In this episode we explore if a business lull is normal and when should we be worrying about this. During the course of this episode this is what we explored: 1. What is a business lull? 2. Is it normal to have a business Lull? 3. When should you worry ? 4. Tips and advice to move forward 5. How you can work with me to get business mentoring Episodes I mention that you should also listen to Episode 160 - How to cope with change in business and why it’s actually a good thing? Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor? Episode 183 - 3 ways to manage business decline and what can you do about this? Episode 211 - Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam How can I support you with your business Find out more about how you can work with me here to apply for a business consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business To apply for apply for a consultation go to the link here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform If you have any thoughts or questions about this episode please contact us via email. You can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Hustle Culture is something that many seem to be rejecting What we covered in this episode included: 1. Why I wanted to about Hustle culture and what’s changed around this when I spoke about in Episode 65 2. Why Hustle Culture is causing Burnout, stress and mental health issues 3. The pandemic and it’s aftermath of how workplaces had changed 4. Working culture is different and will continue to be ever evolving 5. Why are we rejecting Hustle Culture ? 6. The Pillars and career happiness Mentor Links mentioned · Debate I mentioned in the episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=VNdce1LpgF2G9Tr0&v=sFU6qCT0vxE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=GoodMorningBritain · Article about the film I mentioned Fake Famous - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/on-television/fake-famous-and-the-tedium-of-influencer-culture · Link about job crafting- https://tailoredthinking.co.uk/blog/2020/5/12/different-types-of-job-crafting · Article I mentioned about loneliness at work https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/loneliness-burnout-at-work/855917 Previous episodes linked to this episode 1. Episode 65 – Do we have a hustle problem? 2. Episode 110 - Should you consider the great resignation as part of your career journey? 3. Episode 140- How deal with The Great Resignation and Burnout Culture with Sara J. McElroy 4. Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what do you need to know about it? 5. Episode 196 - 4 practical tips to help you quit your job Working with me Find out how to work with me visit the link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment If you have any thoughts or questions about the podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
In this episode I spoke to Simon Alexander Ong. Simon is a coach who works with leaders and organisations and we had a really powerful conversation. Some of the things we covered in this episode were His former career before he had a coaching business Career options like starting a business How things have changed in the last year since the pandemic Fears and how this has changed through the lockdown Career and lifestyle in relation to career happiness Freedom and what it means to you in your career Humility and being true to yourself Courage and going after what you really want Confidence in your career and work Going out of your comfort zone Loss and how this can impact us The power of slowing down and learning Why being happy and healthy at work is important Supporting young people with their careers Energy and how this can affect you Simon's book coming out next year in 2022. You can find out more about Simon by visiting his site https://www.simonalexanderong.com/ You can connect with him on the following social media platforms 1. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/ 2. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/ 3. Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimonAlexanderO Other Episodes you find useful are 1. Episode 3 Confidence at work - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-3---How-to-be-more-confident-in-your-career-and-find-work-you-truly-love-e35c70 2. Episode 81 Loss and your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-81-How-Loss-can-help-motivate-you-in-your-career-etim7n 3. Episode 75 Covid-19 and your career - https://anchor.fm/careerhappiness/episodes/Episode-75---Covid-19-and-your-career-live-recording-eqvrih Have a great day if you have any questions please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Many thanks Soma
In this episode we talk about the truth about of job hunting is it a overcrowded market and if so what can we do about this? 1. Intro to this episode 2. How can negativity bias and the media affect those who are trying to find a job 3. Three Things you need to know right now to help you move forward 4. Final thoughts Links that you may find useful 1. What is negativity bias - https://www.scribbr.com/research-bias/negativity-bias/#:~:text=Negativity%20bias%20is%20the%20tendency,over%20neutral%20or%20positive%20experiences. 2. https://www.benefitnews.com/news/how-to-keep-recruiting-successful-in-an-overcrowded-labor-market 3. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/16/finding-a-job-is-getting-harder-even-in-a-strong-labor-market-heres-why.html 4. https://www.statista.com/statistics/974421/unemployment-rate-uk-by-age/ 5. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9366/ Episodes that you may find useful Episode 32 -Are you looking for the wrong type of job? Episode 28 -Why are you really finding job hunting so overwhelming? Episode 215- How to help you find a better job than one you currently have Episode 220- 3 ways to avoid job hunting overwhelm If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com
Have you heard of T-levels what are they and what do you need to know as a parent of teenager. 1. Introduction 2. What are T-levels 3. How are they different to other qualifications 4. Why should you consider them/ what can you do after ? 5. Final thoughts Links that I mentioned in this episode and other links you should visit Introduction to what T-Levels are - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels T-levels main website - https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/ House of common technical education in England report - https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7951/#:~:text=T%20Levels%20are%20two%2Dyear,20%25%20of%20the%20course). Differences between BTECs and T-levels - https://www.vtct.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/T-Levels-Vs.-Apprenticeships.pdf#:~:text=You%20can%20enrol%20on%20a,at%20any%20age%20after%2016.&text=T%2DLevels%20appear%20to%20be,enter%20the%20workforce%20at%2016. Business Management T- Level Qualification at Harrow College – https://www.harrow.ac.uk/courses/business/c-g-level-3-t-level-in-management-and-administration Health with Midwifery T-level course at La Retraite 6 – https://sixthform.laretraite.co.uk/The_Offer/Midwifery/ NHS Health careers website - https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ Media Content Creation and Production T-level course at Waltham Forest College - https://www.waltham.ac.uk/find-a-course/media/41-level-3/1987-media-content-creation-and-production-t-level-level-3 Difference between T-levels and BTECs -https://www.newvic.ac.uk/careers-blog/2020/9/15/what-is-the-difference-between-the-new-t-levels-and-btecs Episodes that you should also listen to that are linked to this episode 1. Episode 97- Should I go to university or not? 2. Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know? 3. Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career? 4. Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future? 5. Episode 222 - Tips and advice about finding a job for Students and Graduates with Gina Visram Services I offer to help parents 1. Parental consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation 2. Careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com
Format of the episode: 1. Intro and purpose behind the episode 2. Technology in our lives why do we need it at work (a brief history) 3. 2 ways Technology is helping us 4. 2 ways technology is not helping us Other relevant episodes: Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it. Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout? Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore? If you have any comments or questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
In this episode we will exploring why social media is costing you your business. The main format of the episode is as follows: Intro and reason behind the episode Why use social media in your business Why is it costing you?? 3 reasons why it’s costing you How does it impact on your as a business if you don’t use it Final thoughts If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com
In this episode we explore A levels results day and what you should expect? 1. How are you feeling after your results 2. Did things go according to plan? 3. Troubleshooting for parents what next 4. Next steps and tips to help you How can you get further support through a parental consultation or careers session. Find out more about at the following link - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers You can learn more about the parental consultation –https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation Careers advice service session - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Other links that you may find useful 1. UCAS Clearing - https://www.ucas.com/clearing-launch 2. Degree apprenticeships https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/advice/apprenticeships-after-a-levels/ 3. Information about internships - https://www.ucas.com/careers/types-employment/internships 4. Things you can do after your A level results https://www.unitemps.com/career-advice/how-to-decide-what-to-do-after-a-levels/ 5. Internship information and vacancies - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/internships 6. Apprenticeship and general advice about not going to university. https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/ Other relevant episodes 1. Episode 97- Should I go to university or not? 2. Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools 3. Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith 4. Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship? If you have any questions about this episode please email me here at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
In this episode I talk about 4 way to spot a business influencer The main things I speak about in this episode were: 1. Introduction to the episode this one is a bit longer then usual 2. 4 ways to spot a fake business influencer 3. Some personal stories I have gone through 4. Closing thoughts about this topic Links and things I mentioned on this episode 1.Instagram fake influencer documentary BBC world service –https://youtu.be/ozF3l2IxwKs?si=BFAYou-DOS1-dVCs 2. How I built this with Guy Raz interview with Instagram founders - https://youtu.be/hRzoanUMtIw?si=9tyCewssu1zGEnV5 A summary of these tips are below 1. Research the person and be a detective and get to know them over time 2. Look at their website and study it what do there services tell you about them and how are they different 3. Book a call with them and see if you can talk to them 4. How do they promote their business and products 5. Who are real vs who are fake 6. Is their online persona different to what they are like in real life If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Online personal vs in person
The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. What is job hunting overwhelm? 2. What may causing it ? 3. Three ways to avoid job hunting overwhelm 4. Final thoughts Articles linked to the episode 1. The mental load and men - https://www.drtracyd.com/blog/opening-tasks#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20men%20may,contribute%20to%20the%20mental%20load. 2. What is the mental load? - https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/mental-load-what-it-and-how-manage-it#:~:text=Mental%20load%20typically%20refers%20to,add%20to%20your%20total%20load. 3. Recent newsletter – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/career-happiness-success-link-between-two-soma-ghosh-goj9e/?trackingId=v6y24IyvQS255bXRfl7sIg%3D%3D Other episodes to listen to 1. Episode 27 - What are your job hunting goals for 2020? 2. Episode 28 - Why are you really finding job hunting so overwhelming? 3. Episode 32 - Are you looking for the wrong type of job? 4. Episode 119 - 3 Ways to get a promotion and pay rise How can you work with? I have a few spaces for a career consultation if you are interested in finding out more you can apply for one here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses If you have any questions about this podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
In this episode with spoke about the following : 1. Who Asha is and what she does 2. How Asha she uses to support her clients 3. Why Asha became a hypnotherapist and how she started her business 4. The theme of stress and how it plays a role in feeling unhappy at work 5. Hesitancy around investing in Holistic therapies and why this may happen 6. Asha’s purpose in her business and why she does what she does 7. Who, what or why inspires Asha 8. Asha ran a marathon and why she did this 9. Exercise and how it's helped Asha’s wellbeing 10. What has Asha learnt about running a business and how impacted on her 11. Asha’s Podcast and how you connect with her Find out more about Asha 1. Connect with Asha on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-berzon-070767179/?originalSubdomain=uk 2. Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindability_hypnotherapy/ 3. Listen to her Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7qHVxIa0jilcc1jdGcqxec 4. Visit her Website - https://mindability-hypnotherapy.co.uk/
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
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 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
Special announcement : The Career Happiness Podcast won the “Highly commended” Best podcaster - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_awards2024-podcaster-businessowner-activity-7172863983773822976-pEFx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 1. Why I choose to talk about this topic? 2. How do you motivate yourself currently and why it’s important 3. Three things to help with this topic 4. Apply for a career consultation 3 spaces available till April 8th Other episodes you find helpful 1. Episode 157 - How can you find your career purpose and 2 ways to do this 2. Episode 201 - Why are we so unhappy at work and 3 ways to handle this? If you are interested in working with me one to one you can apply for a careers consultation to see if you want to do The Career Happiness Program - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses Further details about the program and how I work are here - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment and https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program If you have any comments or questions please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com