The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode I talk about how to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up.  Some of the key things I spoke about were:  1. Why we can end up feeling like we want to give up.  2. How can you keep going in business and what can you do?  3. Are you effectively using your time in your business  4. Your mindset and how you handle setbacks in business  5. Are you being honest with yourself about your business?  6. Talking about your business and what you are passionate about  Other Episodes you may find useful to listen to  1. Episode 8 - Why branding and marketing are important if you want to start a online business? (Interview with Sharn Khaira)  - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sAbWt8pmdvb  2. Episode 14 - How to be realistic about starting a new business (Interview with Victoria Ademosu)  - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OLgh8bKeUNQSkMikqFLJ9?si=58b2eca844534df9  3. Episode 35 - Why good mental health is important in your career and business (Interview with Suzannah Butcher)  - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-35-why-good-mental-health-is-important-in-your/id1450116167?i=1000469583337  4. Episode 36 - How to create a successful business and be a mum (Interview with Nicola Huelin)  - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-36-how-to-create-a-successful-business-and-be-a-mum-interview-with-nicola-huelin  5. Episode 53- 3 reasons to start a business  - https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/77987028&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/77987028&deep_link_value=stitcher://episode/77987028  6. Episode 64 - What is it really like to start a business after you leave your corporate career and what does it teach you? (Interview with Victoria Hockaday) -  https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-career/episode-64-what-is-it-really-XqeOADFv_29/  7. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it?  - https://podtail.com/podcast/the-career-happiness-podcast/episode-130-business-comparison-what-is-it-and-why/  8. Episode 137 Why Cliques in business can ruin your business - https://play.anghami.com/episode/1076597243?adj_t=dgl0aa8_64v1dnl&adj_campaign=web&adj_adgroup=episode&adj_creative=undefined  If you have any questions about this podcast email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this episode I talk about Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?  3 apprenticeship Episodes that are relevant to this episode that I mentioned :  Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith Episode 122 - How to build a successful career after an apprenticeship? With Kathryn Monkcom Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career? The main points I spoke about in this episode were:  1. Why I wanted to highlight the future of apprenticeships and careers  2. What is a degree apprenticeship?  The link I mentioned from UCAS about a degree apprenticeship - https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships/what-you-need-know-about-apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships-0  3. Multidisciplinary degrees - To learn more go to the link here https://www.lis.ac.uk/  4. What has changed about apprenticeships in the last decade  The links I mentioned whilst talking about this  https://www.discovery-adr.com/5-ways-apprenticeships-have-changed/ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/a-short-history-of-apprenticeships-in-england-from-medieval-craft-guilds-to-the-twenty-first-century/ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commemorating-100-years-of-apprenticeships  5. Are degree apprenticeships the future?  - https://www.ucas.com/connect/blogs/apprenticeships-are-future-technical-education#:~:text=Creating%20an%20early%20talent%20pipeline,simply%20valuable%2C%20it's%20the%20future. - https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/sites/default/files/field/downloads/2021-07/future-degree-apprenticeships.pdf - https://www.fenews.co.uk/skills/article-multidisciplinary-engineering-firm-encourages-a-female-future-for-the-industry/ - https://youtu.be/tDnb9wWhPqE- FT video about university vs apprenticeships that you may find interesting If you have a question about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this episode I spoke about quiet quitting. The main areas I spoke about in this episode were:  1. What is the definition of quiet quitting  2. Is it impacting the workplace today ?  3. Tips and advice about what to do about it  4. Quiet quitting and the Great resignation how are linked  Articles that and links mentioned in this episode  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62638908  https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/quiet-quitting/ https://www.gallup.com/workplace/398306/quiet-quitting-real.aspx Job crafting articles  https://hbr.org/2020/03/what-job-crafting-looks-like  https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/job-crafting-careers-advice-work-slump/726395  Other relevant podcast episodes to listen to  1. Episode 110 should you consider the great resignation as part of your career journey - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/NFKfnZNrQub 2. Episode 65  Do we have a hustle culture -  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pGmuX42HFLcaLRkOQvu5d  3. Episode 140  How to deal with the great resignation and burnout culture -  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-140-how-deal-with-the-great-resignation/id1450116167?i=1000581134698  Videos that I mentioned in the episode  Video I mentioned in the episode about quiet quitting - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7140554839926263045?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1  This video about the cult video is also something I mentioned - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7140926000682126597?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 

In this episode I talk about 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happy business mindset  1. Why I decided to talk about this 2. How can you work on your mindset and be healthier and happier in business?  3. Self sabotage and being a business owner  4. What can affect your mindset ?  5. What can you do to empower yourself and your business?  Resources and things that may help you that I spoke about in this episode  Power hour book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Hour-Focus-Goals-Create/dp/1786332698  Power hour podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/power-hour/id1443615779  What is EFT( emotional freedom technique) - https://www.healthline.com/health/eft-tapping  Brad Yates YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/tapwithbrad  Episodes that may help you  1. Trisha Lewis her episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-142-the-self-squashing-prophecy-and-how-to/id1450116167?i=1000582513164  2. Trisha Lewis my episodes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/make-it-real/129-career-happiness-with-ECxitXqQfGM/  3. Kath curry Episode - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pmrZSHsHEub 4.  Comparison episode - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tbUl8wxHEub  5. Cliques in episode - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/gjEyZMzHEub If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this I am am talking about is is worth resitting your GCSEs The format of the episode was as follows:  Why I spoke about this topic  Please see link explaining grades in numbers as mentioned in the episode https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-48993830  You would only need to resit English or Maths if you get a grade 3 not 4 just wanted to verify this and mention this in the notes here.  My story around resitting my GCSEs  Fast track GCSEs see example link of what this is here - https://www.wellington-school.org.uk/senior/admissions/international-students/sixth-form-foundation-fast-track-to-a-levels-and-university#:~:text=This%20programme%20allows%20students%20aged,on%20to%20top%20UK%20universities.  Why would you need to resit and options around why it's a good idea to do this  When is not worth resitting  Kathryn Mockham's episode  Alevels vs Btecs episode 

In this episode I talk about How will the Energy crisis affect the future of work1. Tik Tok videos I did see link for this here - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7153633695411211526?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397 and https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7136938311637142790?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397 2. Talk I found on YouTube explaining energy crisis and how it impacts you - https://youtu.be/5-7EEpLwt3E 3. Working from home vs going back to office some articles show this could help 4. Inflation and the economy 5. Who is winning here panorama documentary - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001bv5w6. Tips to help you – Think about your future and career, Negotiate your current salary, save where you can, get support where you can. Martin Lewis, Citizens advice etc some local community centres and churches are helping where they can.7. The future and world of work?? Could jobs change, debt, mental health challenges, care homes and death increase, poverty etc. RedundancyPlease see article links I mentioned below and Guardian podcast about the energy crisis etc. General energy articles links https://quocirca.com/content/will-the-energy-crisis-lure-remote-workers-back-to-the-office/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/08/working-from-home-model-survive-energy-crisis-cost-of-livinghttps://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/global-energy-sector-latest-news-10-october/https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/how-do-you-accelerate-energy-transition-when-current-crisis-slams-brakes-russell-2022-10-12/Citizen’s advice bureau links https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/get-energy-advice/https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/our-work/policy/energy-policy-research/Martin Lewishttps://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/-are-there-any-cheap--fixed-energy-deals-currently-worth-it--/Today in focus podcast energy episodes https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2022/sep/14/will-liz-trusss-energy-plan-keep-britain-warm-this-winter-podcast 

In this episode I talk to talk to Trisha Lewis a communication and confidence coach. Within this episode we speak about:  What Trisha does and how she works as a coach   Celebrating your uniqueness and how to be yourself  The Self Quashing Prophecy what is it and how does it play into out lives and careers  Humility vs celebrating your achievements  Accepting compliments and being self conscious about this  What makes communication impactful and meaningful  Dealing with people who are fake and not genuine  How to be a business that is memorable unique  Is being ourselves harder in our current times especially because of social media Links relevant to the episode Trisha's Ted x talk about self quashing prophecy-  https://youtu.be/mJryj846NIQ  How can you connect with Trisha LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishalewistalk/Website - https://www.trishalewis.com/ 

In this episode talk about college and why it's not considered enough as a option. The main things I spoke about in this episode were:  Why I wanted to speak about this Link about colleges that I mentioned - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-colleges-in-the-uk  Colleges are seen in a negative light why is this?  Colleges I mentioned City and Islington, Westminster Kingsway  Specialised colleges like Chapel Manor College  Sixth form colleges vs further education college  Why you should consider colleges  Open days and visiting colleges Links you may find useful 1. Why should you go to college - https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/information/further-education-at-16/eleven-reasons-to-choose-an-fe-college-course 2. Btec vs Alevels episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-129-a-levels-vs-btecs-what-do-you-as-parent/id1450116167?i=10005659494483. London colleges list - https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/fe_and_sixth_form_admissions_information_-_july_2020_update.pdf Any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com 

In this episode I speak to Sara J. McElroy a Business owner and Journalist and writer. The main things we spoke about in this episode were:  What Sara does and her company Raze to Rise  The Great resignation and The Pandemic   Burnout at work and how it affects professional woman  Health challenges and your career and what it can teach us  Harassment at work and how this can impact you  Quiet quitting and how it's impacting the workplace  How employers can help staff be happier at work  Is working from home or going back to office changing. Video I mentioned about quiet quitting on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7140554839926263045?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397 How can you connect and follow Sara 1. Raze to Rise - https://www.razetorise.com/ 2. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarajmcelroy/ 

In this Episode I talk about the Movie All about Eve and how it links to female relationships.  I talk about the following:  1. Introduction and why am I talking about this movie? 2.Summary of the movie 3. Who is Eve? 4. Movie clips from the movie and how they relate Career Happiness and Workplace Culture  5. Female relationships in the workplace and expectations of women in society in relation to the film  6. Do we all have a bot of Eve in Us?  Clips credit courtesy of YouTube and Movie clips  You can watch the clips on the links below too  Clip 1 - https://youtu.be/6EQLYywvqUE  Clip 2 - https://youtu.be/b_Z5ZboTSBI  Clip 3 - https://youtu.be/1orN1oGScbk  If you have any feedback or questions you want answering on the podcast please email us at soma@somaghosh.com