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-employmentIf you have any questions about the podcastplease email me at ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com⁠or ⁠soma@somaghosh.com

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-programIf you have any questions about this episode orworking together please contact me via email at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠ or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The format of this episode is as follows:

1. Why I chose to cover this topic

2. What does this mean mean workplace culture mean?

3. Are you dealing one?

4. 2 things you can do about it

5. Closing thoughts about this topic

Similar episodes you can listen to

1. Episode 31 - What to do if you work in a toxicenvironment and want a new job.

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

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

4. Episode 264 - Prioritising your Mental healthwhilst navigating menopause in your career with Victoria Brookbank

LinkedIn Newsletter

I also spoke about the impact of burnout in linking with working in a toxic workplace and this could help anyone who feels they maybe in a mean workplace culture you can read the LinkedIn Newsletter here - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-we-still-burnout-what-can-do-soma-ghosh-blzre

Working with me

You can apply for the Career Happiness program here - https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpWhJLpxUmUiaAogdgvd6AHNQ4gunNxRBpQs-8nKJUJUm0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Or apply for The career Happiness Session here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform

Or if you are a business owner looking for support see link to apply for a Session here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform

Questions

If you have any questions or thoughts about the episode pleaseemail me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I talk with co-founder of Meno minds and Founder of Mind Talks Victoria Brookbank.

The format of this episode is as follows

1. Who Victoria is and what she does in her business Mind talks and at Meno minds

2. Resilience and Victoria’s thoughts around this in the workplace

3. Burnout culture and her thoughts on this in the workplace and why it’s so common

4. Psychological safety in the workplace what this means

5. Victoria’s career before she started her own business

6. What she does at Meno minds to help women with menopause

7. What are some of the mental health signs orsymptoms to look out for during the menopause

8. Therapy and other things that help your mental health during the menopause

9. What can we do to help teach younger generations and men about menopause

10. What are menopause action plans and how this could help you in the workplace.

How can you connect with Victoria

1. Website for minds that work - https://mindsthatwork.com/

2. Meno minds website - https://www.menominds.co.uk/

3. Victoria’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-brookbank-81089a125/

The format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction and inspiration behind the episode

2. Workplace friendships the good the bad and the ugly

3. 2 reasons why it’s good for us

Articles and research on this

https://www.healthassured.org/blog/workplace-friendships-mental-health/

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/397058/increasing-importance-best-friend-work.aspx

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-friends-boundaries-confidentiality-and-career/id1766485901?i=1000680656472

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-ghosh-26086638_i-have-recently-recorded-a-episode-on-the-activity-7449346919212126209-7NFS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAf1L-gB2BtswjPNzNenqgwxc5NnTLNqfvg

How to work with me this spring.

1. I have limited spots for a business consultations so if you want to apply please do so here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform

2. Career happiness consultations if you want a book a slot for this please see link here - https://calendly.com/soma-g/careers-consultation?month=2026-04

3. If you are interested in applying for a Career Happiness session please do so here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform

If you have any questions about the services I offer or are unsure about anything please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

The format for this episode is as follows:

1. Purpose behind recording this episode

2. Two tips to handle career confusion whilst going through major life changes

3. Closing thoughts on this topic

4. Work with me

Other episodes mentioned in this episode

1. Episode 158 -Career confusion in your 20s and 30s and how to tackle this with Alana Kilmartin

2. Episode 5- 3 tips to help with career confusion

Blog on career clarity - ⁠https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/why-career-clarity-is-so-important⁠

If you want to work with me

1. Book a careers consultation - https://calendly.com/soma-g/careers-consultation?month=2026-03

2. Career Happiness session find out more and apply here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewform

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 soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com

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 soma@somaghosh.comor soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com