The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode we talk about 4 reasons why people leave/quit their job. As this is a really hot topic that many people are talking about online  and #thegreatresignation hashtag that's trending on social media.  The main things I talk about in the episode were:  Some of the main reasons why people are leaving  Career growth in the workplace  Toxic workplace culture The impact of work environment on you personally  People at work affecting your happiness at work  Plus tips to help you get through unhappiness at work if you are thinking about quitting  My LinkedIn posts around this are as follows  1.https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_people-are-quitting-their-jobs-in-record-activity-6813365240479129601-N2NV  2. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_thebigshift-greatresignation-activity-6811204964367523840-HaJa Episodes you may find useful  1. Lizzie Benton - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-24---The-importance-of-workplace-culture-and-why-we-need-to-talk-about-it-Interview-with-Lizzie-Benton-e8uacv 2. Toxic workplace culture Episode 31 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-31---What-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job-eb4ns8 3. Personality - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-71---How-your-personality-can-impact-your-career-epjbea  4. Elaine Batho Episode 40 - 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 5. Hayley Lewis Episode 42 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-42---How-Organisational-change-and-Psychology-can-support-your-career-Interview-with-Hayley-Lewis-ee2761  6. Episode 85 - Good manager vs good leader - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-85---What-makes-a-good-manager-vs-a-good-leader-and-how-this-links-in-with-career-happiness-e109nmp  Article I mentioned about job hopping - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-reasons-why-people-job-hop-soma-ghosh/  If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this Episode we talk about why being unique and different in your career is your superpower.  The main areas I spoke about in this episode included:  Being working mum and how this helps you develop skills  Hiding who you really are at work  How can you stand on on LinkedIn and in the online space  Are you being your true self in the workplace and in your career  How are you showing up at work so you stand out in a different way and are you using this as a superpower.  Cultural differences and being true to this where possible  Experience and age can help in careers and this can be overlooked sometimes  Personal branding through your own initiative podcasts, YouTube, blog etc.  Having a meaningful impact in the world and in the work you do.  What's your superpower that helps you unique and stand out?   Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode that you may find useful  Episode 83 What makes this podcast different -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-83---What-makes-the-Career-Happiness-Podcast-different-to-other-career-and-wellbeing-podcasts-out-there-eusj06  Episode 55 Communicating better with your colleagues - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-55---3-ways-to-communicate-better-with-your-colleagues-ekd3pi  Episode 71 Your personality and your career -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-71---How-your-personality-can-impact-your-career-epjbea Episode 79 Building your personal brand -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-79---Why-its-important-to-build-a-personal-brand-for-yourself-in-you-career-etih54 Episode 66 Helping parents with their careers - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-66---Supporting-parents-with-their-careers-Interview-with-Clara-Wilcox-entv8b The article I  mentioned in this Episode about ageism you can read this here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-diversity-issue-one-talking-lucy-standing/?trackingId=0gLgGL%2FYSvWACT6%2FrGID5A%3D%3D  I also mentioned Cal Newport's podcast see link here https://www.calnewport.com/podcast/ If you want to connect with me on LinkedIn you can do so here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ Or follow the podcast here on Twitter - https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this Episode I spoke to Dr Caroline Walker founder of Joyful Doctor and Coach.  The Main areas we spoke about in this Episode were:  Caroline's childhood dream of becoming a doctor and her early perceptions around this  The reality of becoming of a doctor and working as one  Why Caroline choose to specialise in psychiatry The Joyful Doctor and the importance doctors and their wellbeing  A career in medicine and the stereotypes around this  What to consider if you are thinking about a career in medicine.  How people pleasing can play a part in our careers  Supporting doctors and healthcare professionals at this time  Tips and advice around looking after your own mental health  To connect with Caroline you can visit her site here https://www.joyfuldoctor.com/  Follow her on Twitter or Instagram  Twitter - https://twitter.com/joyful_doctor  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfuldoctor/  Connect with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-walker-953203102/  If you want support from me I have 1 space available to work with me you can apply and find out more about this here  http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour  If you have any questions about anything please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this episode I talk about why career happiness is a journey and it's not something we should rush.  The main points I talk about in this episode were :   Looking at why rushing into things in life and your career isn't helpful   Career progression as a mum and how it changes things   Putting unnecessary pressure on yourselves when it doesn't fit what you really want   Career happiness is a process and not something you should rush for the sake of it   Emotions and how this ties into your career happiness journey  The urgency of wanting everything now isn't always helpful   You are in the driving seat when it comes to your career journey  It's never to late to create change in your life and career   Why your values are so important and they can change.   How negative noise can stop you from doing what you want  Other relevant Episodes  Episode 11 My Career Happiness story - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-11---My-Career-Happiness-Story-e45qvt Episode 12 Interview with Sonal Dave - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-12---Why-its-never-too-late-to-find-a-career-you-love-Interview-with-Sonal-Dave-e49gme Episode 17 My parents and career happiness - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-17--My-parents-and-Career-Happiness-e50utn  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  Episode 72 Tall Poppy syndrome - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-72---What-is-Tall-Poppy-Syndrome-and-how-can-it-affect-your-career-epsdgg  Books I mention in the Episode  1. Michelle Obama quotes to live by  2. Michelle Obama auto biography  If you are interested in working with me see link here to apply for a career power session here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour

In this episode I talk to Janine Esbrand who is a career coach, TEDx speaker and Lawyer.  The main areas we spoke about in this episode were  What Janine does in her coaching business which is called "Lightbox coaching"  What it's really like to practice law and assumptions made about being one How competitive is it to become a lawyer and train as one  Values and how your values change in your career as your life changes  Career Change and why Janine supports others with career change  The importance of doing something you love  Janine's TEDx talk around building key relationships and how it help you in your career  Advice around how to reach out and build relationships with others  Talking about different careers out there and breaking perceptions about typical careers like medicine etc.  Challenges around building a portfolio career   To connect with Janine you can visit here website here https://www.lightboxcoaching.com/  Join her network on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/janineesbrand/ Janine also has a podcast called "The Career Change Maker podcast" check it out here https://www.lightboxcoaching.com/podcast/ You can also watch the fab TEDx talk she did here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJGOWPMY1V8&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

In this episode I am talking about empathy and emotional intelligence and why these are necessary skills for you to have.  The main areas I discuss in this episode included.  What is empathy and why is it a skill that we need when communicate and are working with others  How a lack of empathy in the workplace has affected you? (podcast journaling exercise to help you)  What is emotional intelligence and why this is skill needed in the workplace  Interpersonal skills and how we relate and communicate with others  How bullying and a lack of empathy and emotional intelligence and create toxic work environments  Has judgement, perceptions and snobbery affected you?  Is a lack of empathy and emotional intelligence enabling bad behaviour in the workplace?  Empathy and emotional intelligence in relation to leadership  Episodes linking in with this episode  1. Simon's Episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-84---Empowering-your-career-with-positivity-and-resilience-Interview-with-Simon-Alexander-Ong-evb7ke  2. Narcissism episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-68-How-Narcissism-can-affect-you-in-the-workplace-eotq3m  3. Communication Episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-55---3-ways-to-communicate-better-with-your-colleagues-ekd3pi 4. Good manager vs good leader episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-85---What-makes-a-good-manager-vs-a-good-leader-and-how-this-links-in-with-career-happiness-e109nmp  Other things I mentioned in this episode  Communication LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_it-was-the-first-time-after-1-year-and-4-activity-6793436139681288192-EUGs Get in touch if you think you want support I currently have some 5 slots available till June 19th this year. Top find out more please see link here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour Any questions please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this Episode I spoke with Laila Datoo  Laila is a coach and founder of "A life more mindful." Within this episode the main areas we discussed were  The importance of wellbeing in life and the workplace  How to create healthy boundaries to help your wellbeing  Laila's career journey and what she did before she had a business  Stress and how this affect your career and overall wellbeing  How the pandemic has affected wellbeing and happiness at work  Flexible working and why it's so important with regards to health and wellbeing  Book mentioned in the episode  1. The Stress solution - by Dr Rangan Chatterjee  How to connect with Laila  1. Connect with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lailadatoo/ 2. Visit her on her website - https://www.alifemoremindful.com/ If you have any questions about this episode or anything else please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  Many thanks  Soma 

In this episode we talk about what makes someone a good manager vs a good leader and when you don't have a good manager or leader how this affects your career.  The main elements I discuss in this episode include  The skills needed by a good manager  What is leadership and what does and mean to be a good leader  Skills needed to be a leader  How does leadership tie into being a manager  Links you may find useful that I mention in this episode  1. List of 50 leaders - https://fortune.com/worlds-greatest-leaders/2020/  2. The movie I mentioned was called Virus and is available on amazon prime see link here https://www.amazon.com/Virus-Revathy/dp/B07TYFQZQ8 it is in Malayalam.  3. NPR's "How I built this" podcast interview with Sandy Lerner - https://www.npr.org/2018/09/28/652663380/cisco-systems-urban-decay-sandy-lerner?t=1620222767367  Episodes in linking with this topic see below  1. Episode 42  - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-42---How-Organisational-change-and-Psychology-can-support-your-career-Interview-with-Hayley-Lewis-ee2761 2. Episode 80 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-80---What-does-it-take-it-be-a-compassionate-and-kind-leader-in-your-career-Interview-with-Kath-Curry-etim78 3. Episode 84 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-84---Empowering-your-career-with-positivity-and-resilience-Interview-with-Simon-Alexander-Ong-evb7ke Books I mentioned in this Episode  1. The Leader who had no title by Robin Sharma  2. The Secret letter of the monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma  3. Leaders who eat last by Simon Sinek 4. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King  edited by Claybourne Carson 

In this episode I spoke to Simon Alexander Ong.  Simon is a coach who works with leaders and organisations and we had a really powerful conversation.  Some of the things we covered in this episode were  His former career before he had a coaching business  Career options like starting a business  How things have changed in the last year since the pandemic  Fears and how this has changed through the lockdown  Career and lifestyle in relation to career happiness  Freedom and what it means to you in your career  Humility and being true to yourself  Courage and going after what you really want  Confidence in your career and work  Going out of your comfort zone  Loss and how this can impact us  The power of slowing down and learning  Why being happy and healthy at work is important Supporting young people with their careers  Energy and how this can affect you Simon's book coming out next year in 2022.  You can find out more about Simon by visiting his site https://www.simonalexanderong.com/  You can connect with him on the following social media platforms  1. LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/  2. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/ 3. Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimonAlexanderO  Other Episodes you find useful are  1. Episode 3 Confidence at work - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-3---How-to-be-more-confident-in-your-career-and-find-work-you-truly-love-e35c70 2. Episode 81 Loss and your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-81-How-Loss-can-help-motivate-you-in-your-career-etim7n 3. Episode 75 Covid-19 and your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-75---Covid-19-and-your-career-live-recording-eqvrih Have a great day if you have any questions please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  Many thanks  Soma 

In this episode I will be talking about why this podcast is different to many career and wellbeing podcasts out there.  Please note that doesn't mean this podcast is better then other podcasts out there but I feel difference is sometimes a good thing. I also wanted to do this episode because it was inspired by a session I did with another podcaster and podcast producer. Thanks Neal Veglio for the encouragement.  Some of the things I discuss in the episode include:   What makes this podcast different for you as audience and listener Careers advice vs career coaching  Why Careers advice is a huge part of this podcast  Careers advice and personal development  Different careers and wellbeing podcasts out there  The importance of inclusion  Learning about other cultures and backgrounds Being a person of colour while developing your career  Safe place to listen and for you to reach out  My unique style and hosting  I mention Jennifer M Kidd's book if you are interested in reading this go to the link here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Career-Counselling-Research-Practice/dp/1412903394  Podcast Episodes I mentioned  Episode 15 - What is Careers advice and how can it help you- https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-15---How-can-Careers-Advice-help-you-e4mj0b Episode 37 Joy's interview from season 2 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-37---How-to-build-a-personal-brand-on-YouTube-and-be-a-creative-business-owner-Interview-with-Joy-Randolph-eciqei  Episode 10 Leyla Okhai  from season 1 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-10---Why-wellbeing-and-talking-about-workplace-bullying-is-so-important-in-the-workplace--Interview-with-Leyla-Okhai-e40t00  LinkedIn post that I mentioned in the episode - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_after-reading-about-thandiwe-newton-reclaiming-activity-6785831089882578944-xzBP  Please share, subscribe and follow us on Twitter at @CareerHappyPod or connect with me on LinkedIn if you haven't already here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/  Many thanks  Soma