The Career Happiness Podcast

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

The Career Happiness Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Soma Ghosh, with 267 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Soma Ghosh hosts The Career Happiness Podcast, a business show with 267 episodes published.

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  Episode #267

  Episode 267 - My experience of burnout and why it’s still so problematic

  Jul 9, 202630 minS8

  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

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  Episode #266

  Episode 266 - What is job hugging and 2 ways to spot if you are doing this

  Jul 3, 202629 minS8

  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

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  Episode #265

  Episode 265 - Are you dealing with a mean workplace culture?

  Jun 12, 202629 minS8

  <p>The format of this episode is as follows: </p><p>1. Why I chose to cover this topic </p><p>2.  What does this mean mean workplace culture mean? </p><p>3. Are you dealing one? </p><p>4.  2 things you can do about it </p><p>5.  Closing thoughts about this topic </p><p>Similar episodes you can listen to </p><p>1. Episode 31 - What to do if you work in a toxicenvironment and want a new job.</p><p>2. Episode 241 - The emotional impact of a horrible boss or colleague at work and 3 ways to deal with this</p><p>3.  Episode 263 - 2 reasons why...

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  Episode #264

  Episode 264 - Prioritising your Mental health whilst navigating menopause in your career with Victoria Brookbank

  May 15, 202638 minS8

  <p>In this episode I talk with co-founder of Meno minds and Founder of Mind Talks  Victoria Brookbank. </p><p>The format of this episode is as follows </p><p>1.  Who Victoria is and what she does in her business Mind talks and at Meno minds </p><p>2.   Resilience and Victoria’s thoughts around this in the workplace </p><p>3.  Burnout culture and her thoughts on this in the workplace and why it’s so common </p><p>4.  Psychological safety in the workplace what this means </p><p>5.  Victoria’s career before she started her own business </p><p>6.  What she does at Meno min...

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  Episode #163

  Episode 263 - 2 reasons why it’s good for us to have friends in the workplace.

  Apr 14, 202619 minS8

  <p>The format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction and inspiration behind the episode </p><p>2.  Workplace friendships the good the bad and the ugly </p><p>3.   2 reasons why it’s good for us </p><p>Articles and research on this </p><p>https://www.healthassured.org/blog/workplace-friendships-mental-health/</p><p>https://www.gallup.com/workplace/397058/increasing-importance-best-friend-work.aspx</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-friends-boundaries-confidentiality-and-career/id1766485901?i=1000680656472</p><p>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-gho...

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