The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode I revisit the theme of career breaks. I have previously mentioned this in season 1 episode 7 please see link to this episode here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-7---How-can-I-restart-my-career-after-a-career-break-e3k3bc  What's different about this episode is I will be taking about the guilt and pressure that many of us feel when we have a break. Sometimes a career break isn't necessarily a option and it can be down to circumstances in life.  I also talk about how burnout can be a huge factor to taking a break.  What are the emotional and financial implications of a break  Can it help you to be more career happy and have better wellbeing.  If you find this episode helpful please also revisit these previous episodes which you may also find helpful.   1. Episode 6 (Season 1) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-6---Figuring-what-career-happiness-means-to-you--Interview-with-Riz-Shabbir-e3g58h  2. Episode 12 (Season 1) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-12---Why-its-never-too-late-to-find-a-career-you-love-Interview-with-Sonal-Dave-e49gme  3. Episode 31 (Season 2) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-31---What-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job-eb4ns8  4. Episode 47 (Season 2) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-47---How-to-deal-with-career-setbacks-egqlbe  5. Episode 48 (Season 2) - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-48---3-tips-on-returning-to-work-after-a-illness-eh1j59  If you have any questions about this episode or would link to suggest a topic to cover please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Many thanks  Soma 

In this episode I talk about people pleasing at work. This is a topic that comes up a lot not just because we want to do well at work but because saying no to opportunities at work isn’t always easy. If you feel this is something that affects you please do listen. Other episodes you may useful include Episode 3 season 1 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-3---How-to-be-more-confident-at-work-and-find-work-you-truly-love-e35c70 Episode 13 season 1 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-13-Burnout-and-five-tips-to-help-you-move-forward-with-it-e4e7gt Episode 50 season 2 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-50---Are-you-being-undermined-at-work-ej2qge Episode 65 season 2 - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-65---Do-we-have-a-hustle-problem-enk8tq If you have any suggestions for the podcast and want me to cover a specific topic please email us at soma@thecareerhappinesssmentor.com I will also be hosting a live episode on Tuesday 23rdFebruary at 5pm. For further details please sign up here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-live-podcast-episode-covid-19-and-your-career-tickets-140986962801? Remember you can also follow us on Twitter here https://twitter.com/CareerHappyPod Many thanks Soma

In this episode we talk about Tall Poppy Syndrome We Look at what it means How it can affect you in the workplace How it can also affect you in business I wanted to talk about it because it’s a theme that often occurs with the women I support and I felt it can often be linked to imposter syndrome but it’s also about how many of us are made to feel bad for the successes we have. So if you are ambitious women who feels like they may be suffering from tall Poppy syndrome please do listen this.  Other useful episodes that may benefit you from listening to.  1. Imposter syndrome - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-61---What-is-imposter-syndrome-and-3-tips-to-help-with-this-eml1g3  2. Success episode - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-59---What-is-your-definition-of-success-eltnm7  3. Interview with Clara Wilcox - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-66---Interview-with-Clara-Wilcox-entv8b  The article that I refer to in the podcast is here https://www.hcamag.com/au/news/general/tall-poppy-syndrome-the-office-trend-killing-morale/168793 Please also see both the videos I mentioned in the episode 1. https://youtu.be/q08f5e5JrqI- Video I mentioned where Conan O'Brien asks Simon Pegg about Tall poppy syndrome. 2. https://youtu.be/OpQhUSHl30U- Eleanor Beaton explaining what it really is and how it affects you in your career. If you have any questions about the podcast or episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Many thanks  Soma x 

In this episode I look at what is personality, how I links with your career and some tools and resources to help you with this.  I talk about the difference about introversion and extroversion and what the differences between being a introvert or extrovert.  There are a lot of misconceptions about personality and I also talk about personality tests and what a personality psychologist do linking in with this. I spoke to a lady on the podcast called Gemma Stow we spoke about introversion as she helped introverted business owners you can listen here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-38---Interview-with-Gemma-Stow-eciqgq  I would also recommend if you are interested in personality reading Susan Cain’s book Quiet it’s all about how you use introversion as a superpower see link here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0141029196 if you would prefer something more visual then perhaps watch the YouTube video were she does a ted talk instead here https://youtu.be/c0KYU2j0TM4  If you are interested in taking the 16 personalities test see link here https://www.16personalities.com/  There are lots of other tests online but in terms of accuracy a personality psychologist or someone who is trained to give these tests would give you the most accurate result after doing a number of tests. See other links here https://www.truity.com/ - they have tests like the Enneagram test, Big Five and DISC.  Your personality can help your career in different ways and I also touch on this more in the episode but it’s important to be who you are as opposed to what others what from you. If you haven’t listened to the episode about narcissism which links in with personality please go to the link here  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-68-Narcissism-in-the-workplace-eotq3m  Also listen to the episode about communication which may help you if you are dealing with difficult people at work https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-55---3-ways-to-communicate-better-with-your-colleagues-ekd3pi  If you have any further comments about or questions about the podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Many thanks  Soma 

I wanted to do this episode as a follow up to episode 33 of the podcast from season 2 of the podcast. - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-33---3-tips-on-workplace-bullying-eb9fi3 This is an issue that is close to my heart for many reasons but I see this come up again and again with my clients and women I speak to. If you need more support around this please also consider listening to the following episodes below  Episode 31 season 2 – What to do if you work in a toxic work environment and want a new job? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-31---What-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job-eb4ns8 Episode 44  season 2 – Racism in the workplace - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-44---Racism-in-the-Workplace-ef0615 Episode 50 season 2 – Are you being undermined at work? - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-50---Are-you-being-undermined-at-work-ej2qge Episode 68 season 3 – Narcissism in the workplace - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-68-Narcissism-in-the-workplace-eotq3m  You can also find further tips on this article I wrote for Thrive Global here - https://thriveglobal.com/stories/what-i-would-do-differently-if-i-was-bullied-again-by-a-boss/  Please also see LinkedIn post I mentioned in the episode https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_pms-defence-of-priti-patel-sparked-home-activity-6736572689755971584-3pqn If you think you need support right now please email me at soma@somaghosh.com to find out how we work together to help you with your career happiness.

In this episode we talk about what you learn from failure in your career and how you can turn this around to something positive.  Please see episodes and links below to help further with this topic  If you are currently job hunting and feel deflated by how it's going why not check out episode 13 which includes three top job hunting tips to listen the episode please go here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-19---Three-top-job-hunting-tips-e5cord  Another episode that links in with the topic of failure is episode 47 about Career setbacks and how to deal with them to listen to this episode please go here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-47---How-to-deal-with-career-setbacks-egqlbe  Some of you who have listened to this episode may also enjoy the episode around Career change Episode 46 which you can listen to here  https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-46---Three-reasons-to-change-your-career-eg75qs Lastly another episode that is in line with this is Episode 63 which is why resilience is so important to listen to this please go here https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-63---Why-resilience-is-so-important-in-your-career-ena4o6  I also mentioned some affirmation cards in the podcast the anxiety cards I was given are not available online but I did find a nice alterative see link here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunny-Present-Anxiety-Affirmation-Cards/dp/B087TZNYTD  The other affirmation cards I use regularly are a Life more inspired cards here https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/shop/affirmation-cards-prints  Lastly I did mention Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress solution I couldn't remember the name of his book in the episode but he talks about how affirmations can help us.  If you have any further questions or comments about this episode please email at soma@somaghosh.com 

In this episode we talk about narcissism in the workplace and how it can affect you. We look at what narcissism means and also gives examples and tips on what to do if you facing this right now. This theme can affect your confidence, self belief and how you communicate and work with your colleagues and managers. So if you think you are working with narcissists in the workplace hope this helps you. As I give some tips to help you with this if you are. Other episodes you may find helpful that I mention in this episode are below  1. Episode about workplace bulling - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-33---3-tips-on-workplace-bullying-eb9fi3 2. Interview with  Clara Wilcox where we talked about being a women and mum in the workplace - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-66---Interview-with-Clara-Wilcox-entv8b  3. Reference to pregnant and screwed website which I mentioned and Clara spoke about in her interview - https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/  I mentioned covert narcissism in this episode and you may find this quite interesting to read https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-the-covert-narcissist-4584587  I also spoke about Gaslighting you may find this useful to read as it describes what it is https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/what-gaslighting-how-do-you-know-if-it-s-happening-ncna890866  If you want to ask me a question about this episode or have ideas for other themes you want me to cover please email us at soma@somaghosh.com 

In this episode I talk about what 2020 has taught and also how the pandemic this year may of changed our lives.  I definitely think this has been a year of learning for so many of us and I hope this podcast has helped in times of job loss, redundancy and any other career issues you have had this year.  I wish you all a wonderful 2021 and hope you had a wonderful Christmas this year.  To get more updates please subscribe to the newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53 You can also email me at soma@somaghosh.com  See you in season 3.  Many thanks  Soma

In this Episode I spoke to Career coach Clara Wilcox. Clara has had vast experience in the recruitment and higher education industry. She now supports mums and parents to have a better balance at work and also helps employers to carter for parents who need support at work.  In this episode we spoke about what it's like to be parent and juggle your career. As well as Clara giving advice to anyone who is facing difficulty coping with being a parent and working.  As well as some the issues facing parents whilst working with young children at home.  Clara also shares how her journey of motherhood and her career helped her start her own business called "The Balance collective.  If you want to connect with her you can connect on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarawilcox/  Or visit her website  https://thebalancecollective.co.uk/  

In this episode I talk about hustle and what that word means in our current working age. I also look at whether or not this is problem for us not just as a woman but as a society. This is an on-going issue in the world of work and business and delve into why. I also explore this concept of busyness and if this is impacting our life, career and even health.  I share some tips around around how you can life a less hustle free life and career in this episode and the effects of workplace culture.  Some of the episodes that I mention are below and I have also included some other episodes and links that may be relevant to you if you are going through this right now.  1. Lizzie Benton - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-24-the-importance-of-workplace-culture-and-why-we-need-to-talk-about-it-interview-with-lizzie-benton  2. Suzannah Butcher - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-35-why-good-mental-health-is-important-in-your-career-and-business-interview-with-suzannah-butcher  3. Burnout - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-13-five-tips-to-help-you-move-forward-with-career-burnout 4. Toxic work environment - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-31-what-to-do-if-you-work-in-a-toxic-environment-and-want-a-new-job If you want to get more updates about the career happiness mentor please subscribe to our newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53  If you have any questions about the podcast or want support 1:1 please email me at soma@somaghosh.com