The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode I speak about racism in the workplace. What is racism and how does it impact you at work. I gave some examples of subtle racism and assumptions that are made. I also shared some finding from Manchester university you can read the full post I mentioned here https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/racism-is-still-a-huge-problem/ Please see a link to some resources about anti-racism here https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliawuench/2020/06/02/first-listen-then-learn-anti-racism-resources-for-white-people/#4b435f9116ee Please also go and listen to the interviews I did with Selina Yankson episode 41 and the interview I did with Oris Ikomi episode 39.   If you are a regular podcast listener would really appreciate you nominating this podcast on for the podcast listeners choice awards you can vote here  https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote?fbclid=IwAR3FBBlWBPoYWCP38Nc-_nFVrXfvmdBo2ZDBg1W63B1OrxLtpcMfjKHNyDg If you want more tips any advice please subscribe to the fortnightly newsletter You can also email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Many thanks Soma

It's a mental health awareness month this May  This week it's mental health awareness week. which is why I wanted to do this episode.   I also did a video about mental awareness, in general, you can watch this video here https://youtu.be/yiHK8NsQfE4 This episode around mental health wellbeing seemed very timely. Last year we spoke to Cristina Cioffi about anxiety if you are feeling anxious at this time please go to episode 20 - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-20-how-anxiety-can-affect-your-career-interview/id1450116167?i=1000451740107  I mentioned how social media has really affected me whilst in lockdown and this is something I know is affecting a lot of people right now too.  I am also running a podcast completion right now all you need to do is leave me a review or share my podcast tagging me on social media. You will be entered into a prize draw where you can win either my LinkedIn course or an Amazon gift voucher. This will be running until Friday 26th June. I mentioned a quiz site to help people who want to create something fun if you want to try this please go to this link. https://myquiz.org/ If you have any questions about this episode or anything raised in this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Have a wonderful Bank holiday weekend.  Soma x 

Hayley is a Chartered psychologist and occupational psychologist. In this episode, we spoke about career unhappiness obviously 😊!! As well as work dynamics, work culture, and the relationship between managers and their teams. It was a really insightful episode and Hayley has a different way of helping leaders thrive in their work. We did also touch on the Covid-19 and what to do at this time. You can visit her site here https://halopsychology.com/ Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hajlewis/ Follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/Haypsych/ If you have any questions about the episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Many thanks  Soma 

In this episode, I spoke to Selina Yankson. Selina is a career coach, with a vast experience in different fields including sales and marketing.  In this episode, we spoke about a lot of really interesting themes.  1. Career progression  2. Being a BAME women  3. Having a portfolio career  4. Starting a side hustle  5. Being yourself in the workplace and showing your true personality  It was really wonderful doing this interview with Selina because it's great to have a raw guest who is honest, humble, and just herself.  To follow Selina please follow her on twitter here  Or see her Instagram posts here  You can also see her Quora posts here  If you have found this episode helpful and want to find out more about how I can support you please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Many thanks  Soma 

In this episode, I talk to Elaine Batho who is a coach, Wellness, and Retreat specialist.  We spoke about burnout how unhappiness at work can lead to burnout and underlying health conditions. Elaine also shares her own experience of burnout and well-being journey which led her to start her own business.  As this episode was recorded just before the global lockdown due to COVID 19 we also spoke about what people could do to make sure they were working and staying safe at this time.  To find out more about Elaine visit her site here  Connect with her on Linkedin  Follow her on Instagram  If you are interested in getting more tips and advice around career happiness at this time please subscribe to the regular newsletter  If you have any comments or want to work together to help support you with careers advice please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Much love  Soma x 

In this episode, I spoke to Oris Ikomi. Oris works as a diversity and inclusion consultant he has had a variety of experience and we had a really interesting discussion about the workplace, work environments, and how diversity and inclusion although mentioned within the workplace isn't always something that some people are aware or know what their rights are.  If you want to connect with Oris you can connect with him on Linkedin here  You can also follow him on Instagram here  Remember if you want more career insights please sign up to the free weekly newsletter here  You can also email me at soma@somaghosh.com if you have any further questions about this episode or working with me as a careers adviser.  Much love  Soma 

In this episode, I talk to Gemma Stow business coach for introverted women. We spoke about business and showing up as yourself and what it's like to be introvert.  It was great to talk Gemma about this being an introvert myself and I know a lot of the women I work are introverts too.  If you want to want to find out more about Gemma you can visit here website  Follow her on Instagram  Connect with her on Linkedin  She also has her own podcast here  If you have any questions about the episode and want to reach out please email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Many thanks Soma x 

In this episode, I spoke to youtube and brand, business and career coach Joy Randolph.  We spoke about so much in this episode from careers, money to a business and also how Joy started her amazing youtube channel.  You can find out more about Joy by visiting here website here  Following her on Instagram  Connecting with here on Linkedin  If you have any further questions about the podcast episode remember you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Many thanks  Soma x 

In this episode, I speak to Nicola Huelin. Nicola is a previous mentor of mine and she helps women and mums start a business. Within this episode we talk about business, careers being a woman and mum in business. As well as helping more women get into business and be happy about their careers. If you want to find out more about Nicola you can visit here site here https://www.mpower.academy/ Follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/nicolahuelin/ Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolahuelin/ Nicola also wrote a wonderful book about helping mums and business see link here as she mentions this on the podcast https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Revolution-empowered-Mumpreneurs-Inspiration/dp/1910056618 If you have any questions about the issues discussed and want to reach out please email me at soma@somaghosh.com I always love hearing from you and if need my support with your career I am always here to support you so please do reach out.  Much love Soma x

In this episode, I talk to the lovely Suzannah Butcher. Suzannah has a business called Calmpreneur. We spoke about how mental health affects you in your business, life, and career. Suzannah supports busy business owners who are stressed and suffer need support with mental health. I was also lucky enough to have a wonderful conversation on her podcast please see link here  If you want to connect with here please connect with here on Instagram  Join her network on LinkedIn  Be part of her supportive Facebook group  You can also follow her on her twitter  Lastly go check out her website which is full of wonderful resources and online courses as well as how she supports business owners one to one. https://calmpreneur.com/  If you have any questions about the episode or think you need some support with your career please email me at soma@somaghosh.com