The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode, I spoke to Kathryn Monkcom about how she shaped her career after she did an apprenticeship and her portfolio career. The main things we spoke about in this episode were:  Kathryn's career background and how she built a portfolio career  How she went down the apprenticeship route and what did this look like?  The debate around going to the university and not going to university  Tips for generation Z and their careers  Kathryn's coaching business and how she started it You can connect with Kathryn on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathrynmonkcom/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynmonkcom/ Visit her website here - https://www.kathrynmonkcom.co.uk/ 

In this podcast episode I talk about 3 reasons why being self employed isn't for everyone.  In this Episode the main things I talk about are:  The key things behind being self employed and what that looks like  Some of the main reasons why being self employed isn't for everyone The challenges that come up whilst being self-employed  Other relevant episodes  3 reasons to start a business  How to turn a hobby into a business  Links mentioned in the episode  MLM program on BBC clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4YGQ0l5UeE Business page to find more about how to get support - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

This episode for parents of teenagers to help you with careers advice to help encourage them.  The main things I spoke about were:  1. The rise in mental health in young people and the impact of this  2. Peer pressure and social media  3. Bright students feeling added pressure to pursue certain careers   4. Family pressures and expectations  5. Financial pressures  6. Tips and advice about how to help your teenager who is feeling pressured.  How can I support you see link here https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers  Articles  mentioned in the episode - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-60197150 https://www.prospects.ac.uk/ - A careers resource with job profiles and careers information  https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/ - More information about what T levels are.  Westminster Kingsway Alumni - https://www.westking.ac.uk/about-us/alumni/  Other relevant links - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/  If you feel you want support from me as a careers adviser please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com. 

In this Episode I talk about 3 ways to help you get a promotion and pay rise.  The main things I talk about here include:  The main tips about how to get a promotion and pay rise How you can go about getting more of what you want in your current career  Some of the challenges that come up when asking for promotion or pay rise  Career progression in your career  Professional development for you as an individual   Other relevant episodes:  1. Episode 73 people pleasing episode -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-73---Are-you-a-people-pleaser-at-work-eq8llr 2. Episode 32 Applying to a job for the wrong reasons - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-32---Are-you-looking-for-the-wrong-type-of-job-eba6ct 

In this episode I talk about why being over ambitious isn't a bad things.  The main things I covered in this episode are:  What is ambition and how can it help support our career  How does ambition fit into your version of career happiness  Judging women who are over ambitious and why this is wrong  Why having ambitions can feel overwhelming how can you tackle this?  What are the ambitions you have that you want to fulfil New website check it out here - https://www.somaghosh.com/  Check out Mally's website my website designer who I mentioned in the episode - https://mallytov.com/ How to leave a review link here https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-leave-a-review-on-apple-podcasts?r=US&IR=T 

In this Episode we talk about 3 ways to cope with career fatigue. This is a theme that ties with the previous episode around January blues. As I know many of us may be feeling a bit fatigued career wise right now.  The main things we covered in this Episode:  What is career fatigue and how can this impact your career  Why are you feeling fatigued in your career  Your health and career fatigue  What can you do about career fatigue   Other relevant episodes  Episode 13 five tips to help you move forward with career burnout  - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-13---Five-tips-to-help-you-move-forward-with-Career-Burnout-e4e7gt  Episode 40 dealing with career burnout and unhappiness at work  - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-40---How-dealing-with-burnout-and-unhappiness-at-work-can-lead-you-to-a-new-career-path-Interview-with-Elaine-Batho-edejed  Episode 48 3 tips on retuning to work after an illness - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-48---3-tips-on-returning-to-work-after-an-illness-eh1j59 Episode 65 - Do we have a hustle problem - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-65---Do-we-have-a-hustle-problem-enk8tq Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-108---3-ways-to-cope-with-work-related-stress-e19cipj  Episode 109 How to talk about mental health at work - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-109---Talking-about-mental-health-at-work-and-tips-on-how-to-manage-this-e1a0hre  If you have any comments and questions about this question please don't hesitate to ask or email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com   

In the first Episode of season 4 I talk about 3 tips to help with January Blues.  The main things I cover in this episode are:  Why January can be a a hard time and cause winter blues or January Blues  Blue Monday and how marmite it is as not everyone agrees it exists  Why do some people struggle with the winter more then others  Tips and main ways to help with January Blues and things you can do to combat feeling low  Links you may find useful linked to what I spoke about in this episode  6 minute dairy - https://urbestself.co/collections/frontpage/products/the-6-minute-diary  Check out Deepa's website here if you want to find out more about the yoga classes she runs - https://deepasapra.com/  Quiet by Susan Cain -  Highly sensitive person -  A article to help you combat wonder and January blues-  https://metro.co.uk/2018/01/05/feel-blue-january-can-beat-7203349/  A article about blue Monday and what it means - https://www.advocacyfocus.org.uk/news/help-us-take-back-blue-monday Blue Monday articles and discussion around this  Other episodes you may find useful  1.  Episode 94 - Three reasons why sleep is important for a happy career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-94---Three-reasons-Why-sleep-is-important-for-a-happy-career-e13oqa6 2. Episode 75 -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-75---Covid-19-and-your-career-live-recording-eqvrih 3. Episode 43 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-43---How-to-look-after-your-mental-health-at-this-time-eedpfd

In this episode we look at at Career change vs Job change is there really a difference?  Within this episode I talk about the following areas whilst talking about this.  Some of the things to consider when thinking a career change  What should you be thinking about if you want to change your job What are the similarities between a career change and job change  The differences between a career change and job change  Career change just isn't for everyone and some of the problems surrounding this  Job change when you want to progress and get a promotion or pay rise  Career change vs job change what choice is right for you?  Episodes you find useful  1. Episode 46 Three reasons to change your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-46---Three-reasons-to-change-your-career-eg75qs  2. Episode 58 - How to tackle career change and why we need to talk about it more(Interview with Roz Jackson) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-58---How-to-tackle-career-change-and-why-we-need-to-talk-about-it-moreInterview-with-Roz-Jackson-el3ov0  3. Episode 110 - Should you consider the great resignation as part of your career journey? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-110---Should-you-consider-the-great-resignation-as-part-of-your-career-journey-e1afdge  4. Episode 61 - What is imposter syndrome and 3 tips to help with this - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-61---What-is-imposter-syndrome-and-3-tips-to-help-with-this-eml1g3 Articles I mentioned  1. Great reshuffle article- https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20211214-great-resignation-into-great-reshuffle 2. Career change blog post - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/6/18/why-career-change-isnt-always-the-answer Channel 4 love it or List it (correction) said love in the podcast - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/kirstie-and-phils-love-it-or-list-it 

In this episode I spoke to fellow careers Susan Smith. Susan is a experienced careers adviser and has worked in schools and universities as well as running her own business.   We covered a lot in this episode but some the some areas discussed are shown below.  1. Talking about Careers advice, what it is and how it can help others.  2. Is there difference between careers advice in schools and universities?  3. Susan's career advice career journey and how it's changed  4. How Susan started her online business "All things careers"  5. What are degree apprenticeships and how can support a young person should consider one  6. Degree apprenticeships vs degrees what's the difference?  7. How to tackle careers advice with teenagers and young people who are hesitant to receive it  8. Is careers advice and career advisors valued enough in education?  Other episodes you might helpful in relation to this episode  1. Episodes 97 Should I go to university or not - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-97-Should-I-go-to-university-or-not-e10a0kc  2. Episode 98 Why is Career advice is important in schools - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-98---Why-careers-advice-is-important-in-schools-e163j9d  3. Episode 99 3 tips to help parents who want better careers advice for their teenagers -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-99---3-Tips-to-help-parents-who-want-better-careers-advice-for-their-teenagers-e16eea3 4. Episode 107 What is it like being a careers adviser and what do we do? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-107---What-is-it-like-being-a-careers-adviser-and-what-do-we-do-e16ekkn  How to stay in touch in Susan Smith  Website: https://www.allthingscareers.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansmith-atc/ 

In this I talk about if we focus too much on how women look like in the workplace?  The main things I discussed were:  How image and weight can affect many women in the workplace  Feeling invisible at work or in life  Why are we so obsessed with how we all look  Image and societal pressure to look a certain way The judgement you feel at work as a women  Links mentioned in the episode  Rebel Wilson clip - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-59519160  Gaining weight blog posts and relationship with weight  Other relevant episodes  1. Episode 95 3 Ways to manage career and life pressure - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-95---3-ways-to-manage-career-and-life-pressure-e14i3or 2. Episode 101  Have gender stereotypes changed in the world of work -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-101---Have-gender-stereotypes-changed-in-the-world-of-work-e16ekja