The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode I talk about the following : 1. Why supporting young people to think about business is still careers advice 2. Organisations that help with this already and what schools do now 3. Three tips to support you with this as a parent or teen listening Special announcement I also mentioned a special announcement on this episode to find out more see links links here - https://wearethecity-risingstars.com/soma-ghosh-career-adviser-the-career-happiness-mentor/ and my LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_business-work-people-activity-7066669108292919296-JhzQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Links I mentioned in this episode https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/about-the-trust/success-stories/jazmin-lee https://www.peterjonesfoundation.org/foundation-for-enterprise/ https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/what-we-do/ https://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/focus-areas/good-career-guidance If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I talk about career anxiety and 3 ways to cope with this Some of the main things I covered in this episode were:1. Anxiety and why it's so prevalent looking at some stats 2. Career anxiety why so are we so anxious? 3. Solutions moving forward to help anxiety These are links I mention in the podcast episode: What is anxiety find out more here - https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/anxiety#:~:text=Anxiety%20is%20a%20feeling%20of,medical%20test%20or%20job%20interview. Anxiety and panic attacks - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/Mental health foundation statistics - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/mental-health-statistics/anxiety-statistics Champion health statistics - https://championhealth.co.uk/insights/anxiety-statistics/What is the DSM -https://www.verywellmind.com/the-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-dsm-2795758 Anxiety disorders https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/anxiety-disorders/ Anxiety triggers - https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/anxiety-triggersCounselling directory - https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/Previous episodes that can help you Episode 20 - How anxiety can affect your career (Interview with Cristina Cioffi ) Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and life pressure Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress Episode 117 - 3 ways to cope with career fatigue Episode 131 - 3 tips to be healthier in your career Episode 156 - How Yoga can help your career and life with Deepa Sapra Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and what can you do to prevent it?If you want to find out more and want to work with me see links here 1. https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment2. https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-programIf you have any questions about this podcast or the work I offer please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I talk about the following: 1. The purpose behind the episode 2. Common questions and reasons why people hesitate 3. Why you should hire one 4. Business coaching vs mentoring 5,. How I can support you Links that you may find useful about business mentoring - https://www.gov.uk/growing-your-business/work-with-a-mentor - https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business/your-business-mentor https://www.kent.edu/yourtrainingpartner/know-difference-between-coaching-and-mentoring#:~:text=Coaching%20is%20more%20performance%20driven,holistic%20approach%20to%20career%20development. The BBC documentary about Lighthouse coaching-https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001krb2#:~:text=In%20this%20eighteen%2Dmonth%20investigation,there's%20a%20surreal%20final%20showdown. If you are interested in find out how I can support you please see link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business Other relevant episodes you may find useful 1. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? 2. Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their business way to soon If you have any questions about this episode or want to find out more about the business mentoring services I mentioned please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we talk about 1. Why this episode seemed relevant 2. What are some of the most in demand jobs in the world and why? 3. What does the future hold ? 4. Do you want my support as a careers adviser Links that I mentioned in this episode https://www.edmissions.com/blogs/list-of-top-5-jobs-demand-in-ukhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12038399/These-10-demand-jobs-worldwide-suggests-new-study.htmlhttps://www.michaelpage.co.uk/minisite/most-in-demand-professions https://www.themuse.com/advice/high-paying-jobs-in-demand-for-futurehttps://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/career-ideas/future-jobs-demand-graduate-career-prospects-coming-yearshttps://www.careeraddict.com/most-demand-jobshttps://grabjobs.co/resources/career-resources/job-search/most-in-demand-jobs-in-the-uk/https://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/top-ten-in-demand-jobs-for-the-futureBBC program I mentioned in the episode about the Cloud - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001hzb3 If you want to find out more about how I can support you please see link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers The two services I offer to help parents are a parental consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers Careers interview - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-serviceOther episodes you may find useful 1. Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools2. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career3. Episode 165 - Does my child need to see a career adviser?If you want to ask any questions about this episode or want to get in touch and have any questions about the Parents of teenagers service please email me at soma@thcareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we look at if burnout is still and issue and what can you do to prevent it? 1. Is burnout still an issue looking at past episodes from the podcast 2. Plus what's happening now in 2023 3. Patterns of burnout 4. Some solutions moving forward and tips Episode clips that were mentioned in this episode 1. Episode 13- 5 tips to help you move forward with burnout culture 2. Episode 24 - The importance of workplace culture and why we need to talk about it (Interview with Lizzie Benton) 3. Episode 40 - How dealing with burnout and unhappiness at work can lead you to a new career path (Interview with Elaine Batho) 4. Episode 65 - Do we have a hustle problem? 5. Episode 140- How deal with The Great Resignation and Burnout Culture with Sara J. McElroy September 2022 Other relevant episodes linked to burnout 1. Episode 80 - What does it take it be a compassionate and kind leader in your career (Interview with Kath Curry) Mention her episode and what happened to her 2. Episode 86 - Career Happiness and conquering your wellbeing (Interview with Laila Datoo) stress and wellbeing 3. Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress one of the podcasts most popular episodes recorded in April 2021 4. Episode 117 - 3 ways to cope with career fatigue Also very popular and linked to burnout recorded in January 2022 Articles mentioned in this episode 1. Forbes article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2023/02/07/new-outlook-on-burnout-for-2023-limitations-on-what-managers-can-do/?sh=2e85ebd24343 2. Shift the work - https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/top-5-things-you-dont-know-about-burnout-in-2023 3. Mental health UK - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/ 4. Stylist - https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/worry-burnout-signs-symptoms-recovery/742620 Video I mentioned about hustle culture - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7140926000682126597?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397 If you have any questions or comments about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this podcast episode I talk about the power of making videos and how it can help your business The main points I addressed in this episode were: Some background and videos and the internet Why should you be using video for your business What to do if you struggle with it Youtube vs Tiktok Reels and Lives 3 ways it can help you business Some examples of live streams I did on YouTube put here If you want to find out more about business mentoring services please see a link here to find out more If you have any thoughts about this episode please email us at soma@somaghosh and soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I spoke to Rebecca Leppard founder of consulting and training company called "Upgrading women". Some of the main things we explored in this episode were: International women's day and her feelings around this What Rebecca does and her a bit more about company "Upgrading women" Rebecca's career aspirations when she was younger Current affairs and politics and how it relates to the workplace Rebecca's career journey and what she learned from it Humility and showing your true self at work Career progression and speaking up at work How to support staff as managers when they are going through tough times Feeling like an outsider at work and feeling excluded socially at work Interview tips and imposter syndrome in a leadership role You can connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leppard/ and visit her website here - https://www.upgradingwomen.com/ Rebecca's podcast where I was recently featured see link here - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fGJ9ZWTwvPWVdkGJgtXnv

In this episode we talk does your child need to see a careers adviser? Some of the main things I spoke about in this episode were: Previous episodes when I talk about careersadvice Benefits of seeing a careers adviser Does your child really need to see one and some things to consider How can I support you Previous episodes linked to this episode that I mentioned in this episode Episode 15 - How can Careers Advice help you? Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schoolsEpisode 114 - Careers advice as a professional inconversation with Susan SmithEpisode 124 - When should you start talking about careerswith your kidsEpisode 107 - What is it like being a careers adviser andwhat do we do?Other relevant episodesEpisode 141 - Why college is still an option that many are still not considering enough? Episode 144- Is it worth resitting your Gcses?Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?Episode 154 - Is having a career in Performing Arts realisticEpisode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based careerEpisode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship? You can Email me at soma@somaghosh.com or som@thecareerhappinessmentor.com If you want to find out more about how I can support your child see links my https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers

In this episode I talk about career rejection The main things I spoke about were:1. What is rejection and how does this link to careers2. Career rejection and resilience3. How is it holding you back from progression in your career.4. 2 tips to help with thisVideos and links mentioned in this podcast episode Instagram live on career rejection - https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAN9JrDds3vy0hmz5BFn1PcYb9ZZPjq1GFILk0/ TikTok on rejection - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/6935803215564803333?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397Video I mentioned  in the podcast -https://youtu.be/7kJecBEOwPwPrevious podcast episodes that you may find helpful Episode 31 - What to do if you work in a toxic environment and want a new jobEpisode 63 - Why resilience is so important in your careerEpisode 69 - Why Failure can help motivate you with your careerEpisode 96 - How Trauma can affect your Career HappinessIf you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this episode I talk about should you start a business podcast.  Some of the main things I talked about were:  1. The main reason for me talking about this topic  2. Are you starting a podcast for the right reasons  3. Some examples of Business and other podcasts in the UK and US  4. Different podcast formats  5. Adding value and building trust with your audience  6. How will your podcast stand out?  Examples of the podcasts I mentioned in this episode  1. Dr Chatterjee's podcast - Feel better, live more.  2. Cal Newport - Deep questions  3. Love Janessa Podcast  4. Guardian in focus podcast  5. Rhiannon Lambert's - Food for though podcast  6. Inside of you with Michael Rosenbaum 7. How I built this with Guy Raz  8. Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast  If you want to find out more Neal Veglio you can connect with him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealveglio/  or visit his site here https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/  If you want more information about my Business mentoring support please visit my link about this here https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business . I will be reopening spaces for in this May.  Any questions about this episode email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com