Teachers in Transition
244 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings"Teachers in Transition" offers advice, counsel, and information about teacher burnout, stress, and management strategies for teachers (or anyone feeling stressed and overwhelmed) along with career advice for those who want to leave the teaching profession. After leaving education, Vanessa Jackson worked in the IT staffing industry helping place candidates into jobs. Now she specializes in working with burnt-out teachers as a compassionate Career Transition and Job Search Coach. In addition to helping with career transition and job search strategies, Vanessa also holds certifications in nutrition coaching and personal training., and is almost finished with a certification in Sleep, Stress, and Recovery. Learn more about about Vanessa at https://teachersintransition.com. #careersforteachers #teachersintransition #careerchange #jobsearchforteachers #jobsearch #jobhuntingtips #careertransition
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Teachers in Transition - Episode 126 - What to Do to Get a Job Search Started
August 26, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBSend us a Text Message. If you are a teacher who is ready for a career change, you need to do several things before you start your job search. First, you need to decide what is it that you want to do instead, and you may have to sit with that and think about it--even research it--before you know for sure that it's the job for you. You may need to do some assessments. Get in touch with your strengths, aptitudes, gifts, and talents. Then you need to learn how to read a job description and ...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 125 - Are You Excited About the New School Year Or Are You Dreading It?
August 19, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThe time for going back to school is fast approaching for millions of teachers and students, and in fact, millions are already back in some parts of the country. I know we had all hoped that this year would be better than last, but because of COVID and the delta variant, it is already shaping up to be a bad year for kids and their teachers. This week, I wrote a post entitled, "Are You Excited About the Upcoming School Year? Or Are You Dreading It?" The link for the post is https://kittyboi...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 125 - Are You Excited About the New School Year Or Are You Dreading It?
August 19, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBSend us a Text Message. The time for going back to school is fast approaching for millions of teachers and students, and in fact, millions are already back in some parts of the country. I know we had all hoped that this year would be better than last, but because of COVID and the delta variant, it is already shaping up to be a bad year for kids and their teachers. This week, I wrote a post entitled, "Are You Excited About the Upcoming School Year? Or Are You Dreading It?" The link for the...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 124 - Some Sources of Work Stress
August 12, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBSend us a Text Message.
Teachers in Transition - Episode 123 - The Difference Between Intention and Impulse When You Quit Your Job
August 05, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In a recent conversation with a prospective client, the topic of quitting one's job out of impulse as opposed to intention came up. Sometimes people quit their jobs in a moment of frustration or anger. That's fine if you have thought it through ahead of time and you have created a Plan B. You know how you will manage financially for the next few months while you job search. Because the average job search will take anywhere from 4 to 9 months--and that is everything g...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 122 - The Importance of Routines in Managing Stress
July 26, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBSend us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kitty talks about the importance of establishing and maintaining routines. You need a morning routine whether it includes exercise, meditation, or a morning reading to set the tone for the rest of the day. Likewise, you need an evening routine around getting ready for bedtime so you can signal to your brain that it is time to go to sleep. To hear more about what Kitty has to say, listen in. To ask questions or offer suggestions for future epi...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 121 - What to Do to Get a Job Search Back on Track
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBSend us a Text Message. If your job search isn't going as quickly or as smoothly as you wish it would or thought it would, you might want to take a look at what is holding you back. Do you have a resume that speaks to the job you are applying for or for the job you are trying to leave? If you don't use the right amount of keywords from the job description in your resume and cover letter, you're going to run into problems. You also need to be careful about applying for any old job you see ...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 121 - What to Do to Get a Job Search Back on Track
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIf your job search isn't going as quickly or as smoothly as you wish it would or thought it would, you might want to take a look at what is holding you back. Do you have a resume that speaks to the job you are applying for or for the job you are trying to leave? If you don't use the right amount of keywords from the job description in your resume and cover letter, you're going to run into problems. You also need to be careful about applying for any old job you see that you think you "might...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 120 - Ways for Teachers to Relax During the Summer
July 15, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBSend us a Text Message. It's summertime and time for teachers to enjoy their much-deserved time offer to relax and recharge. If you are a teacher who is having trouble relaxing, you may find this week's episode of "Teachers in Transition" helpful. This week, Kitty shares tips from an article she found by Kalena Baker, and her blog post entitled, "A Summer Checklist for Teachers: 13 Ways to Relax" from Kalena's blog, Teaching Made Practical: Resources for Upper Elementary. The link to t...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 119 - Listen to this Case Study of a Successful Client Who Landed Her Dream Job!
July 08, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBI initially meant to use this interview as a Case Study, but I decided it was just too good to keep to myself, so I am using it as this week's podcast episode in addition to using it as a Case Study. Listen to Jillian share how fast she is progressing just since getting her new job in April, and how she is enjoying the extra time she now has to be a better wife, mother, and friend.
Teachers in Transition - Episode 119 - Listen to this Case Study of a Successful Client Who Landed Her Dream Job!
July 08, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBSend us a Text Message. I initially meant to use this interview as a Case Study, but I decided it was just too good to keep to myself, so I am using it as this week's podcast episode in addition to using it as a Case Study. Listen to Jillian share how fast she is progressing just since getting her new job in April, and how she is enjoying the extra time she now has to be a better wife, mother, and friend.
Teachers in Transition - Episode 118 - Self-Care for Teachers in the Summertime
July 01, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Now that most schools are closed for the summer, it's time for teachers to recharge and rejuvenate themselves. Teachers need to use this summer to engage in self-care. I offer a free cheat sheet on stress management strategies for teachers at https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-management/. This is a great time to take for yourself to get the rest you need and to reconnect with your Higher Power as well as to concentrate on having fun and unpluggi...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 117- Pay Attention to Your LinkedIn Profile
June 24, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBSend us a Text Message. LinkedIn is a critical tool that every job seeker needs to have fully complete and up-to-date. Many teachers don't realize the importance LinkedIn has in their job search, so they overlook the need to make sure that their profiles are complete. In today's episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about the importance of paying special attention to certain aspects of your LinkedIn profile. Tune in to hear exactly what you need to do to get your LinkedIn profil...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 116 - How to Deal with Social Anxiety as We Get Back to "Normal"
June 17, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBAs we turn the page on the pandemic, we start to get back to some sort of "normal" and for many people, that may be viewed with some mixed emotions. Many of us are eager to get back out into the world to start seeing family, friends, and co-workers again. But many are filled with dread because they are nervous about how they will handle social situations. Approximately 400 million people in the U. S. or 18% of the population suffer from some form of social anxiety. For those people, getting...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 116 - How to Deal with Social Anxiety as We Get Back to "Normal"
June 17, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSend us a Text Message. As we turn the page on the pandemic, we start to get back to some sort of "normal" and for many people, that may be viewed with some mixed emotions. Many of us are eager to get back out into the world to start seeing family, friends, and co-workers again. But many are filled with dread because they are nervous about how they will handle social situations. Approximately 400 million people in the U. S. or 18% of the population suffer from some form of social anxiety. ...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 115 - Keep Your Job Skills Up to Date
June 10, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Teachers are well educated and are required to keep up their certificates with ongoing professional development courses and college credits. But sometimes, those courses don't provide the kind of training you might need if you were to start looking for a new job outside of education. Whether you are job hunting or not, it's a good idea to keep your skills updated and stay current with the technology which is always changing. If you want to be marketable, you have to...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 114 - Try These Ways to Relieve Your Stress - 5/31/21, 12.38 PM
June 03, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBSend us a Text Message. This has been a very stressful year for all of us but for teachers in particular because there have been so many changes and demands put upon them. In this episode, Kitty offers an article that she ran across entitled, "17 Simple Ways to Relieve Worry, Stress, and Anxiety" by Linda Bjork | Oct 17, 2019, available at this link: https://hopeforhealingfoundation.org/17-simple-ways-to-relieve-worry-stress-and-anxiety/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwktKFBhCkARIsAJeDT0gBQW_hYvfu11QAraD8v...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 113 - Career Transition Masterclasses Coming Up
May 27, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Kitty is preparing for a new Group Coaching cycle to help teachers who are ready to make a career change but don't know where to start. In Masterclasses that Kitty is offering on different dates and at different times the week of June 1st, Kitty will be talking about what you need to know to start a successful job search. The dates for the Masterclasses that are coming up are as follows: Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at noon EST (9:00 AM PST) Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 8:...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 113 - Career Transition Masterclasses Coming Up
May 27, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBKitty is preparing for a new Group Coaching cycle to help teachers who are ready to make a career change but don't know where to start. In Masterclasses that Kitty is offering on different dates and at different times the week of June 1st, Kitty will be talking about what you need to know to start a successful job search. The dates for the Masterclasses that are coming up are as follows: Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at noon EST (9:00 AM PST) Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 8:00 PM EST (5:00 PM PST) S...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 112 - How to Know When to Ask for Help
May 20, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MBSend us a Text Message. This is the time of year that many teachers are feeling more stressed than ever. There is so much to do and so little time in which to get it all done! For some, it may be time to ask for help. But in this episode, Kitty shares her perspective about how and whom you should ask for help if you decide you need it. If you are feeling overstressed and overwhelmed, you may need to talk it out. Find someone you can talk to. Take advantage of your Employee Assistance Prog...
Teachers in Transition - 111 - Negotiating Salary After Receiving a Job Offer
May 13, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBSend us a Text Message. People are usually so focused on getting through the interview in the job search process that they aren't thinking about the next step which is to negotiate their salary. It probably isn't a great idea to take a job without discussing the negotiables like salary, work terms, and benefits. In this episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty offers some sage advice on how to approach the salary negotiation phase of your successful job search process. Don't make the mi...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 110 - How Successful People Set Healthy Boundaries at Work
May 06, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBSend us a Text Message. One cause of stress is the lack of healthy boundaries both at work and home. In this series on how to better manage your stress, especially if you are a teacher finishing up the last months and weeks of the school year, Kitty deals with the importance of setting boundaries at work. Listen to specific tips that she offers on how to set--and keep--boundaries that will ultimately give you more time for yourself and your family. For more information, check out these r...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 109 - How to Prepare for and Execute an Interview
April 29, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Most people don't realize that it is just as important to prepare properly for an interview as it is to execute it with precision. Listen to Kitty talk this week about how you need to prepare and what you need to do to make sure you make the best possible impression during your interview whether it is in person or online. For more help on how to prepare for an interview, make an appointment with Kitty at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.
Teachers in Transition - Episode 108 - How to Stop Procrastination with Mel Robbins' 5-Second Rule
April 22, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MBSend us a Text Message. Stress can show up in lots of different ways and forms, and procrastination can be the cause of a lot of stress. Putting things off until the last minute, missing important deadlines because you waited too long to start on something for work--these are the varying ways that procrastination can cause problems for people that lead to stress. In this episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty offers a resource that listeners might find helpful in dealing with procrasti...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 107 - How to Set Up Informational Interviews
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Informational interviews are a great way to learn about jobs you may be interested in, as well as what it is like to work for a particular company or in a particular industry. In this episode, Kitty talks about the best strategy for setting up and executing an informational interview as part of the job search process. To reach out to Kitty, email her at [email protected]. Check out her website at https://teachersintransition.com/, and to set up a complimentar...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 107 - How to Set Up Informational Interviews
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBInformational interviews are a great way to learn about jobs you may be interested in, as well as what it is like to work for a particular company or in a particular industry. In this episode, Kitty talks about the best strategy for setting up and executing an informational interview as part of the job search process. To reach out to Kitty, email her at [email protected]. Check out her website at https://teachersintransition.com/, and to set up a complimentary Discovery Session, go t...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 106 - Manage Your Stress by Managing Your Workload
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kitty talks about another way to help teachers better manage their stress. This time of year (spring) can become extremely stressful with all the preparation for testing, and the actual testing, not to mention all the other end-of-year events that take place in any given year. In this episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about how you might better manage your stress by managing your workload and she offers specific strategies. On...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 105 - Success Stories--Three New Job Offers in the Last Two Weeks
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBIn this week's episode, Kitty brags on three of her clients who have just landed new jobs in the last couple of weeks. This is significant because the pandemic has slowed down the hiring process, and the last "success story" Kitty knew about from any of her clients was from last May when a client landed the job of her dreams. These three individuals were successful in their job search because they were diligent in their search and that stuck to the process even though it was such slow going...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 105 - Success Stories--Three New Job Offers in the Last Two Weeks
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kitty brags on three of her clients who have just landed new jobs in the last couple of weeks. This is significant because the pandemic has slowed down the hiring process, and the last "success story" Kitty knew about from any of her clients was from last May when a client landed the job of her dreams. These three individuals were successful in their job search because they were diligent in their search and that stuck to the process even thou...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 104 - How to Deal with a Toxic Work Environment
March 25, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this week's episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty continues in her series on dealing with the stress of the remaining months and weeks of the school year. This week, she talks about what you may need to do if you find yourself working in a toxic environment. A toxic environment is generally thought of as a place where you don't feel supported and, indeed, sometimes feel that you are being sabotaged or set up to fail. This happens way too often to far too man...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 103 - How to Determine if You Are a Good Fit for a New Job Posting
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBSend us a Text Message. If you are looking at a job description and considering if you are a good "fit" for it or not, you might want to consider the questions Kitty asks in this week's episode of "Teachers in Transition." Resources that were mentioned in the episode include: Udemy.com O*net Jobscan.co Wordle.net or Tagcrowd Jumpstart Your Job Search for 2021 for Teachers Webinar Presentation
Teachers in Transition - Episode 103 - How to Determine if You Are a Good Fit for a New Job Posting
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIf you are looking at a job description and considering if you are a good "fit" for it or not, you might want to consider the questions Kitty asks in this week's episode of "Teachers in Transition." Resources that were mentioned in the episode include: Udemy.com O*net Jobscan.co Wordle.net or Tagcrowd Jumpstart Your Job Search for 2021 for Teachers Webinar Presentation
Teachers in Transition - Episode 102 - More Suggestions About Stress Management for Teachers
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBSend us a Text Message. This year has been a profound stress for many teachers, whether they were teaching in-person, hybrid, or virtually. Many have thought about quitting. Others have tried to find ways to manage and mitigate stress. This week's episode is a continuation of the series on stress that Kitty started a couple of weeks ago. And today, she touched on the healthy habits one should practice to help with stress. Kitty also shared that she has recorded a webinar presentation on a...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 102 - More Suggestions About Stress Management for Teachers
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThis year has been a profound stress for many teachers, whether they were teaching in-person, hybrid, or virtually. Many have thought about quitting. Others have tried to find ways to manage and mitigate stress. This week's episode is a continuation of the series on stress that Kitty started a couple of weeks ago. And today, she touched on the healthy habits one should practice to help with stress. Kitty also shared that she has recorded a webinar presentation on all seven of the strategie...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 101 - What to Consider When Writing a Resume
March 04, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSend us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Kitty reflects on two interactions she had with teachers who are changing jobs. The first individual was still struggling with what he wanted to do next in his career, and the second individual had shared a resume that came through email as a jumble instead of a formatted resume. There are two take-aways from this episode. If you want to change your job or career, before you start writing your resume, you need to spend time thinking deeply ab...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 100 - Tips for Managing Teacher Stress
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBSend us a Text Message. For the next several weeks, during episodes when Kitty concentrates on stress management tips, she is going to be offering specific tips from a presentation that she is planning to help teachers manage their stress during the final months of the school year. With all the emphasis on testing and the added stress that COVID has added, teachers may be more stressed this year than ever before. They need tools to help them cope more proactively and effectively. In this w...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 99 - Assess Your Strengths and Weaknesses When Thinking About Changing Jobs
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSend us a Text Message. When you start to think about changing your job or career, you can't just make the change overnight. It's a process that may take some time and one part of the process is doing some deep thinking about what you want in your life and career. This is a good time to do some self-assessments, and there are plenty to choose from. The most recent tool I have become familiar with is CareerFitter.com. You can take the assessment for a free report and you also have the optio...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 99 - Assess Your Strengths and Weaknesses When Thinking About Changing Jobs
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWhen you start to think about changing your job or career, you can't just make the change overnight. It's a process that may take some time and one part of the process is doing some deep thinking about what you want in your life and career. This is a good time to do some self-assessments, and there are plenty to choose from. The most recent tool I have become familiar with is CareerFitter.com. You can take the assessment for a free report and you also have the option of upgrading for a prem...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 98 - Ask for Help When You are Overwhelmed
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBSend us a Text Message. This week, Kitty talks about the level of stress so many people feel in the world of COVID and all that goes with it. She suggests that you can imagine a continuum of 1 to 10 to gauge your own stress level if you are on the lower end of the spectrum, somewhere between 2-4, congratulations! You are doing great! If you are around 5 to 7, you need to do some extra things to tend to yourself and take steps to get your stress under control. If you feel that you are at the...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 97 - 5 Tips for Job Hunting in 2021 (Based on Tips from Glassdoor's CEO)
February 01, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThis week's episode is based on an article that is entitled, "5 Tips for Finding and Landing a New Job in 2021, According to Glassdoor's CEO," written by Courtney Connley and published January 7, 2021. Posts referred to in this episode: "5 Tips for Finding and Landing a New Job in 2021, According to Glassdoor's CEO," by Courtney Connley: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/07/5-tips-for-landing-a-new-job-in-2021-according-to-glassdoors-ceo.html Calendar link to Kitty's Discovery Session for a...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 97 - 5 Tips for Job Hunting in 2021 (Based on Tips from Glassdoor's CEO)
February 01, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSend us a Text Message. This week's episode is based on an article that is entitled, "5 Tips for Finding and Landing a New Job in 2021, According to Glassdoor's CEO," written by Courtney Connley and published January 7, 2021. Posts referred to in this episode: "5 Tips for Finding and Landing a New Job in 2021, According to Glassdoor's CEO," by Courtney Connley: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/07/5-tips-for-landing-a-new-job-in-2021-according-to-glassdoors-ceo.html Calendar link to Kitty'...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 96 - How to Improve the Quality of Your Sleep
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBSend us a Text Message. When we are stressed, it is not unusual for it to negatively impact our ability to sleep. But sleep is critical to our ability to cope with stress and to stay as productive and creative as possible, avoiding the cranky irritability that goes with not getting the quantity or quality of sleep we need. In this week's episode, Kitty talks about an article she found that offers some tips on how to improve the quality of your sleep. The article is entitled, "Improving the...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 96 - How to Improve the Quality of Your Sleep
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWhen we are stressed, it is not unusual for it to negatively impact our ability to sleep. But sleep is critical to our ability to cope with stress and to stay as productive and creative as possible, avoiding the cranky irritability that goes with not getting the quantity or quality of sleep we need. In this week's episode, Kitty talks about an article she found that offers some tips on how to improve the quality of your sleep. The article is entitled, "Improving the Quality of Your Sleep," ...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 95 - Some Tips for How to Undertake a Job Search or Career Change in 2021
January 21, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBMy former career coach was fond of saying, "Every job is temporary," and "You are a business of one." She meant that given the fast-paced changes in the economy, becoming too dependent upon a job with benefits is not a good idea because that job and those benefits can disappear pretty quickly when things change. In this week's episode, I stress the importance of upgrading your technology skills while considering whether you want to change your job or career. You can go to different places fo...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 95 - Some Tips for How to Undertake a Job Search or Career Change in 2021
January 21, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBSend us a Text Message. My former career coach was fond of saying, "Every job is temporary," and "You are a business of one." She meant that given the fast-paced changes in the economy, becoming too dependent upon a job with benefits is not a good idea because that job and those benefits can disappear pretty quickly when things change. In this week's episode, I stress the importance of upgrading your technology skills while considering whether you want to change your job or career. You can ...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 94 - Stress Management During Stressful Times
January 14, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MBSend us a Text Message. Well, 2021 has gotten off to quite a rocky start, but since this week's topic is about stress management, I am offering information about how to manage stress using a PDF from the World Health Organization, and I am providing some links to material that you might find useful as you work your way through your own emotional response to what has been happening in the news this past week or so. The first link is to a report by the World Health Organization entitled, "Do...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 93 - How to Jumpstart Your Job Search for 2021
January 07, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBSend us a Text Message. If 2021 is your year for looking for and finding a new job or career. you will want to tune in to today's episode along with future 2021 episodes where Kitty will be offering advice on how to jumpstart your job search in 2021. You want to be sure to start with developing the mindset of a job seeker and then learn the components of a successful job search. When trying to decide what you want to do next in your career, you need to first do some self-reflection and ass...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 92 - So Long to 2020 and Looking Forward to 2021
December 31, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBSend us a Text Message. This week's episode offers a "so long 2020" and a welcome to 2021. Let's celebrate that it's time to enter a brand new year with hopes for improved opportunities to get together in person at last. This is also a time for reflection on the old and considering what you want to change in the new year, so this week, Kitty offers a post on how to create your coals for 2021. Click the link below to access it: https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/create-your-goals-for-2021/ ...
Teachers in Transition - Episode 91 - A Christmas Message
December 24, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBSend us a Text Message.
Teachers in Transition - Episode 90 - Identifying Your True Purpose
December 17, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSend us a Text Message. As a Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach, my approach to career coaching a little different, I think, from the average, run-of-the-mill career coach. I start by asking each of my clients to ponder what they want to do rather than what they think they might be "qualified" to do or what they might be willing to settle for in their next career. Why? Because I believe that we each have a purpose in life, yet most of us struggle with identifying it or kn...