The Career Happiness Podcast

   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

   In this podcast episode I speak with the inspiring Kiki Kirby of Kiki Kirby coaching.  Kiki is a life and business coach who helps her clients in a heart centred way to align with their true purpose. Finding your true purpose and what you love in your career can help you think about what you really love and we talk a lot about this and why it's so important.  She is a truly amazing lady and someone you can learn a lot from. So, if you want to feel inspired and motivated by someone who has already had a truly amazing journey both in her life and business this is a great episode to listen to.  Kiki gives some amazing advice about how to not give up on your dreams and keep going.  If you want to connect with her more you can do so at the following links  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiki-stanton-b66a6b56/  Twitter -https://twitter.com/kiki_kirby?lang=en  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiki.kirby.coaching/  Facebook - https://business.facebook.com/kikikirbycoaching/ To find some of her free resources you can go to the following links  1. Habit tracker - http://www.kikikirbycoaching.co.uk/blog/designed-with-love  2. Create the vision you want for you life and work-https://kikikirby.kartra.com/page/All-About-Your-Vision  To find out more about Kiki please also visit her site here http://www.kikikirbycoaching.co.uk/  If you want to feel more confident around your career and find your version of career happiness why not sign up to the free newsletter 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 this episode we will be looking at confidence in the workplace and finding work you truly love. This is an area that comes up a lot with the women I support.  The main things we spoke about in this episode were: Introduction to Episode and why a lack confidence at work affects the women I support - 0:00-2:49 What is Career confidence - 2:50-7:42 How can you be more confident at work -7:54-12:50 Confidence at work and asking a pay rise and a promotion- 12:52-15:24 Are you asking for more of what you want in your working life - 15:25-19:45 Career confidence and how it’s linked to Money - 19:50-22:04 Confidence at work is an on-going journey and a career coaching exercise to help you with this - 22:05-25:44 Closing thoughts and end of episode 25:45-29:12 If you are looking to get a promotion or want to feel more respected at work this is a great episode to help you look at what confidence is and start taking action to feel more confident and happier at work.  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/  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.  You can also donate to support the podcast here and donate from £5-20  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/careerhappiness/5  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/careerhappiness/10 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/careerhappiness/15  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/careerhappiness/20 Soma x

 In this episode I speak with an amazing confidence coach Aliya who is passionate about empowering women with confidence. Aliya is an NLP practitioner, coach and is based in Abu Dhabi The main things we spoke about in this episode: Introduction to Aliya and what she does - 0:00-2:38 Why did you choose to support women with confidence - 2:39-4:40 Aliya’s thoughts on why career confidence is such a huge issue - 4:41-6:25 Fear around speaking up at work and asking for more at work- 6:26-8:19 The type of women Aliya works with is it just mums or others ?? - 8:21-11:00 Aliya’s biggest challenges in her business what are they - 11:10-15:00 Aliya’s tips and advice to someone who is lacking confidence - 15:11-19:13 Book recommendations for the listeners to help them - 19:18-22:00 Morning routine and how this can help improve your day- 23:00 - 25:08 The process of confidence and consistency - 25:11- 26:58 Women empowerment and her thoughts around feminism - 27:00-29:40 Aliya’s thoughts on how we can empower women - 29:50-34:30 How to connect with Aliya and find out more about her work - 34:32-35:16 End of episode - 35:16-36:24 To find out more about her: · You can follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/coach_aliya/ · Go to her YouTube channel here  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9RHBycu8phPt4-NPXHWzZQ · Visit her Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/AliyaRajahCC/ · And go to her website here http://www.aliyarajah.com/ If you want to feel more confident around your career and find your version of career happiness why not sign up to the free newsletter 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. You can also donate to support the podcast here and donate from £5-20https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/careerhappiness/5 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/careerhappiness/10https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/careerhappiness/15 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/careerhappiness/20Soma 

In this introductory episode we will be looking at what the podcast will be all about. This is a seasonal podcast where I will be publishing 2-3 episodes per month. We will be looking at career happiness, career change, job hunting tips and how you can create your own business and have a portfolio career.   In this episode I will be talking about the following: What is the podcast about -0:00 -3:00 Who I am and the work I do - 3:04 -3:59 Some of themes we will talking about on the podcast - 4:01 - 6:24 Happiness at work and who should listen to the podcast - 6:25 - 8:07 Outro of episode - 8:80-9:32 To get more support around your version of career happiness why not sign up to the Career Clarity Checklist here: https://mailchi.mp/84c14c6aafab/thecareerclaritychecklist?fbclid=IwAR1yosk6_1HTB3xO0svpVfBb_9Masj85het6ostM7TPbhB7GexZ-2B5hbzE  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