The Career Happiness Podcast

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  Episode 267 - My experience of burnout and why it’s still so problematic 09.07.2026 29min

  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-blzre2.  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-strategiesPrevious 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
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  Episode 266 - What is job hugging and 2 ways to spot if you are doing this 03.07.2026 28min

  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/w3ct9948Culture amp article I referred to - https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/job-hugging-workplace-trendTimes Radio interview - https://youtu.be/WIzzNVxA30Q?si=mPnbtly0RwglJqV0Job hunting article I wrote from LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-reasons-people-choose-stay-job-actually-hate-soma-ghoshRelevant 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/viewformTo 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
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  Episode 265 - Are you dealing with a mean workplace culture? 12.06.2026 29min

  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 this3.  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 BrookbankLinkedIn 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-blzreWorking 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/viewformOr 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
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  Episode 264 - Prioritising your Mental health whilst navigating menopause in your career with Victoria Brookbank 15.05.2026 38min

  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/ 
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  Episode 263 - 2 reasons why it’s good for us to have friends in the workplace. 14.04.2026 19min

  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.aspxhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-friends-boundaries-confidentiality-and-career/id1766485901?i=1000680656472A 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-gB2BtswjPNzNenqgwxc5NnTLNqfvgHow 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=2026-043. If you are interested in applying for a Career Happiness session please do so here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexLiPahobn7yBFevH9EJozPghg2yIIcN3csh76HvCFzY77Qg/viewformIf 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
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  Episode 262 - 2 tips to help you handle career confusion whilst going through major life changes 26.03.2026 20min

  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 Kilmartin2.  Episode 5- 3 tips to help with career confusion Blog on career clarity - ⁠https://www.somaghosh.com/careerhappinesssblog/why-career-clarity-is-so-important⁠If 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         
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  Episode 261 - Establishing your core career dials with Dan Kiernan and Sarah Rourke 06.03.2026 26min

  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
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  Episode 260 - Navigating career confidence when you didn’t expect it (Storytime) and 2 ways of dealing with this 23.02.2026 28min

  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
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  Episode 259 - 4 reasons why being a team player at work matters 29.01.2026 32min

  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 soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com 
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  Episode 258 - 3 tips to help you stop overworking 15.01.2026 29min

  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 soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
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  Episode 257 - 3 ideas to help you reflect on your career at the end of the year 23.12.2025 28min

  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 soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
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  Episode 256 - 3 reasons why choosing how you work matters? 18.12.2025 30min

  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 soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Useful linksJob crafting - https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/job-crafting
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  Episode 255 (bonus episode) – Menopause, Loss and coping with change 18.11.2025 28min

  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 soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com. You can also follow me on LinkedIn here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-sh-oma-ghosh-26086638/ 
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  Episode 254 - Being wildly courageous in your career with Jenny Wood 25.06.2025 45min

  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/
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  Episode 253- Reframing and resetting your career mindset with Harsha Boralessa 21.05.2025 44min

  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/
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  Episode 252 - What is rust out and how does it link to burnout? 15.05.2025 38min

  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 soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com    
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  Episode 251 - Planning for possible redundancy – 3 tips on navigating working in an environment whilst going through this 07.05.2025 23min

  In this episode we talk about planning for possible redundancy and what it’s like working in an environment whilst going throughthis. The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. Introduction – Idea behind this episode and why I wanted to record this episode 2. Toxic work environment due to redundancy – what does this look like examples and possible scenarios 3. 3 tips to help navigate this if this is situation currently 4. Closing thoughts on this Other relevant episodes linked to this 1.  Episode 40 - How dealing with burnout andunhappiness at work can lead you to a new career path (Interview with ElaineBatho)2. Episode 45 - 3 tips to help you prepare forpossible job loss. 3. Episode 49 - How to recover from redundancy and move on 4. Episode 171 - 3 ways to cope with career anxietyIf you have any questions about this podcast episode or generalquestions about The Career Happiness Mentor email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com
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  Episode 250 - Coffee Badging what is it and how can this impact on hybrid flexible work for others? 28.04.2025 30min

  In this episode we talk about Coffee Badging and how it can impact on flexible work. The format of this episode was as follows: 1. Introduction and purpose of this episode 2. What is coffee badging and why are people doing it? 3. How is impacting on hybrid flexible work forothers 4. Closing thoughts Video I mentioned about coffee badging and the impact ofcovid in relation to this is worth a watch see link here - CNBC video - https://youtu.be/mJG4MdepNSA?si=32f12gFoXr8b57YAArticles that I mentioned and are worth reading in relationto this episode Harpers Barzaar articlehttps://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/work/a64409450/coffee-badging-work-office-trend/MSN Article - https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/2025-is-the-year-of-coffee-badging-and-clock-blocking-but-what-do-they-mean/ar-AA1wC2f9?cvid=08ADAA4E7864415588F6735063AF49E5&ocid=finance-verthp-feeds&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1Other relevant episodes Episode 181 Hybrid work and loneliness Episode 188 – Flexible work and burnout Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleaguesaren’t talking to each anymore?Episode 247 - Is flexible working causing a unfair workingdivide ?Other relevant episodes Episode 181 Hybrid work and loneliness Episode 188 – Flexible work and burnout Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleaguesaren’t talking to each anymore?Episode 247 - Is flexible working causing a unfair workingdivide ?If you have any questions about this episode or want to askme something linked to this please email me at soma@thecareerhappinesmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com
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  Episode 249 - Finding your dream job with Mac Prichard 04.04.2025 35min

  In this episode I spoke to guest Mac Prichard. Mac is a careers expert, business owner and author. The main themes we spoke about in this episode 1.  Who Mac is, what he does and his business 2. How did the idea of his podcast come about 3. What is a job board and how to use them effectively4. The hiring process in relation to job hunting 5. Networking tips and advice whilst job hunting 6. How to find hidden jobs in the job market 7. Mac’s career story and what he did before hisbusiness 8.  Advice around being unemployed and how to handle this 9. Biggest lessons about running a business 10. One piece of advice for Mac’s younger self that he would be say to someone in their 20s right now How to follow and connect with Mac Mac’s website - https://www.macslist.org/Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/find-your-dream-job-insider-tips-for-finding-work-advancing/id1047320599X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/Macs_ListLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/macprichard/If you have any questions about this episode orthe podcast itself please email us at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com
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  Episode 248 - 3 ways to not take things personally whilst running a business 21.03.2025 32min

  In this episode we look at 3 ways to not take things personally whilst running a business. The main format of this episode is as follows: 1.  Introduction to episode 2.  3 things to not take personally even when itfeels like it 3.  Closing thoughts Scenarios where you may take things personally 1. People not answering to your emails or DMs 2. Not being included or invited to events or parts of communities 3.  People just not wanting to work with youregardless of them liking and actively interacting with your comments What to do instead : 1. Understand that everyone is busy and remember to concentrate on key activities in your business instead 2. Build on your own resilience muscle every-time you get a no or have FOMO 3. Getting comfortable with no and handling anysetback as learning instead of just rejection or a knockback. Other episodes you may find helpful: 1.  Episode 137 - Why Cliques in business can ruinyour own business2. Episode 145 - 3 tips to help you have a healthy,happy business mindset 3.  Episode 148 - How to keep going in your business even when you feel like giving up 4. Episode 192 - 3 qualities I think every businessowner should have 5. Episode 210 - What does running a business mean to you?If you want to book a business consultation please apply fora paid consultation here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewformIf you have any questions or comments about this podcast or episode please contact us at soma@somaghoh.comor soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com