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The Career Happiness Podcast

The Career Happiness Podcast

By 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 2023 @somaghosh
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Episode 208 - Are you downplaying your career potential and 3 ways to not do this
Mar 21, 202420:45
Episode 207 - Why personal drive and ambition are so important in your career and 3 things to help you with this

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

 

 

 

 

Mar 15, 202434:35
Episode 206 - Being Happier at work with Aoife O'Brien
Mar 08, 202443:29
Episode 205- Can Change affect your Career Confidence
Feb 29, 202427:08
Episode 204 - 2 reasons why being a business owner isn’t what you may think it is
Feb 23, 202425:54
Episode 203 - Creating a Business or Side Hustle whilst being a mum with Zina Kular
Feb 15, 202441:23
Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore?
Feb 08, 202435:59
Episode 201 - Why are we so unhappy at work and 3 ways to handle this?

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

Feb 01, 202431:30
Episode 200 - (Special Episode) The Career Happiness Pillars

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


Jan 26, 202401:02:35
Episode 199 - Why are we rejecting Hustle Culture

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

 

Jan 19, 202428:12
Episode 198 - How understanding your personal strengths can enhance your career happiness With Biraj Nakarja
Jan 16, 202442:49
Episode 197 - 5 TV shows you should watch about the world of work
Jan 05, 202440:16
Episode 196 - 4 practical tips to help you quit your job

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 -

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 me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dec 29, 202328:40
Episode 195 - How mindful parenting can help your child’s career aspirations with Aman Kaur

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

Dec 22, 202349:22
Episode 194 - Career development and how this can help your career growth and career happiness with Lọ́lá Béjidé

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

Dec 14, 202351:03
Episode 193 - Are we doing enough to be Inclusive at work with Lu Castello
Dec 01, 202349:26
Episode 192 - 3 qualities I think every business owner should have

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


Nov 24, 202325:40
Episode 191 - 3 ways to handle working with difficult work colleagues
Nov 16, 202328:07
Episode 190 - The 3 most sought after degrees in the UK and why this is something to think about?

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

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 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

Nov 09, 202328:24
Episode 189 - How to Empower yourself in your career whilst dealing with a Quarter Life Crisis with Trang Nova
Nov 03, 202344:50
Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout?

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

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 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 

 


Oct 27, 202330:41
Episode 187 - 3 ways you can alienate your business connections and why you shouldn’t do this

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.

Oct 13, 202327:45
Episode 186 – Key Job hunting tips on improving your Resume and LinkedIn with Matt Warzel
Oct 06, 202328:12
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.

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

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 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

 

 

Sep 22, 202338:19
Episode 184 - 3 ways you can be clearer about your career journey wherever you are right now
Sep 15, 202324:58
Episode 183 - 3 ways to manage business decline and what can you do about this?

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

    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

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

Sep 08, 202324:49
Episode 182 - 3 jobs you can start straight away after your GCSEs

Episode 182 - 3 jobs you can start straight away after your GCSEs

Aug 31, 202321:11
Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it.

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.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 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

Aug 25, 202329:38
Episode 180 - 3 reasons why building your business is a long game

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

Jul 28, 202330:16
Episode 179 - Is having a degree really worth it

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://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?

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

Jul 21, 202334:15
Episode 178 - How Nutrition can be linked to your career and happiness at work with Ravneet Panesar
Jul 13, 202345:45
Episode 177 - 3 reasons the Gender pay gap exists and what your can do about this as a women?

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

Jun 29, 202331:55
Episode 176 - How to make sure you are using your money in your business the right way?
Jun 23, 202333:22
Episode 175 - 3 reasons why you should consider a creative career?

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

Jun 15, 202329:55
Episode 174 - Is how you communicate at work affecting your career progression?

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

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

Jun 09, 202340:02
Episode 173 - Five home truths about the business coaching industry

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

Jun 02, 202354:20
Episode 172 - 3 tips to help young people who want to start a business

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




May 26, 202337:00
Episode 171 - 3 ways to cope with career anxiety ?

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

  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

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


May 18, 202338:13
Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor?
May 12, 202337:07
Episode 169 - What are the most in demand careers in the uk ?

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

May 10, 202331:45
Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and what can you do to prevent it?

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

Apr 28, 202353:52
Episode 167 -  3 ways the power of making videos can help your business

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

Apr 06, 202325:40
Episode 166 - Upgrading your Career Success with Rebecca Leppard
Mar 30, 202354:47
Episode 165 - Does my child need to see a career adviser?
Mar 23, 202326:11
Episode 164 - Career rejection and how to cope with this if it's holding you back from progressing in your career.

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 

Mar 17, 202332:24
Episode 163 - Should you start a business podcast
Mar 09, 202326:07
Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship?
Mar 03, 202331:44
Episode 161 - 3 reasons why LinkedIn isn’t helping to boost your career and what to do about it.

Episode 161 - 3 reasons why LinkedIn isn’t helping to boost your career and what to do about it.

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 

Feb 24, 202329:41
Episode 160 - How to cope with change in business and why it’s actually a good thing?

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

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 

Episode 10 - How to talk about mental health in the workplace? (Interview with Leyla Okhai)

Episode 42 - How Organisational change and Psychology can support your career (Interview with Hayley Lewis)

Episode 46 - Three reasons to change your career

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 58 - How to tackle career change and why we need to talk about it more(Interview with Roz Jackson)

Episode 115 - Career change vs job change is there really a difference?

Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their business way to soon

Article I mentioned about stages of change - - https://www.verywellmind.com/the-stages-of-change-2794868 

Feb 16, 202339:17
Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career

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

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 

Feb 10, 202331:03