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 f ..read more

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 ..read more

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.teac ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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.c ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more