The Career Happiness Podcast
The Career Happiness Podcast is hosted by Soma Ghosh, a careers adviser who supports women who are unhappy at work. The show features solo episodes discussing themes like bullying at work, redundancy, career change, and starting a business. It also includes insights and stories from guests about their own career happiness journeys, offering practical advice for professional women, parents of teenagers, and business owners.
Episodes
Episode 269 - Update on the Podcast and special announcement
This is a bit of a different episode this week. Not much of set format but I am sharing an update on the podcast. Plus announcing something that may surprise some of you. I feel very grateful to everyone who supports this podcast and my business. If you want to get in touch about this week's episode you can email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com You can also follow and
Episode 268 - Building your personal brand using LinkedIn and finding your worth with Mehreen Khan
In this Episode we spoke about the following: 1. Who is Mehreen and what she does 2. The women Mehreen supports and what this looks like 3. LinkedIn and Mehreen’s thoughts on why she loves it so much. 4. A.I and the impact it’s having on the job market 5. Key tips on building your personal brand on LinkedIn 6. Tips and advice about a great CV whilst job hunting 7. The kind of challenges that
Episode 267 - My experience of burnout and why it’s still so problematic
In this episode I talk about my own personal experiences of burnout and why it's so problematic. The format of this episode is as follows: Why I wanted to share my burnout stories yes there is morethen one 2 things you can take away straight away Other episodes and resources to help you Closing thoughts Resources I mentioned in this episode 1. LinkedIn article I have written about burnout -
Episode 266 - What is job hugging and 2 ways to spot if you are doing this
The format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction and what is job hugging 2. Why job hugging occurs in the workplace 3. Quitting vs Job hugging and the consequences 4. 2 ways to spot if you are doing this 5. Closing thoughts Resources I mentioned in this episode BBC podcast episode – https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct9948Culture amp article I referred to - https://www.cultureamp.com
Episode 265 - Are you dealing with a mean workplace culture?
The format of this episode is as follows: 1. Why I chose to cover this topic 2. What does this mean mean workplace culture mean? 3. Are you dealing one? 4. 2 things you can do about it 5. Closing thoughts about this topic Similar episodes you can listen to 1. Episode 31 - What to do if you work in a toxicenvironment and want a new job.2. Episode 241 - The emotional impact of a horrible boss or
Episode 264 - Prioritising your Mental health whilst navigating menopause in your career with Victoria Brookbank
In this episode I talk with co-founder of Meno minds and Founder of Mind Talks Victoria Brookbank. The format of this episode is as follows 1. Who Victoria is and what she does in her business Mind talks and at Meno minds 2. Resilience and Victoria’s thoughts around this in the workplace 3. Burnout culture and her thoughts on this in the workplace and why it’s so common 4. Psychological safe
Episode 263 - 2 reasons why it’s good for us to have friends in the workplace.
The format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction and inspiration behind the episode 2. Workplace friendships the good the bad and the ugly 3. 2 reasons why it’s good for us Articles and research on this https://www.healthassured.org/blog/workplace-friendships-mental-health/https://www.gallup.com/workplace/397058/increasing-importance-best-friend-work.aspxhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/p
Episode 262 - 2 tips to help you handle career confusion whilst going through major life changes
The format for this episode is as follows: 1. Purpose behind recording this episode 2. Two tips to handle career confusion whilst going through major life changes 3. Closing thoughts on this topic 4. Work with me Other episodes mentioned in this episode 1. Episode 158 -Career confusion in your 20s and 30s and how to tackle this with Alana Kilmartin2. Episode 5- 3 tips to help with career confusi
Episode 261 - Establishing your core career dials with Dan Kiernan and Sarah Rourke
In this episode I spoke with career coaches and Dan Kiernan and Sarah Rourke. We spoke about their book "The Core Career Dials" as well as how they support their clients and the work they do to support them. The format for this episode is as follows: 1. Dan and Sarah telling us who they are and what they both do. 2. The story behind the book 3. Where did the idea about the career dials come fro
Episode 260 - Navigating career confidence when you didn’t expect it (Storytime) and 2 ways of dealing with this
The format of this is episode is as follows: 1.Introduction and purpose behind episode 2.Storytime about my own career confidence journey andclients when they didn’t expect it 3. 2 ways of dealing with it 4. Other episodes linked to this 5. Closing thoughts You can email us at soma@somaghosh.comor soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
Episode 259 - 4 reasons why being a team player at work matters
In this episode I explore 4 reasons why being a team player matters. The format of this is as follows: 1. Why am I am recording this episode cite somesources 2. 4 reasons why being a team player at workmatters 3. Closing thoughts Links and episode mentioned in this episodeEpisode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore?Article 1 - The importance of teamwork
Episode 258 - 3 tips to help you stop overworking
In this episode we talk about being overworked and 3 tips to help you cope with this. The format of this episode is as follows: Introduction – Are we overworked if so why and reason behindthis episode 3 tips to help you overworking - Going through these tips and giving you practical tips to help with this. Closing remarks - Conclusion around this and your own reflections Links and episode mentione
Episode 257 - 3 ideas to help you reflect on your career at the end of the year
In this episode I talk through some ideas to help you reflect on your career to help you as you enter into the new year. The main things I spoke about in this episode included:1. Introduction and reason behind the episode 2. End of year feelings and reflections 3. 3 things to do help you reflect on your careerat the end of the year 4. Closing thoughts If you have any comments or questions about
Episode 256 - 3 reasons why choosing how you work matters?
3 reasons why choosing how you work matters?1. Introduction and purpose behind episode 2. What work history teaches us about this 3. 3 reasons why choosing how you work matters 4. Final thoughts Have any thoughts about the episode email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Useful linksJob crafting - https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/job-crafting
Episode 255 (bonus episode) – Menopause, Loss and coping with change
In this episode I talk about things of a more personal nature but as always linking back to career happiness. The format of this episode: 1. Menopause and how it can affect you as a women 2. My own journey with peri-menopause 3. Tips to help you at work if you think you aregoing through this 4. Loss and how this has impacted me in the lastfew months 5. Menopause and how can you get support 6. Clos
Episode 254 - Being wildly courageous in your career with Jenny Wood
In this Episode I speak to author and coach Jenny Wood. Here is a overview of what the episode is about: 1. Introduction and what Jenny does 2. Happiness at work and Jenny’s own journey around this 3. The juggle of trying to do it all and why it’s not feasible in our working lives currently 4. What inspired Jenny to write her book and the inspiration behind this 5. How fear can stop you from achi
Episode 253- Reframing and resetting your career mindset with Harsha Boralessa
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Harsha Boralessa fellow career podcaster. Within this episode we spoke about the following: 1. What Harsha does and his podcast 2. Where did his interest in neuroscience come from3. What interested him in starting his podcast 4. Harsha’s biggest career learnings 5. Harsha’s career previously and what this wasliked 6. Working environment in the i
Episode 252 - What is rust out and how does it link to burnout?
In this episode I talk about Rust out and how it links to burnout. The format of the episode is as follows: 1. Statistics around burnout currently healthimpact and otherwise 2. Rust out what is it and how is impacting you atwork and why? 3. What can you do about it? 4. Tips and moving forward 5. Closing thoughts Links mentioned in the episode Video I did on Instagram about rust out Mental health
Episode 251 - Planning for possible redundancy – 3 tips on navigating working in an environment whilst going through this
In this episode we talk about planning for possible redundancy and what it’s like working in an environment whilst going throughthis. The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction – Idea behind this episode and why I wanted to record this episode 2. Toxic work environment due to redundancy – what does this look like examples and possible scenarios 3. 3 tips to help navigate this i
Episode 250 - Coffee Badging what is it and how can this impact on hybrid flexible work for others?
In this episode we talk about Coffee Badging and how it can impact on flexible work. The format of this episode was as follows: 1. Introduction and purpose of this episode 2. What is coffee badging and why are people doing it? 3. How is impacting on hybrid flexible work forothers 4. Closing thoughts Video I mentioned about coffee badging and the impact ofcovid in relation to this is worth a watch
Episode 249 - Finding your dream job with Mac Prichard
In this episode I spoke to guest Mac Prichard. Mac is a careers expert, business owner and author. The main themes we spoke about in this episode 1. Who Mac is, what he does and his business 2. How did the idea of his podcast come about 3. What is a job board and how to use them effectively4. The hiring process in relation to job hunting 5. Networking tips and advice whilst job hunting 6. How to
Episode 248 - 3 ways to not take things personally whilst running a business
In this episode we look at 3 ways to not take things personally whilst running a business. The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction to episode 2. 3 things to not take personally even when itfeels like it 3. Closing thoughts Scenarios where you may take things personally 1. People not answering to your emails or DMs 2. Not being included or invited to events or parts of com
Episode 247 - Is flexible working causing a unfair working divide ?
The format of this Episode is as follows: 1. Introduction and why I wanted to speak about this2. Flexible working ideology and how it can helpyou currently 3. Is it causing a unfair working divide if so how?4. Closing thoughts and what can we learn moving forward Articles mentioned in this episode1. https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/04/why-flexibility-non-office-workers-key-to-equitable
Episode 246 - 3 ways to help you focus on making important career decisions
In this we talk about 3 ways to help you focus on making important career decisions.The main format of the episode is as follows:1. Introduction and main reason behind the episode2. Why focusing on things we want in our career can sometimes feel like hard work3. Examples of important career decisions you maybe putting off4. 3 ways to help you focus on important careerdecision5. Closing thoughts
Episode 245 - Can a self-fulfilling prophecy affect your career and 2 ways to handle this?
In this episode we look at can a self fulfilling prophecy affect your career and 2 ways to handle this.Within this episode we look at: 1. What is a self-fulfilling prophecy and ideabehind this episode2. Examples of what this looks like in a job orcareer3. How can it impact on you4. 2 Ways to handle this5. Closing thoughtsLinks about self-fulfilling prophecyhttps://www.simplypsychology.org/self-
Episode 244 - Does finding work you truly love actually make you happier at work?
The format of the episode is as follows:
1. Introduction
2. Fulfilment vs Passion what does this look like
3. Passion vs Realism is there a difference
4. Benefits of finding work you love leading to
happiness
5. Disadvantages of finding a job/career you love and the downsides of this
6. Closing thoughts
Episodes I recommend that link to this episode
1. Episode 52 - Should I turn a hobby in
Episode 243 - How to build genuine connections whilst building your business
Main format of the Episode:
1.Reasons behind this episode
2. Why is connection so important in business
3. What does it look like to have genuine connections whilst
building a business
4. Being mindful that everyone in business is your colleague
first and then maybe friend
5. Final thoughts on this
Other episodes you may find useful
1. Episode 126 - 3 ways to create a business brand and why
Episode 242 - How are you navigating returning to in person office work? – 3 reasons why it could benefit you
The format of this episode is as follows:
1. Introduction and purpose of this
episode
2. History of working at the office vs
working from home
3. 3 reasons why it could benefit you
4. Closing thoughts
Articles
mentioned in the episode
Article about
the history of the office and how it’s changed over the years
https://www.avocor.com/blog/evolution-of-workplace/#:~:text=The%20
Episode 241 - The emotional impact of a horrible boss or colleague at work and 3 ways to deal with this
In this episode we talk about the emotional impact of a horrible boss or colleague and some tips on how to handle this.
The format of this episode is as follows:
1. Introduction
2. Storytime about this and how it impacted me
emotionally
3. What I see with my clients
4. 3 ways to deal with this
Other episodes that I mention that are worth listening to :
1. Episode 33 – 3 tips on workpla
Episode 240- Talking about miscarriage and Baby loss and the impact it has on us in the workplace with Asiya Dawood
Trigger
warning!!*- We talk
about sensitive issues in this episode like miscarriage and Baby loss and infertility
so if you have experienced anything we talk about perhaps reframe from listening
or be kind to yourself whilst listening and have extra support around you
whilst you listen.
The main format
of the episode is as follows:
1. Asiya talking about who she is and
the work she does
2.
Episode 239 - 3 reasons why taking a career break is good for you physical and mental health
The format of this is as follows:
1.Introduction
2. Examples of breaks
3. Three reasons why
4. Closing thoughts
LinkedIn post about Vikrant Massey - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-sh-oma-ghosh-26086638_vikrant-massey-ends-silence-on-retirement-activity-7271070937557401600-ke1d?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Other relevant career break episodes
1.Episode 7 - How can I res
Episode 238 - 3 Important Business Lessons I wish I had known before I had started my business
What I spoke about in this episode
1. Introduction and story time behind this episode
2. 3 Lessons I have learnt in my business and what it’s taught me
3. Closing thoughts
Links relevant to this episode
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_in-this-video-below-i-share-a-recent-experience-activity-7270708575369367553-Xk9_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Other ep
Episode 237 - 3 Reasons why you should be having regular breaks in your working day?
In this episode we talk about 3 reasons you should be having regular breaks at work.
The main format of this episode is as follows:
1. Introduction and purpose behind this episode
2. Why breaks needed and the implications of this
plus some legislation around this
3. Three Reasons why regular breaks are needed
4. Closing thoughts around this
Articles related to this episode that I mention
Episode 236 - What happens if you don’t complete a degree and leave university
In this episode we talk about the following:
1. Why I decided to record this episode
2. University drop out rates
3. What happens if you don’t finish your degree or leave university?
4. Options moving forward
5. Closing thoughts
Websites I mentioned in this episode
1. https://www.whatuni.com/advice/news/universities-with-highest-and-lowest-dropout-rates/85809/#:~:text=Their%20insights%20r
Episode 235 - Does having a niche in your business matter anymore?
In this episode we talk about Does having a niche in your business matter anymore?
The main format of the episode is as follows:
1. Introduction to the episode
2. To Niche or not to niche in your business?
3. The advantages of niching
4. The Disadvantages of niching
5. 3 tips to take away
6. Closing thoughts
Episode I mentioned and you have given some great feedback on thank you by th
Episode 234 - 10 Unique jobs you may not of heard of and breaking down job titles
The format of the podcast
1. Intro and why I decided to record this episode
2. Ten Job titles that you may not as familiar with
3. Explore and conquer ideas about different
careers
4.Discovery not fear by helping discover things
they are interested in
5. Closing thoughts
The 10 unique jobs I mentioned
1. Actuary
2. Civil Service Fast Streamer
3. Engineering geologist
4. Arboriculturist
Episode 233 – Normalising conversations about neurodiversity in the workplace and beyond with Reena Anand
In this episode I talk to Reena Anand is a Founder &
Director of Being Inclusive, a neurodiversity consultancy.
The format of this episode and what we talk about is as
follows
1. Who Reena is and what she does
2. What neurodiversity is and how can we
normalise conversations around this
3. Differences between working with parents and
corporate clients and helping these groups with neurodiver
Episode 232 - What does a multifaceted career look like with Alyssa Jaffer
In this episode I spoke to Alyssa Jaffer who is a
Global Communications Manager + Freelance Journalist
In this episode we talk about the following:
1. Who Alyssa is and what she does
2. Portfolio careers vs Multifaceted careers
3. Why are more people diversifying
their careers
4. Alyssa’s career aspirations when she was
younger and how did they change when she went to university
5. What is
Episode 231 - Business burnout- 3 ways to handle this and why you shouldn’t ignore it?
In this episode I talk about Business burnout and how it can harmful. I also talk about 3 ways to navigate this why it can be harmful if you ignore it.
The main format of the episode is as follows:
1. Why I wanted to do this episode
2. What is burnout and how is linked to being a
business owner?
3. Three ways to handle it
4. Reasons why it shouldn’t be ignored
5. Final thoughts
Links menti
Episode 230 - Breaking down Job descriptions to help you land your dream role
In this episode I talk about the following:
1. The Job description and it’s purpose
2. The downside of one mention Rob bakers post
3.Tips on helping you getting a job from the job
description
4. Final thoughts thinking beyond the description
Links I mentioned in this episode
https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/comment/job-descriptions-are-holding-your-organisation-back/
Jobs website I menti
Episode 229 - Common misconceptions about Vocational Careers
In this episode we are talking about common misconceptions about vocational careers.
The format of this episode is as follows:
1.Introduction to this episode
2. Looking at what a vocational
career actually is
3. The misconceptions around Vocational
careers
4. How can I support you as a parent
of teenager
Links I mention in this episode
https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/tra
Episode 228 - How normal is it to have a business lull and when should I be worrying about this?
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
Episode 227 - The truth about job hunting in an crowded market – 3 key things you need to know right now
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://ww
Episode 226 - Should you consider T-levels and what are they?
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/governmen
Episode 225 - 2 ways technology can help your career and 2 ways it can hinder it
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 2
Episode 224 - 3 reasons why social media is costing you your business
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 e
Episode 223 - A level results day what now??
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
Episode 222 - Tips and advice about finding a job for Students and Graduates with Gina Visram
In this episode I spoke with Gina Visram. Gina is a careercoach and podcaster. The main format of this episode was as follows: 1. Who Gina is and what she does 2. What careers Gina was interested in when she wasyounger 3.What are some of the challenges that graduatesand university students face when job hunting 4. How the media’s portrayal of employment affectsstudents and parents and can at times
Episode 221 - 4 ways to spot a fake business influencer
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 documen
Episode 220 - 3 ways to avoid job hunting overwhelm
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? -
h
Episode 219 - How Hypnotherapy can help you if are stressed and anxious at work with Asha Berzon
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 doe
Episode 218 - Why the Gender Pay Gap is still a huge problem
This is an episode where I spoke about the gender pay gap. The main format of the episode is as follows: 1. What is the gender pay gap and why is still an issue 2. Some stats and where we are now 3. What I have seen in my work 4. Thoughts about reasons moving forward 5. Please share your thoughts about this episode The links and reports and mentioned in this episode 1. The House of Commons Library
Episode 217 - 4 reasons why Businesses Fail
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
Episode 216 -Are you addicted to your job and 3 signs to look out for
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
Episode 215 - How to help you find a better job than one you currently have
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
Episode 214 - Business shiny object syndrome, what is it and why can it ruin your business
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
Episode 213 - Three Home truths about why a career in Law isn’t for everyone?
1. Why I choose to talk about this subject 2. A career in a law and what that could look like 3. Three Home truths about Why is a career in Law notfor everyone 4. Further reading and resources 5. How can I help you Useful links mentioned in this episode - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/browse-sector/law- https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/areas-
Episode 212 - Three reasons why the 9-5 doesn’t exist anymore
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 t
Episode 211 - Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam
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 Caree
Episode 210 - What does running a business mean to you?
The format of this episode was as follows 1. Purpose of the episode 2. Running a business what is your purpose and why 3. Your mission for continuing 4. Thinking about Meaning vs future Other episodes you may useful 1. Episode 52 - Should I turn a hobby into abusiness2. Episode 126 - 3 ways to create a business brandand why it's so important 3. Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruinyour ow
Episode 209 - Winning an award for my podcast and my career and business reflections
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.soulsutra
Episode 208 - Are you downplaying your career potential and 3 ways to not do this
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 aff
Episode 207 - Why personal drive and ambition are so important in your career and 3 things to help you with this
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
Episode 206 - Being Happier at work with Aoife O'Brien
What we spoke about in the episode
1. Who Aoife is and what she does in her business
2. What Aoife observed in the workplace around unhappiness at work and where it could be stemming from
3. The most common themes that Aoife is seeing in the workplace right now and how it’s affecting people’s happiness at
work
4. Chronoworking and Aoife’s thoughts on this working trend for the future
5. Remot
Episode 205- Can Change affect your Career Confidence
Intro – To the episode and why change is a theme that comes
up a lot as well as why Confidence is something that never seems to change
The main format of this episode
Some more context into why I choose to speak about this
Change is necessary and important
Confidence and making sure you work on this through self-development is important
Resilience and confidence can be connected especi
Episode 204 - 2 reasons why being a business owner isn’t what you may think it is
The main format of this episode is detailed below.
Intro about the change up in theme for this week’s episode
What promoted me to talk about this
2 reasons why being a business owner isn’t what you think it may
be
LinkedIn post I mentioned in the episode by Alice Lyons - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7165976568622735360/
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The main themes in our conversation and what we spoke about:
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2. Zina’s experiences of going to school and her
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Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore?
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1. Why I wanted to talk about this topic?- 0:00- 6:43
2. What are some of the reasons this is happening -6:44- 18:37
3. How this creating problems in the workplace - 18:38- 28:40
4. What can we do about this? -28:41 -34:52
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Intro about unhappiness at work – 0:00- 3:51
What are some the reasons around why we are unhappy at work – 3:52- 10:54
The 4 pillars and career unhappiness at work – 10:56 - 15:47
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Episode 200 - (Special Episode) The Career Happiness Pillars
In this episode we spoke about the following:
1. Introduction and purpose of episode - 0:00- 4:00
2. The 4 Career Happiness Pillars 4:15- 11:29
3. How the top ten popular episodes tie into these
pillars 11:32- 49:45
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Episode 198 - How understanding your personal strengths can enhance your career happiness With Biraj Nakarja
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1. Introduction and some background
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2. The 3 most sought after degrees in the UK and
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