The Career Happiness Podcast

Hosted by Soma Ghosh

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Oct 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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October 22, 2026Episode 27039 min

Episode 270 - Jobhunting that gives you purpose in these current times with Vardaan Shekhawat

In this conversation I spoke to founder of UK Jobs insider Vardaan Shekhawat We spoke about a lot of things to help anyone looking for work or struggling to shine on LinkedIn. Plus how you can find true purpose and meaning in what you do. As well as what Vardaan does with his platform to help othersat UK Jobs Insider. The format of the episode consisted of the us talking on these topics: 1. How Vardaan’s team reached out and reallyaligned with the podcast and why he wanted to be a guest. 2. His mission behind UK Jobs Insider, how itstarted and story behind this. 3. The skills that helped Vardaan become a business owner 4. How does what Jobs Uk insider support people through the challenge Job hunting in these current times. 5. A.I and jobhunting - how can you use it toenhance your job hunt do this effectively. 6. The types of clients Vardaan supports and why he does this. 7. Gender disparity and bias when job hunting what happens as a result of this. 8. How to use his platform Uk Jobs Insider to help you whilst job hunting 9. 3 valuable lessons Vardaan has learnt in hiscareer 10. Happiness at work and what it means to Vardaan 11. Where can you connect and find Vardaan Links to help you connect 1. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/vardaanshekhawat4impact/ 2. Website - https://ukjobsinsider.com/ 3. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ukjobsinsider/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet If you have any questions about the podcast or want to find our more please email us at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

October 8, 2026Episode 26918 min

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 connect with me on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-ghosh-26086638/ I do have a new episode out in a few weeks with a great guest so please keep your eyes peeled for this.

August 27, 2026Episode 26843 min

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 Mehreen’s clients have and does it reflect what it going on in the world right now. If you want to connect with Mehreen you can connect with her on the following social media platforms. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehreen-khan-connect/ Instagram - https://www-fallback.instagram.com/mehreenkhan_consulting/ Or visit her website - https://www.mehreenkhan.ca/ If you have any questions about the episode or anything else please email us at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

July 9, 2026Episode 26729 min

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 - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-we-still-burnout-what-can-do-soma-ghosh-blzre 2. Mental health UK Burnout report 2026 - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/news-and-insights/burnout-report-2026-high-stress-pushing-workers-into-sick-leave-as-just-one-in-four-feel-mental-health-is-genuinely-prioritised-and-supported-in-the-workplace/ 3. Symptoms of burnout from Nuffield health - https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/article/what-is-burnout-signs-symptoms-and-coping-strategies Previous episodes about burnout Episode 13 – Five Tips to help you move forward with CareerBurnout Episode 265 – Mean workplace culture How to work with me If you want to work with me 1-1 I have 1 space available onmy Career Happiness Program you can find out more here – https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employment If you have any questions about the podcastplease email me at ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com⁠ or ⁠soma@somaghosh.com

July 3, 2026Episode 26628 min

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/w3ct9948 Culture amp article I referred to - https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/job-hugging-workplace-trend Times Radio interview - https://youtu.be/WIzzNVxA30Q?si=mPnbtly0RwglJqV0 Job hunting article I wrote from LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-reasons-people-choose-stay-job-actually-hate-soma-ghosh Relevant episode you can also listen to Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what do you need to know about it? Episode 52 –Should I turn a hobby into a business Episode 73 – Are you a people pleaser at work? How can I support you 1 Spot available to work with me this summer apply for a consultationhere - https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpWhJLpxUmUiaAogdgvd6AHNQ4gunNxRBpQs-8nKJUJUm0Q/viewform To find out more about The Career Happiness Program see linkhere - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program If you have any questions about this episode orworking together please contact me via email at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠ or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

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 this 3. 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 Brookbank LinkedIn 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-blzre Working 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/viewform Or 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.aspx https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-friends-boundaries-confidentiality-and-career/id1766485901?i=1000680656472 A 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-gB2BtswjPNzNenqgwxc5NnTLNqfvg How 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=2026-04 3. If you are interested in applying for a Career Happiness session please do so here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform If 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 Kilmartin 2. Episode 5- 3 tips to help with career confusion Blog on career clarity - ⁠https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/why-career-clarity-is-so-important⁠ If 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.com or soma@somaghosh.com