The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode I talk with the award-winning Victoria Ademosu a business owner and founder of “The Tutoress”. Victoria is a dear friend of mine and has a lot of wise words about business and starting a business realistically.  To connect with Victoria, you can  Follow her on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTutoress  Visit her website to find out more about the tutoress - http://www.thetutoress.com/  If you enjoy the podcast why not subscribe to the newsletter that gets sent out twice every month. You subscribe to the newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53&fbclid=IwAR1em0UUzXxfHB40sZsA0p5WnAwoa7yyPSJ_Qn6R63ex1PzY6NsjgMtFb9s  Also, if you like the podcast I would really appreciate you taking the time to leave me review on Apple Podcasts. It will help with the visibility of the podcast and mean so much to me. 

   Burnout is real and is now being recognised as a condition that is affecting so many of us in the workplace. In this episode I explore burnout with you share some of my own personal journey and give you 5 tips on how you can move forward with it. I spoke about the man who coined the term burnout called Herbert Freudenberger if you want to find out more about google him.  To watch the live, I mentioned in the episode please go to the link https://www.facebook.com/147585885401916/videos/327095891221537/  To see the talk, I mentioned in the episode by Devdutt Pattanaik please go to the link here https://youtu.be/ZD_Gh3Igoe0. He talks about leadership at 15 minutes into the video for a about 40 secs in this video. I am being specific here in case some of you aren’t interested in mythology or not familiar with Mahabharata so you can hear how wonderfully he explains leadership here.  If you feel you need support through career counselling email me at soma@somghosh.com to see if I would be a good fit for you. I will only work with a client if its right or both of us. If you want further support and career happiness tips please follow the blog here https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog and sign up for the free newsletter here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53&fbclid=IwAR2kzqo8ZAoVqBGLhSjqdOsJoKAYv6yVDy8ocGaWlQNZCslytvebCbmeifQ  If you have a question about this episode please get in touch you can also follow me on twitter at @sgcareers27. or connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ 

 In this episode I speak to the very inspirational Sonal Dave. Sonal is an award-winning business owner, toastmaster and public speaking coach.  We speak about what a toastmaster and celebrant does. What her career has been like over the years. Highs and lows in her career and some of her own personal challenges.  If you want to find out more about Sonal you can visit her at https://www.sonaldave.com/  You can connect with Sonal on the following social media links.  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sonaldaveofficial  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonal_dave68/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNEWPr3b2BKfiR_M9ZOPWg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonaldave68  If you have any questions about the episode please visit the site here at www.somaghosh.com or email me at soma@somghosh.com   Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve.  Soma x 

   In today’s episode I talk about my own personal story. I also share with you a little bit about my parents, school life, university and career choices. To how career happiness was something which was already something that was simmering in the background. I just didn’t know it at the time. I will be doing a further episode about this soon.  To read my full story please go to the about me page on my site https://www.somaghosh.com/about you can also read my career unhappiness story to do with redundancy at this link https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/my-career-unhappiness-story I also mention some tips around what to do if you are unhappy at work.  See these link here https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/how-to-find-career-happiness-strategies-of-dealing-with-unhappiness-at-work If you enjoy listening to the podcast and want to connect and ask me more either email me at soma@somaghosh.com  Or you can connect with on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/  Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve.  Soma x

In this episode I speak to Leyla Okhai.  Leyla is a coach and founder of a unique and really special business called “Diverse Minds”.  In this episode we speak a lot about the importance of mental health and why it’s so vital in the workplace. We also speak about workplace bullying and your working rights. We also touch on why it’s important you get support from your employers if you have a SPLD condition and how you can get support if you have dyslexia, autism etc.  To find out more about Leyla and connect with her you can visit her site https://diverseminds.co.uk/about/  Connect with her on Twitter https://twitter.com/diversemindsuk  Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leyla-okhai-diversemindsuk/  Or visit her Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/diversemindsuk/  If you have any questions about the episode or think you would benefit by having a conversation with me you can book in a 15 minute call please book a call with me here https://soma-ghosh.youcanbook.me/ or email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve.  Soma x

   In this episode I talk about how having a current and up- to- date LinkedIn Profile is an important aspect of your overall career development.  If you aren’t fully using LinkedIn to it’s potential and you are looking for a new job or want to be promoted this will be an important episode for you to listen to.  It’s also a great episode or those of you who have a niche career, have a portfolio career or considering changing your career to fit your unique skills and abilities.  LinkedIn has massive potential to help you move forward if you use it in the right way and I am really passionate about using it not only as an avid user but also as a business owner who has built relationships with clients and other business owners too.  To find out more about why your profile should be up to date please tune into the episode.  You can also gain more value by watching a LinkedIn training I did here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR6YrlDO4M4&t=1884s  If you are interested in finding out more about how I can help you on a one to one basis with LinkedIn please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  Lastly of you want to connect with me on LinkedIn and see my daily posts please go here https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/  Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve.  Soma x

   In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Sharn Khaira. Sharn is the founder of not one but two amazing businesses.  One of these businesses is a wedding planning business which you can find out about here. https://desibridedreamsplanning.co.uk/  Sharn is a business coach and mentor who helps women with a wide range of product and service-based businesses. Her other business is called the Asian Female Entrepreneur Collective. You can join her supportive Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1878900742399436/  In this interview we talk about what its like to be an Asian female business owner. The challenges of running an online business and why branding and marketing is so important. We also spoke about what people may want to consider if they are thinking of creating an online business.  Sharn also interviewed me around workplace bullying a few days prior to this and we spoke about the detrimental effect it can have. To watch this Facebook live you can go here https://www.facebook.com/191730234721483/videos/243379289931290/   We also speak about humility and having a business as this something that really resonated with me about Sharn when I met her online.  If you are interested in staying connected with Sharn you can do so on the following links.  Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asian_female_entrepreneur/  Follow her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Asian-Female-Entrepreneur-Collective-191730234721483/?eid=ARCuk5ez_ABCXYYijCh1lUmHM_uQjgWn5fKblCQpxKTztfZG-Lv_3wcN85LGIU5OMOsP6NwYRHONFX49  If you have any questions about this episode or anything we spoke please contact me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com as always hearing from you.  Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve.  Soma x 

   In this episode I share advice around how to restart our career after a career break. A theme that comes up with at least half of the women I speak to.  If you are thinking about restarting your career due to motherhood, redundancy, a sabbatical, illness or for other reasons this is definitely a great episode to help you move forward.  Remember you can also follow me on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/the_careerhappinessmentor/ Or send me a connection request on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ If you haven’t already signed up to the newsletter you can do so here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53  Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve.  Soma x

In today’s episode I talk to my friend and fellow business owner Riz Shabbir.  Riz is a mindset coach who helps women through divorce and their relationships.   We talk about quite a few things in this episode including: 1. What it’s like to be an Asian female entrepreneur and the additional challenges that come with it.  2. Career unhappiness and what you can you to overcome this.  3. Leaving your job to pursue what you want.  4. Mindset and why it’s powerful and important when you are starting a business or changing careers.  And so much more to find out about all this and more why not tune in to the episode.  If you want to connect to Riz you can follow her on following social media platforms.  1. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetforentreprenuers/ 2. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizshabbir/     Also if you could leave us a review on apple podcasts or rating on this would be really appreciated. Enjoy the episode and wishing you all the career happiness you deserve.  Soma x

 In this episode we look at what career confusion is and I share with you some of the main things I see with clients and that has happened to me.  I share 3 practical tips to help you with this. It’s a lot more common then we all think and a lot of guilt is associated with feeling confused.   A lack of clarity is something that really held me back and I still have women ask me how they can overcome this.  To get more tips and advice around career happiness why not sign up to the free newsletter you can do so here https://thecareerhappinessmentor.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3cbb0dae04c3c14700da9770e&id=e2f25afd53   You can also follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_careerhappinessmentor/ Or connect with me on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ If you haven’t already subscribed to the podcast please do so and leave us a review on iTunes to let us know what you think.  Soma x