The Career Happiness Podcast

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

Within this episode we explore the following: 1. What the main purpose of this episode 2. What communication says about you non verbal vs verbal introvert vs extrovert 3. Five Communication skills 4. Four types of of communication styles 4. How can it affect your career progression 5. Some solutions moving forward Previous episodes linked with this episode that may also help you Episode 38 - How to be a confident introvert and find a career you love (Interview with Gemma Stow) Episode 55 - 3 ways to communicate better with your colleagues Episode 71 - How your personality can impact your career? Articles mentioned in this episode 5 communication skills - https://unm5.unm.edu/5-research-COMMUNICATION-skills.html Contextual communication - https://www.vonage.co.uk/resources/articles/power-contextual-communication/#:~:text=What%20Is%20Contextual%20Communication%3F,cultural%20context%20of%20the%20exchange. Four types of communication - https://asana.com/resources/communication-styles Practical exercises I mentioned in this episode Visual timer I mention in the episode - https://www.amazon.co.uk/visual-timer/s?k=visual+timer If you do the exercised mentioned email me and let me know how you get on you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com and soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Book a call with me limited spaces If you are interested in working with one to you can apply for a call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses Find out more about my career happiness program here - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program

In this episode I will looking at business coaching industry and some home truths about it. The main points in this episode are : 1. Why I felt called to to record this episode 2. Business coaching isn't for everyone put definition here 3. Five home truths I have seen, read and learnt about the business coaching industry in the last 7 years 4. Consider what feels right for you People who mention in this episode 1. Neal Veglio - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/ 2. Nicola Huelin - Her book is called invisible revolution you can find out more here https://www.mpower.academy/the-invisible-revolution 3. Pali Kaur - https://www.soulslemonade.co.uk/ 4. Sharn Kharia - https://afecollective.com/about 5. Lousia Van Vessem - https://workflowvirtual.com/about/ Links I mention Business coaching definition from Betterup.com - https://www.betterup.com/blog/business-coaching#:~:text=Business%20coaching%20is%20a%20process,strategies%2C%20or%20improve%20their%20mindset. Indeed.com article - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/business-coach-duties#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20business%20coach,strategies%20to%20help%20businesses%20grow. Coaching accreditations and training Coaching academy - https://www.the-coaching-academy.com/coaching/small-business-coaching/ Business coaching academy - https://thebcacademy.com/ International coaching federation - https://coachingfederation.org/ Previous episodes that you may useful Episode 8 - Why branding and marketing are important if you want to start a online business? (Interview with Sharn Khaira) Episode 36 - How to create a successful business and be a mum (Interview with Nicola Huelin) Episode 56 - How can we work in more flexible way and look after your health at the same time (interview with Louisa Van Vessem) Episode 163 - Should you start a business podcast Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor? Working with me If you are interested in working with me you can find out more here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business You can 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 this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessentor.com

In this episode I talk about the following : 1. Why supporting young people to think about business is still careers advice 2. Organisations that help with this already and what schools do now 3. Three tips to support you with this as a parent or teen listening Special announcement I also mentioned a special announcement on this episode to find out more see links links here - https://wearethecity-risingstars.com/soma-ghosh-career-adviser-the-career-happiness-mentor/ and my LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_business-work-people-activity-7066669108292919296-JhzQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Links I mentioned in this episode https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/about-the-trust/success-stories/jazmin-lee https://www.peterjonesfoundation.org/foundation-for-enterprise/ https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/what-we-do/ https://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/focus-areas/good-career-guidance If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I talk about career anxiety and 3 ways to cope with this Some of the main things I covered in this episode were: 1. Anxiety and why it's so prevalent looking at some stats 2. Career anxiety why so are we so anxious? 3. Solutions moving forward to help anxiety These are links I mention in the podcast episode: What is anxiety find out more here - https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/anxiety#:~:text=Anxiety%20is%20a%20feeling%20of,medical%20test%20or%20job%20interview. Anxiety and panic attacks - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/ Mental health foundation statistics - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/mental-health-statistics/anxiety-statistics Champion health statistics - https://championhealth.co.uk/insights/anxiety-statistics/ What is the DSM -https://www.verywellmind.com/the-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-dsm-2795758 Anxiety disorders https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/anxiety-disorders/ Anxiety triggers - https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/anxiety-triggers Counselling directory - https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ Previous episodes that can help you Episode 20 - How anxiety can affect your career (Interview with Cristina Cioffi ) Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and life pressure Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress Episode 117 - 3 ways to cope with career fatigue Episode 131 - 3 tips to be healthier in your career Episode 156 - How Yoga can help your career and life with Deepa Sapra Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and what can you do to prevent it? If you want to find out more and want to work with me see links here 1. https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment 2. https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program If you have any questions about this podcast or the work I offer please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I talk about the following: 1. The purpose behind the episode 2. Common questions and reasons why people hesitate 3. Why you should hire one 4. Business coaching vs mentoring 5,. How I can support you Links that you may find useful about business mentoring - https://www.gov.uk/growing-your-business/work-with-a-mentor - https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business/your-business-mentor https://www.kent.edu/yourtrainingpartner/know-difference-between-coaching-and-mentoring#:~:text=Coaching%20is%20more%20performance%20driven,holistic%20approach%20to%20career%20development. The BBC documentary about Lighthouse coaching-https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001krb2#:~:text=In%20this%20eighteen%2Dmonth%20investigation,there's%20a%20surreal%20final%20showdown. If you are interested in find out how I can support you please see link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business Other relevant episodes you may find useful 1. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? 2. Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their business way to soon If you have any questions about this episode or want to find out more about the business mentoring services I mentioned please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we talk about 1. Why this episode seemed relevant 2. What are some of the most in demand jobs in the world and why? 3. What does the future hold ? 4. Do you want my support as a careers adviser Links that I mentioned in this episode https://www.edmissions.com/blogs/list-of-top-5-jobs-demand-in-uk https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12038399/These-10-demand-jobs-worldwide-suggests-new-study.html https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/minisite/most-in-demand-professions https://www.themuse.com/advice/high-paying-jobs-in-demand-for-future https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/career-ideas/future-jobs-demand-graduate-career-prospects-coming-years https://www.careeraddict.com/most-demand-jobs https://grabjobs.co/resources/career-resources/job-search/most-in-demand-jobs-in-the-uk/ https://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/top-ten-in-demand-jobs-for-the-future BBC program I mentioned in the episode about the Cloud - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001hzb3 If you want to find out more about how I can support you please see link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers The two services I offer to help parents are a parental consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers Careers interview - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Other episodes you may find useful 1. Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools 2. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career 3. Episode 165 - Does my child need to see a career adviser? If you want to ask any questions about this episode or want to get in touch and have any questions about the Parents of teenagers service please email me at soma@thcareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we look at if burnout is still and issue and what can you do to prevent it? 1. Is burnout still an issue looking at past episodes from the podcast 2. Plus what's happening now in 2023 3. Patterns of burnout 4. Some solutions moving forward and tips Episode clips that were mentioned in this episode 1. Episode 13- 5 tips to help you move forward with burnout culture 2. Episode 24 - The importance of workplace culture and why we need to talk about it (Interview with Lizzie Benton) 3. Episode 40 - How dealing with burnout and unhappiness at work can lead you to a new career path (Interview with Elaine Batho) 4. Episode 65 - Do we have a hustle problem? 5. Episode 140- How deal with The Great Resignation and Burnout Culture with Sara J. McElroy September 2022 Other relevant episodes linked to burnout 1. Episode 80 - What does it take it be a compassionate and kind leader in your career (Interview with Kath Curry) Mention her episode and what happened to her 2. Episode 86 - Career Happiness and conquering your wellbeing (Interview with Laila Datoo) stress and wellbeing 3. Episode 108 - 3 ways to cope with work related stress one of the podcasts most popular episodes recorded in April 2021 4. Episode 117 - 3 ways to cope with career fatigue Also very popular and linked to burnout recorded in January 2022 Articles mentioned in this episode 1. Forbes article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2023/02/07/new-outlook-on-burnout-for-2023-limitations-on-what-managers-can-do/?sh=2e85ebd24343 2. Shift the work - https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/top-5-things-you-dont-know-about-burnout-in-2023 3. Mental health UK - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/ 4. Stylist - https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/worry-burnout-signs-symptoms-recovery/742620 Video I mentioned about hustle culture - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7140926000682126597?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397 If you have any questions or comments about this episode please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com