The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode we talk about Coffee Badging and how it can impact on flexible work. The format of this episode was as follows: 1. Introduction and purpose of this episode 2. What is coffee badging and why are people doing it? 3. How is impacting on hybrid flexible work forothers 4. Closing thoughts Video I mentioned about coffee badging and the impact ofcovid in relation to this is worth a watch see link here - CNBC video - https://youtu.be/mJG4MdepNSA?si=32f12gFoXr8b57YAArticles that I mentioned and are worth reading in relationto this episode Harpers Barzaar articlehttps://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/work/a64409450/coffee-badging-work-office-trend/MSN Article - https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/2025-is-the-year-of-coffee-badging-and-clock-blocking-but-what-do-they-mean/ar-AA1wC2f9?cvid=08ADAA4E7864415588F6735063AF49E5&ocid=finance-verthp-feeds&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1Other relevant episodes Episode 181 Hybrid work and loneliness Episode 188 – Flexible work and burnout Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleaguesaren’t talking to each anymore?Episode 247 - Is flexible working causing a unfair workingdivide ?Other relevant episodes Episode 181 Hybrid work and loneliness Episode 188 – Flexible work and burnout Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleaguesaren’t talking to each anymore?Episode 247 - Is flexible working causing a unfair workingdivide ?If you have any questions about this episode or want to askme something linked to this please email me at soma@thecareerhappinesmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode I spoke to guest Mac Prichard. Mac is a careers expert, business owner and author. The main themes we spoke about in this episode 1.  Who Mac is, what he does and his business 2. How did the idea of his podcast come about 3. What is a job board and how to use them effectively4. The hiring process in relation to job hunting 5. Networking tips and advice whilst job hunting 6. How to find hidden jobs in the job market 7. Mac’s career story and what he did before hisbusiness 8.  Advice around being unemployed and how to handle this 9. Biggest lessons about running a business 10. One piece of advice for Mac’s younger self that he would be say to someone in their 20s right now How to follow and connect with Mac Mac’s website - https://www.macslist.org/Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/find-your-dream-job-insider-tips-for-finding-work-advancing/id1047320599X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/Macs_ListLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/macprichard/If you have any questions about this episode orthe podcast itself please email us at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we look at 3 ways to not take things personally whilst running a business. The main format of this episode is as follows: 1.  Introduction to episode 2.  3 things to not take personally even when itfeels like it 3.  Closing thoughts Scenarios where you may take things personally 1. People not answering to your emails or DMs 2. Not being included or invited to events or parts of communities 3.  People just not wanting to work with youregardless of them liking and actively interacting with your comments What to do instead : 1. Understand that everyone is busy and remember to concentrate on key activities in your business instead 2. Build on your own resilience muscle every-time you get a no or have FOMO 3. Getting comfortable with no and handling anysetback as learning instead of just rejection or a knockback. Other episodes you may find helpful: 1.  Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruinyour own business2. Episode 145 - 3 tips to help you have a healthy,happy business mindset 3.  Episode 148 - How to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up 4. Episode 192 - 3 qualities I think every businessowner should have 5. Episode 210 - What does running a business mean to you?If you want to book a business consultation please apply fora paid consultation here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewformIf you have any questions or comments about this podcast or episode please contact us at soma@somaghoh.comor soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The format of this Episode is as follows: 1. Introduction and why I wanted to speak about this2.  Flexible working ideology and how it can helpyou currently 3.  Is it causing a unfair working divide if so how?4.  Closing thoughts and what can we learn moving forward Articles mentioned in this episode1.      https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/04/why-flexibility-non-office-workers-key-to-equitable-workplace/#:~:text=And%20work%20tasks%20in%20industries,site%20at%20a%20different%20time.&text=The%20historic%20perception%20that%20flexible,shake%20off%20this%20unequal%20treatment. 2.      https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1904208/lack-flexibility-frontline-workers-creating-two-tier-workforce-report-reveals#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThere%20has%20been%20a%20longstanding,a%20casualised%20workforce%20and%20underfunding. 3.      https://timewise.co.uk/article/why-employers-dont-offer-flexible-jobs-up-front-and-why-they-should/#:~:text=For%20some%20businesses%2C%20flexible%20working,might%20be%20a%20better%20way. Other episodes you may finduseful 1.   Episode 188 - Is flexible working really theanswer to burnout?2.  Episode 212 - Three reasons why the 9-5 doesn’t exist anymore3.  Episode 242 - How are you navigating returning to in person office work? – 3 reasons why it could benefit youIf you have any questions about the podcast please contactme at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this we talk about 3 ways to help you focus on making important career decisions.The main format of the episode is as follows:1.  Introduction and main reason behind the episode2. Why focusing on things we want in our career can sometimes feel like hard work3. Examples of important career decisions you maybe putting off4.  3 ways to help you focus on important careerdecision5.  Closing thoughtsOther Episodes I mention or are linked to this1.  Episode 244 - Does finding work you truly loveactually make you happier at work?2. Episode 225 - 2 ways technology can help your career and 2 ways it can hinder it3.   Episode 157 - How can you find your careerpurpose and 2 ways to do thisHow can you work with meSee link here for more details -https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employmentApply for a career consultation here -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responsesIf you have any questions about the podcast please email meatsoma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comorsoma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we look at can a self fulfilling prophecy affect your career and 2 ways to handle this.Within this episode we look at: 1.  What is a self-fulfilling prophecy and ideabehind this episode2.  Examples of what this looks like in a job orcareer3. How can it impact on you4. 2 Ways to handle this5.  Closing thoughtsLinks about self-fulfilling prophecyhttps://www.simplypsychology.org/self-fulfilling-prophecy.html- I mentioned this in the article in the episodehttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-self-fulfilling-prophecy-6740420https://users.ox.ac.uk/~sfos0060/prophecies.shtmlOther episodes I mentioned or link to this episode1.   Episode 22 - Career Comparison and how to dealwith this (Interview with Lucy Sheridan-Wightman)2.  Episode 50 - Are you being undermined at work?3.    Episode 127 - Is working hard enough in yourcareer?4.  Episode 164 - Career rejection and how to cope with this if it's holding you back from progressing in your career.Want to work with meSee link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-programIf you have any thoughts or comments about this episode please email me at soma@thecareehappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

The format of the episode is as follows: 1.  Introduction 2. Fulfilment vs Passion what does this look like 3. Passion vs Realism is there a difference 4. Benefits of finding work you love leading to happiness 5. Disadvantages of finding a job/career you love and the downsides of this 6. Closing thoughts Episodes I recommend that link to this episode 1.  Episode 52 - Should I turn a hobby into a business 2.  Episode 82 - Career confidence and Career Happiness what can you do to reignite your career now. 3.  Episode 125- What can we can learn from the Movie tick, tick...Boom about Career Happiness 4.  Episode 158 - Career confusion in your 20s and 30s and how to tackle this with Alana Kilmartin 5. Episode 201 - Why are we so unhappy at work and 3 ways to handle this? If you have do you have a questions for me about this episode or anything else please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Do you want to work with me book a consultation  see link here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses    

Main format of the Episode: 1.Reasons behind this episode 2. Why is connection so important in business 3. What does it look like to have genuine connections whilst building a business 4. Being mindful that everyone in business is your colleague first and then maybe friend 5. Final thoughts on this Other episodes you may find useful 1. Episode 126 - 3 ways to create a business brand and why it's so important 2.  Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? 3.  Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruin your own business 4. Episode 210 - What does running a business mean to you? 5. Episode 238 - 3 Important Business Lessons I wish I had known before I had started my business Episode I mentioned where I was on another podcast recently Future you podcast -  https://open.spotify.com/show/3uXOufxy2nDl7BvnuAt655 If you have an questions about this episode or anything else please email me at soma@somaghosh.com and soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The format of this episode is as follows: 1.     Introduction and purpose of this episode 2.     History of working at the office vs working from home 3.     3 reasons why it could benefit you 4.     Closing thoughts Articles mentioned in the episode Article about the history of the office and how it’s changed over the years https://www.avocor.com/blog/evolution-of-workplace/#:~:text=The%20first%20historic%20offices%20may,dedicated%20office%20buildings%20were%20created. The Movie apartment and impact on 1960s offices to now article https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/how-the-apartment-shaped-cinemas-view-of-the-workplace/ How remote work started and it’s history https://www.crossover.com/blog/the-history-of-remote-work Tightening office polices and returning to work https://www.thedrum.com/news/2025/01/14/plenty-agencies-are-tightening-hybrid-policies-few-match-wpp-s-4-office-days Could we being seeing an end to working from home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8ew0jrjxz9o JP Morgan’s employees going back to full-time office work https://www.techradar.com/pro/jpmorgan-tells-all-300-000-employees-they-must-return-to-office-full-time Otherrelevant episodes 1.     Episode 103 - Working hard vs working smart what's real answer to working culture 2.     Episode 140- How deal with The Great Resignation and Burnout Culture with Sara J. McElroy 3.     Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it. 4.     Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout? 5.     Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore? 6.     Episode 225 - 2 ways technology can help your career and 2 ways it can hinder it Do you have a question or topic you want featured on the podcast if so please email us at ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com⁠ or ⁠soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we talk about the emotional impact of a horrible boss or colleague and some tips on how to handle this. The format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction 2.  Storytime about this and how it impacted me emotionally 3.  What I see with my clients 4.   3 ways to deal with this Other episodes that I mention that are worth listening to : 1.   Episode 33 – 3 tips on workplace bullying 2.  Episode 55 – 3 ways to communicate better with your colleagues 3.  Episode 68 – How Narcissism can affect you in the workplace 4.  Episode 85 – What makes a good manager vs a good leader and how this links to career happiness 5.  Episode 146 – What is quiet quitting and what do we need to know about it How I can support you Apply for a Careers consultation here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses If you have any questions about the episode or how I can work with you please email me at soma@somaghosh.com

Trigger warning!!*- We talk about sensitive issues in this episode like miscarriage and Baby loss and infertility so if you have experienced anything we talk about perhaps reframe from listening or be kind to yourself whilst listening and have extra support around you whilst you listen. The main format of the episode is as follows: 1.     Asiya talking about who she is and the work she does 2.     Baby loss and infertility and the impact this has on the women Asiya helps 3.     Navigating the journey around being child-free not by choice 4.     Managing the journey of going through infertility and miscarriage at work and what can organisations do to support people who are going through this. 5.     Pregnancy announcements at work and online and the impact this as you at work and in general especially if you are going through infertility or Baby loss 6.     Supporting men who are going through Baby loss and how can we support them too 7.     Who supported Asiya when she was going through her own journey and how did this help her. 8.     The awareness around baby loss now and how Asiya would of dealt with this if she had known about charities out there whilst going though it 9.     What drives Asiya to keep talking about her infertility and miscarriage an supporting others 10.  Baby Loss certificates and Asiya’s thought about this to help people move on from their loss 11.  The medical condition that Asiya has called Incompetent cervix and raising awareness around this as it causes miscarriage 12.  Inclusion for non-parents and dealing with this around infertility 13.  How you can connect with Asiya Links to connect with Asiya 1.     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asian_miscarriage_hub/ 2.     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asiya-dawood-11007444/ If you have any questions about the podcast please email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com        

The format of this is as follows: 1.Introduction 2. Examples of breaks 3. Three reasons why 4. Closing thoughts LinkedIn post about Vikrant Massey - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-sh-oma-ghosh-26086638_vikrant-massey-ends-silence-on-retirement-activity-7271070937557401600-ke1d?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Other relevant career break episodes 1.Episode 7 - How can I restart my career after a career break 2.Episode 237 - 3 Reasons why you should be having regular breaks in your working day? 3.Episode 231 - Business burnout- 3 ways to handle this and why you shouldn’t ignore it? 4.Episode 199 - Why are we rejecting Hustle Culture 5.Episode 197 - 5 TV shows you should watch about the world of work 6.Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout? 7.Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and what can you do to prevent it? 8.Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and life pressure 9.Episode 77 Dealing with Chronic Illness and your Career 10.Episode 74 - Can you afford to take a career break? If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  

What I spoke about in this episode 1.  Introduction and story time behind this episode 2.  3 Lessons I have learnt in my business and what it’s taught me 3.  Closing thoughts Links relevant to this episode https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_in-this-video-below-i-share-a-recent-experience-activity-7270708575369367553-Xk9_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Other episodes that you may find useful 1.  Episode 211 - Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam 2. Episode 217 - 4 reasons why Businesses Fail 3. Episode 221 - 4 ways to spot a fake business influencer 4. Episode 204 - 2 reasons why being a business owner isn’t what you may think it is 5. Episode 192 - 3 qualities I think every business owner should have If you have any comments and questions about this episode or interested in working with me as a business mentor please contact me via email at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we talk about 3 reasons you should be having regular breaks at work. The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction and purpose behind this episode 2. Why breaks needed and the implications of this plus some legislation around this 3.  Three Reasons why regular breaks are needed 4.  Closing thoughts around this Articles related to this episode that I mention 1.      https://www.ciphr.com/blog/regular-breaks-at-work#:~:text=Regular%20breaks%20are%20essential%20for,boosts%20both%20wellbeing%20and%20productivity. 2.      https://www.gov.uk/rest-breaks-work/print 3.      https://www.acas.org.uk/working-time-rules If you want to ask a question about career happiness or have any further topic suggestions or comments please email us at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we talk about the following: 1. Why I decided to record this episode 2. University drop out rates 3.  What happens if you don’t finish your degree or leave university? 4. Options moving forward 5.  Closing thoughts Websites I mentioned in this episode 1.  https://www.whatuni.com/advice/news/universities-with-highest-and-lowest-dropout-rates/85809/#:~:text=Their%20insights%20reveal%20that%20computer,to%20drop%20out%20of%20education. 2. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2024/04/25/why-a-fresh-approach-is-needed-for-university-drop-out-rates/ 3. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dropouts-or-stopouts-or-comebackers-or-potential-completers-Non-continuation-of-students-in-the-UK.pdf 4. https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/what-to-study/types-of-degrees-uk 5. https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/after-you-start/transferring-or-dropping-out-of-university 6. https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/dropping-out-of-university-and-starting-again If you have any questions about this episode please email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  

In this episode we talk about Does having a niche in your business matter anymore? The main format of the episode is as follows: 1.  Introduction to the episode 2. To Niche or not to niche in your business? 3. The advantages of niching 4. The Disadvantages of niching 5.  3 tips to take away 6.  Closing thoughts Episode I mentioned and you have given some great feedback on thank you by the way. Is Episode 231 - Business burnout- 3 ways to handle this and why you shouldn’t ignore it? You can watch the advert I mentioned in the episode here Chanel no 5 advert - ⁠https://youtu.be/fo4LLux-tfM?si=X2IIb6l_1TIien1S If you have any questions about this episode email at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The format of the podcast 1. Intro and why I decided to record this episode 2. Ten Job titles that you may not as familiar with 3.  Explore and conquer ideas about different careers 4.Discovery not fear by helping discover things they are interested in 5. Closing thoughts The 10 unique jobs I mentioned 1. Actuary 2. Civil Service Fast Streamer 3. Engineering geologist 4. Arboriculturist 5. Arbitrator 6.PPC specialist 7. Procurement manager 8. Nanotechnologist 9. Orthoptist 10. Prosthetist Websites to help you research the jobs that I mentioned https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/career-development/pathways/how-to-become-an-actuary#:~:text=Or%20as%20their%20professional%20body,a%20business%20and%20their%20clients.%E2%80%9D https://www.mathscareers.org.uk/i-love-maths/ https://actuaries.org.uk/qualify/become-an-actuary/what-is-an-actuary/ https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/civil-service-fast-streamer https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Geology-Career-Pathways/Careers/Job-Sectors/Engineering-Geology-Sector#:~:text=Engineering%20geologists%20are%20involved%20in,work%20for%20engineering%20consultancy%20companies. https://universitycompare.com/guides/career/aboriculturist https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/arbitrator https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-ppc-consultant#:~:text=Pay%2Dper%2Dclick%20(PPC,to%20pursue%20this%20career%20path. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/procurement-manager https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/nanotechnologist#:~:text=Nanotechnologists%20manipulate%20molecules%20and%20atoms,create%20new%20materials%20and%20devices. https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/services/ophthalmology/orthoptics#:~:text=Orthoptics%20is%20the%20study%20of,disorders%20and%20children's%20visual%20development. https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/prosthetistorthotist For more information about working with me Visit my site here – www.somaghosh.com How I support parents - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers  

In this episode I talk to Reena Anand is a Founder & Director of Being Inclusive, a neurodiversity consultancy. The format of this episode and what we talk about is as follows 1. Who Reena is and what she does 2. What neurodiversity is and how can we normalise conversations around this 3. Differences between working with parents and corporate clients and helping these groups with neurodiversity 4. What are some of the things that Reena sees commonly when organisations are dealing with neurodiversity and how can this affect an individual going through this 5.  What advice and support can you suggest for anyone who is newly diagnosed or may think they neurodiverse who are feeling overwhelmed by this 6.  How can we start to look at it differently and also look at why some people don't believe that neurodiversity exists 7. Misinformation around neurodiversity and managing the building blocks around the journey of being diagnosed especially in a world with so much information and how to navigate this 8. The representation of diverse voices within the neurodiverse community and what can we do about this. 9. Reena’s career story and what she was doing before this and how did this compare to the aspirations she had How to stay in touch with Reena and find out more about here LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenaanand/ Website - https://www.reenaanand.com/      

In this episode I spoke to Alyssa Jaffer who is a Global Communications Manager + Freelance Journalist In this episode we talk about the following: 1. Who Alyssa is and what she does 2. Portfolio careers vs Multifaceted careers 3. Why are more people diversifying their careers 4. Alyssa’s career aspirations when she was younger and how did they change when she went to university 5. What is it really like working in Comms and some of the preconceived ideas when it comes to it. 6. What skills are needed for a Comms career and what does Alyssa think about the type of people who should consider this career 7.  How Alyssa manages stressful situations and stress in general in her working life 8. Alyssa’s freelance writing career and how did it start 9. Alyssa shares a story about promoting yourself and pitching in her freelance writing career in linking with comparison and self-doubt 10.  Workplace culture and some of the themes that people should be thinking about right now. How can you connect with Alyssa LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-jaffer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alyssajaff If you have questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

In this episode I talk about Business burnout and how it can harmful. I also talk about 3 ways to navigate this why it can be harmful if you ignore it. The main format of the episode is as follows: 1. Why I wanted to do this episode 2. What is burnout and how is linked to being a business owner? 3. Three ways to handle it 4. Reasons why it shouldn’t be ignored 5.  Final thoughts Links mentioned in this episode Definition of burnout from the WHO(wealth health organisation)  website https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases Article about burnout and how it can affect your mental health - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/#:~:text=or%20higher%20absenteeism-,Why%20is%20burnout%20a%20concern?,any%20other%20working%20status%20group. Episodes that are relevant to this episode 1. Episode 35 - Why good mental health is important in your career and business (Interview with Suzannah Butcher) 2. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? 3. Episode 145 - 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happy business mindset Working with to help your business If you are interested in working with me one to one you can apply for a business consultation here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform If you have any questions about this episode or the business mentoring I offer please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somghosh.com    

In this episode I talk about the following: 1. The Job description and it’s purpose 2. The downside of one mention Rob bakers post 3.Tips on helping you getting a job from the job description 4. Final thoughts thinking beyond the description Links I mentioned in this episode https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/comment/job-descriptions-are-holding-your-organisation-back/ Jobs website I mentioned - https://www.charityjob.co.uk/ https://jobs.britishlegion.org.uk/vacancies/221/admiral-nurse-administrator.html download vacancy pack to read full job description and job specification https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48564/ you can download the full job description by downloading the further information document Want to work with me Apply for a consultation here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses Find out more about The Career Happiness Program here - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program If you have any questions about this or anything related to the podcast please contact me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

In this episode we are talking about common misconceptions about vocational careers. The format of this episode is as follows: 1.Introduction to this episode 2. Looking at what a vocational career actually is 3. The misconceptions around Vocational careers 4. How can I support you as a parent of teenager Links I mention in this episode https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/training-choice/vtq-vocational-technical-qualification#:~:text=VTQs%20are%20practical%20qualifications%20designed,working%20in%20a%20particular%20industry. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/vocational-jobs https://www.capel.ac.uk/courses/subject/horticulture-and-professional-landscaping/ https://www.futurefit.co.uk/blog/jobs-without-a-degree/ Other Podcast Episodes linked to this episode Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know? Episode 141 - Why college is still an option that many are still not considering enough? Episode 182 - 3 jobs you can get start straight away after your GCSEs Episode 226 - Should you consider T-levels and what are they? How can I support you as a parent of a teenager I offer a few services to parents of teenager around this to find out more about this see full link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers For full details about the parental consultation I offer visit the link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation For full details about the careers advice interview visit the link here – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service If you have any thoughts or comments about this episode get in touch via email. Email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com    

In this episode we explore if a business lull is normal and when should we be worrying about this. During the course of this episode this is what we explored: 1. What is a business lull? 2. Is it normal to have a business Lull?   3. When should you worry ? 4. Tips and advice to move forward 5. How you can work with me to get business mentoring Episodes I mention that you should also listen to Episode 160 - How to cope with change in business and why it’s actually a good thing? Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor? Episode 183 - 3 ways to manage business decline and what can you do about this? Episode 211 - Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam How can I support you with your business Find out more about how you can work with me here to apply for a business consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business To apply for apply for a consultation go to the link here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform If you have any thoughts or questions about this episode please contact us via email. You can email me at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠ or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we talk about the truth about of job hunting is it a overcrowded market and if so what can we do about this? 1. Intro to this episode 2. How can negativity bias and the media affect those who are trying to find a job 3. Three Things you need to know right now to help you move forward 4.  Final thoughts Links that you may find useful 1.     What is negativity bias - https://www.scribbr.com/research-bias/negativity-bias/#:~:text=Negativity%20bias%20is%20the%20tendency,over%20neutral%20or%20positive%20experiences. 2.     https://www.benefitnews.com/news/how-to-keep-recruiting-successful-in-an-overcrowded-labor-market 3.     https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/16/finding-a-job-is-getting-harder-even-in-a-strong-labor-market-heres-why.html 4. https://www.statista.com/statistics/974421/unemployment-rate-uk-by-age/ 5. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9366/ Episodes that you may find useful Episode 32 -Are you looking for the wrong type of job? Episode 28 -Why are you really finding job hunting so overwhelming? Episode 215- How to help you find a better job than one you currently have Episode 220- 3 ways to avoid job hunting overwhelm If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

Have you heard of T-levels what are they and what do you need to know as a parent of teenager. 1. Introduction 2. What are T-levels 3. How are they different to other qualifications 4. Why should you consider them/ what can you do after ? 5. Final thoughts Links that I mentioned in this episode and other links you should visit Introduction to what T-Levels are - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels T-levels main website - https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/ House of common technical education in England report - https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7951/#:~:text=T%20Levels%20are%20two%2Dyear,20%25%20of%20the%20course). Differences between BTECs and T-levels - https://www.vtct.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/T-Levels-Vs.-Apprenticeships.pdf#:~:text=You%20can%20enrol%20on%20a,at%20any%20age%20after%2016.&text=T%2DLevels%20appear%20to%20be,enter%20the%20workforce%20at%2016. Business Management T- Level Qualification at Harrow College – https://www.harrow.ac.uk/courses/business/c-g-level-3-t-level-in-management-and-administration Health with Midwifery T-level course at La Retraite 6 – https://sixthform.laretraite.co.uk/The_Offer/Midwifery/ NHS Health careers website - https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ Media Content Creation and Production T-level course at Waltham Forest College - https://www.waltham.ac.uk/find-a-course/media/41-level-3/1987-media-content-creation-and-production-t-level-level-3 Difference between T-levels and BTECs -https://www.newvic.ac.uk/careers-blog/2020/9/15/what-is-the-difference-between-the-new-t-levels-and-btecs Episodes that you should also listen to that are linked to this episode 1.  Episode 97- Should I go to university or not? 2.  Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know? 3.  Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career? 4. Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future? 5. Episode 222 - Tips and advice about finding a job for Students and Graduates with Gina Visram Services I offer to help parents 1. Parental consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation 2.  Careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

Format of the episode: 1.  Intro and purpose behind the episode 2. Technology in our lives why do we need it at work (a brief history) 3. 2 ways Technology is helping us 4. 2 ways technology is not helping us Other relevant episodes: Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it. Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout? Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore? If you have any comments or questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we will exploring why social media is costing you your business. The main format of the episode is as follows: Intro and reason behind the episode Why use social media in your business Why is it costing you?? 3 reasons why it’s costing you How does it impact on your as a business if you don’t use it Final thoughts If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we explore A levels results day and what you should expect? 1. How are you feeling after your results 2. Did things go according to plan? 3. Troubleshooting for parents what next 4. Next steps and tips to help you How can you get further support through a parental consultation or careers session. Find out more about at the following link - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers You can learn more about the parental consultation –https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation Careers advice service session - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Other links that you may find useful 1. UCAS Clearing - https://www.ucas.com/clearing-launch 2. Degree apprenticeships https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/advice/apprenticeships-after-a-levels/ 3. Information about internships - https://www.ucas.com/careers/types-employment/internships 4. Things you can do after your A level results https://www.unitemps.com/career-advice/how-to-decide-what-to-do-after-a-levels/ 5. Internship information and vacancies - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/internships 6. Apprenticeship and general advice about not going to university. https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/ Other relevant episodes 1. Episode 97- Should I go to university or not? 2. Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools 3. Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith 4. Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship? If you have any questions about this episode please email me here at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I spoke with Gina Visram. Gina is a career coach and podcaster. The main format of this episode was as follows: 1. Who Gina is and what she does 2. What careers Gina was interested in when she was younger 3.What are some of the challenges that graduates and university students face when job hunting 4. How the media’s portrayal of employment affects students and parents and can at times impact the job hunting process 5. Work experience and Gina’s thoughts around this and how Parents can get work experience for the young people who need it 6. Gina and her reasons for using Tik Tok to help create careers content 7. How can you connect with Gina You can get in touch with Gina in the following ways 1. TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@yourcareerandfuture 2.Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/yourcareerandfuture/ 3. LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginavisram/ 4. Website - https://yourcareerandfuture.com/ If you have any comments or questions about the podcast please email us at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

In this episode I talk about 4 way to spot a business influencer The main things I speak about in this episode were: 1. Introduction to the episode this one is a bit longer then usual 2. 4 ways to spot a fake business influencer 3. Some personal stories I have gone through 4.  Closing thoughts about this topic Links and things I mentioned on this episode 1.Instagram fake influencer documentary BBC world service –https://youtu.be/ozF3l2IxwKs?si=BFAYou-DOS1-dVCs     2. How I built this with Guy Raz  interview with Instagram founders - https://youtu.be/hRzoanUMtIw?si=9tyCewssu1zGEnV5 A summary of these tips are below 1. Research the person and be a detective and get to know them over time 2. Look at their website and study it what do there services tell you about them and how are they different 3. Book a call with them and see if you can talk to them 4. How do they promote their business and products 5.  Who are real vs who are fake 6. Is their online persona different to what they are like in real life If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Online personal vs in person

The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. What is job hunting overwhelm? 2. What may causing it ? 3. Three ways to avoid job hunting overwhelm 4. Final thoughts Articles linked to the episode 1. The mental load and men -        https://www.drtracyd.com/blog/opening-tasks#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20men%20may,contribute%20to%20the%20mental%20load. 2.   What is the mental load? -    https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/mental-load-what-it-and-how-manage-it#:~:text=Mental%20load%20typically%20refers%20to,add%20to%20your%20total%20load. 3.  Recent newsletter – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/career-happiness-success-link-between-two-soma-ghosh-goj9e/?trackingId=v6y24IyvQS255bXRfl7sIg%3D%3D Other episodes to listen to 1. Episode 27 - What are your job hunting goals for 2020? 2. Episode 28 - Why are you really finding job hunting so overwhelming? 3. Episode 32 - Are you looking for the wrong type of job? 4. Episode 119 - 3 Ways to get a promotion and pay rise How can you work with? I have a few spaces for a career consultation if you are interested in finding out more you can apply for one here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses If you have any questions about this podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  

In this episode with spoke about the following : 1. Who Asha is and what she does 2. How Asha she uses to support her clients 3. Why Asha became a hypnotherapist and how she started her business 4. The theme of stress and how it plays a role in feeling unhappy at work 5. Hesitancy around investing in Holistic therapies and why this may happen 6. Asha’s purpose in her business and why she does what she does 7. Who, what or why inspires Asha 8. Asha ran a marathon and why she did this 9. Exercise and how it's helped Asha’s wellbeing 10. What has Asha learnt about running a business and how impacted on her 11.  Asha’s Podcast and how you connect with her Find out more about Asha 1.  Connect with Asha on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-berzon-070767179/?originalSubdomain=uk 2. Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindability_hypnotherapy/ 3.  Listen to her Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7qHVxIa0jilcc1jdGcqxec 4.  Visit her Website - https://mindability-hypnotherapy.co.uk/      

This is an episode where I spoke about the gender pay gap. The main format of the episode is as follows: 1. What is the gender pay gap and why is still an issue 2. Some stats and where we are now 3. What I have seen in my work 4. Thoughts about reasons moving forward 5. Please share your thoughts about this episode The links and reports and mentioned in this episode 1. The House of Commons Library report on The Gender Pay gap https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN07068/SN07068.pdf 2. Guardian article - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/06/gender-pay-gap-in-great-britain-smallest-since-reporting-first-enforced#:~:text=Almost%20four%20out%20of%20five%20companies%20and%20public%20bodies%20are,in%20Great%20Britain%20in%202018. 3. What is the Gender pay gap report you can watch the full video here  - https://youtu.be/c8iWfECrtNE?si=4sDS9EB9aL_aWlwM Other relevant 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 101 - Have gender stereotypes changed in the world of work ? 4. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career Get in touch what are your thoughts and feeling around this get in touch email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com      

The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction to episode 2. Business failure what is it and why can it happen 3.Some key reasons why a business can fail 4. What can you learn moving forward Episodes that you may useful after listening to this episode 1. Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their businesses way too soon 2. Episode 176 – How to make sure you are using money in your business the right way? 3. Episode 183 – 3 Ways to manage to business decline and what can you do about this. 4. Episode 210 – What does running a business mean to you? Links that I mention in the episode Business that are closing in 2024 - https://www.mylondon.news/news/business/high-street-shops-close-london-28885619 Courageous collective podcast interview where I was interviewed - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3carQTnYnPl31KKSuua46u?si=52aece33429a4c3a How can I support you? I currently have spaces available for my business mentoring if this is something you need support with or are interested in please visit the page here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business You can apply for a call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform Any questions about the podcast or this episode please email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we talk about the following: 1. What is work addiction 2. Why are so many people addicted to work? 3. What are the 3 signs to look for 4. Support and advice around this 5.  How can I support you Articles I mentioned in this episode https://www.healthline.com/health/addiction/work#:~:text=Work%20addiction%2C%20often%20called%20workaholism,often%20driven%20by%20job%20success https://anywhere.epam.com/en/blog/why-do-people-become-workaholics https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/process-addiction/work-addiction/ Other useful articles https://www.who.int/standards/classifications/frequently-asked-questions/burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon Other useful episodes 1. Episode 73 - Are you a people pleaser at work? 2. Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress 3. Episode 156 - How Yoga can help your career and life with Deepa Sapra How to work with me 1. Apply for a consultation here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses 2. Find out about my professional services for women here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment You can connect with me on LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ Any questions about this episode or working with me email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

This episode is a bit different as I am repurposing a Facebook live that I did about “3 tips to help you find a better job”. Many people want to find a job that’s better for them but struggle with this. The main format of this episode is as follows : 1. Introduction and purpose behind episode 2. Why do we want a better job 3. Three main tips to help with this 4. Things I would add now since I did this Live 5. Working with me 1-1 Other useful episodes 1. Episode 201 - Why are we so unhappy at work and 3 ways to handle this? 2. Episode 118 Why being over ambitious isn't a bad thing 3. Episode 103 - Working hard vs working smart what's real answer to working culture 4. Episode 57 - 3 reasons why you aren’t satisfied with your career? Working me 1-1 1. Apply for a call here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses 2.  Career Happiness Program - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program Any questions about about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com and soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we look at: 1. What is Shiny object syndrome in business 2. Why do we fall prey to it 3. Why can it ruin your business 4. What can we do to prevent it 5.How can I support you further Episodes that you may find useful 1.Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruin your own business 2. Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor? 3. Episode 173 - Five home truths about the business coaching industry Other things that I mention in this episode 1. Crypto queen podcast listen here –  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07nkd84 2.  Neal’s business find out more here - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/ Working with me s a business owner Business mentoring find out more here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

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.lawcareers.net/ - https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/ - https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice Doctor Death Lawyer I mention - https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/chicago-bar/2021/10/the-dr-death-edition-a-conversation-with-dallas-d-a-michelle-shughart-about-the-crimes-and-prosecution-of-christopher-duntsch/ Article why a law degree can be difficult to obtain - https://www.bolton.ac.uk/blogs/is-a-law-degree-hard-to-do#:~:text=However%2C%20different%20courses%20present%20different,understanding%20the%20challenges%20law%20presents.&text=Legal%20concepts%20can%20be%20quite,family%2C%20labour%2C%20and%20more. How Can I support you link to working with parents - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers Parental consultation – https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation Careers advice service – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Questions about the episode please email me us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Other useful episodes 1. Episode 88 - How to find work that lights you up (Interview with Janine Esbrand) 2. Episode 102 - How to empower your career and 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  

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/ 2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/07/25/working-9-to-5-is-an-antiquated-relic-from-the-past-and-should-be-stopped-right-now/?sh=14bc374e40de 3. https://www.redwigwam.com/articles/2022/nov/why-working-9-5-is-outdated-and-the-future-is-flexible/ Career Obstacles workshop To sign up please see page here – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-obstacles-waitlist Any questions about this episode or anything else please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com      

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

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

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

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

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        

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/  

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    

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  

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 https://www.zinakular.com/

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

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