It’s hard to believe, but we are thrilled to be celebrating 50 episodes on the podcast! A podcast is nothing without its listeners, so whether you have been here since the beginning, or you are new here, thank you for subscribing and listening!
You have asked some really great questions about the opportunities you have beyond the classroom. So we’ve put all the questions into one jam-packed episode! You’ll hear all about my transition out of teaching, the many different roles I’ve had since leaving the classroom, and how I am using all that experience to help make your transition even faster and with a clear strategy!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode50
Did you fall in love with teaching because you love knowing you’re making a difference every day? In this episode, Brittany Long, founder of Life After Teaching is using her writing and teaching skills to make an impact and she's earning more at the same time!
Learn what a day in the life looks like for Brittany, why she finds her work so fulfilling, and why failing forward was a necessary part of her success!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode49
Feel like there’s no way you can teach until retirement? It’s okay! Today I’m chatting with my friend and founder of four successful businesses, the most current of which is Rewrite Your Future.
Suzanne has created a course and coaches teachers who are ready to use their teaching skills to become an entrepreneur.
You’ll learn the seven traits of successful entrepreneurs and you might be surprised how many you already have!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode48
If you’re looking for a flexible option to earn an income from home using your teaching skills in a new way, freelancing could be a natural next step!
Learn how Dee-Anna Pippenger, my podcast manager, jumped from the classroom to VIPKID, and then learned how to launch her own freelancing business while raising two young girls.
Find out what types of tasks virtual assistants can offer, what your schedule could look like, and why your classroom experience perfectly qualifies you for becoming a freelancer!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at https://www.teachertransition.com/episode47
Having the guts to strike out and start looking for a new job is a huge step. The job search is a process and it can take a lot of twists and turns.
But there are three common traps you can fall into if you’re not careful. If you know to look out for them, you’ll be able to avoid more speed bumps and find your next job much faster!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode46
If you are making a career transition beyond the classroom, you are probably updating your resume. But are you updating LinkedIn at the same time?
The idea of LinkedIn for a lot of teachers can be overwhelming for a lot of reasons. But in this episode, I’m going to give you three ways you can make your LinkedIn profile become a magnet for your next dream job. The best part is that you can implement these ideas in less than an hour.
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode45
If you’re planning on resigning, think of three people it might feel the hardest it will be to share your news with. Think about how you’ll feel. I bet you can guess exactly what questions they might ask. You might even know what doubts they would have too.
When you imagine having that conversation, it could bring up some insecurity and make it hard to communicate. But if you take time to think through these answers, you’re going to be able to navigate these confident conversations with ease.
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode44
Mentally preparing for the resignation conversation can be really overwhelming. Especially if your priority is to honor your relationships and leave on a positive note.
In this episode, we’ll learn two ways of how NOT to go about that important conversation. We’re also going to talk about two better options for how to resign with zero regrets - that could even be your first stepping stone to your next career.
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode43
Many teachers who are considering a transition have been in education for years. Sometimes that makes it more difficult to stay because your investment runs so deep. In this case, it is very natural for the decision to resign from teaching to be very difficult.
If you’re struggling with feelings of guilt and fear of disappointing students, parents, or colleagues, it’s time to challenge those thoughts. There’s a way to resign with confidence and honor the investment you made. In this episode, you’ll find how to do just that.
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode42
Recently in the community, we’ve heard from transitioning teachers who have been applying to jobs and hearing a no.
If you’ve been applying to jobs for two weeks or even months and have already heard no, you need to listen to this episode. I’m going to remind you of four things you need to know if you haven’t been hired-YET!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode41
When you are serious enough about the job search that you start doing a real job search, it’s easy to become paralyzed with fear that you don’t have what it takes. In this episode, I’m going to share four steps you can take to overcome imposter syndrome when you’re applying to new jobs.
You’ve already got a ton of relevant experience. I’m just going to help you highlight it.
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode40
Do you ever feel like you just still haven’t figured out what you want to be when you grow up? It can be really overwhelming to decide which direction to head next when the classroom has been your home for so long. Especially when your experience and your interests don’t necessarily match up!
In this episode, I’m going to share three helpful tips if you can’t decide what career is next for you!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode39
Leaving the classroom is a big deal. That’s because your desire and commitment to influencing lives the way you have in the past few - or many years is a big deal.
Part of you may know that it’s time for something new. And another part of you may be totally overwhelmed with the unknowns that come with taking this huge step - which often leads to feeling completely stuck.
In this episode, I’m going to meet you right in the middle of that struggle so you can discover how to become confident you’re ready to quit teaching this year.
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode38
When you’re taking time to update your resume for a new job opportunity, it’s a strategic move to set up or update your Linkedin profile at the same time. In this episode, I’m welcoming back Angela Ashurst-McGee of RedRocket Resume.
She’s going to share the simple yet powerful Linkedin profile tips you need to know to land your dream job!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode37
If you’ve ever wondered if you could still make a significant impact on the lives of students in a job beyond the classroom, today’s episode is for you. I’m talking with Jeff Patterson, the CEO of an incredible Edtech startup, Gaggle.
We all know that technology opens up so many more possibilities for solving problems, connecting, and expressing creativity. But it also makes our students vulnerable to so many dangerous situations. Learn how Jeff’s initiative to find a way to utilize technology in a safe way has literally saved the lives of thousands of students.
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode36
Have you ever wanted to start a side-hustle using your teacher expertise? Maybe you have an idea for a resource that would simplify another teacher or parent’s life? Then perhaps it’s time to make the shift from the classroom to CEO and expert edupreneur!
In this episode, I’m chatting with Erica Terry, founder of Classroom to CEO. She helps educators start a side-hustle and create multiple streams of income. Whether you want to supplement or replace your income, Erica has some encouragement and inspiration for getting started as an edupreneur right now!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode35
Are you curious about becoming an educational trainer? In this episode, I’m chatting with Lisa Spinelli, author of from Teacher to Trainer and host of the Accidental Trainer podcast.
We are talking all about the role of a trainer, why teachers are already qualified to become trainers, and the differences and overlap between trainers and instructional designers.
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode34
In this episode, I’m talking with Certified Professional Resume Writer, Angela Ashurst-McGee. Angela and her team of pros have been providing friendly, savvy resume support for over 15 years. She also specifically helps transform the teacher resumes of students in our course, From Teacher to Instructional Designer.
Angela will share some simple strategies you can use to help you secure more interviews. She also explains why your resume is not actually about you, and how you can use Linkedin to your advantage.
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode33
In this episode, I’m chatting with our first repeat guest, Bonnie Moore. Bonnie is an entrepreneur and educational consultant. Every day she uses her classroom and administrative experience to sharpen the skills of educators and leaders in a variety of different companies.
She will share how a classroom teacher like you can build your own educational consulting business too. Discover how you could easily step into a job where your whole job is to help other teachers make a bigger impact!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode32
Do you love being connected to teachers and even working in schools, but just need a new kind of challenge? Then you need to consider educational consulting as a next step!
In this episode, I’m chatting with former teacher and educational consultant of over seven years, Reba Matthews. Reba has worked with companies like Houghton Mifflin and Scholastic and she’s sharing some super practical tips for how you can get your foot in the door too!
Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and interests? Take the FREE quiz to find out!
Check out the full show notes at www.teachertransition.com/episode31