The Career Happiness Podcast

Soma Ghosh
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This podcast is hosted by Soma Ghosh, a Careers adviser who supports women who are unhappy at work. There are solo episodes from Soma about a specific theme that comes up with the clients she supports. Some of themes already covered included bullying at work, redundancy, career change, finding a new job, starting a business etc. Plus insights and stories into how Soma and her guests have been on their own career happiness journey and practical career advice for professional women, parents of teenagers who need careers advice and inspiration for business owners. Copyright 2026 @somaghosh

  1. JAN 29

    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 episode Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore? Article 1 - The importance of teamwork (as proven byscience)  https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/the-importance-of-teamwork Article 2 – What does it mean to be a good team player: 11qualities https://activecollab.com/blog/collaboration/team-player Get in touch and questions Do you have any questions about this episode? Want to findout more about support with your career etc. You can contact me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

    32 min

  2. JAN 15

    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 mentioned in this episode Episode 65 – Do we have a hustle problem Article I mentioned about overwork where Deepika Padukone istalking about overworking -  https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-on-8-hours-of-work-we-mistake-burnout-for-commitment-but-why-is-bollywood-normalising-overworking-13952002.html Get in touch and any questions you may have Do you have any questions about this episode? Want to findout more about support with your career etc. You can contact me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

    30 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    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 the episode please email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

    28 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    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 links Job crafting - https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/job-crafting

    30 min

  5. 11/18/2025 · BONUS

    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. Closing thoughts on this episode Links mentioned in this episode Menopause podcast and Davina Macall’s documentaries - https://thisisdavina.com/gossip/read/sex-myths-and-the-menopause The menopause mandate - https://www.menopausemandate.com/ Links to help you with menopause https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/menopause-and-mental-health/self-care-for-menopause/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/things-you-can-do/ Mrs Bajekal menopause’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finding-Menopause-Flourishing-Perimenopause-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B0C3LLVCCD Simply Sacred Blends tea - https://www.simplysacredblends.com/ Other useful episodes   1.     Episode 17- My parents and Career Happiness - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-17-my-parents-and-career-happiness 2.     Episode 45 - 3 tips to help you prepare forpossible job loss. - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-45-3-tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-possible-job-loss 3.     Episode 47 - How to deal with career setbacks? -https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-47-how-to-deal-with-career-setbacks 4.     Episode 49 - How to recover from redundancy andmove on - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-49-how-to-recover-from-redundancy-and-move-on Apply for a 1:1 call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpWhJLpxUmUiaAogdgvd6AHNQ4gunNxRBpQs-8nKJUJUm0Q/viewform If you have any thoughts or comments about this episodeplease feel free to email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com. You can also follow me on LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-sh-oma-ghosh-26086638/

    29 min

  6. 06/25/2025

    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 achieving what you want in your career 6. How life changing opportunities can be a great way to address career goals you want to achieve 7.  What does career happiness mean to Jennypersonally and how she embraces this 8.  Jenny’s career challenges and how she overcome these challenges plus a challenge she had this morning. 9.  The power of saying no in your career and how this can help you move forward with your career 10. Where to find Jenny online and how to read her book How to connect with Jenny Website - https://itsjennywood.com/ Book- https://wildcouragebook.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyilles/

    45 min

  7. 05/21/2025

    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 from 3. 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 in industry Harsha was in and what it was really like 7. Communication and how to build good relationships in the workplace 8. Resilience in your career and tips on how tobuild on this 9. Taking about failure and what does this looklike plus Harsha’s insights around this 10. How can you make decisions in your career and how Harsha has done this 11. Following your intuition and developing this in your career 12. Advice and tips around finding work you love 13. Being an introvert and asking for what you want at work 14.  What has Harsha learnt about being a podcaster and how has it helped his career How to connect with Harsha 1. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsha-boralessa-cfa-aca-fct-62aa199/ 2. Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zo8AjD0Onagq1yjqYoQS2?si=92e71c72aaaf4df4 3. Website - https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

    44 min

  8. 05/15/2025

    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 report - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/burnout-report-2025-reveals-generational-divide-in-levels-of-stress-and-work-absence/#:~:text=While%20the%20proportion%20of%20people,and%20a%20decrease%20among%20those HR report article - https://www.bhsf.co.uk/news-insights/burnout-in-the-workplace-a-fresh-perspective-for-hr-leaders-in-2025 Standout CVarticle - https://standout-cv.com/stats/work-life-balance-statistics-uk Rustout article  - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/rust-out-signs-impact-mental-health/761502 Dr Chatterjee'svideo - https://www.tiktok.com/@drranganchatterjee/video/7444152166828363040 Other Relevant Podcast episodes 1.  Episode 13 – Five tips to help you move forward with career burnout 2. Episode 40 – How dealing with burnout andunhappiness can lead to a new career path (with Elaine Batho) 3. Episode 73 - Are you a people pleaser at work? 4.  Episode 80 - What does it take it be acompassionate and kind leader in your career (Interview with Kath Curry) 5.  Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what do you need to know about it? 6.  Episode 157 - How can you find your careerpurpose and 2 ways to do this 7.  Episode 177 - 3 reasons the Gender pay gapexists and what your can do about this as a women? 8.  Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore? 9. Episode 250 - Coffee Badging what is it and how can this impact on hybrid flexible work for others? My appearance on SEO podcastwhere I spoke about quit quitting and loud quitting - https://podbay.fm/p/the-seo-mindset-podcast/e/1696467600 If you have any questions about thisepisode please contact me on soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com

    38 min
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This podcast is hosted by Soma Ghosh, a Careers adviser who supports women who are unhappy at work. There are solo episodes from Soma about a specific theme that comes up with the clients she supports. Some of themes already covered included bullying at work, redundancy, career change, finding a new job, starting a business etc. Plus insights and stories into how Soma and her guests have been on their own career happiness journey and practical career advice for professional women, parents of teenagers who need careers advice and inspiration for business owners. Copyright 2026 @somaghosh

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