The Career Happiness Podcast

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 work 1. 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/m001bv5w 6. 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. Redundancy Please 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-living https://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 Lewis https://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=1000565949448 3. 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 

In this Episode I talk about social media and how it's affect young people's career ideas.  The main things I talk about in this episode were:  1. Why I choose to talk about this topic  2. Misconceptions about careers on social media  3. Is social media having an impact on how young people view careers  4. Using social media in a positive way to help their careers  Video and energy crisis Tik Tok video  - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7136938311637142790?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7136938311637142790&web_id=6930929312897402374 

In this Episode I talk about Why Cliques in business can ruin your own Business.  The main things I cover in this episode are:  1. The purpose of this episode  2. What is a Clique and how can this be linked business  3. How can Cliques in business affect you and your business  4. How can Cliquey behaviour ruin a business  5. What can do to make sure you don't allow this to hold you back.  What did you think about this episode? Any questions and comments you may have. Please let me know . You can email me at soma@somaghosh.com  You can also check out the business services I mentioned in the podcast episode here https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business 

In this episode I spoke about 3 tips to help parent with GCSE options  Within this Episode I spoke about:  1. Why I choose to speak about this now in even though it's the summer  2. A bit more information about picking GCSE options and how schools support with this.  3. Some tips to help with this.  Some links to help you with this:  - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrjh92p  - https://www.ucas.com/advisers/guides-teachers/develop-your-skills-adviser/how-advise-students-about-gcse-choices  If you have any comments about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com 

In this Episode we talk about 3 practical interview preparation tips.  The key things I spoke about in this episode where:  1. Why I spoke about this.  2. What is Interview Preparation?  3. Different Types of Interviews  4. How to be more confident about interviews  If you like this episode you may also like the following episodes  Episode 19 - Three top job hunting tips - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-19---Three-top-job-hunting-tips-e5cord  Episode 28 - Why are you finding job hunting so overwhelming? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-28---Why-are-you-really-finding-job-hunting-so-overwhelming-eag6s6 The documentary I mentioned in the podcast episode was - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0015gvw  If you have any questions about this podcast or how to work with me please email me at soma@somaghosh.com