Episode 235 - Does having a niche in your business matter anymore?

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.     Baby loss and infertility and the impact this has on the women Asiya helps 3.     Navigating the journey around being child-free not by choice 4.     Managing the journey of going through infertility and miscarriage at work and what can organisations do to support people who are going through this. 5.     Pregnancy announcements at work and online and the impact this as you at work and in general especially if you are going through infertility or Baby loss 6.     Supporting men who are going through Baby loss and how can we support them too 7.     Who supported Asiya when she was going through her own journey and how did this help her. 8.     The awareness around baby loss now and how Asiya would of dealt with this if she had known about charities out there whilst going though it 9.     What drives Asiya to keep talking about her infertility and miscarriage an supporting others 10.  Baby Loss certificates and Asiya’s thought about this to help people move on from their loss 11.  The medical condition that Asiya has called Incompetent cervix and raising awareness around this as it causes miscarriage 12.  Inclusion for non-parents and dealing with this around infertility 13.  How you can connect with Asiya Links to connect with Asiya 1.     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asian_miscarriage_hub/ 2.     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asiya-dawood-11007444/ If you have any questions about the podcast please email us at [email protected] or [email protected]        

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 restart my career after a career break 2.Episode 237 - 3 Reasons why you should be having regular breaks in your working day? 3.Episode 231 - Business burnout- 3 ways to handle this and why you shouldn’t ignore it? 4.Episode 199 - Why are we rejecting Hustle Culture 5.Episode 197 - 5 TV shows you should watch about the world of work 6.Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout? 7.Episode 168 - Is Burnout still an issue and what can you do to prevent it? 8.Episode 95 - 3 ways to manage career and life pressure 9.Episode 77 Dealing with Chronic Illness and your Career 10.Episode 74 - Can you afford to take a career break? If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at [email protected] or [email protected]  

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 episodes that you may find useful 1.  Episode 211 - Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam 2. Episode 217 - 4 reasons why Businesses Fail 3. Episode 221 - 4 ways to spot a fake business influencer 4. Episode 204 - 2 reasons why being a business owner isn’t what you may think it is 5. Episode 192 - 3 qualities I think every business owner should have If you have any comments and questions about this episode or interested in working with me as a business mentor please contact me via email at [email protected] or [email protected]

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 1.      https://www.ciphr.com/blog/regular-breaks-at-work#:~:text=Regular%20breaks%20are%20essential%20for,boosts%20both%20wellbeing%20and%20productivity. 2.      https://www.gov.uk/rest-breaks-work/print 3.      https://www.acas.org.uk/working-time-rules If you want to ask a question about career happiness or have any further topic suggestions or comments please email us at [email protected] or [email protected]

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%20reveal%20that%20computer,to%20drop%20out%20of%20education. 2. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2024/04/25/why-a-fresh-approach-is-needed-for-university-drop-out-rates/ 3. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dropouts-or-stopouts-or-comebackers-or-potential-completers-Non-continuation-of-students-in-the-UK.pdf 4. https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/what-to-study/types-of-degrees-uk 5. https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/after-you-start/transferring-or-dropping-out-of-university 6. https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/dropping-out-of-university-and-starting-again If you have any questions about this episode please email us at [email protected] or [email protected]  

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 the way. Is Episode 231 - Business burnout- 3 ways to handle this and why you shouldn’t ignore it? You can watch the advert I mentioned in the episode here Chanel no 5 advert - ⁠https://youtu.be/fo4LLux-tfM?si=X2IIb6l_1TIien1S If you have any questions about this episode email at [email protected] or [email protected]

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 5. Arbitrator 6.PPC specialist 7. Procurement manager 8. Nanotechnologist 9. Orthoptist 10. Prosthetist Websites to help you research the jobs that I mentioned https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/career-development/pathways/how-to-become-an-actuary#:~:text=Or%20as%20their%20professional%20body,a%20business%20and%20their%20clients.%E2%80%9D https://www.mathscareers.org.uk/i-love-maths/ https://actuaries.org.uk/qualify/become-an-actuary/what-is-an-actuary/ https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/civil-service-fast-streamer https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Geology-Career-Pathways/Careers/Job-Sectors/Engineering-Geology-Sector#:~:text=Engineering%20geologists%20are%20involved%20in,work%20for%20engineering%20consultancy%20companies. https://universitycompare.com/guides/career/aboriculturist https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/arbitrator https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-ppc-consultant#:~:text=Pay%2Dper%2Dclick%20(PPC,to%20pursue%20this%20career%20path. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/procurement-manager https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/nanotechnologist#:~:text=Nanotechnologists%20manipulate%20molecules%20and%20atoms,create%20new%20materials%20and%20devices. https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/services/ophthalmology/orthoptics#:~:text=Orthoptics%20is%20the%20study%20of,disorders%20and%20children's%20visual%20development. https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/prosthetistorthotist For more information about working with me Visit my site here – www.somaghosh.com How I support parents - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers  

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 neurodiversity 4. What are some of the things that Reena sees commonly when organisations are dealing with neurodiversity and how can this affect an individual going through this 5.  What advice and support can you suggest for anyone who is newly diagnosed or may think they neurodiverse who are feeling overwhelmed by this 6.  How can we start to look at it differently and also look at why some people don't believe that neurodiversity exists 7. Misinformation around neurodiversity and managing the building blocks around the journey of being diagnosed especially in a world with so much information and how to navigate this 8. The representation of diverse voices within the neurodiverse community and what can we do about this. 9. Reena’s career story and what she was doing before this and how did this compare to the aspirations she had How to stay in touch with Reena and find out more about here LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenaanand/ Website - https://www.reenaanand.com/      

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 it really like working in Comms and some of the preconceived ideas when it comes to it. 6. What skills are needed for a Comms career and what does Alyssa think about the type of people who should consider this career 7.  How Alyssa manages stressful situations and stress in general in her working life 8. Alyssa’s freelance writing career and how did it start 9. Alyssa shares a story about promoting yourself and pitching in her freelance writing career in linking with comparison and self-doubt 10.  Workplace culture and some of the themes that people should be thinking about right now. How can you connect with Alyssa LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-jaffer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alyssajaff If you have questions about this episode please email me at [email protected] or [email protected]  

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 mentioned in this episode Definition of burnout from the WHO(wealth health organisation)  website https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases Article about burnout and how it can affect your mental health - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/#:~:text=or%20higher%20absenteeism-,Why%20is%20burnout%20a%20concern?,any%20other%20working%20status%20group. Episodes that are relevant to this episode 1. Episode 35 - Why good mental health is important in your career and business (Interview with Suzannah Butcher) 2. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? 3. Episode 145 - 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happy business mindset Working with to help your business If you are interested in working with me one to one you can apply for a business consultation here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform If you have any questions about this episode or the business mentoring I offer please email me at [email protected] or [email protected]