How to Transform Your Passion Into a Speaking Career with Amy Burton

Apr 22, 2025

Amy Burton, a former high school Spanish and theater teacher from Alaska, has transformed her passion for education into a thriving speaking career. She discusses the importance of intentionality in pursuing dreams and how she navigated the shift from teaching to speaking. Amy shares her insights on coaching educators to reduce stress in the classroom and the value of understanding neurodiversity. She emphasizes embracing personal challenges, building mentorships, and starting small to see significant impacts, inspiring listeners to follow their own journeys.

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ANECDOTE

Amy's Speaking Career Path

Amy transitioned from a high school Spanish and theater teacher to a speaker focusing on educators.
She now delivers teacher in-services and coaching, building meaningful contracts in school districts.

INSIGHT

Owning Your Speaking Gift

Amy always felt she belonged on stage rather than just in the audience.
Owning her speaking gift was a key personal and career breakthrough.

ANECDOTE

Sharing the Secret Passion

Amy shared her secret passion for speaking first with her husband and close friends.
Their supportive response boosted her confidence to pursue speaking publicly.

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“When we’re intentional about pursuing our dreams, that’s when we can see things more clearly. Because most of the time we get so busy in the everyday that we don’t take time for those things. And those things are not just going to happen, right?”

Amy Burton, a once-high school Spanish and theater teacher turned powerhouse speaker, is redefining the classroom experience for educators everywhere. Broadcasting from the chilly terrains of Alaska, Amy is here to offer her inspirational journey from the classroom to the stage.

Having successfully transitioned from homeschooling her neurodivergent children to running not one, but two impactful businesses, Amy shares how her inherent love for those "aha moments" in teaching guided her to a career in speaking. In this episode, Amy dives into the nitty-gritty of translating her passion into practical impact, highlighting how she uses her expertise to coach educators on reducing stress and conflict in classrooms through understanding the brain's workings.

Join us as Amy talks about the challenges and triumphs of embracing one's gifts, the raw truth about pursuing something bigger than yourself despite the fears, and why starting small can be powerful. Whether you're curious about breaking into the speaking world or looking for inspiration to take the next step in your own journey, Amy’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, intentional growth, and the courage to follow your passion. Tune in for practical insights, empowering moments, and a few chuckles as Amy shines a light on the path to pursuing your true calling!

You’ll learn:

Coaching techniques to improve classroom environments
Overcoming personal hurdles
How to diversify speaking opportunities
Utilizing virtual platforms due to geographic limitations
The importance of mentorship and guidance
About recognizing effort as a key driver of success
And much, much more!

“Where I am now isn’t where I’m going to be, but where I am now is a benefit to where I want to be.”

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