The Career Happiness Podcast

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

In this episode I talk about career rejection  The main things I spoke about were: 1. What is rejection and how does this link to careers 2. Career rejection and resilience 3. How is it holding you back from progression in your career. 4. 2 tips to help with this Videos and links mentioned in this podcast episode  Instagram live on career rejection - https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAN9JrDds3vy0hmz5BFn1PcYb9ZZPjq1GFILk0/  TikTok on rejection - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/6935803215564803333?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397 Video I mentioned  in the podcast -https://youtu.be/7kJecBEOwPw Previous podcast episodes that you may find helpful  Episode 31 - What to do if you work in a toxic environment and want a new job Episode 63 - Why resilience is so important in your career Episode 69 - Why Failure can help motivate you with your career Episode 96 - How Trauma can affect your Career Happiness 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 should you start a business podcast.  Some of the main things I talked about were:  1. The main reason for me talking about this topic  2. Are you starting a podcast for the right reasons  3. Some examples of Business and other podcasts in the UK and US  4. Different podcast formats  5. Adding value and building trust with your audience  6. How will your podcast stand out?  Examples of the podcasts I mentioned in this episode  1. Dr Chatterjee's podcast - Feel better, live more.  2. Cal Newport - Deep questions  3. Love Janessa Podcast  4. Guardian in focus podcast  5. Rhiannon Lambert's - Food for though podcast  6. Inside of you with Michael Rosenbaum 7. How I built this with Guy Raz  8. Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast  If you want to find out more Neal Veglio you can connect with him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealveglio/  or visit his site here https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/  If you want more information about my Business mentoring support please visit my link about this here https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business . I will be reopening spaces for in this May.  Any questions about this episode email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com 

1. Why am I talking about this 2. What is a degree actually? 3. Degree apprenticeships 4. Comparing the degree and degree apprenticeship  5. Other useful episodes linked to this episode  - Episode 97 Should I go to university or not?  - Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith  - Episode 122 - How to build a successful career after an apprenticeship? With Kathryn Monkcom  - Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career?  - Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?   Links I mentioned in the episode  https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/what-to-study/types-of-degrees-uk#:~:text=Bachelor%20of%20Arts%20(BA),Bachelor%20of%20Engineering%20(BEng)  https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships  Degree example I mentioned in the episode - https://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/coursefinder/courses/2023/biochemistry/ - Year abroad and masters options is 5 years  How I can support you as a parent  https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers  Careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Parental careers consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation  If you have any questions about this episode or the work I do please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this Episode we will talking about 3 reasons why LinkedIn isn't helping to boost your career and what to do about it.  1. Why I wanted to record this episode  2. Your profile and consistency on LinkedIn  3. Building your personal brand on LinkedIn  4.  Not utilising LinkedIn and it's full features e.g. Premium, Learning and applying for jobs etc.  Instagram Live I did on LinkedIn and personal branding you can watch here - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CouuxooDajODaxSCvTxzJsM8uF9C0SkTCkoY-g0/  Previous episodes about LinkedIn that could be useful to you  Episode 9 - Three Reasons to have a up-to-date LinkedIn profile can help your career Episode 30 - Why LinkedIn should be part of your job hunt.  Episode 79 - Why it's important to build a personal brand for yourself in you career.  How can you work with me  I currently have 1 space for my career happiness program if you are interested in finding out more you can apply for a free 15 mintue call here   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform.   or you can find out more about how support women by visiting the following links https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment  or https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program  If you have any questions about the podcast or want to know more about my services please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 

In this episode I talk about How to cope with change in business and why it's actually a good thing?  The main things I spoke in this episode were:  1. Why I felt called to do this episode 2. Changes aren’t always bad but they can help you shift and stop procrastinating 3. Why Change is a good thing in business and some examples from other business owner 4. Moving forward and not looking back  LinkedIn post I mentioned - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7028271066502324224/  Other episodes that you may find useful  Episode 10 - How to talk about mental health in the workplace? (Interview with Leyla Okhai) Episode 42 - How Organisational change and Psychology can support your career (Interview with Hayley Lewis) Episode 46 - Three reasons to change your career 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 58 - How to tackle career change and why we need to talk about it more(Interview with Roz Jackson) Episode 115 - Career change vs job change is there really a difference? Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? Episode 155 - 3 reasons why people give up on their business way to soon Article I mentioned about stages of change - - https://www.verywellmind.com/the-stages-of-change-2794868 

In this episode we talk about 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based careers  The main things I spoke about in this episode were:  1. Why do want a STEM career and what does it mean? 2. What are the key things needed in a STEM based career 3. How can a STEM career help you in the future? 4. Women and STEM 5. Conclusion around this  Links I mentioned in this episode  https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/civil-engineering-degree https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/data-scientist https://www.candi.ac.uk/course-detail/applied-science-level-3-foundation-diploma-btec/10786/ https://www.stem.org.uk/secondary/careers https://www.mathscareers.org.uk/ https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/careers-hub-sector/digital/  https://stemettes.org/  Other links you may useful  https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/science-and-pharmaceuticals/10-alternative-science-careers  https://www.prospects.ac.uk/getting-women-into-stem-webinar  https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/opinion/guest-blog-securing-tomorrow-s-engineers-through-apprenticeships  https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ Past episodes that you may also find useful  Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?   Episode 136 - 3 tips to help parents with GCSE options   Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know?  How can I support you?  https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers 2 spaces available for my parental consultation service - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation  1 space available for my careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service  Any questions or comments about anything please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com