The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode we look at 3 ways to be clearer about your career journey. The main things we addressed in this episode were: 1. Clarity and why it’s something people want Into 2.Where you are right now 3.  Three ways to be clearer in your career Useful episodes related to this episode 1.  Episode 5 - Three tips to help with Career Confusion 2. Episode 4 - Finding your true purpose in your career (Interview with Kiki Kirby) 3. Episode 32 - Are you looking for the wrong type of job? 4. Episode 157 - How can you find your career purpose and 2 ways to do this 5. Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it. How to work with me If you are interested in working with me visit the link here to find out more about my career mentoring services - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment and https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program you can apply for a 20 minute call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572&pli=1#responses If you have any questions about this episode you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com  or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this Episode we talk about 3 ways to manage business Decline: The main things I looked at in this episode were: 1. What does business decline mean and look like 2. 3 ways to manage a decrease and decline 3. Closing thoughts Articles I mentioned in this Episode https://www.standard.co.uk/business/b-m-rescues-51-wilko-shops-administration-pwc-collapse-bust-wilkinson-hardware-job-losses-b1104878.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66659081 https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/how-ms-turned-things-around-5749444/ Other Business Episodes that are relevant to this Episode 1. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? 2. Episode 148 - How to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up 3. Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their business way to soon How can you work with me If you are interested in finding out more about working with me as business owner see link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business Apply for a call here to find out more - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform If you have any questions about the podcast or this episode email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or somaghosh.com

1. Purpose of this episode 2. Can you work after your GCSEs 3. Working after you GCSES 4. Study and working alongside each other 5. Conclusion Links that I mentioned in this Episode School leaving age link - https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school Minimum wage link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/minimum-wage-rates-for-2023 Sales apprenticeships information - https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/employers/browse-by-sector/sales-marketing-procurement Sales apprenticeships further information https://www.londonapprenticeship.co.uk/services/training/training-courses/sales-apprenticeships/?cn-reloaded=1 BMW Apprenticeships - https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/footer/experience-bmw/careers/retail-network-apprenticeships.html Foxtons - https://www.foxtons.co.uk/foxtons/careers/training-and-development Plumber apprenticeships information - https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/plumber College of North West London - https://www.cnwl.ac.uk/courses/section/course/apprenticeships Aldi Apprenticeships - https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/stores/stores-apprenticeship Barclays Foundation apprenticeships - https://search.jobs.barclays/foundation-apprenticeships What is a traineeship - https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship How I can support you as a parent? Parents of teenager services – https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers Any questions or further information email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I talk about feeling lonely the impact of hybrid and flexible working and what to do about it. The main things I discussed in this episode were: 1.  Why I choose to do this episode 2. Loneliness because of hybrid working and flexi working 3. Mental health impact and concerns 4.  Tips to help support you with this Links that I mentioned in this episode · https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/loneliness/about-loneliness/#:~:text=Some%20people%20describe%20loneliness%20as,find%20this%20a%20lonely%20experience. · https://fortune.com/2023/03/14/is-remote-work-lonely-side-effects-on-productivity-engagement-and-progression/ ·  https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/intentional-insights/202301/remote-work-and-well-being-separating-fact-from-fiction ·  https://www.posturite.co.uk/blog/lonely-working-from-home · https://happiful.com/what-is-rust-out Other episodes that you may find relevant to this episode 1. Episode 71 - How your personality can impact your career? 2. Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and life pressure 3.  Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and what can you do to prevent it? If you have any questions about this episode you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecarererhappinessmentor.com If you are potentially interested in working with me you can apply for a call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses To find out more about The Career Happiness Mentor Program please see links here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

In this episode I talk about the following: 1. Intro and why I am doing this episode 2. The 3 reasons why building your business is a long game 3.  Some motivation to keep you going Other episodes you may find helpful   Episode 148 - How to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruin your own business Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their business way to soon

- Purpose of this episode - Degree costs in the UK, States, India etc ££$$ - Is it really worth doing one? (pros and cons) - Does it make a difference to your career and overall success Links that I mention in this episode https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/graduate-labour-markets https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn05871/ https://www.oecd.org/newsroom/unemployment-rates-oecd-updated-may-2023.htm https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20of%20attendance,or%20%24223%2C360%20over%204%20years. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cost-of-study-in-us-vs-uk-vs-india-ceo-s-linkedin-post-sparks-debate-11660982328760.html https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/cost-studying-university-australia https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/study-abroad/study-in-india https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/student-loans-and-finance#:~:text=Tuition%20fees%20are%20set%20at,the%20last%20four%20academic%20years. This was the name of the documentary I mentioned in the episode" The college admissions scandal" See link here on Netflix if you want to watch it - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81130691 Previous episodes that are relevant to this episode Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future? Episode 151 - Does going to a top university really help with career success? Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship? Episode 97 Should I go to university or not? If you have any questions about this episode email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I spoke to Ravneet Panesar Within this episode we talk about: 1.     Ranveet's career and how she became a nutritionist 2.    The kind of work that Ravneet does and why she does what she does. 3.  What’s it like having a business and being authentic business owner 4. Tips and advice to help women who feel they don’t have time to work out whilst juggling a busy career 5.  Body image and how this can affect you at work 6.  Healthy eating habits and being a working professional You can connect with Ravneet on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/neet_nutrition/?hl=en Visit here website here - https://neetnutrition.co.uk/

In this episode I talk about 3 reasons the Gender pay gap exist and what to do about this as a women. The main points of this episode were: 1. What prompted me to record this episode 2. The main reasons why and how this affecting women's careers 3. What can you do about it? Links I mentioned in this episode 1. House of commons women in employment document - https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN06838/SN06838.pdf 2. Video from the economist "Is it worth having kids" - https://youtu.be/OPXGeQ5ADfk 3. Stats on women in leadership article - https://www.zippia.com/advice/women-in-leadership-statistics/ 4. Women in leadership roles 2023 - https://www.nsls.org/blog/the-top-10-influential-women-in-leadership-for-2023 5. "The biological cloak waits for no women"- https://youtu.be/s5J31JIFxZs Useful episodes 1. Episode 66 - Supporting parents with their careers (Interview with Clara Wilcox) 2. Episode 78 How to be brilliant at balancing your life and career. (Interview with Cherylanne Skolnicki) 3. Episode 104 - Returning to work as a parent (Interview with Lizzie Martin) 4. Episode 123 - Being the first the few and only in the workplace and what that feels like with Deepa Purushothaman 5. Episode 149 - How you to fulfil your career potential with Sinead Sharkey-Steenson. 6. Episode 166 - Upgrading your Career Success with Rebecca Leppard Any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode I talk about using your money in your business the right way? 1. Why did I want to record this episode 2. Money and purpose towards your business 3. Be mindful of what you spend money on 4. Invest and create money opportunities Other useful episodes 1. Episode 152 - How social media can benefit your business ? 2. Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor? 3. Episode 173 - Five home truths about the business coaching industry How can I support you I am opening up slots for my business mentoring in September of this year you can find out more here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business

In this episode I talk about 3 reasons why you should consider a creative career. The main points of this episode were: 1. The reason behind this episode 2. What is a creative career some examples 3. Three reasons why you should consider a creative career Other useful episode 1. Episode 151 - Does going to a top university really help with career success? 2. Episode 154 - Is having a career in Performing Arts realistic 3. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career Links mentioned and are relevant to this episode Discover creative careers link - https://discovercreative.careers/explore/#/ Prospects and creative careers - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/creative-jobs#other-jobs-for-creatives Media podcast I mentioned - https://www.wearestabl.com/work/sim Ted talk by Millie page see link here - https://youtu.be/Ivh6AVjFPT0 Mental health and creativity - https://diversushealth.org/the-mental-health-benefits-of-creativity/#:~:text=Being%20creative%20can%20increase%20positive,function%20of%20our%20immune%20systems. High paying creative jobs- https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/22/15-high-paying-jobs-for-creative-people.html Teen development and the creativity - https://evolvetreatment.com/blog/arts-teen-brain-development/ How can I support you? I work with parents in two ways to find out more to find out about this read this link here - 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 If you have any comments or questions about this podcast or services mentioned please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@careerhappinessmentor.com