Episode 241 - The emotional impact of a horrible boss or colleague at work and 3 ways to deal with this

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-workplace/#:~:text=And%20work%20tasks%20in%20industries,site%20at%20a%20different%20time.&text=The%20historic%20perception%20that%20flexible,shake%20off%20this%20unequal%20treatment. 2.      https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1904208/lack-flexibility-frontline-workers-creating-two-tier-workforce-report-reveals#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThere%20has%20been%20a%20longstanding,a%20casualised%20workforce%20and%20underfunding. 3.      https://timewise.co.uk/article/why-employers-dont-offer-flexible-jobs-up-front-and-why-they-should/#:~:text=For%20some%20businesses%2C%20flexible%20working,might%20be%20a%20better%20way. Other episodes you may finduseful 1.   Episode 188 - Is flexible working really theanswer to burnout?2.  Episode 212 - Three reasons why the 9-5 doesn’t exist anymore3.  Episode 242 - How are you navigating returning to in person office work? – 3 reasons why it could benefit youIf you have any questions about the podcast please contactme at [email protected] or [email protected] 

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 thoughtsOther Episodes I mention or are linked to this1.  Episode 244 - Does finding work you truly loveactually make you happier at work?2. Episode 225 - 2 ways technology can help your career and 2 ways it can hinder it3.   Episode 157 - How can you find your careerpurpose and 2 ways to do thisHow can you work with meSee link here for more details -https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-employmentApply for a career consultation here -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responsesIf you have any questions about the podcast please email [email protected]@somaghosh.com

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-fulfilling-prophecy.html- I mentioned this in the article in the episodehttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-self-fulfilling-prophecy-6740420https://users.ox.ac.uk/~sfos0060/prophecies.shtmlOther episodes I mentioned or link to this episode1.   Episode 22 - Career Comparison and how to dealwith this (Interview with Lucy Sheridan-Wightman)2.  Episode 50 - Are you being undermined at work?3.    Episode 127 - Is working hard enough in yourcareer?4.  Episode 164 - Career rejection and how to cope with this if it's holding you back from progressing in your career.Want to work with meSee link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-programIf you have any thoughts or comments about this episode please email me at [email protected] or [email protected]

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 into a business 2.  Episode 82 - Career confidence and Career Happiness what can you do to reignite your career now. 3.  Episode 125- What can we can learn from the Movie tick, tick...Boom about Career Happiness 4.  Episode 158 - Career confusion in your 20s and 30s and how to tackle this with Alana Kilmartin 5. Episode 201 - Why are we so unhappy at work and 3 ways to handle this? If you have do you have a questions for me about this episode or anything else please email me at [email protected] or [email protected] Do you want to work with me book a consultation  see link here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses    

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 it's so important 2.  Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? 3.  Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruin your own business 4. Episode 210 - What does running a business mean to you? 5. Episode 238 - 3 Important Business Lessons I wish I had known before I had started my business Episode I mentioned where I was on another podcast recently Future you podcast -  https://open.spotify.com/show/3uXOufxy2nDl7BvnuAt655 If you have an questions about this episode or anything else please email me at [email protected] and [email protected]

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%20first%20historic%20offices%20may,dedicated%20office%20buildings%20were%20created. The Movie apartment and impact on 1960s offices to now article https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/how-the-apartment-shaped-cinemas-view-of-the-workplace/ How remote work started and it’s history https://www.crossover.com/blog/the-history-of-remote-work Tightening office polices and returning to work https://www.thedrum.com/news/2025/01/14/plenty-agencies-are-tightening-hybrid-policies-few-match-wpp-s-4-office-days Could we being seeing an end to working from home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8ew0jrjxz9o JP Morgan’s employees going back to full-time office work https://www.techradar.com/pro/jpmorgan-tells-all-300-000-employees-they-must-return-to-office-full-time Otherrelevant episodes 1.     Episode 103 - Working hard vs working smart what's real answer to working culture 2.     Episode 140- How deal with The Great Resignation and Burnout Culture with Sara J. McElroy 3.     Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it. 4.     Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout? 5.     Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore? 6.     Episode 225 - 2 ways technology can help your career and 2 ways it can hinder it Do you have a question or topic you want featured on the podcast if so please email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or ⁠[email protected]

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 workplace bullying 2.  Episode 55 – 3 ways to communicate better with your colleagues 3.  Episode 68 – How Narcissism can affect you in the workplace 4.  Episode 85 – What makes a good manager vs a good leader and how this links to career happiness 5.  Episode 146 – What is quiet quitting and what do we need to know about it How I can support you Apply for a Careers consultation here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses If you have any questions about the episode or how I can work with you please email me at [email protected]

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]