The Career Happiness Podcast

In this podcast episode I talk about the power of making videos and how it can help your business The main points I addressed in this episode were: Some background and videos and the internet Why should you be using video for your business What to do if you struggle with it Youtube vs Tiktok Reels and Lives 3 ways it can help you business Some examples of live streams I did on YouTube put here If...

In this episode I spoke to Rebecca Leppard founder of consulting and training company called "Upgrading women". Some of the main things we explored in this episode were: International women's day and her feelings around this What Rebecca does and her a bit more about company "Upgrading women" Rebecca's career aspirations when she was younger Current affairs and politics and how it relates to the w...

In this episode we talk does your child need to see a careers adviser? Some of the main things I spoke about in this episode were: Previous episodes when I talk about careersadvice Benefits of seeing a careers adviser Does your child really need to see one and some things to consider How can I support you Previous episodes linked to this episode that I mentioned in this episode Episode 15 - How ca...

In this episode I talk about career rejection  The main things I spoke about were: 1. What is rejection and how does this link to careers 2. Career rejection and resilience 3. How is it holding you back from progression in your career. 4. 2 tips to help with this Videos and links mentioned in this podcast episode  Instagram live on career rejection - https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAN9JrDds3vy0hmz5B...

In this episode I talk about should you start a business podcast.  Some of the main things I talked about were:  1. The main reason for me talking about this topic  2. Are you starting a podcast for the right reasons  3. Some examples of Business and other podcasts in the UK and US  4. Different podcast formats  5. Adding value and building trust with your audien...

1. Why am I talking about this 2. What is a degree actually? 3. Degree apprenticeships 4. Comparing the degree and degree apprenticeship  5. Other useful episodes linked to this episode  - Episode 97 Should I go to university or not?  - Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith  - Episode 122 - How to build a successful career after an apprenticeship? With Kat...

In this Episode we will talking about 3 reasons why LinkedIn isn't helping to boost your career and what to do about it.  1. Why I wanted to record this episode  2. Your profile and consistency on LinkedIn  3. Building your personal brand on LinkedIn  4.  Not utilising LinkedIn and it's full features e.g. Premium, Learning and applying for jobs etc.  Instagram Live I did on LinkedIn and personal b...

In this episode I talk about How to cope with change in business and why it's actually a good thing?  The main things I spoke in this episode were:  1. Why I felt called to do this episode 2. Changes aren’t always bad but they can help you shift and stop procrastinating 3. Why Change is a good thing in business and some examples from other business owner 4. Moving forward and not looking back ...

In this episode we talk about 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based careers  The main things I spoke about in this episode were:  1. Why do want a STEM career and what does it mean? 2. What are the key things needed in a STEM based career 3. How can a STEM career help you in the future? 4. Women and STEM 5. Conclusion around this  Links I mentioned in this episode  https://tfl.gov.uk/corpora...

In this episode we talk with careers enthusiast and podcaster Alan Kilmartin Within this episode we talk about: · What Alana Does and the movement of unserious careers · Alana’s career story and how this shaped who she is today · Success and how young people perceive this and the pressure to succeed due to social media etc · Alternative career routes if you don’t want to have a degree and why it’s...

In this episode we talk about your career purpose and 2 ways to do this.  1. What is your purpose and how this link to careers?  2.  Understand what makes you tick your why and values  3. How does your purpose play into your present and future  4. Your purpose doesn't didn't define your career journey it can adapt and change as you change  Other Episodes that may...

In this episode we talk to yoga teacher and business owner Deepa Sapra  Some of the main things we talked about in this episode were:  1. Deepa's journey on how she became a Yoga teacher  2. What are some of misconceptions about Yoga and how we can challenge some of these  3. Deepa's career before she was a yoga teacher and what her career expectations were.  4. How can yoga help a busy pr...

In this episode I talk about 3 reasons why people give on their business way too soon.  The main things I spoke about in this episode were:  Why this is an important episode and some background around why this so common  The three main reasons and some advice about how to tackle this  Examples to demonstrate why these reasons mean people quit  Final thoughts around th...

Welcome to season 5 of The Career Happiness Podcast.  I wanted to share some great news about the podcast it was recently featured on Apple Podcasts on the Career Moves section see tweet here were I shared this news https://twitter.com/sgcareers27/status/1610608760460029952  This first episode of the season was about is having a career in Performing arts realistic?  The main things...

In this episode we talk about 3 ways to reflect on your career over the holidays.  The main things I spoke about in this episode were:  1. Some practical tips to help you with self reflection over the holiday  2. A exercise to help you reflect on 2022 and moving forward  3. Spending time with the others and the it's impact on you and your career  4. Self development and your own learning  Podcasts...

How can social media benefit my business?  The main things we spoke about in this episode were:  1. Three reasons how can it benefit your business  2. What Social media can't do  3. Social media usage and it's health implications Other episodes you may find relevant Episode 94 - 3 reasons why sleep is important for a happy career - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/GEIi3srVUvb Episode 126 - 3 w...

In this episode I spoke about does going to a top university really help with your career success Some of the main things I spoke about the following:  1. Why I wanted to talk about this topic? 2. How can qualifications play a part in our overall success and future 3. What is a top university? 4. People who have done well because of going to a good university see full list I refer to below:  1. Ba...

In this I talk about 3 tips to help you feel confident about career  Main points of the episode were :  1. Throw out the handbook and think about what you want to be confident about? -  How is this linked to your career and life? 2. Are you sabotaging your own confidence if so what can you do about this? – Re-evaluate ways to tackle this. 3. How can you tackle being diffident?...

In this Episode we talk with Sinead Sharkey-Steenson. Sinead is a career coach and business owner of company called Generation Women.  The main aspects of the conversation included:  Talking about the work that Sinead does and who she supports How we can help women fulfil their potential  Sinead's career journey that lead to starting her business  Women who want to be seen at work and want a promo...

In this episode I talk about how to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up.  Some of the key things I spoke about were:  1. Why we can end up feeling like we want to give up.  2. How can you keep going in business and what can you do?  3. Are you effectively using your time in your business  4. Your mindset and how you handle setbacks in bu...

In this episode I talk about Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?  3 apprenticeship Episodes that are relevant to this episode that I mentioned :  Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith Episode 122 - How to build a successful career after an apprenticeship? With Kathryn Monkcom Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young per...

In this episode I spoke about quiet quitting. The main areas I spoke about in this episode were:  1. What is the definition of quiet quitting  2. Is it impacting the workplace today ?  3. Tips and advice about what to do about it  4. Quiet quitting and the Great resignation how are linked  Articles that and links mentioned in this episode  https://www.b...

In this episode I talk about 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happy business mindset  1. Why I decided to talk about this 2. How can you work on your mindset and be healthier and happier in business?  3. Self sabotage and being a business owner  4. What can affect your mindset ?  5. What can you do to empower yourself and your business?  Resources and thin...

In this I am am talking about is is worth resitting your GCSEs  The format of the episode was as follows:  Why I spoke about this topic  Please see link explaining grades in numbers as mentioned in the episode https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-48993830  You would only need to resit English or Maths if you get a grade 3 not 4 just wanted to verify this and mention this in the notes here.  My sto...

In this episode I talk about How will the Energy crisis affect the future of work 1. Tik Tok videos I did see link for this here - https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7153633695411211526?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397 and https://www.tiktok.com/@somag25/video/7136938311637142790?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7139894892125947397  2. Talk I...