Practical tips guiding you from the classroom to corporate leadership.
Every Saturday morning, you'll get 1 actionable tip to help you navigate and accelerate your career change in less than 4 minutes.Â
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You're An Imposter.
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Ever felt like a popped balloon when reading job descriptions? Floating one second and totally deflated the next?
You tell yourself one of these three things:
1)Â "I'm not qualified for this."Â
2) "They'll just overlook or ignore me."
3) "What am I thinking?! I'll never land...
Jan 12, 2025
How My Client Got Her Dream Job in Just 1 Month
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Let me share the story of one of my clients.
Someone who, like you, found herself qualified for a slew of roles (we're talking upwards of 20) but wasn’t getting any traction.
After months of job searching, she had only landed two interviews.
WOMP. WOMP.
When we first connec...
Jan 12, 2025
Too Tired For A Career Change? Read This.
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You. Are. Exhausted.
Capital E.
Trying to figure out a career change when you have zero energy left feels damn-near impossible.
You get through a long day at work—dealing with endless interruptions, a boss who doesn't get you, and students whose needs take everything you've...
Jan 12, 2025
Not Getting Interviews? Here's the Real Reason Why.
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Let’s cut to the chase.
If you’ve been applying for jobs and hearing crickets, it’s not because you’re not qualified or that your resume isn’t packed with experience.
It is because hiring managers are looking for one thing—
...and it’s usually missing from the applications ...
Jan 12, 2025
Companies See You As Just A Teacher. Now What?
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You’re trying desperately to transition into corporate America, but you feel pigeonholed by your current job (ahem: teaching).
You're have a feeling hiring managers see you as “just a teacher.”
You worry they’re overlooking your skills that obviously go way beyond lesson pl...
Jan 12, 2025
I Got My First Post-Teaching Job In The Fall
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I was desperate to leave teaching.
It was only one month in to the school year and I was itching to get out.
I spent the entire summer applying to jobs and didn't get hired.Â
Then, it happened.Â
I got the offer and started at my new company by the end of September.
Here's t...
Jan 12, 2025
The Social Media Negativity Solution
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You're feeling overwhelmed by the negativity on social media, particularly the belief that there's a flood of teachers transitioning to corporate careers.Â
This echo chamber of discouraging news, ghosting, and years-long job searches is disheartening and has already caused ...
Jan 12, 2025
Nobody Knows Who You Are. Now What?
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You’re trying to figure out how to "brand yourself" for your new career. You want to stand out, but the idea of self-promotion makes you cringe. It is totally normally to feel this way, especially since you’re someone who values authenticity and staying grounded.Â
Why This ...
Jan 12, 2025
Leave Mid-Year On Your Own Terms
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Last week, we talked about leaving mid-year when you have good relationships at your school. But, what does a mid-year exit look like when your relationships are bad or strained?
As much as you just want to leave without saying goodbye (or worse, saying something nasty no m...
Jan 12, 2025
How to Make a Mid-Year Career Change Without Burning Bridges
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You’re considering a career change, but the thought of leaving your current position mid-year feels like an emotional minefield. You’ve built strong relationships with your administrators and colleagues (and let’s not forget about your students), and leaving might not just ...
Jan 12, 2025
I'm Angry That I'm Not Standing Out. What Should I Do??
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You're plugging away.Â
You're applying.
You're tailoring.
You're learning.
You're networking.
You're NOT STANDING OUT.Â
You're dangerously close to being "over it."
So, you're angry that you're being seen as having the same skills as all other transitioning teachers.
I get ...
Jan 12, 2025
Afraid You'll Make The Wrong Career Choice?
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You’re desperate for your chance. You apply to hundreds of jobs.Â
You finally get that interview!Â
BUT, you’re not actually sure this is the right job for you. Â
You need the job but will this help or hurt your career?
You don’t want to make the wrong decision.
What should ...
Jan 12, 2025