Teachers in Transition

Teachers in Transition - Episode 163 - Listen to Your Intuition When Job Hunting

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kitty offers the importance of listening to one's intuition--their gut--as one pays attention to how potential employers handle their questions or provide information. She tells a real-life story that serves as a cautionary tale about why paying attention and asking the right questions can save a potential job hunter a world of pain and heartache. If you have questions or want to submit topics to Kitty for future episodes, contact Kitty at ki...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 162 - 16 Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety

Send us a Text Message. Stress is at an all-time high in this country, and for many good reasons. Inflation is on the rise, student debt is back on the table, racial strife abounds and gun violence is an ever-present danger in too many of our cities and suburbs. The thing is you can't let it get the best of you. So, use strategies to help you get a handle on it before it makes you sick. In this week's episode on stress management, Kitty offers an article from Healthline.com on  16 ways t...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 161 - Passion and Purpose in Your Job Search AND in Managing Stress

Send us a Text Message. Too many people live their lives feeling like something is missing. If that sounds like you, perhaps what is missing is a sense of purpose and a lack of passion for your work. In this episode, Kitty talks about the place where purpose and passion can help you find great job satisfaction as well as help you manage your stress more effectively. Kitty also promoted a free webinar workshop that is coming up next Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM EST. To sign up, click t...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 161 - Passion and Purpose in Your Job Search AND in Managing Stress

Too many people live their lives feeling like something is missing. If that sounds like you, perhaps what is missing is a sense of purpose and a lack of passion for your work. In this episode, Kitty talks about the place where purpose and passion can help you find great job satisfaction as well as help you manage your stress more effectively. Kitty also promoted a free webinar workshop that is coming up next Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM EST. To sign up, click this link:  https://event....

Teachers in Transition - Episode 160 - The First Step in Every Job Search

Send us a Text Message. "Self-Exploration:  The First Step in the Job Seach" by The Bridgespan Group at   this link:  https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/library/careers/self-exploration-first-step-job-search?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgafkLldy7FFG167RDy1eGBKa1a9Q0p7JmE0VnX8EBlSfqifM2T6kAQaAsBtEALw_wcB

Teachers in Transition - Episode 159 - Staying Sane in Insane Times

Send us a Text Message. This week's topic is stress and how to manage stress during some of the most stressful times teachers have ever experienced. In addition to what is going on in their classroom, teachers have to deal with angry parents who are banning books and censoring what teachers can and cannot say. And add to all that, a war is going on that keeps most of us riveted to the horrifying images that words cannot describe. Kitty struggles to find anything new to say about stress ma...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 159 - Staying Sane in Insane Times

This week's topic is stress and how to manage stress during some of the most stressful times teachers have ever experienced. In addition to what is going on in their classroom, teachers have to deal with angry parents who are banning books and censoring what teachers can and cannot say. And add to all that, a war is going on that keeps most of us riveted to the horrifying images that words cannot describe. Kitty struggles to find anything new to say about stress management during the weeks...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 158 - Interview with Vicky Weber, Teacher Turned Author

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Teachers in Transition - Episode 158 - Interview with Vicky Weber, Teacher Turned Author

Teachers in Transition - Episode 157 - A New Resource on Stress Management

Send us a Text Message. Link to The American Institute of Stress:  https://www.stress.org/ Calendar link:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. The Rosch Stress Profiler - $19.95  Stress Mastery Quiz - $19.95

Teachers in Transition - Episode 157 - A New Resource on Stress Management

Link to The American Institute of Stress:  https://www.stress.org/ Calendar link:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. The Rosch Stress Profiler - $19.95  Stress Mastery Quiz - $19.95

Teachers in Transition - Episode 156 - The First Thing You Need to Know When You are Ready for a Job Change

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kitty talks about an upcoming webinar workshop (March 24, 2022, at 7:00 PM EST) on the topic of the "3 Secrets of EVERY Job Search." To register for the free event, click on this link:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/46/5724ka3x. Kitty suggests that the biggest challenge most job seekers face and the first "secret" of hunting for a job is knowing what you want to do next. And that poses a challenge for most people. Listen to how she ta...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 156 - The First Thing You Need to Know When You are Ready for a Job Change

In this week's episode, Kitty talks about an upcoming webinar workshop (March 24, 2022, at 7:00 PM EST) on the topic of the "3 Secrets of EVERY Job Search." To register for the free event, click on this link:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/46/5724ka3x. Kitty suggests that the biggest challenge most job seekers face and the first "secret" of hunting for a job is knowing what you want to do next. And that poses a challenge for most people. Listen to how she talks about how you might d...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 155 - Interview with Yoga Therapist, Lisa Haskins

Send us a Text Message. This week, Kitty interviews Virginia teacher and yoga therapist Lisa Haskins. Lisa has been a teacher in the Alexandria City schools for over 20 years and a yoga practitioner for over 30 years.  Lisa has training as an Advanced Teacher of therapeutic yoga through the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga. She has also studied Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the Center of Mindfulness. She is a certified Positive Psychology trainer who has completed foundational t...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 154 - Hard and Soft Skills and Heeding Job Descriptions

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kitty distinguishes hard skills and soft skills and talks about what they are and how they are different. She also recommends that if you are undertaking a job search, start keeping an inventory of all your skills and distinguish between hard and soft skills for use in your resume. Hard skills are those things that you KNOW and can DO. Soft skills are the people skills that, frankly, many employers consider givens these days, but they are stil...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 153 - The 4 A's of Stress Management (from Everfi)

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about an article she found that might help reframe how stressed teachers think about managing their stress more proactively and effectively. She is using an article by Amber Osuba at Everfi.com. The article's title is "Stress Management for Teachers:  16 Activities to Reduce Teachers' Stress," and can be found at  https://everfi.com/blog/k-12/strategies-to-support-stress-management-for-teachers/. This a...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 152 - What's Holding You Back?

Send us a Text Message. If you are sitting on the fence trying to decide if it's time to stay or go from your teaching career, it might help if you explored what exactly is holding you back? What are you really afraid of? And might it be possible for you to start a preliminary job search without committing one way or the other so you know what you're getting into before you commit to quitting your current job? You may also want to take an inventory of the skills you have and make a list. C...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 152 - What's Holding You Back?

If you are sitting on the fence trying to decide if it's time to stay or go from your teaching career, it might help if you explored what exactly is holding you back? What are you really afraid of? And might it be possible for you to start a preliminary job search without committing one way or the other so you know what you're getting into before you commit to quitting your current job? You may also want to take an inventory of the skills you have and make a list. Consider how you need to t...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 151 - Stress and Your Self-Esteem

Send us a Text Message. This week, Kitty talks about the connection between stress and self-esteem. She used a book that she had from back when she was studying to become a stress management coach. In this episode, Chapter 3 offers thoughts about stress and self-esteem. If you are interested in learning more, you might check the book Kitty references in this episode:   The Everything Stress Management Book:  Practical Ways to Relax, Be Healthy, and Maintain Your Sanity by Eve Adamson. If y...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 150 - What You Need to Do Know if You Want a New Job

Send us a Text Message. It's already the middle (almost) of February, and while reports say that teachers are leaving in droves, the question is where are they all going? And do you want to be one of them? If you are a teacher hoping to make this year your last in the classroom, you have got to start looking NOW for where you want to land next. Download this free checklist of the "Checklist of 10 Things You Need to Know & Do if You Want to Change Your Job or Career" at https://kittyboitnot...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 148 - Interview with Rosa Everson

Send us a Text Message. Kitty loves interviewing clients who have successfully transitioned from the classroom into a new professional adventure. In this week's episode, Kitty interviews Rosa Everson, who turned her organizational skills as a classroom teacher into a business organizing the living spaces of her clients. As a result, she has started a business called A Home 4 Everything. Listen to the interview to learn more. If you would like to talk with Kitty about your future plans, set...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 149 - Stress Management Tip For Teachers

https://studentreasures.com/blog/teaching-strategies/stress-management-techniques-for-teachers-during-uncertain-times/

Teachers in Transition - Episode 147 - Advice on Managing Stress from the Mayo Clinic

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kitty talks about stress management and offers four "A's" of stress management offered by the Mayo Clinic. The link to the article is provided here:   https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/the-4-as-of-stress-relief Listen and learn what the 4 A's of stress relief are. If you have questions or comments, email Kitty at [email protected]. Please review this podcast to help others find it.

Teachers in Transition - Episode 146 - Interview with Brittany Rotskoff

Send us a Text Message. When I have a client who has been successful, I like to share that success. So, today I am excited to share the success of Brittany Rotskoff. When I first met Brittany during the summer of 2021, she was a young stay-at-home mom who had quit her teaching job because of COVID. She was worried about going back to in-person instruction because she had a baby at home, and she did not want to risk her health or the health of her child. A National Board Certified Teacher,...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 145 - 10 New Year's Resolutions for Stress Management in 2022

Send us a Text Message. As we begin 2022, there are still many unknowns and uncertainties and we all wish we could have behind us already. COVID variants, political unrest, and climate change are just a few of the issues that come to mind that can cause stress. In this week's episode, Kitty offers tips from an article from verywellmind.com. You can find the article in the link below. "10 New Year's Resolutions for Stress Relief" by Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., Updated on March 21, 2021, and me...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 144 - Jumpstart Your Job Search in the New Year

Send us a Text Message. This episode promotes Kitty's program, "Jumpstart Your Job Search" offered for the last time for 20% off. Listen for more details or check out the program at https://boitnottcoach.samcart.com/products/jumpstart-your-job-search-program-2-0-program/. If you would like to chat with Kitty about how this program might work for you, make an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. Or send Kitty an email at kittyboitn...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 143 - How to De-stress During the Holidays

Send us a Text Message. The holidays are a "happy" time of year, but they can also be stressful. Many people are missing loved ones who have passed away, and while it is always bittersweet, those "firsts" can be especially hard, especially the first Christmas. I know because I lost my brother this year, and this will be the first Christmas without him. Thankfully, there are things you can do for yourself to help you de-stress and manage your stress more proactively and effectively--not jus...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 142- Why You Should be Job Hunting During the Holidays

Send us a Text Message. It may sound counter-intuitive, but if you are job hunting, you should keep it up during the holidays rather than taking a break during these weeks leading up to Christmas and the New Year. I offered advice about that in Episode 39 of "Teacher in Transition" and I have written about it including an article in Forbes  entitled  "Job Hunting During The Holidays: Should You Wait Until The New Year?" If you want 2022 to be the year of a new job or a career change for y...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 142- Why You Should be Job Hunting During the Holidays

It may sound counter-intuitive, but if you are job hunting, you should keep it up during the holidays rather than taking a break during these weeks leading up to Christmas and the New Year. I offered advice about that in Episode 39 of "Teacher in Transition" and I have written about it including an article in Forbes  entitled  "Job Hunting During The Holidays: Should You Wait Until The New Year?" If you want 2022 to be the year of a new job or a career change for yourself, you need to star...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 141 - A Few Tips for Coping - Stress, Depression, and the Holidays

Everyone deals with the holidays differently. And for some people, stress and depression are part of the holiday landscape. A lot goes on during the holiday season. If you feel additional stress, that's okay. The Mayo Clinic offers an article entitled, "Stress, Depression and the Holidays:  Tips for Coping."  Looking to celebrate the season without all the stress?  7 ways to de-stress during the holidays. Just enter your email below and we'll deliver the guide to your inbox! Just click h...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 141 - A Few Tips for Coping - Stress, Depression, and the Holidays

Send us a Text Message. Everyone deals with the holidays differently. And for some people, stress and depression are part of the holiday landscape. A lot goes on during the holiday season. If you feel additional stress, that's okay. The Mayo Clinic offers an article entitled, "Stress, Depression and the Holidays:  Tips for Coping."  Looking to celebrate the season without all the stress?  7 ways to de-stress during the holidays. Just enter your email below and we'll deliver the guide to...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 140 - How to Start a New Job Search

Send us a Text Message. Today's episode was inspired by a list of 7 things you should do if you want to start a new job search. Kitty took issue not so much with the 7 things themselves but with the order of the items. Listen to Kitty's rationale for why she would re-order the 7 things and what one thing she would add to the list. To ask Kitty a question, email her at [email protected]. Make an appointment at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. And please share an...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 140- How to Start a New Job Search

Today's episode was inspired by a list of 7 things you should do if you want to start a new job search. Kitty took issue not so much with the 7 things themselves but with the order of the items. Listen to Kitty's rationale for why she would re-order the 7 things and what one thing she would add to the list. To ask Kitty a question, email her at [email protected]. Make an appointment at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. And please share and review this podcast to ...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 139 - A Thanksgiving Message - Rest, Recharge, and Take Stock

Send us a Text Message. A short and sweet Thanksgiving message from Kitty Boitnott, Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach to burnt-out teachers who are ready for a change. For more information, contact Kitty at [email protected]. For a free checklist of the 7 signs of teacher burnout, click here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/7-signs-of-teacher-burnout/ 

Teachers in Transition - A Thanksgiving Message - Rest, Recharge, and Take Stock

A short and sweet Thanksgiving message from Kitty Boitnott, Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach to burnt-out teachers who are ready for a change. For more information, contact Kitty at [email protected]. For a free checklist of the 7 signs of teacher burnout, click here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/7-signs-of-teacher-burnout/ 

Teachers in Transition - Episode 138 - The Great Resignation and Teachers

Send us a Text Message. The news media is hyping the "Great Resignation," and people are indeed leaving their jobs in record numbers. Unfortunately, it's also true for teachers. Many are just fed up and ready to look for something new to do with their lives. This week, Kitty talks about the Great Resignation and what that may mean for teachers. To make an appointment to talk with Kitty about your situation, set up a complimentary appointment at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. ...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 137 - Should You Reframe How You Think about Stress?

Send us a Text Message. Everyone is stressed and many are trying to figure out ways to deal with the stress. This week, Kitty talks about the way we think about stress and offers that based on research and the work of Kelly McGonigal, it is possible to feel differently about stress by reframing the way we think about stress. To hear Kelly McGonigal's TED Talk about that topic, click here:  https://youtu.be/RcGyVTAoXEU. Kitty mentioned that some teachers are so stressed that they are thinki...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 136 - Don't Let Who You Are Define Who You Want to Become

Send us a Text Message. Many teachers feel stuck when they start to think about leaving the classroom. They can't imagine what else they are "qualified" to do, and it makes them feel helpless and even hopeless. In this week's episode, Kitty urges people to not let who are ARE define who they want to become. When transitioning from one career to another whether it is teaching or any other career, imagine what you would like to do instead and then plot out a way to help you get there. What ...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 136 - Don't Let Who You Are Define Who You Want to Become

Many teachers feel stuck when they start to think about leaving the classroom. They can't imagine what else they are "qualified" to do, and it makes them feel helpless and even hopeless. In this week's episode, Kitty urges people to not let who are ARE define who they want to become. When transitioning from one career to another whether it is teaching or any other career, imagine what you would like to do instead and then plot out a way to help you get there. What you do now does not need ...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 135 - Kinds Of Stress You May Experience

Send us a Text Message. There are three kinds of stress that you may experience at any point in time:  acute anxiety, episodic stress, and chronic stress. Since the pandemic arrived, it has occurred to me that we have all gone from experiencing the whole gamut. We've gone from acute stress to episodic stress to chronic stress all at once and we are all experiencing it collectively. The point is that you should be aware of the different kinds of stress and their effects on your body, mind,...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 134 - Job Hunting is Never "Fast" or "Easy"

Send us a Text Message. We have gotten so conditioned to "instant gratification" that when things don't happen as fast as we want them to, we get impatient. "Why is it taking so long?" Our impatience can pop up when a website is too slow in coming up, when the service in a restaurant is slow or when a slow-moving line at Starbucks wears your patience thin. It's no different when it comes to job hunting, but unfortunately, job hunting takes time and is every as "easy" or as fast as you wou...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 133 - The Slump Many Teachers Feel in October

Send us a Text Message. There is research to support that teachers go through a typical cycle every year. You can read about it and see a graphic of the cycle here:  https://www.washoeschools.net/cms/lib/NV01912265/Centricity/Domain/189/Program%20Information/Phases%20of%201st%20Yr%20Teaching%20Combined.pdf In this episode, Kitty talks about this cycle and how it is becoming increasingly unsustainable. If you decide you want to take advantage of Kitty's Birthday celebration by saving $100 ...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 133 - The Slump Many Teachers Feel in October

There is research to support that teachers go through a typical cycle every year. You can read about it and see a graphic of the cycle here:  https://www.washoeschools.net/cms/lib/NV01912265/Centricity/Domain/189/Program%20Information/Phases%20of%201st%20Yr%20Teaching%20Combined.pdf In this episode, Kitty talks about this cycle and how it is becoming increasingly unsustainable. If you decide you want to take advantage of Kitty's Birthday celebration by saving $100 on the DIY Jumpstart Your...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 132 - Why it is Important to Find Your "Why"

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kitty talks about Simon Sinek's books, Start Your Why and Find Your Why. She read the first paragraph from the "Foreword" which states the importance of finding your "why." To talk to Kitty about your "why," make an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. Kitty also mentioned that she is offering a special discount on her "DIY Jumpstart Your Job Search 2.0 Program" in honor of her upco...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 131 - Why Self-Care is Important to Your Physical and Mental Health

Send us a Text Message. Self-care is so important during times of stress, and we all know these are certainly days of stress, right? In this week's episode, Kitty shares that she has recently written a post about "The Importance of Self-Care for Both Your Mental and Physical Health," and she shares a few of the strategies from that post. To read the post yourself, click here: https://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/newsletters/the-importance-of-self-care-for-both-your-mental-and-physica...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 130 - How to Write Your Resume

Send us a Text Message. Many teachers think that when they want to change jobs, they need to write a resume that sums up everything they have done throughout their careers. The problem is that your resume that is all about your teaching experience may not be the proper resume for the job you are applying for. This episode points out how teachers should approach writing their resumes. And for those who may be interested in inexpensive training, you may want to check out a recorded workshop ...

Teachers in Transition - Episode 129 - Your Stress is Your Responsibility

Send us a Text Message. I know you might not like to hear it, but if you are constantly stressed out, you need to look in the mirror to see the real culprit. At the end of the day, you are the only one who can do something about your stress. You either give up something so you have less on your plate to manage or you continue to juggle so many things that you wind up making yourself sick. You are the only one who can manage your stress. And if your job is the source of your stress, you eit...

Teachers in Transition - Episode #128 - Interview with Vanessa Jackson

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Teachers in Transition - Episode #128 - Interview with Vanessa Jackson

Teachers in Transition - Episode 127 - Back to School Stress Management Tips

Send us a Text Message. Going back to school this year is even more stressful than in years past. Whether you are in an area where COVID is under control or you are in an area where it is totally out of control, it has an effect on you. We are in a stage of the pandemic where we have to be constantly vigilant and it's exhausting. That's why it is more important than ever that you take care of yourself above everyone else right now. You cannot afford to become sick. Practicing healthy habit...