The Career Happiness Podcast

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-b469403da432 If 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 career Some 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=worklife If 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/5XUHChvDgQkEOfFmZOuoaq 2. Elaine Batho episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-40-how-dealing-with-burnout-and-unhappiness/id1450116167?i=1000473141695 The 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-program Career 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-e86c0h 2. Susan Smith - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nV3p46wjoFRI4QVLJ37wG?si=cb8TOJ4iQZCWcT3iVOkxhA 3. Nicola Semple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-111-career-confidence-and-career-wellbeing/id1450116167?i=1000543144007 Business mentoring slots available in August to find our more about this please go to the site here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business If 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/

In this Episode we talk with Marti Constant. Marti is a career futurist and career coach.  Some of the main things we talk about are:  1. What Marti does and her career  2. What is a Agile career and being patient in your career 3. Creativity and what does it mean to be creative in your career  4. Is creativity in your career linked to career happiness?  5. What has changed since the pandemic and what will continue to change in the future of work  6. Health and career happiness and how to manage this  You can connect with Marti on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martikonstant/ Visit her site here https://www.martikonstant.com/ 

In this episode is working hard enough in your career?  The main things I spoke about in this episode were:  Hard work, what is it and where does this come from?  What is the cost of working hard to our health  Working culture today and how working hard can affect this  Our lifestyle choices and health  Books and resources to help you with your wellbeing  Can you work hard and still be happy at work?  Links and books mentioned in this episode  Alan Sugar's views on working from home - https://twitter.com/Lord_Sugar/status/1522279099280113668?s=20&t=3RDqq_mjfL266DoFhoW1ZQ  Brown Girl like me by Jaspreet Kaur - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brown-Girl-Like-Jaspreet-Kaur/dp/1529056314  Links and article about the industrial revolution -   https://www.redcort.com/its-about-time/history-of-time-and-attendance-systems https://www.britannica.com/event/Industrial-Revolution  9to5 Culture where does it come from - https://bestlifeonline.com/9-to-5/  Dr Chatterjee podcast - https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/  Health and safety at work Statistics on health - https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overall/hssh2021.pdf  Episode 103 Working hard vs working smart  -  Stress solution - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stress-Solution-Steps-Relationships-Purpose/dp/0241317940/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0241317940&psc=1  4 pillar plan - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pillar-Plan-Relax-Longer-Healthier/dp/0241303559  LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_students-work-education-activity-6932590430559604736-DVDk/?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web   Books I mentioned  Breathe by James Nestor - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615 The Practice of Not Thinking: A Guide to Mindful Living - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Practice-Not-Thinking-Mindful-Living-ebook/dp/B08H6XHXGF

In this episode I will be talking about 3 Ways to create a business brand and why it's so important  The main things I talked about in this episode were:  What is branding?  3 ways to create a business brand  Why it's so important to have a business brand  Examples of personal brand you should follow online  Brands you already know and love and their USPs  Branding exercise to help you you and your business  Some of the personal brands and businesses I mentioned  1. Sharon nutrition consultant - https://www.instagram.com/nutritionandu/ 2. Neet nutritionist and coach - https://www.instagram.com/neet_nutrition/ 3. Gina Visram careers coach and careers video on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yourcareerandfuture 4. Aruna Bansal founder of Asian Single parents network - https://aspnetwork.org.uk/ 5. Rupinder Kaur Asian Women mean business - https://www.asianwomenmeanbusiness.com/  6. Mildred Talabi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mildredtalabi/ 7. Dr Julie Smith Psychologist - https://www.instagram.com/drjulie/ Website I mention in the episode  - My home page which shows my mission statement, values and why as well as my 4 pillars of career happiness- https://www.somaghosh.com/ Other useful Podcast Episode  1. Episode 8 with Sharn - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-8---Why-branding-and-marketing-are-important-if-you-want-to-start-a-online-business--Interview-with-Sharn-Khaira-e3o1vt 2. Personal brand episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nWBMP7U9iwP6qc9t3ihln?si=g5JYr_z-Q_e-IQefBt0EJQ If you have any questions about this episode or how we can support you with your business or career please email us at soma@somaghosh.com 

In this episode we talk about the movie tick tick...Boom and Career Happiness.  The main things I spoke about in this episode were:  What this movie is about and how it links to career happiness  Resilience in your career and failure  What can we learn about career happiness from this movie  The career lessons we learn even when things don't work out  Fear in our career and how it affects our career decision making  Giving up too easily when things get hard  Creativity in our careers  People's legacy and how this impacts on others   I currently have 3 available slots for my career happiness session. If you are a professional women who needs my support please go to the link here  You can connect with me on social media by connecting with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/  Following the podcast on Twitter at @careerhappypod - https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod  Or following me on Instagram where you can also watch the Live I did on Creative careers https://www.instagram.com/the_careerhappinessmentor/