impact and concerns
4. Tips to help support you with this
Links that I mentioned in this episode
· https://www.posturite.co.uk/blog/lonely-working-from-home
· https://happiful.com/what-is-rust-out
Other episodes that you may find relevant to this episode
1. Episode 71 - How your personality can impact your career?
2. Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and life pressure
3. Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and what can you do to prevent it?
If you have any questions about this episode you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecarererhappinessmentor.com
If you are potentially interested in working with me you can apply 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 Program please see links here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment
https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program
Episode 180 - 3 reasons why building your business is a long game
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
Episode 179 - Is having a degree really worth it
- 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://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/cost-studying-university-australia
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/study-abroad/study-in-india
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?
If you have any questions about this episode email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 178 - How Nutrition can be linked to your career and happiness at work with Ravneet Panesar
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/
Episode 177 - 3 reasons the Gender pay gap exists and what your can do about this as a women?
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
Any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com
Episode 176 - How to make sure you are using your money in your business the right way?
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
Episode 175 - 3 reasons why you should consider a creative career?
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
If you have any comments or questions about this podcast or services mentioned please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@careerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 174 - Is how you communicate at work affecting your career progression?
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
4. How can it affect your career progression
5. 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
Find out more about my career happiness program here - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program
Episode 173 - Five home truths about the business coaching industry
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
If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessentor.com
Episode 172 - 3 tips to help young people who want to start a business
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
If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 171 - 3 ways to cope with career anxiety ?
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
- Episode 20 - How anxiety can affect your career (Interview with Cristina Cioffi )
- Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and life pressure
- Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress
- Episode 117 - 3 ways to cope with career fatigue
- Episode 131 - 3 tips to be healthier in your career
- Episode 156 - How Yoga can help your career and life with Deepa Sapra
- 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
If you have any questions about this podcast or the work I offer please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor?
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
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
If you have any questions about this episode or want to find out more about the business mentoring services I mentioned please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 169 - What are the most in demand careers in the uk ?
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?
If you want to ask any questions about this episode or want to get in touch and have any questions about the Parents of teenagers service please email me at soma@thcareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com
Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and what can you do to prevent it?
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
2. Episode 86 - Career Happiness and conquering your wellbeing (Interview with Laila Datoo) stress and wellbeing
3. Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress one of the podcasts most popular episodes recorded in April 2021
4. 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
If you have any questions or comments about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 167 - 3 ways the power of making videos can help your business
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
If you have any thoughts about this episode please email us at soma@somaghosh and soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 166 - Upgrading your Career Success with Rebecca Leppard
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
Episode 165 - Does my child need to see a career adviser?
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 careers advice
- 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 in conversation with Susan Smith
Episode 124 - When should you start talking about careers with your kids
Episode 107 - What is it like being a careers adviser and what 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
If you want to find out more about how I can support your child see links my https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers
Episode 164 - Career rejection and how to cope with this if it's holding you back from progressing in your career.
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
If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com