The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode we talk about 3 reasons you should be having regular breaks at work. The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction and purpose behind this episode 2. Why breaks needed and the implications of this plus some legislation around this 3.  Three Reasons why regular breaks are needed 4.  Closing thoughts around this Articles related to this episode that I mention 1.      https://www.ciphr.com/blog/regular-breaks-at-work#:~:text=Regular%20breaks%20are%20essential%20for,boosts%20both%20wellbeing%20and%20productivity. 2.      https://www.gov.uk/rest-breaks-work/print 3.      https://www.acas.org.uk/working-time-rules If you want to ask a question about career happiness or have any further topic suggestions or comments please email us at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we talk about the following: 1. Why I decided to record this episode 2. University drop out rates 3.  What happens if you don’t finish your degree or leave university? 4. Options moving forward 5.  Closing thoughts Websites I mentioned in this episode 1.  https://www.whatuni.com/advice/news/universities-with-highest-and-lowest-dropout-rates/85809/#:~:text=Their%20insights%20reveal%20that%20computer,to%20drop%20out%20of%20education. 2. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2024/04/25/why-a-fresh-approach-is-needed-for-university-drop-out-rates/ 3. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dropouts-or-stopouts-or-comebackers-or-potential-completers-Non-continuation-of-students-in-the-UK.pdf 4. https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/what-to-study/types-of-degrees-uk 5. https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/after-you-start/transferring-or-dropping-out-of-university 6. https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/dropping-out-of-university-and-starting-again If you have any questions about this episode please email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  

In this episode we talk about Does having a niche in your business matter anymore? The main format of the episode is as follows: 1.  Introduction to the episode 2. To Niche or not to niche in your business? 3. The advantages of niching 4. The Disadvantages of niching 5.  3 tips to take away 6.  Closing thoughts Episode I mentioned and you have given some great feedback on thank you by the way. Is Episode 231 - Business burnout- 3 ways to handle this and why you shouldn’t ignore it? You can watch the advert I mentioned in the episode here Chanel no 5 advert - ⁠https://youtu.be/fo4LLux-tfM?si=X2IIb6l_1TIien1S If you have any questions about this episode email at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The format of the podcast 1. Intro and why I decided to record this episode 2. Ten Job titles that you may not as familiar with 3.  Explore and conquer ideas about different careers 4.Discovery not fear by helping discover things they are interested in 5. Closing thoughts The 10 unique jobs I mentioned 1. Actuary 2. Civil Service Fast Streamer 3. Engineering geologist 4. Arboriculturist 5. Arbitrator 6.PPC specialist 7. Procurement manager 8. Nanotechnologist 9. Orthoptist 10. Prosthetist Websites to help you research the jobs that I mentioned https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/career-development/pathways/how-to-become-an-actuary#:~:text=Or%20as%20their%20professional%20body,a%20business%20and%20their%20clients.%E2%80%9D https://www.mathscareers.org.uk/i-love-maths/ https://actuaries.org.uk/qualify/become-an-actuary/what-is-an-actuary/ https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/civil-service-fast-streamer https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Geology-Career-Pathways/Careers/Job-Sectors/Engineering-Geology-Sector#:~:text=Engineering%20geologists%20are%20involved%20in,work%20for%20engineering%20consultancy%20companies. https://universitycompare.com/guides/career/aboriculturist https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/arbitrator https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-ppc-consultant#:~:text=Pay%2Dper%2Dclick%20(PPC,to%20pursue%20this%20career%20path. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/procurement-manager https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/nanotechnologist#:~:text=Nanotechnologists%20manipulate%20molecules%20and%20atoms,create%20new%20materials%20and%20devices. https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/services/ophthalmology/orthoptics#:~:text=Orthoptics%20is%20the%20study%20of,disorders%20and%20children's%20visual%20development. https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/prosthetistorthotist For more information about working with me Visit my site here – www.somaghosh.com How I support parents - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers  

In this episode I talk to Reena Anand is a Founder & Director of Being Inclusive, a neurodiversity consultancy. The format of this episode and what we talk about is as follows 1. Who Reena is and what she does 2. What neurodiversity is and how can we normalise conversations around this 3. Differences between working with parents and corporate clients and helping these groups with neurodiversity 4. What are some of the things that Reena sees commonly when organisations are dealing with neurodiversity and how can this affect an individual going through this 5.  What advice and support can you suggest for anyone who is newly diagnosed or may think they neurodiverse who are feeling overwhelmed by this 6.  How can we start to look at it differently and also look at why some people don't believe that neurodiversity exists 7. Misinformation around neurodiversity and managing the building blocks around the journey of being diagnosed especially in a world with so much information and how to navigate this 8. The representation of diverse voices within the neurodiverse community and what can we do about this. 9. Reena’s career story and what she was doing before this and how did this compare to the aspirations she had How to stay in touch with Reena and find out more about here LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenaanand/ Website - https://www.reenaanand.com/      

In this episode I spoke to Alyssa Jaffer who is a Global Communications Manager + Freelance Journalist In this episode we talk about the following: 1. Who Alyssa is and what she does 2. Portfolio careers vs Multifaceted careers 3. Why are more people diversifying their careers 4. Alyssa’s career aspirations when she was younger and how did they change when she went to university 5. What is it really like working in Comms and some of the preconceived ideas when it comes to it. 6. What skills are needed for a Comms career and what does Alyssa think about the type of people who should consider this career 7.  How Alyssa manages stressful situations and stress in general in her working life 8. Alyssa’s freelance writing career and how did it start 9. Alyssa shares a story about promoting yourself and pitching in her freelance writing career in linking with comparison and self-doubt 10.  Workplace culture and some of the themes that people should be thinking about right now. How can you connect with Alyssa LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-jaffer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alyssajaff If you have questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

In this episode I talk about Business burnout and how it can harmful. I also talk about 3 ways to navigate this why it can be harmful if you ignore it. The main format of the episode is as follows: 1. Why I wanted to do this episode 2. What is burnout and how is linked to being a business owner? 3. Three ways to handle it 4. Reasons why it shouldn’t be ignored 5.  Final thoughts Links mentioned in this episode Definition of burnout from the WHO(wealth health organisation)  website https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases Article about burnout and how it can affect your mental health - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/#:~:text=or%20higher%20absenteeism-,Why%20is%20burnout%20a%20concern?,any%20other%20working%20status%20group. Episodes that are relevant to this episode 1. Episode 35 - Why good mental health is important in your career and business (Interview with Suzannah Butcher) 2. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? 3. Episode 145 - 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happy business mindset Working with to help your business If you are interested in working with me one to one you can apply for a business consultation here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform If you have any questions about this episode or the business mentoring I offer please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somghosh.com    

In this episode I talk about the following: 1. The Job description and it’s purpose 2. The downside of one mention Rob bakers post 3.Tips on helping you getting a job from the job description 4. Final thoughts thinking beyond the description Links I mentioned in this episode https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/comment/job-descriptions-are-holding-your-organisation-back/ Jobs website I mentioned - https://www.charityjob.co.uk/ https://jobs.britishlegion.org.uk/vacancies/221/admiral-nurse-administrator.html download vacancy pack to read full job description and job specification https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48564/ you can download the full job description by downloading the further information document Want to work with me Apply for a consultation here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses Find out more about The Career Happiness Program here - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program If you have any questions about this or anything related to the podcast please contact me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

In this episode we are talking about common misconceptions about vocational careers. The format of this episode is as follows: 1.Introduction to this episode 2. Looking at what a vocational career actually is 3. The misconceptions around Vocational careers 4. How can I support you as a parent of teenager Links I mention in this episode https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/training-choice/vtq-vocational-technical-qualification#:~:text=VTQs%20are%20practical%20qualifications%20designed,working%20in%20a%20particular%20industry. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/vocational-jobs https://www.capel.ac.uk/courses/subject/horticulture-and-professional-landscaping/ https://www.futurefit.co.uk/blog/jobs-without-a-degree/ Other Podcast Episodes linked to this episode Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know? Episode 141 - Why college is still an option that many are still not considering enough? Episode 182 - 3 jobs you can get start straight away after your GCSEs Episode 226 - Should you consider T-levels and what are they? How can I support you as a parent of a teenager I offer a few services to parents of teenager around this to find out more about this see full link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers For full details about the parental consultation I offer visit the link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation For full details about the careers advice interview visit the link here – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service If you have any thoughts or comments about this episode get in touch via email. Email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com    

In this episode we explore if a business lull is normal and when should we be worrying about this. During the course of this episode this is what we explored: 1. What is a business lull? 2. Is it normal to have a business Lull?   3. When should you worry ? 4. Tips and advice to move forward 5. How you can work with me to get business mentoring Episodes I mention that you should also listen to Episode 160 - How to cope with change in business and why it’s actually a good thing? Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor? Episode 183 - 3 ways to manage business decline and what can you do about this? Episode 211 - Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam How can I support you with your business Find out more about how you can work with me here to apply for a business consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business To apply for apply for a consultation go to the link here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform If you have any thoughts or questions about this episode please contact us via email. You can email me at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠ or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com