The Teacher Career Coach Podcast

This week I'm taking a break from our regular content to answer the your most pressing questions about transitioning into a new career. We're digging into getting career path clarity, the impact of the recession, why companies are ghosting, and much more!Experienced Teachers Changing CareersTeachers Changing Careers with Less Than 5 Years ExperienceFree Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, one of our most popular guests is back! Blake Blankenbecler, a licensed professional therapist from Austin, Texas, discusses the ins-and-outs of navigating complicated relationships in the workplace.Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I interview Katie Kolar, a former middle school teacher who made a drastic career change after struggling with burnout and depression. Listen in as she shares about her journey to become a trainer at FinTech company. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After completing undergrad, Jash has been traveling the world as an international teacher. She's since taught in Italy, Senegal, South Korea, and Haiti. She shares all of her insight into teaching abroad and her personal transition into being a full time digital nomad.Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'll share my top tips for presenting yourself professionally to help you stand out in job interviews and make a great impression. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katy McFee spent 18 years working in sales and leadership, doing lots of negotiation on both sides of the table. She recently left her EVP, Sales job to start a coaching and consulting business focused on helping more women become executives and transition successfully to leadership positions. In this episode, we talk all about salary negotiation and how to ask for a raise in your new work environment. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're addressing the elephant in the room - failure. Job hunting can be incredibly difficult, especially when it comes to facing rejection. Let's talk about dealing with these big emotions and reframing your goals so you can keep moving forward.Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Springer is a teacher turned social media strategist who helps support mission-driven businesses with TikTok and Reels. She is mentor who helps others learn to earn an income online with social media management, creating more freedom and opportunity in their lives.Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nōn Wels is a writer, mental health advocate, and doggo lover. He's the founder of The Feely Human Collective, a collaborative mental health community that helps each of us grow our collective capacity for empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity.Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I talk about stepping stone jobs, basically any job you go into knowing that it is not going to be your forever career. Instead of thinking of this as being stuck or taking a step backwards, consider it as a strategic way to prepare for future advancement.  Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices