The Career Happiness Podcast

In this Episode I spoke to Victoria Maskell. Victoria is a hypnotherapist, psychotherapist and mindset coach. Some of the themes we spoke about in this episode were 1. What is hypnotherapy and the misconceptions around it. 2. BWRT and how it can help people 3. Neuroplasticity and how it can help you and your thoughts 4. Changing your career and starting a business 5. Tips on how to cope with the current pandemic If you are interested in finding out more about Victoria you can visit her site here https://www.victoriamaskell.com/ Connect with her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/victoria.maskell/ Join her Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/232109381421665/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=812227028962011 Listen to her podcast - https://www.victoriamaskell.com/podcast If you are interested in potentially working with me please email me soma@somaghosh.com 

In this episode I talk about imposter syndrome and what it is. This is a reoccurring theme that comes up with many of my clients and it’s something I wanted to talk about because we often hide or feel a lot of shame around. It is a lot of more then we think and it’s ok to acknowledge this so you can move forward. I also share some general tips to help you if you are feeling like you have imposter syndrome especially if you are listening to this in the year 2020 whilst we are facing the pandemic. I also mention a blog post where I felt imposter syndrome after redundancy https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/my-career-unhappiness-story If you are struggling after being made of redundant or having career set backs please see some further episodes below to help you with this. As well as some of the other themes like bullying, communication etc I mention in the episode. Episode 11 - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-11-my-career-happiness-story Episode 33 - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-33-3-tips-on-workplace-bullying Episode 47 -How to deal with Career setbacks - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-47-how-to-deal-with-career-setbacks Episode 49 - How to recover from redundancy and move on - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-49-how-to-recover-from-redundancy-and-move-on  Episode 55- 3 ways to communicate better with your colleagues http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/podcast/2020/9/30/episode-55 Further information and links about imposter syndrome that may help you understand and support you better 1. https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one 2. https://youtu.be/ZQUxL4Jm1Lo- Short TED-Ed video about imposter syndrome Some episodes from season 1 that could also be helpful especially in line with confidence around imposter syndrome are below. Episode 3 – How to be confident at work and find work you truly love  - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-3-how-to-be-more-confident-in-your-career-and-find-work-you-truly-love Episode 2 – Interview with Aliyah Rajah – https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-2-episode-2-let-confidence-be-your-superpower-in-your-career-interview-with-aliya-rajah If you have any questions around this or want further support please email me at soma@somaghosh 

In this interview I talk to Tom Morin. Tom is a leadership coach. In this interview we talk about the meaning of work and why finding work you love is so important. Tom has had a really interesting life and career journey including being in the military and having some near death experiences which he talks about in the interview.  If you want to connect with Tom you can connect with him on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-morin/ Visit his website here https://workfeelsgood.com/ If you have any comments or questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  You can also subscribe to the newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53

In this episode I talk about success and what it means to you. Especially if you are listening to this episode in 2020 and just before we go into our UK second lockdown. If you are overthinking or feeling overwhelmed by the idea of success right now please go back and listen to the episode 54 where I interviewed Anna Lundberg.  I wanted to do this episode because success comes up a lot when I am working with clients and I look at some the challenges around this but also why success is journey that’s unique to all of us. I also mentioned a study in the episode done by catalyst on the lack of women in Stem https://www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem/ If you are also interested in reading my interview where I was interviewed about women and the workplace please go to the link here https://www.asian-voice.com/News/UK/It%E2%80%99s-time-for-women-to-re-evaluate-their-career-options-in-a-man%E2%80%99s-world If you are struggling with this right now and think you want my advice and support you can also apply for a free call if you want to find out more Any questions or thoughts about this podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh 

Roz is the founder of the website More From My career website. In this interview Roz talks about the site how she became a career coach and why she is such a champion to help others for career change. Roz also talks about her own career journey. We spoke about career change and the challenges around this. To find out more about Roz go and visit her website here https://morefrommycareer.com/ You can connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjackson/ Follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/morefromacareer Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/morefrommycareer/ If you have any questions about this podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  You can also subscribe to newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53

In this episode I talk about career satisfaction. What does it mean? Also what are the reasons that you may not be satisfied at work. I cover three reasons and speak about what I have seen in my own career and with the women and clients I have worked with. If you find this episode helpful you may also find the following links useful too. Other episodes that may be beneficial Episode 13 – Burnout and five tips to help you move forward - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-13-five-tips-to-help-you-move-forward-with-career-burnout  Episode 31 – What to do if you work in a toxic environment and want a new job? - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-31-what-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job  Episode 34 – 3 tips on how to stay motivated in your current job - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-34-3-tips-on-how-to-stay-motivated-in-your-current-job Episode 50 – Are you being undermined at work? - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-50-are-you-being-undermined-at-work Further support If have any questions about the podcast or this episode I always love hearing from you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com  You can also subscribe to the newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53

In this episode I spoke to Louisa Van Vessem. We spoke about a lot of different topics including - Mental health - Starting a business - Career happiness - Being a mum and a business owner - The power on LinkedIn and how it’s helped her If you are interested in finding out more about Louisa you can visit her site here https://workflowva.com/ Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/workflowvirtual/ Follow here on twitter here https://twitter.com/WorkflowVirtual Follow her on her Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/WorkflowVirtual Connect with her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/workflowvirtual/ Remember for more tips and advice around career happiness please sign up to the newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53 If you have any questions please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Much love Soma

In this episode I talk about communication what it means and why it’s an important skill and tool in the workplace. I share ways how you can have better communication in the workplace. Also how communicate effectively will help you at work and thrive in your job. If you like this episode you may also like the following links 1. In this podcast interview we talk about why communication and relationships are a key part of career happiness - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-42-how-organisational-change-and-psychology-can-support-your-career-interview-with-hayley-lewis 2. This episode may be relevant to you if you feel you aren’t communicating how you truly feel and may be feeling undermined - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-50-are-you-being-undermined-at-work If you have any questions about this episode you feel you need support with your career please feel free to email me at soma@somaghosh.com  You can subscribe to the newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53&fbclid=IwAR3BAIjOYN7DwEUpqeaFv6kIBH_Y4pyxQnmD9kl_BV9c6FafmMKoQ8mkrVs  Many thanks  Soma 

In this episode I talk to Anna Lundberg We speak about how to start a business, careers advice and what her experience was like going to Oxford University. We also talk about advice about moving forward in your career and what it takes to create a business. Anna is owns a business called one step outside she helps people create businesses and side hustles and is a business and life coach. Anna is also has a podcast called “reimagining success” if you want to listen to the podcast please go here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reimagining-success-with-anna-s-e-lundberg/id1444846932 To connect with you Anna you can do so at the following links 1. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/onestepoutside 2. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaselundberg/ 3. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annaselundberg/ 4. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/annaselundberg As always I love hearing from you so if you have any comments about the podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  If you want to receive more updates and other resources and insights about career happiness please sign up to the newsletter https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53

In this episode we talk about reasons to start a business. A theme that comes up a lot and because many of the women I speak to ponder with the idea but feel conflicted by it. I also refer to a short video I did that ties in with this see link here - https://youtu.be/nM0xAZtHcFQ  I also want to refer to some guests who have amazing business that may inspire you with their wisdom around starting a business 1. Kiki Kirby - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-4-finding-your-true-purpose-in-your-career-interview-with-kiki-kirby  2. Sharn Kharia - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-8-why-branding-and-marketing-are-important-if-you-want-to-start-an-online-business-interview-with-sharn-khaira  3. Victoria Ademosu - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-14-how-to-be-realistic-about-starting-a-new-business-interview-with-victoria-ademosu 4. Lucy Sheridan - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-22-career-comparison-and-how-to-deal-with-this-interview-with-lucy-sheridan-wightman 5. Nicole Huelin - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-36-how-to-create-a-successful-business-and-be-a-mum-interview-with-nicola-huelin You can also read my story here and my own business journey here as I briefly mention this in the episode here - https://www.somaghosh.com/about If you liked this episode you can subscribe to the newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53  If you have any questions or comments about the podcast I always love hearing from you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com