The Career Happiness Podcast

Hosted by Soma Ghosh

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Jun 2026

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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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June 12, 2026Episode 26529 min

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 colleague at work and 3 ways to deal with this3. Episode 263 - 2 reasons why it’s good for us tohave friends in the workplace. 4. Episode 264 - Prioritising your Mental healthwhilst navigating menopause in your career with Victoria BrookbankLinkedIn Newsletter I also spoke about the impact of burnout in linking with working in a toxic workplace and this could help anyone who feels they maybe in a mean workplace culture you can read the LinkedIn Newsletter here - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-we-still-burnout-what-can-do-soma-ghosh-blzreWorking with me You can apply for the Career Happiness program here - https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpWhJLpxUmUiaAogdgvd6AHNQ4gunNxRBpQs-8nKJUJUm0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link Or apply for The career Happiness Session here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewformOr if you are a business owner looking for support see link to apply for a Session here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform Questions If you have any questions or thoughts about the episode pleaseemail me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

May 15, 2026Episode 26438 min

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 safety in the workplace what this means 5. Victoria’s career before she started her own business 6. What she does at Meno minds to help women with menopause 7. What are some of the mental health signs orsymptoms to look out for during the menopause 8. Therapy and other things that help your mental health during the menopause 9. What can we do to help teach younger generations and men about menopause 10. What are menopause action plans and how this could help you in the workplace. How can you connect with Victoria 1. Website for minds that work - https://mindsthatwork.com/ 2. Meno minds website - https://www.menominds.co.uk/ 3. Victoria’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-brookbank-81089a125/

April 14, 2026Episode 16319 min

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/podcast/work-friends-boundaries-confidentiality-and-career/id1766485901?i=1000680656472A clip from The Morning Show that I mention in the episode where I spoke about this in a LinkedIn post here - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soma-ghosh-26086638_i-have-recently-recorded-a-episode-on-the-activity-7449346919212126209-7NFS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAf1L-gB2BtswjPNzNenqgwxc5NnTLNqfvgHow to work with me this spring. 1. I have limited spots for a business consultations so if you want to apply please do so here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform 2. Career happiness consultations if you want a book a slot for this please see link here - https://calendly.com/soma-g/careers-consultation?month=2026-043. If you are interested in applying for a Career Happiness session please do so here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewformIf you have any questions about the services I offer or are unsure about anything please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

March 26, 2026Episode 26220 min

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 confusion Blog on career clarity - ⁠https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/why-career-clarity-is-so-important⁠If you want to work with me 1. Book a careers consultation - https://calendly.com/soma-g/careers-consultation?month=2026-03 2. Career Happiness session find out more and apply here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform

March 6, 2026Episode 26126 min

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 from 4. What is Career Activism is ? 5. The Advice they would give to someone who stays in a job for years but doesn’t change 6. Dan and Sarah’s own career story that led tobecome career coaches 7. The most common career challenges they both see in their coaching practice that keep coming up 8. What are common life problems that can affect your career 9. Who is the book is written for How to connect with Dan and Sarah Dan Kiernan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjkiernan/ Sarah Rourke’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahrourkecoach/ Sarah’s Website - https://sarahrourke.com/ If you want to read their book please see link here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Core-Career-Dials-action-opportunities/dp/1919203001 Questions about the episodes email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com

February 23, 2026Episode 26028 min

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

January 29, 2026Episode 25932 min

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 (as proven byscience) https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/the-importance-of-teamworkArticle 2 – What does it mean to be a good team player: 11qualitieshttps://activecollab.com/blog/collaboration/team-playerGet 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

January 15, 2026Episode 25829 min

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.htmlGet in touch and any questions you may haveDo 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

December 23, 2025Episode 25728 min

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

December 18, 2025Episode 25630 min

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