To celebrate five years of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast, I invited my good friend, Soma Ghosh, the host of the “The Career Happiness podcast”, to interview me and talk careers, podcasting and much more on Episode 110 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

Creating options in your career can give you greater negotiating power with your employer.

Overcoming setbacks and managing failure,

Being open to new opportunities and making small experiments,

How to stand out from your peers,

What different generations in the workplace can learn from each other,

Building Your Personal Brand,

Insights on starting a podcast,

How to pitch yourself as a guest on a podcast,

How to get unstuck if you’re unhappy at work,

Ideas to help you manage a difficult boss,

How I was interviewed on national TV as a child,

How to become a better communicator and

The power of creating content and how it can help your job search.

Soma is a careers adviser who has previously worked in education and helping young people with career advice and job hunting. She has a PGdip in Careers guidance as well as and degree in Psychology and Criminology.

Soma runs her own career mentoring business where she helps ambitious women find their dream job and career and understand what their idea of career happiness is.

Soma has written for Thrive Global and Happiful magazine. As well as hosting her own podcast “The Career Happiness podcast” since 2019.

Soma has been featured in BBC work life, Yahoo Finance, Stylist magazine, All Bright collective, Asian voice, Metro and has spoken about peer pressure in linking with careers on BBC Asian network.

Soma talks about women who are going through anxiety at work, workplace bullying, confidence, and the importance of wellbeing at work. As well as career change and how to build a portfolio career.

People & Resources Mentioned

Irrfan Khan

Saif Ali Khan

Robert Cialdini

Robert Green

Contact Soma

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soma-sh-oma-ghosh-26086638/

Website: https://www.somaghosh.com/

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

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Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Ethan Bamber will be available on Weds 11th February. Thanks for your support!

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Continuing with the spirit of experimentation, Alexis Redding, the faculty co-chair of Higher Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE), and I discussed how to support young people in college and in their transition to the working world on Episode 109 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. This episode is available on all major podcast platforms, my website and clips on the Reframe & Reset Your Career YouTube channel.

If you're interested in the themes discussed in the episode, please check out Episode 105 with Rahul De Silva, where we discuss the challenges facing undergraduates and recent graduates in the job market and how to manage them.

In this episode, we discussed:

Managing the transition from high school to university and then to work,

Dealing with loneliness in college,

How to network and build connections authentically,

How students can manage career anxiety,

What are mirror mentors and how can they help?,

Understanding what makes you happy and provides meaning for you,

Building resilience and dealing with failure,

What is a rejection resume and how this can help?,

The Peak-End Theory, and

Self-Authorship.

Alexis is a developmental psychologist whose work focuses on supporting young adults during the college years and in the transition to the workforce. She serves as the faculty co-chair of Higher Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE).

Alexis is a leading expert on mental health in young adulthood and is the editor of the forthcoming Mental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students and is the inaugural faculty chair of the Mental Health in Higher Education professional development program at HGSE.

She co-leads the Transition to Adulthood Lab, which uses a trove of lost interviews from the 1970s to study generational continuity and lifespan development. She is the co-author of The End of Adolescence: The Lost Art of Delaying Adulthood and several articles in The Atlantic about this study.

She is a TEDx speaker and keynote speaker. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Fast Company, Teen Vogue, Inside Higher Ed, and The Harvard Business Review, among other publications.

People & Resources Mentioned

Nancy Hill

Robert Cialdini

Contact Alexis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisredding/

Website: https://www.alexisredding.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ProfessorRedding

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexisredding.mhincollege/

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Soma Ghosh will be available on Weds 28th January, where we will be celebrating the 5th anniversary of the podcast. Thanks for your support!

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for ways to kick start your job search in the new year and strategies to advance with your current employer? I discussed this and so much more with Claudia Bruce-Quartey on Episode 108 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

Taking ownership of your career development and becoming the architect of your career,

Understanding how you add value to your organisation and ensuring that the key decision makers are aware of this,

How Claudia started a career in the Tech Industry without any contacts or experience,

The value of developing your communication skills,

Focus on identifying and building your skills rather than simply following your passions,

Strategies to assist you negotiate a pay rise or promotion.

How to initiate difficult conversations,

How networking can help you understand your sector and the skills that you should be developing to stay relevant,

Kick starting your job search in 2026,

The value of updating your CV on a regular basis,

Having a positive mindset when looking for work, and

How to get unstuck if you're not advancing at work.

Claudia works at the intersection of identity, opportunity, and visibility for first-generation professionals. After rising in tech without a technical background or established network, she developed a visibility framework that helps women, minorities, and mothers navigate organizational power and advancement with clarity.

Her work brings structure to challenges many experience but rarely have the language or tools to articulate in Tech.

People & Resources Mentioned

Cal Newport

James Clear

Robert Cialdini

Contact Claudia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-bruce-quartey/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiamireku/

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Alexis Redding will be available on Weds 14th January. Wishing everybody a great start to 2026!

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

What does boldness mean to you and how can reframing and redefining it help your career and life? I discussed this and so much more with Rashmir Balasubramaniam on Episode 107 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

Balancing being humble and sharing your achievements,

What is boldness and defining it for yourself?,

Not being afraid to take action but not being attached to the outcome,

Taking ownership of your career development,

Understanding our fears and limiting beliefs and trying to manage them,

Bringing joy and lightness to being bold, and

When reaching out to new connections be specific, it may help you stand out.

Rashmir is a transformational leadership coach and strategic thought partner to founders, philanthropists, changemakers and leaders. Her work bridges deep inner transformation with strategy and systems thinking, helping leaders to lead with greater clarity, confidence, authenticity and flow.

She is known for her ability to build trust and foster collaboration across diverse, multicultural and multidisciplinary groups. With over 30 years of experience spanning finance, philanthropy, global health, social enterprise and leadership development, Rashmir has worked at senior levels across sectors and geographies. At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she explored new areas of giving, led foundation-wide strategic analysis of market-based approaches, and brought a systemic lens to grantmaking. She has served as a trustee and non-executive director in the US and UK, and founded a social enterprise addressing the global nursing brain drain. Her work spans Africa, South Asia, the US and the UK.

Rashmir holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and qualifications in business, international development and coaching. A long-standing meditation practitioner, she integrates contemplative practice into her work, enlivening leaders and their teams and helping them align their work with their unique purpose for greater creativity, impact and joy.

People & Resources Mentioned

Marianne Williamson

Nelson Mandela

Contact Rashmir

Website: https://rashmir.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmirbalasubramaniam/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rashmir

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Claudia Bruce-Quartey will be available on Weds 31st December. Happy holidays and new year in advance!

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for strategies to help you level up your leadership skills? I discussed this, his book Mastering Executive Transitions and so much more with Navid Nazemian, one of the world’s leading executive coaches, on Episode 106 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

The benefits of quiet leadership and why humility matters more than charisma,

How to stand out when applying for jobs and at the interview stage,

The importance of mindset,

The 6 qualities of a great leader which Navid has identified,

How can a new leader maximise their chances of success when moving into a new roles.

Why are executive transitions so difficult?

What is the Double Diamond framework and how can It help? and

The importance of legacy and managing a smooth transition out of a role.

Navid is the author of the international best selling book Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide and an Executive Transition Coach, who helps senior leaders transition successfully into new roles by de-risking and accelerating their transition into the C-suite. He has combined working in management roles, in Vodafone, Roche and Adidas with coaching executives from ABB, BP, CCLA, Coca Cola, ColgatePalmolive, KPMG, Pearson, Shell, Sonova, Vodafone, and several successful high growth start-ups. He is an ICF accredited coach and he has been recognized with 10 global awards and ranked as the world’s #1 executive coach by CEO Today for three years running.

Resources & People Mentioned

Robert Hogan

Dave Ulrich

Contact Navid

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/navidnazemian

Website: https://www.masteringexecutivetransitions.com/

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Rashmir Balasubramaniam will be available on Weds 17th December.

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

We’re continuing the theme of experimentation with this episode of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast and aiming this episode at undergraduates and recent graduates looking to get their big break and succeed in the working world. I discussed this and so much more with Rahul De Silva, a student at the University of Oxford on Episode 105 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

Overcoming procrastination and anxiety about your job search,

Reframing rejection and building resilience,

Becoming aware of your emotions and putting them into perspective,

Why it’s important to just start and not overthink,

Building your personal brand,

Focus on your own progress and don’t compare yourself to others,

Identify your strengths and how you stand out rather than simply focus on your passion,

The importance of growth mindset,

Ideas to help you network and build connections and

The value of small talk and developing soft skills.

Rahul is a 2nd year engineering student at the University of Oxford, who aspires to specialise within the intersection between healthcare and engineering.

Outside his studies, Rahul enjoys playing and coaching cricket and cooking for his hungry parents and brother. For full disclosure, Rahul is a family member but he is the only undergraduate that I could find at short notice!

Resources & People Mentioned

Cal Newport – So Good They Can't Ignore You

Robert Cialdini - Influence

Carol Dweck - Mindset

Contact Rahul

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-de-silva-464297336/

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Navid Nazemian will be available on Weds 3rd December.

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for insights to help you succeed at work from a change management expert? I discussed this, her book Everyday Inspiration for Change and so much more with Minola Jac on Episode 104 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

Perception & perspective,

Avoiding transactional relationships,

Positioning yourself so your goals are aligned with those of your manager,

Congruence and treating colleagues at all levels in the same way,

Moving towards new possibilities,

The importance of values,

The benefits of being present and sitting with your thoughts and

Insights from Everyday Inspiration for Change.

A journalist by trade and a change practitioner by choice, Minola is fascinated by people and passionately curious about what makes them tick. Currently serving as Global Change &Transformation Lead with Syngenta Group, she is dedicated to creating, enabling and nurturing more change mindset and skillset space around the change management toolset.

She is also a storytelling advocate and author of ‘Everyday Inspiration for Change. How daily experiences can be your best mentor for change in life and work’, and a travel, books, coffee and ice cream addict.

Please note that the views and opinions expressed by Minola during this podcast are solely her own and do not represent the views, positions, or policies of any institutions, organizations, or professional bodies with which she is affiliated.

Resources & People Mentioned

Chris Voss

Minola's Previous Reframe & Reset Your Career Episode - https://www.harshaboralessa.com/episode-50-how-to-find-a-new-job-and-boost-your-career-using-change-mindset-minola-jac/

Contact Minola

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minolajac/

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 19th November.

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

What are Shadows at Work and how can understanding and harnessing your dark side help unlock your leadership potential? I discussed this, his new book Shadows At Work and so much more with Steven D’Souza on Episode 103 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.

In this episode, we will learn about:

Being consistent and enjoying the journey rather than focusing solely on the outcome,

The value of experimentation through your life,

What is a Shadow?

What are the four lenses to view leadership?,

The influence of our biology on our behaviour and actions,

The significance of projection and why it can be beneficial,

Good leaders are aware of their flaws and try to manage them before they create issues,

Being aware that overplaying your strengths may cause problems,

Avoiding group think by having conflicting voices in the decision-making process,

Whenever you make a choice, there is the potential for loss but you don’t have to live with regret and

Accepting that we all have a mix of good and bad qualities and that life is full of nuance.

Steven is an award-winning educator, speaker, executive coach and best-selling author.

He is a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry, one of the world’s top Executive Search and Organisational Consulting firms. Steven has a multifaceted life story, from training as a priest to building a portfolio career working in a start-up, an SME, an NGO, and a top-tier banking and consulting firm.

He is the author of five books, including Made in Britain, which was personally presented to HRH King Charles. Steven’s sixth book, Shadows at Work - Harness Your Dark Side and Unlock Your Leadership Potential was recently published.

Resources & People Mentioned

Carl Jung

Robert Sapolsky

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

Herminia Ibarra

Contact Steven

Website: https://stevendsouza.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-d-souza-5351712/

Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true

Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/

E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com

Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.

It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Minola Jac will be available on Weds 5th November.

*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*