The Career Happiness Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 effectively

4. 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/id1047320599

X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/Macs_List

LinkedIn – 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 business

2. 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/viewform

If 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 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

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

The main aspects of the conversation included: 

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

Where you connect with Sinead 

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

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

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

Many thanks 

Soma 

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

Some of the key things I spoke about were: 

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

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

3. Are you effectively using your time in your business 

4. Your mindset and how you handle setbacks in business 

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

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

Other Episodes you may find useful to listen to 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main points I spoke about in this episode were: 

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

2. What is a degree apprenticeship? 

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

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

4. What has changed about apprenticeships in the last decade 

The links I mentioned whilst talking about this 

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

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

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

5. Are degree apprenticeships the future? 

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. What is the definition of quiet quitting 

2. Is it impacting the workplace today ? 

3. Tips and advice about what to do about it 

4. Quiet quitting and the Great resignation how are linked 

Articles that and links mentioned in this episode 

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

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

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

Job crafting articles 

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

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

Other relevant podcast episodes to listen to 

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

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

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

Videos that I mentioned in the episode 

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

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

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

1. Why I decided to talk about this

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

3. Self sabotage and being a business owner 

4. What can affect your mindset ? 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episodes that may help you 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The format of the episode was as follows: 

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

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

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

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

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

4. Inflation and the economy 

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

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

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

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

General energy articles links 

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

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

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

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

Citizen’s advice bureau links 

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

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

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

Martin Lewis

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/-are-there-any-cheap--fixed-energy-deals-currently-worth-it--/

Today in focus podcast energy episodes 

https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2022/sep/14/will-liz-trusss-energy-plan-keep-britain-warm-this-winter-podcast