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In this Episode we spoke about the following:

1.  Who is Mehreen and what she does

2.  The women Mehreen supports and what this looks like

3.  LinkedIn and Mehreen’s thoughts on why she loves it so much.

4.  A.I and the impact it’s having on the job market

5.  Key tips on building your personal brand on LinkedIn

6. Tips and advice about a great CV whilst job hunting

7.  The kind of challenges that Mehreen’s clients have and does it reflect what it going on in the world right now.

If you want to connect with Mehreen you can connect with her on the following social media platforms.

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehreen-khan-connect/

Instagram - https://www-fallback.instagram.com/mehreenkhan_consulting/

Or visit her website - https://www.mehreenkhan.ca/

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

In this episode I talk about my own personal experiences of burnout and why it's so problematic.

The format of this episode is as follows:

• Why I wanted to share my burnout stories yes there is morethen one

• 2 things you can take away straight away

• Other episodes and resources to help you

• Closing thoughts

Resources I mentioned in this episode

1.   LinkedIn article I have written about burnout - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-we-still-burnout-what-can-do-soma-ghosh-blzre

2.  Mental health UK Burnout report 2026 - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/news-and-insights/burnout-report-2026-high-stress-pushing-workers-into-sick-leave-as-just-one-in-four-feel-mental-health-is-genuinely-prioritised-and-supported-in-the-workplace/

3.  Symptoms of burnout from Nuffield health - https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/article/what-is-burnout-signs-symptoms-and-coping-strategies

Previous episodes about burnout

Episode 13 – Five Tips to help you move forward with CareerBurnout

Episode 265 – Mean workplace culture

How to work with me

If you want to work with me 1-1 I have 1 space available onmy Career Happiness Program you can find out more here – https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employmentIf you have any questions about the podcastplease email me at ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com⁠or ⁠soma@somaghosh.com

The format of this episode is as follows:

1. Introduction and what is job hugging

2. Why job hugging occurs in the workplace

3. Quitting vs Job hugging and the consequences

4.  2 ways to spot if you are doing this

5.   Closing thoughts

Resources I mentioned in this episode

BBC podcast episode – https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct9948

Culture amp article I referred to - https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/job-hugging-workplace-trend

Times Radio interview - https://youtu.be/WIzzNVxA30Q?si=mPnbtly0RwglJqV0

Job hunting article I wrote from LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-reasons-people-choose-stay-job-actually-hate-soma-ghosh

Relevant episode you can also listen to

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

Episode 52 –Should I turn a hobby into a business

Episode 73 – Are you a people pleaser at work? How can I support you

1 Spot available to work with me this summer apply for a consultationhere - https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpWhJLpxUmUiaAogdgvd6AHNQ4gunNxRBpQs-8nKJUJUm0Q/viewform

To find out more about The Career Happiness Program see linkhere - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-programIf you have any questions about this episode orworking together please contact me via email at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠ or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The format of this episode is as follows:

1. Why I chose to cover this topic

2.  What does this mean mean workplace culture mean?

3. Are you dealing one?

4.  2 things you can do about it

5.  Closing thoughts about this topic

Similar episodes you can listen to

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

2. Episode 241 - The emotional impact of a horrible boss or colleague at work and 3 ways to deal with this

3.  Episode 263 - 2 reasons why it’s good for us tohave friends in the workplace.

4. Episode 264 - Prioritising your Mental healthwhilst navigating menopause in your career with Victoria Brookbank

LinkedIn Newsletter

I also spoke about the impact of burnout in linking with working in a toxic workplace and this could help anyone who feels they maybe in a mean workplace culture you can read the LinkedIn Newsletter here - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-we-still-burnout-what-can-do-soma-ghosh-blzre

Working with me

You can apply for the Career Happiness program here - https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpWhJLpxUmUiaAogdgvd6AHNQ4gunNxRBpQs-8nKJUJUm0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Or apply for The career Happiness Session here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform

Or if you are a business owner looking for support see link to apply for a Session here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform

Questions

If you have any questions or thoughts about the episode pleaseemail me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I talk with co-founder of Meno minds and Founder of Mind Talks  Victoria Brookbank.

The format of this episode is as follows

1.  Who Victoria is and what she does in her business Mind talks and at Meno minds

2.   Resilience and Victoria’s thoughts around this in the workplace

3.  Burnout culture and her thoughts on this in the workplace and why it’s so common

4.  Psychological safety in the workplace what this means

5.  Victoria’s career before she started her own business

6.  What she does at Meno minds to help women with menopause

7.  What are some of the mental health signs orsymptoms to look out for during the menopause

8.  Therapy and other things that help your mental health during the menopause

9. What can we do to help teach younger generations and men about menopause

10.  What are menopause action plans and how this could help you in the workplace.

How can you connect with Victoria

1.  Website for minds that work - https://mindsthatwork.com/

2. Meno minds website - https://www.menominds.co.uk/

3.  Victoria’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-brookbank-81089a125/

The format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction and inspiration behind the episode

2.  Workplace friendships the good the bad and the ugly

3.   2 reasons why it’s good for us

Articles and research on this

https://www.healthassured.org/blog/workplace-friendships-mental-health/

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/397058/increasing-importance-best-friend-work.aspx

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-friends-boundaries-confidentiality-and-career/id1766485901?i=1000680656472

A clip from The Morning Show that I mention in the episode where I spoke about this in a LinkedIn post here - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_i-have-recently-recorded-a-episode-on-the-activity-7449346919212126209-7NFS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAf1L-gB2BtswjPNzNenqgwxc5NnTLNqfvg

How to work with me this spring.

1. I have limited spots for a business consultations so if you want to apply please do so here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform

2. Career happiness consultations if you want a book a slot for this please see link here - https://calendly.com/soma-g/careers-consultation?month=2026-04

3. If you are interested in applying for a Career Happiness session please do so here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform

If you have any questions about the services I offer or are unsure about anything please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The format for this episode is as follows:

1. Purpose behind recording this episode

2. Two tips to handle career confusion whilst going through major life changes

3. Closing thoughts on this topic

4. Work with me

Other episodes mentioned in this episode

1.  Episode 158 -Career confusion in your 20s and 30s and how to tackle this with Alana Kilmartin

2.  Episode 5- 3 tips to help with career confusion

Blog on career clarity - ⁠https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/why-career-clarity-is-so-important⁠

If you want to work with me

1.    Book a careers consultation - https://calendly.com/soma-g/careers-consultation?month=2026-03   

2.     Career Happiness session find out more and apply here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform 

In this episode I spoke with career coaches and Dan Kiernan and Sarah Rourke.

We spoke about their book "The Core Career Dials" as well as how they support their clients and the work they do to support them.

The format for this episode is as follows:

1.   Dan and Sarah telling us who they are and what they both do.

2.  The story behind the book

3. Where did the idea about the career dials come from

4. What is Career Activism is ?

5.  The Advice they would give to someone who stays in a job for years but doesn’t change

6. Dan and Sarah’s own career story that led tobecome career coaches

7. The most common career challenges they both see in their coaching practice that keep coming up

8. What are common life problems that can affect your career

9. Who is the book is written for

How to connect with Dan and Sarah

Dan Kiernan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjkiernan/

Sarah Rourke’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahrourkecoach/

Sarah’s Website - https://sarahrourke.com/

If you want to read their book please see link here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Core-Career-Dials-action-opportunities/dp/1919203001

Questions about the episodes email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com

The format of this is episode is as follows:

1.Introduction and purpose behind episode

2.Storytime about my own career confidence journey andclients when they didn’t expect it

3. 2 ways of dealing with it

4. Other episodes linked to this

5. Closing thoughts

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

In this episode I explore 4 reasons why being a team player matters.

The format of this is as follows:

1. Why am I am recording this episode cite somesources

2.  4 reasons why being a team player at workmatters

3.  Closing thoughts

Links and episode mentioned in this episode

Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore?

Article 1 - The importance of teamwork (as proven byscience)  https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/the-importance-of-teamwork

Article 2 – What does it mean to be a good team player: 11qualities

https://activecollab.com/blog/collaboration/team-player

Get in touch and questions

Do you have any questions about this episode? Want to findout more about support with your career etc. You can contact me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we talk about being overworked and 3 tips to help you cope with this. The format of this episode is as follows:

Introduction – Are we overworked if so why and reason behindthis episode

3 tips to help you overworking - Going through these tips and giving you practical tips to help with this.

Closing remarks - Conclusion around this and your own reflections

Links and episode mentioned in this episode

Episode 65 – Do we have a hustle problem

Article I mentioned about overwork where Deepika Padukone istalking about overworking -  https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-on-8-hours-of-work-we-mistake-burnout-for-commitment-but-why-is-bollywood-normalising-overworking-13952002.html

Get in touch and any questions you may have

Do you have any questions about this episode? Want to findout more about support with your career etc. You can contact me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I talk through some ideas to help you reflect on your career to help you as you enter into the new year.

The main things I spoke about in this episode included:1.  Introduction and reason behind the episode

2. End of year feelings and reflections

3.  3 things to do help you reflect on your careerat the end of the year

4.  Closing thoughts

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

3 reasons why choosing how you work matters?

1.  Introduction and purpose behind episode

2.  What work history teaches us about this

3.   3 reasons why choosing how you work matters

4.  Final thoughts

Have any thoughts about the episode email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

Useful links

Job crafting - https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/job-crafting

In this episode I talk about things of a more personal nature but as always linking back to career happiness.

The format of this episode:

1. Menopause and how it can affect you as a women

2. My own journey with peri-menopause

3. Tips to help you at work if you think you aregoing through this

4. Loss and how this has impacted me in the lastfew months

5. Menopause and how can you get support

6. Closing thoughts on this episode

Links mentioned in this episode

Menopause podcast and Davina Macall’s documentaries - https://thisisdavina.com/gossip/read/sex-myths-and-the-menopause

The menopause mandate - https://www.menopausemandate.com/

Links to help you with menopause https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/menopause-and-mental-health/self-care-for-menopause/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/things-you-can-do/

Mrs Bajekal menopause’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finding-Menopause-Flourishing-Perimenopause-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B0C3LLVCCD

Simply Sacred Blends tea - https://www.simplysacredblends.com/

Other useful episodes  

1.     Episode 17- My parents and Career Happiness - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-17-my-parents-and-career-happiness

2.     Episode 45 - 3 tips to help you prepare forpossible job loss. - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-45-3-tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-possible-job-loss

3.     Episode 47 - How to deal with career setbacks? -https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-47-how-to-deal-with-career-setbacks

4.     Episode 49 - How to recover from redundancy andmove on - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-49-how-to-recover-from-redundancy-and-move-on

Apply for a 1:1 call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpWhJLpxUmUiaAogdgvd6AHNQ4gunNxRBpQs-8nKJUJUm0Q/viewform

If you have any thoughts or comments about this episodeplease feel free to email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com. You can also follow me on LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-sh-oma-ghosh-26086638/

In this Episode I speak to author and coach Jenny Wood.

Here is a overview of what the episode is about:

1. Introduction and what Jenny does

2. Happiness at work and Jenny’s own journey around this

3.  The juggle of trying to do it all and why it’s not feasible in our working lives currently

4. What inspired Jenny to write her book and the inspiration behind this

5. How fear can stop you from achieving what you want in your career

6. How life changing opportunities can be a great way to address career goals you want to achieve

7.  What does career happiness mean to Jennypersonally and how she embraces this

8.  Jenny’s career challenges and how she overcome these challenges plus a challenge she had this morning.

9.  The power of saying no in your career and how this can help you move forward with your career

10. Where to find Jenny online and how to read her book

How to connect with Jenny

Website - https://itsjennywood.com/

Book- https://wildcouragebook.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyilles/

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Harsha Boralessa fellow career podcaster.

Within this episode we spoke about the following:

1. What Harsha does and his podcast

2. Where did his interest in neuroscience come from

3. What interested him in starting his podcast

4. Harsha’s biggest career learnings

5. Harsha’s career previously and what this wasliked

6.  Working environment in the in industry Harsha was in and what it was really like

7. Communication and how to build good relationships in the workplace

8. Resilience in your career and tips on how tobuild on this

9. Taking about failure and what does this looklike plus Harsha’s insights around this

10. How can you make decisions in your career and how Harsha has done this

11. Following your intuition and developing this in your career

12. Advice and tips around finding work you love

13. Being an introvert and asking for what you want at work

14.  What has Harsha learnt about being a podcaster and how has it helped his career

How to connect with Harsha

1. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsha-boralessa-cfa-aca-fct-62aa199/

2. Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zo8AjD0Onagq1yjqYoQS2?si=92e71c72aaaf4df4

3. Website - https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

In this episode I talk about Rust out and how it links to burnout.

The format of the episode is as follows:

1.  Statistics around burnout currently healthimpact and otherwise

2.  Rust out what is it and how is impacting you atwork and why?

3. What can you do about it?

4. Tips and moving forward

5. Closing thoughts

Links mentioned in the episode

Video I did on Instagram about rust out

Mental health report - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/burnout-report-2025-reveals-generational-divide-in-levels-of-stress-and-work-absence/#:~:text=While%20the%20proportion%20of%20people,and%20a%20decrease%20among%20those

HR report article - https://www.bhsf.co.uk/news-insights/burnout-in-the-workplace-a-fresh-perspective-for-hr-leaders-in-2025

Standout CVarticle - https://standout-cv.com/stats/work-life-balance-statistics-uk

Rustout article  - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/rust-out-signs-impact-mental-health/761502

Dr Chatterjee'svideo - https://www.tiktok.com/@drranganchatterjee/video/7444152166828363040

Other Relevant Podcast episodes

1.  Episode 13 – Five tips to help you move forward with career burnout

2. Episode 40 – How dealing with burnout andunhappiness can lead to a new career path (with Elaine Batho)

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

4.  Episode 80 - What does it take it be acompassionate and kind leader in your career (Interview with Kath Curry)

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

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

7.  Episode 177 - 3 reasons the Gender pay gapexists and what your can do about this as a women?

8.  Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore?

9. Episode 250 - Coffee Badging what is it and how can this impact on hybrid flexible work for others?

My appearance on SEO podcastwhere I spoke about quit quitting and loud quitting - https://podbay.fm/p/the-seo-mindset-podcast/e/1696467600

If you have any questions about thisepisode please contact me on soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we talk about planning for possible redundancy and what it’s like working in an environment whilst going throughthis.

The main format of this episode is as follows:

1. Introduction – Idea behind this episode and why I wanted to record this episode

2. Toxic work environment due to redundancy – what does this look like examples and possible scenarios

3. 3 tips to help navigate this if this is situation currently

4. Closing thoughts on this

Other relevant episodes linked to this

1.  Episode 40 - How dealing with burnout andunhappiness at work can lead you to a new career path (Interview with ElaineBatho)

2. Episode 45 - 3 tips to help you prepare forpossible job loss.

3. Episode 49 - How to recover from redundancy and move on

4. Episode 171 - 3 ways to cope with career anxiety

If you have any questions about this podcast episode or generalquestions about The Career Happiness Mentor email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com

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=32f12gFoXr8b57YA

Articles 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=1

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 ?

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 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 Episode is as follows:

1. Introduction and why I wanted to speak about this

2.  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 episode

1.      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 anymore

3.  Episode 242 - How are you navigating returning to in person office work? – 3 reasons why it could benefit you

If 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 episode

2. Why focusing on things we want in our career can sometimes feel like hard work

3. Examples of important career decisions you maybe putting off

4.  3 ways to help you focus on important careerdecision

5.  Closing thoughts

Other Episodes I mention or are linked to this

1.  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 it

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

How can you work with me

See link here for more details -https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment

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

If 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 episode

2.  Examples of what this looks like in a job orcareer

3. How can it impact on you

4. 2 Ways to handle this

5.  Closing thoughts

Links about self-fulfilling prophecy

https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-fulfilling-prophecy.html- I mentioned this in the article in the episode

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-self-fulfilling-prophecy-6740420

https://users.ox.ac.uk/~sfos0060/prophecies.shtml

Other episodes I mentioned or link to this episode

1.   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 me

See link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

If 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 careercoach 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 wasyounger

3.What are some of the challenges that graduatesand university students face when job hunting

4. How the media’s portrayal of employment affectsstudents and parents and can at times impact the job hunting process

5. Work experience and Gina’s thoughts around thisand how Parents can get work experience for the young people who need it

6. Gina and her reasons for using Tik Tok to helpcreate 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/