The Career Happiness Podcast

The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction to episode 2. Business failure what is it and why can it happen 3.Some key reasons why a business can fail 4. What can you learn moving forward Episodes that you may useful after listening to this episode 1. Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their businesses way too soon 2. Episode 176 – How to make sure you are using money in your business the right way? 3. Episode 183 – 3 Ways to manage to business decline and what can you do about this. 4. Episode 210 – What does running a business mean to you? Links that I mention in the episode Business that are closing in 2024 - https://www.mylondon.news/news/business/high-street-shops-close-london-28885619 Courageous collective podcast interview where I was interviewed - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3carQTnYnPl31KKSuua46u?si=52aece33429a4c3a How can I support you? I currently have spaces available for my business mentoring if this is something you need support with or are interested in please visit the page here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business You can apply for a call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform Any questions about the podcast or this episode please email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we talk about the following: 1. What is work addiction 2. Why are so many people addicted to work? 3. What are the 3 signs to look for 4. Support and advice around this 5.  How can I support you Articles I mentioned in this episode https://www.healthline.com/health/addiction/work#:~:text=Work%20addiction%2C%20often%20called%20workaholism,often%20driven%20by%20job%20success https://anywhere.epam.com/en/blog/why-do-people-become-workaholics https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/process-addiction/work-addiction/ Other useful articles https://www.who.int/standards/classifications/frequently-asked-questions/burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon Other useful episodes 1. Episode 73 - Are you a people pleaser at work? 2. Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress 3. Episode 156 - How Yoga can help your career and life with Deepa Sapra How to work with me 1. Apply for a consultation here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses 2. Find out about my professional services for women here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment You can connect with me on LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ Any questions about this episode or working with me email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

This episode is a bit different as I am repurposing a Facebook live that I did about “3 tips to help you find a better job”. Many people want to find a job that’s better for them but struggle with this. The main format of this episode is as follows : 1. Introduction and purpose behind episode 2. Why do we want a better job 3. Three main tips to help with this 4. Things I would add now since I did this Live 5. Working with me 1-1 Other useful episodes 1. Episode 201 - Why are we so unhappy at work and 3 ways to handle this? 2. Episode 118 Why being over ambitious isn't a bad thing 3. Episode 103 - Working hard vs working smart what's real answer to working culture 4. Episode 57 - 3 reasons why you aren’t satisfied with your career? Working me 1-1 1. Apply for a call here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses 2.  Career Happiness Program - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program Any questions about about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com and soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we look at: 1. What is Shiny object syndrome in business 2. Why do we fall prey to it 3. Why can it ruin your business 4. What can we do to prevent it 5.How can I support you further Episodes that you may find useful 1.Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruin your own business 2. Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor? 3. Episode 173 - Five home truths about the business coaching industry Other things that I mention in this episode 1. Crypto queen podcast listen here –  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07nkd84 2.  Neal’s business find out more here - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/ Working with me s a business owner Business mentoring find out more here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

1. Why I choose to talk about this subject 2. A career in a law and what that could look like 3.  Three Home truths about Why is a career in Law not for everyone 4. Further reading and resources 5.  How can I help you Useful links mentioned in this episode - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/browse-sector/law - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/areas-of-law - https://www.lawcareers.net/ - https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/ - https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice Doctor Death Lawyer I mention - https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/chicago-bar/2021/10/the-dr-death-edition-a-conversation-with-dallas-d-a-michelle-shughart-about-the-crimes-and-prosecution-of-christopher-duntsch/ Article why a law degree can be difficult to obtain - https://www.bolton.ac.uk/blogs/is-a-law-degree-hard-to-do#:~:text=However%2C%20different%20courses%20present%20different,understanding%20the%20challenges%20law%20presents.&text=Legal%20concepts%20can%20be%20quite,family%2C%20labour%2C%20and%20more. How Can I support you link to working with parents - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers Parental consultation – https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation Careers advice service – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Questions about the episode please email me us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Other useful episodes 1. Episode 88 - How to find work that lights you up (Interview with Janine Esbrand) 2. Episode 102 - How to empower your career and be who you want to be (Interview with Andrea Petrek) 3. Episode 169 - What are the most demand careers the UK? 4. Episode 179 - Is having a degree really worth it  

In this episode we spoke about the following: 1.  Some background about why the 9-5 was created 2.  Why this topic may be the future of working life… 3.  Take some time to reflect on what your thoughts are first what do they tell you about your career. Career mentoring exercise for you 4.  Three reasons why it doesn’t exist anymore 5. Key things to take away from this episode Some articles that talk about the 9-5 and why working life has changed 1. https://www.business.com/articles/the-death-of-the-workday-is-9-to-5-working-obsolete/ 2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/07/25/working-9-to-5-is-an-antiquated-relic-from-the-past-and-should-be-stopped-right-now/?sh=14bc374e40de 3. https://www.redwigwam.com/articles/2022/nov/why-working-9-5-is-outdated-and-the-future-is-flexible/ Career Obstacles workshop To sign up please see page here – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-obstacles-waitlist Any questions about this episode or anything else please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com      

Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam In this episode we spoke to business founder and business strategist Lee Lam In this episode we spoke about the following 1.  What Lee does as a business owner and who she supports 2. Lee’s ideal client and what they are struggling with 3. What is a COO role in a company and what do they do 4. Lee’s Career and her highs and her career and lessons 5. What are some of the qualities to be a good mentor 6. What led Lee to starting her business 7. Advice and tips on how to keep going in business when you feel like giving up 8. Building relationships in your business and why this matters 9. What can we learn from business failure and how can it help us in business 10. What has changed in business post pandemic Where can you connect with Lee 1. LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ 2.  Website - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leelam/?originalSubdomain=uk

The format of this episode was as follows 1. Purpose of the episode 2. Running a business what is your purpose and why 3. Your mission for continuing 4. Thinking about Meaning vs future Other episodes you may useful 1. Episode 52 - Should I turn a hobby into a business 2. Episode 126 - 3 ways to create a business brand and why it's so important 3. Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruin your own business 4. Episode 148 - How to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up 5. Episode 180 - 3 reasons why building your business is a long game Working with me Are you interested in working with me as business owner find out more here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business If you have any questions about the podcast or working together please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The main format for this episode was as follows 1. The Idea behind this episode 2. Awards and how they can help your brand and business 3. Some reflections from 2019 to now 4. Advice and support for you Episode I mention 1.  Episode 163 - Should you start a business podcast Shoutouts on this episode 1. Neal Veglio - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/ 2. Sangita Pillai - https://www.soulsutras.co.uk/about-sangeeta-pillai/ 3. Ravneet thank for the clip and you can she also won an award for Best Nutritionist that night she has also been on the podcast on Episode 178 - How Nutrition can be linked to your career and happiness at work with Ravneet Panesar. She awards winners in my category best podcaster 1. Amruti Choudhry who was also highly commended podcaster - https://www.amruticoaching.com/ 2. Manpreet Johal was one the main Best podcaster Award winners - https://www.heartshappiness.co.uk/ 3. Urvashi Lad was the other main Best Podcaster Award winner - https://www.unlimitedurvashi.com/ Awards I have been nominated for and the two awards I have won 1. Podcast for business awards -https://www.lynsayanne.com/ 2. International women’s podcast awards - https://everybody-media.com/awards/ 3. National Coaching Awards - https://thenationalcoachingawards.com/ 4. We are city Rising star awards - https://wearethecity.com/rising-star-awards-what-happened-next-for-soma-ghosh/ 5. She Awards - http://sheawardsuk.co.uk/ Links you may find interesting 1.  Feedspot blog - https://podcasts.feedspot.com/uk_career_podcasts/ How you can work with me 1. Professional women - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses 2. Parents of teens - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers 3. Business Owners - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business Any questions about this episode please contact me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Waitlist for workshop - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-obstacles-waitlist

1. Intro and aim of this episode 2. Some of the ways you may be downplaying your career potential 3. Three Ways to not downplay your career potential Other relevant episodes 1.  Episode 104 - Returning to work as a parent (Interview with Lizzie Martin) 2. Episode 198 - How understanding your personal strengths can enhance your career happiness With Biraj Nakarja 3. Episode 205- Can Change affect your Career Confidence Articles related to the episode Lilly Allen article about this - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a60190077/lily-allen-says-having-kids-ruined-career/ Clip of what she said fully - https://youtu.be/LBdvKd1qzwE?si=j5ldpfqIAc0pOonA How to get careers advice and support 1.  Apply for a consultation - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses 2. Visit the women in employment page - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment