The Career Happiness Podcast

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

In this podcast episode I talk about the power of making videos and how it can help your business The main points I addressed in this episode were: Some background and videos and the internet Why should you be using video for your business What to do if you struggle with it Youtube vs Tiktok Reels and Lives 3 ways it can help you business Some examples of live streams I did on YouTube put here If you want to find out more about business mentoring services please see a link here to find out more If you have any thoughts about this episode please email us at soma@somaghosh and soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I spoke to Rebecca Leppard founder of consulting and training company called "Upgrading women". Some of the main things we explored in this episode were: International women's day and her feelings around this What Rebecca does and her a bit more about company "Upgrading women" Rebecca's career aspirations when she was younger Current affairs and politics and how it relates to the workplace Rebecca's career journey and what she learned from it Humility and showing your true self at work Career progression and speaking up at work How to support staff as managers when they are going through tough times Feeling like an outsider at work and feeling excluded socially at work Interview tips and imposter syndrome in a leadership role You can connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leppard/ and visit her website here - https://www.upgradingwomen.com/ Rebecca's podcast where I was recently featured see link here - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fGJ9ZWTwvPWVdkGJgtXnv

In this episode we talk does your child need to see a careers adviser? Some of the main things I spoke about in this episode were: Previous episodes when I talk about careers advice Benefits of seeing a careers adviser Does your child really need to see one and some things to consider How can I support you Previous episodes linked to this episode that I mentioned in this episode Episode 15 - How can Careers Advice help you? Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith Episode 124 - When should you start talking about careers with your kids Episode 107 - What is it like being a careers adviser and what do we do? Other relevant episodes Episode 141 - Why college is still an option that many are still not considering enough? Episode 144- Is it worth resitting your Gcses? Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future? Episode 154 - Is having a career in Performing Arts realistic Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship? You can Email me at soma@somaghosh.com or som@thecareerhappinessmentor.com If you want to find out more about how I can support your child see links my https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers