The Career Happiness Podcast

In this Episode I talk about the importance of career advice in schools.  The main themes we looked at this Episode were:  1. Why schools have careers advice in place already  2. What is a careers advice interview and how can it help support a young person  3. Why it's so important in schools to help young people with their career ideas  4. Career stereotypes and why it's being addressed in primary school  5. Post-16 options and the importance of learning about the world of work.  6. Starting a business or being an entrepreneur as a career option  7. New careers in Technology and up to date information on this  8. Careers and focus on employability vs the young person's interests.  9. Careers advice as a adult moving forward after education  Other useful episodes to listen to:  1. Career pressure episode  2. What is careers advice  3. Not going to university episode  Other Useful links  1. LinkedIn post I mentioned in the episode  2. Kickstart scheme - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme  Follow us on twitter or connect on Linkedin  Any questions about this episode please emial me at soma@thecareerhappinesmentor.com 

In this episode I spoke about should you go to university or not. This Episode is specifically targeted towards parents who have a teenager aged 13-18.  As a previous school careers adviser and someone who still works with some parents this is a topic that comes up a lot with parents who are really worried about their child's future.  In this episode, I explored the following:  1. Why this topic is so important especially post-pandemic 2.  University vs non-university 3. The different options available to a young person   4. Apprenticeships and how they can support your career  5. The benefits of going to university  6. The future after your degree or apprenticeship  Links I mentioned:  1. Not going to uni - https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ 2. TRT News Channel video - https://www.trtworld.com/video/tv-shows/tell-me-a-stolen-future/5f311f7d3e5d6b001712553a  3. Most popular careers in the world - https://work.chron.com/top-10-careers-world-25613.html  4. Most popular degrees - https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/what-to-study/top-ten-most-popular-courses-in-uk  5. Panorama Alevel results program - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nx44  I also did a Facebook live that is relevant to this episode that some parents will find useful please see this link to this video here https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/2881569975259341/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=playlists_card  Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @sgcareers27 or the podcast account at @careerhappypod  You can also connect with me on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

Trigger warning: Some of the things discussed here may trigger you so as am talking about Trauma here so please only listen if you feel you can. If you experienced trauma and aren't ready to listen to this only do so if you feel ready and have appreciate support in place eg of a counsellor etc.  In this episode I talk about how can Trauma can affect your Career Happiness  Within this Episode I spoke about the following:  1. What is trauma  2. How can trauma affect you and your career - I share some examples of this and the effect it has.  3. The different types of trauma you may of experienced (race, bullying, abuse etc)   4. What can you do to work through the trauma and get support  Mind article - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/trauma/about-trauma/   Blog - http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/blog/2020/11/4/you-dont-have-to-be-mum-to-be-passionate-about-helping-them You can follow me on Twitter at @sgcareers27 or the podcast account @careerhappypod  You can also connect with on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ 

In this episode we take time to look at the pressure we feel in our life and careers.  Specifically 3 ways of handling pressure.  In this Episode I spoke the following:  What is pressure in our life and careers and how can it affect us  What boundaries can you have in place to help you cope with pressure  Ways you can handle pressure in your everyday life and career and how you can manage this in your life and career.  Other Episodes you may find relevant to this episode  1. Episode 80 Interview with Kath Curry - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-80---What-does-it-take-it-be-a-compassionate-and-kind-leader-in-your-career-Interview-with-Kath-Curry-etim78   2. Episode 86  Interview with Laila Datoo-  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-86---Career-Happiness-and-conquering-your-wellbeing-Interview-with-Laila-Datoo-e109nnm 3. Episode 69  Why Failure can motivate you with your career -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-69---Why-Failure-can-help-motivate-you-with-your-career-ep0tka 4. Episode 65 - Do we have a hustle problem - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-65---Do-we-have-a-hustle-problem-enk8tq  Please also link to the article I mentioned about independent thinking here - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-being-independent-thinker-can-help-you-your-career-soma-ghosh/ If you find this episode useful and want to keep up with podcast updates please follow us on twitter @careerhappypod here https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ 

In this Episode we look at sleep in relation to your career.  Within this mini Episode we look at the Following  1. The importance of sleep in our lives  2. Three reasons on why it's so important  3. Looking at and thinking about how sleep can help you be more career happy  Further Podcasts to listen to around with more science based tips  Dr Chatterjee's podcast Episodes with Matthew walker and Dr Guy Meadows  Please see link here  1. https://drchatterjee.com/guymeadows/  2. https://drchatterjee.com/episode-26-sleep-matthew-walker-part-1/  3. https://drchatterjee.com/episode-27-why-we-sleep-with-matthew-walker-part-2/ If you like this Episode share, rate and subscribe   If you have any comments or questions about this please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  If you want to connect with me you can follow the podcast on Twitter here https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod  You can connect or follow me on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/

In this episode we look at how perfectionism is potentially sabotaging your career.  Within this Episode we talk about:  1. What is perfectionism  2. How it can affect in you in the workplace  3 Tips tips on how to combat perfectionism  You may also find these two articles please see links here  https://www.healthline.com/health/perfectionism#causes  https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-may-be-a-perfectionist-3145233  Other Episodes you may find useful  1. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-88---How-to-find-work-that-lights-you-up-Interview-with-Janine-Esbrand-e109nom  2. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-80---What-does-it-take-it-be-a-compassionate-and-kind-leader-in-your-career-Interview-with-Kath-Curry-etim78  3. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-78-How-to-be-brilliant-at-balancing-your-life-and-career--Interview-with-Cherylanne-Skolnicki-esqlfd 4. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-69---Why-Failure-can-help-motivate-you-with-your-career-ep0tka  5. https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-65---Do-we-have-a-hustle-problem-enk8tq If you have any questions about this episode please email me here soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this episode we talk about 4 reasons why people leave/quit their job. As this is a really hot topic that many people are talking about online  and #thegreatresignation hashtag that's trending on social media.  The main things I talk about in the episode were:  Some of the main reasons why people are leaving  Career growth in the workplace  Toxic workplace culture The impact of work environment on you personally  People at work affecting your happiness at work  Plus tips to help you get through unhappiness at work if you are thinking about quitting  My LinkedIn posts around this are as follows  1.https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_people-are-quitting-their-jobs-in-record-activity-6813365240479129601-N2NV  2. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_thebigshift-greatresignation-activity-6811204964367523840-HaJa Episodes you may find useful  1. Lizzie Benton - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-24---The-importance-of-workplace-culture-and-why-we-need-to-talk-about-it-Interview-with-Lizzie-Benton-e8uacv 2. Toxic workplace culture Episode 31 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-31---What-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job-eb4ns8 3. Personality - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-71---How-your-personality-can-impact-your-career-epjbea  4. Elaine Batho Episode 40 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-40---How-dealing-with-burnout-and-unhappiness-at-work-can-lead-you-to-a-new-career-path-Interview-with-Elaine-Batho-edejed 5. Hayley Lewis Episode 42 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-42---How-Organisational-change-and-Psychology-can-support-your-career-Interview-with-Hayley-Lewis-ee2761  6. Episode 85 - Good manager vs good leader - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-85---What-makes-a-good-manager-vs-a-good-leader-and-how-this-links-in-with-career-happiness-e109nmp  Article I mentioned about job hopping - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-reasons-why-people-job-hop-soma-ghosh/  If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this Episode we talk about why being unique and different in your career is your superpower.  The main areas I spoke about in this episode included:  Being working mum and how this helps you develop skills  Hiding who you really are at work  How can you stand on on LinkedIn and in the online space  Are you being your true self in the workplace and in your career  How are you showing up at work so you stand out in a different way and are you using this as a superpower.  Cultural differences and being true to this where possible  Experience and age can help in careers and this can be overlooked sometimes  Personal branding through your own initiative podcasts, YouTube, blog etc.  Having a meaningful impact in the world and in the work you do.  What's your superpower that helps you unique and stand out?   Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode that you may find useful  Episode 83 What makes this podcast different -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-83---What-makes-the-Career-Happiness-Podcast-different-to-other-career-and-wellbeing-podcasts-out-there-eusj06  Episode 55 Communicating better with your colleagues - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-55---3-ways-to-communicate-better-with-your-colleagues-ekd3pi  Episode 71 Your personality and your career -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-71---How-your-personality-can-impact-your-career-epjbea Episode 79 Building your personal brand -  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-79---Why-its-important-to-build-a-personal-brand-for-yourself-in-you-career-etih54 Episode 66 Helping parents with their careers - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-66---Supporting-parents-with-their-careers-Interview-with-Clara-Wilcox-entv8b The article I  mentioned in this Episode about ageism you can read this here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-diversity-issue-one-talking-lucy-standing/?trackingId=0gLgGL%2FYSvWACT6%2FrGID5A%3D%3D  I also mentioned Cal Newport's podcast see link here https://www.calnewport.com/podcast/ If you want to connect with me on LinkedIn you can do so here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ Or follow the podcast here on Twitter - https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this Episode I spoke to Dr Caroline Walker founder of Joyful Doctor and Coach.  The Main areas we spoke about in this Episode were:  Caroline's childhood dream of becoming a doctor and her early perceptions around this  The reality of becoming of a doctor and working as one  Why Caroline choose to specialise in psychiatry The Joyful Doctor and the importance doctors and their wellbeing  A career in medicine and the stereotypes around this  What to consider if you are thinking about a career in medicine.  How people pleasing can play a part in our careers  Supporting doctors and healthcare professionals at this time  Tips and advice around looking after your own mental health  To connect with Caroline you can visit her site here https://www.joyfuldoctor.com/  Follow her on Twitter or Instagram  Twitter - https://twitter.com/joyful_doctor  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfuldoctor/  Connect with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-walker-953203102/  If you want support from me I have 1 space available to work with me you can apply and find out more about this here  http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour  If you have any questions about anything please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this episode I talk about why career happiness is a journey and it's not something we should rush.  The main points I talk about in this episode were :   Looking at why rushing into things in life and your career isn't helpful   Career progression as a mum and how it changes things   Putting unnecessary pressure on yourselves when it doesn't fit what you really want   Career happiness is a process and not something you should rush for the sake of it   Emotions and how this ties into your career happiness journey  The urgency of wanting everything now isn't always helpful   You are in the driving seat when it comes to your career journey  It's never to late to create change in your life and career   Why your values are so important and they can change.   How negative noise can stop you from doing what you want  Other relevant Episodes  Episode 11 My Career Happiness story - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-11---My-Career-Happiness-Story-e45qvt Episode 12 Interview with Sonal Dave - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-12---Why-its-never-too-late-to-find-a-career-you-love-Interview-with-Sonal-Dave-e49gme Episode 17 My parents and career happiness - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-17--My-parents-and-Career-Happiness-e50utn  Episode 61 What is imposter syndrome and 3 tips to help with this - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-61---What-is-imposter-syndrome-and-3-tips-to-help-with-this-eml1g3  Episode 72 Tall Poppy syndrome - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-72---What-is-Tall-Poppy-Syndrome-and-how-can-it-affect-your-career-epsdgg  Books I mention in the Episode  1. Michelle Obama quotes to live by  2. Michelle Obama auto biography  If you are interested in working with me see link here to apply for a career power session here http://www.thecareerhappinessmentor.com/careerspowerhour