Episode 260 - Navigating career confidence when you didn’t expect it (Storytime) and 2 ways of dealing with this

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] or [email protected] 

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 [email protected] or [email protected]

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 [email protected] or [email protected]

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 [email protected] or [email protected] Useful linksJob crafting - https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/job-crafting

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-menopauseThe 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/B0C3LLVCCDSimply 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-happiness2.     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-loss3.     Episode 47 - How to deal with career setbacks? -https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-47-how-to-deal-with-career-setbacks4.     Episode 49 - How to recover from redundancy andmove on - https://www.somaghosh.com/podcast/episode-49-how-to-recover-from-redundancy-and-move-onApply for a 1:1 call here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpWhJLpxUmUiaAogdgvd6AHNQ4gunNxRBpQs-8nKJUJUm0Q/viewformIf you have any thoughts or comments about this episodeplease feel free to email me at [email protected]. You can also follow me on LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-sh-oma-ghosh-26086638/ 

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/

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 from3. 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 careerHow 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=92e71c72aaaf4df43. Website - https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

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%20thoseHR report article - https://www.bhsf.co.uk/news-insights/burnout-in-the-workplace-a-fresh-perspective-for-hr-leaders-in-2025Standout 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/1696467600If you have any questions about thisepisode please contact me on [email protected] [email protected]