The Career Happiness Podcast

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-eag6s6The 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 

In this Episode I speak with Nick Diakanstasis who is a public speaking coach who helps Business owners with their speaking events. What we spoke in this Episode:  Nick's career background and how he became a speaking coach  Public speaking and some of the fears that come up for people around this  Tips around public speaking and how Nick works with his clients  Some common misconceptions around public speaking  Should you prepare for talk and can you overprepare?  The impact of the public speaking and how it can help your business  Should all business owners be using Public speaking as part of their business  What is a career in performing arts really like and why is their negativity around starting a career in this.  What lessons has Nick learnt in his career If you want to connect with Nick you can connect with him on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-diakanastasis/Visit his website - https://nickdiakan.com/ Any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com 

In this Episode We talk about if you are being realistic about your business right now? Within the episode I talk about: 1. What being realistic looks like in business? 2. Influencer marketing and how it can ruin your being realistic 3. Business lifestyle what does it mean to you?  4. Your personal brand and how this fits into running your business realistically. 5. Preparing yourself for the summer and quiet times in business.  Career Comparison episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-130---Business-comparison--what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-to-stop-doing-it-e1jnk3j I mentioned Tara Mohr's book Playing Big would recommend it if you have chance to read it. You can read the article I mentioned in the episode here https://medium.com/@somag2018/4-practical-ways-to-not-worry-about-money-at-this-time-b469403da432If you have any questions about anything or want business support in August please email at soma@somaghosh.com to book a 15 minute call. 

This is an episode for parents of teenagers and I talk about how an apprenticeship can help your career?  Previous episodes I mentioned in this episode tare with Susan Smith and Kathryn Monkcom  The main things I covered in this particular episode:  Why are apprenticeships becoming more popular  What are the kind of skills that you learn from an apprenticeship that can help move your career forward  How earning money sooner plays into their future career  Can an apprenticeship make a young person more employable?  Apprenticeships may help a young people go out of their comfort zone  Other episodes you may useful:  Episode 97 should I go to university or not? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RIxSOemFO3Tjxo4ctWnf7 Useful articles  https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/should-i-go-to-university-or-do-an-apprenticeship#:~:text=A%20university%20education%20allows%20you,a%20particular%20industry%20or%20role.  https://www.professionalapprenticeships.co.uk/why-im-choosing-an-apprenticeship-over-university/  Case study 1 on my website put link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers (scroll down to see case study 1 on this page which I refer to in this episode and how it relates to apprenticeships)  If you have any questions about this podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com 

I this Episode I talk about three tips to be healthier in your career. Some of the key things I spoke about were:  Why I choose to talk about this topic and why it's important  Health and how it links in with your career happiness   What is it about health and you feel can affect your careerSome wellbeing podcasts you may find useful that I mentioned: - Food for thought podcast - https://www.rhitrition.com/podcast - Feel better live more podcast - https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/ Burnout and the impact of how this on your health overall  How are you looking after your health now and what action are you taking?  Are you resting and taking holidays when you need to Articles I mentioned in this episode This is the article about remote working I mentioned in this episode - https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220616-is-remote-work-worse-for-wellbeing-than-people-think?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_id=worklifeIf you want to find out more about the 4 day see the website about the campaign here - https://www.4dayweek.co.uk/Previous Podcast episodes related to this episode 1. Burnout episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XUHChvDgQkEOfFmZOuoaq2. Elaine Batho episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-40-how-dealing-with-burnout-and-unhappiness/id1450116167?i=1000473141695The Personal trainer I mentioned in this episode was called James Smith you can follow him on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt/How you currently work with me? These slots are available till 30th June 2022 and I won't be reopening my professional services for women till October 2022 Career Mentoring Program - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-programCareer Happiness Session - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-power-hour

In this episode I talk about comparison related to your business and how it affect you. The main things I spoke about in this episode were:  The definition of what comparison is  How can comparison affect us in our lives and as business owners  Tips and advice about how to stop feeling comparison  How we should be celebrating other business owners rather then bring them down  How comparison can be toxic for you and your business  Make you and your business your first priority  Energy and the people you follow Other episodes I mentioned in the episode: 1. Lucy's episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-22---Career-Comparison-and-how-to-deal-with-this-Interview-with-Lucy-Sheridan-Wightman-e86c0h2. Susan Smith - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nV3p46wjoFRI4QVLJ37wG?si=cb8TOJ4iQZCWcT3iVOkxhA3. Nicola Semple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-111-career-confidence-and-career-wellbeing/id1450116167?i=1000543144007Business mentoring slots available in August to find our more about this please go to the site here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-businessIf you have about comments or questions about the podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com 

In this episode we talk about A levels vs Btecs what do you as a parent really need to know? The main points I talked about in this episode included:  Qualifications framework and difference between level 2 and level 3 courses see link here as an example https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels  What are A levels and picking the right subjects  What is a BTEC and how are they different to A levels  Link to the BTEC level 3 course I referenced in the episode - https://www.westking.ac.uk/course-detail/animation-and-games-design-level-3-extended-diploma/11005/  Vocational courses and the difference between them and a BTEC  NVQ courses an example I mentioned in the episode - https://www.cwc.ac.uk/courses/section/course/imi-level-1-diploma-in-motor-vehicle-maintenance-and-repair Differences between being in college vs school  Slots available for parental consultations in September see link here for my details - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation You can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_careerhappinessmentor/  or connect on LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/