The Minimalist Educator Podcast Episode 068: From Classroom to Corporate with Lindsay Durkin
Lindsay Durkin shares her transformative transition from a passionate first-grade teacher to a corporate training manager, reflecting on the challenges of feeling unfulfilled in teaching and the valuable skills she carries into her new role. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's value beyond the classroom and the potential for finding fulfillment in a different professional environment.
• Exploration of Lindsay’s journey from teacher to corporate trainer
• Discussion on feelings of unfulfillment and burnout in teaching
• Insights into the transition to corporate training and adult learning
• Highlighting transferable skills from teaching to corporate settings
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and self-advocacy during career changes
• Importance of recognizing professionalism and value in new roles
• Reflection on the necessity for teachers to feel supported and valued
• Encouragement for educators to pursue paths that align with their happiness and purpose
Lindsay has a Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and taught first grade for 10 years in both the US and Europe. Throughout her career, Lindsay created and facilitated professional development and coaching sessions on classroom management, behavior interventions, inquiry-based learning and effective workshop strategies for K-5 classrooms. She also worked for an educational company where she led virtual workshops for educators and educational leaders across the US. These experiences ignited Lindsay’s passion for adult learning, leading her to transition out of the classroom and into corporate training. She is now a Training Manager for a financial services company.
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