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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 up an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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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://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/checklist/.

If you would like to chat about your specific situation, make an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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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 you would like to talk with Kitty about your specific situation, make an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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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 translate those skills into keywords that a hiring manager or recruiter will understand because rest assured, they won't bother to learn your language.

Play in the field of possibilities as you consider whether a career change is right for you. Maybe it isn't feasible for you to change careers. Then might it be possible for you to change schools, districts, or subject matter?

Listen to hear more about what Kitty has to offer this week on the subject of what is holding you back?

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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 article is different because it clusters the strategies into 4 clusters:  "Avoid, Alter, Adapt, and Accept." Listen to this week's episode to hear Kitty's take on the list of strategies. To learn more, check out the blog post.

If you want to check in with Kitty about anything, you may email her at kittyboitnott@gmail.com. Also, if you are interested in a career transition, book a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

If you would like to recommend a topic for Kitty to explore, send an email. And don't forget to rate and review the podcast to help other teachers find it.

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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 still essential and should not be forgotten.

Kitty also mentions that it's important to read job descriptions carefully to don't waste time applying for jobs you aren't qualified for. Don't skip over terms that you don't understand or think you could learn. Employers write those job descriptions because they look for people who have the skills and knowledge to do them. So do yourself a favor and don't waste time applying for jobs you aren't qualified for.

If you want to submit a question or suggestion for a future episode to Kitty, reach out to her at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

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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 training in Trauma Center- Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY).

Lisa has guided and facilitated workshops on therapeutic yoga for stress and anxiety regulation and management, boundaries and compassionate assertiveness in communication, and intention setting for lifestyle balance and self-care.

Listen to the conversation between Kitty and Lisa on the cross-connection between the work they both do in stress management for teachers.

For more information about Lisa, check out her website at https://lisajhaskinsyoga.com or email her directly at lisa@lisajhaskinsyoga.com.

To contact Kitty, you can reach her at kittyboitnott@gmail.com. If you would like to make an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session to talk about a career transition out of the classroom and into another career, go to her calendar at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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The "Teachers in Transition" Podcast offers advice, counsel, and information about teacher burnout, stress, and stress management strategies for burnt-out teachers (or anyone feeling stressed and overwhelmed) along with career advice for those who want to leave the teaching profession.

Dr. Kitty Boitnott, NBCT, RScP, has been working with burnt-out teachers as a Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach since 2013. In 2016, she was named one of the top 25 Career Coaching Online by CareerToolkit.com. 

In addition to helping with career transition and job search strategies, Kitty is a Life Strategies, Stress Management, Holistic Life, and Sleep Science Coach. She is also a licensed Science of Mind Minister.

Join Kitty to learn how to manage your stress more proactively and effectively as well as discover what you don't know but need to about how to undertake a career transition or job search.

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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 discover what it is you would like to do next in your career.

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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

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Everyone is stressed out. It's a part of life, and as long as you live, you will experience stress to some degree. Good stress--eustress--leads to peak performance. Bad stress --distress--can make you sick if you don't learn to manage it and relieve it. This episode of Teachers in Transition offers what stress is and how to start managing it proactively with a new mindset and a positive affirmation. Stress Management Coach and Career Transition and Job Search Coach, Dr. Kitty Boitnott, talks about stress and where it starts in this 2nd episode of a new YouTube and podcast episode (Episode 2) of "Teachers in Transition."

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Starting a job search can be a daunting process for anyone. It is especially complex if you are leaving one career and need to undertake another. This podcast and this episode in particular is addressed to teachers who are experiencing burnout and are thinking of leaving the profession in pursuit of something new. The trouble is that most teachers don't know what they might be qualified to do or even what they would want to do. Over the years that I have been working with career changers, I have discovered that the #1 challenge of every job seeker or career changer is answering the question, "What do you want to do next?" or "What now?"

Kitty Boitnott, Ph.D., NBCT, RScP has been working with burnt out teachers since 2013. She helps with stress and stress management and she helps with career transition. To learn what the #1 challenge of every job seeker is regardless of your current career, listen to this episode of "Teachers in Transition."

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Stress is a fact of life for everyone, but sometimes, we may feel more stressed out and overwhelmed than other times. Even happy events like planning a wedding or preparing for a new baby can create stress. And then there are the sad events like loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, and financial problems that can cause us to feel stressed out, too.

There is a continuum that most people fall along at different points in their lives. I offer a free stress assessment tool to help people do a self-assessment. Answer the 32 questions on the questionnaire. If you answer 10 or fewer questions with a "yes," your stress is in the "normal" range. Anything higher than 10 "yes" answers should be noted, and the higher the number, the more concerned you should be.

Download the stress assessment here:  http://bit.ly/stresstool.
And if you would also like to download the free ebook that Kitty Boitnott has written entitled, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed, download it for free by clicking here.

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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 that stress is the week's primary topic. But she has managed to find a new article to reference. It's not just for teachers. It is for anyone living in today's uncertain times.

The article that Kitty references is entitled "How to Stay Sane in an Insane World:  Ten Tips for Reducing Stress During Troubled Times" by Valerie Carter, published on August 23, 2020, and updated on November 9, 2020. The link to the article is https://www.gracesigns.org/post/how-to-stay-sane-in-an-insane-world.

If you have questions or comments, email Kitty at kittyboitnott@boitnottcoaching.com. If you  have suggestions for other topics you would like to hear Kitty speak to send them to her at that address. 

Please rate and review Teachers in Transition, the podcast so that others can find it more easily.

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"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

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Teachers in Transition – Episode 5 – Career Change Roadmap – Download Your Free Copy

Before starting any job search or career change, you should undertake a thoughtful approach. Think about your strengths, gifts, and talents, and prioritize what it is you want to do in your next job. Then set up some Discovery Conversations with people who are working in the industry that you are interested in pursuing. To learn more about the approach you might want to take, download the “Career Change Roadmap” which I talked about in this episode. You may download the road map here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/career-change-roadmap/

Download the eBook that I mentioned in the episode, 10 Things You Need to Consider if You Think You Are Ready for a Job or Career Change, by clicking here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/opt-in-for-10-things-you-need-to-know-if-you-think-you-are-ready-for-a-job-or-career-change/

To schedule a 20-minute Strategy Session, use this link:  http://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/calendar

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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.webinarjam.com/register/49/y80l4u7q.

Want to talk with Kitty about your specific situation to see if she can help? Set up an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session at teachersintransition.com/calendar.

Have suggestions for a podcast episode? Email Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

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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 to relieve stress and anxiety. To read the article, click this link:   https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety.

If your job is what has you down, then, consider attending the webinar workshop that Kitty is offering FREE Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM. She is going to offer seven (7) specific ways to get in touch with your passion and purpose in life. To register, click here:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/49/y80l4u7q.

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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 kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

If you would like to talk to Kitty about your specific job search situation, make an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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In this week's episode, Kitty acknowledges teachers who are winding down the 2021-22 school year. Those who have stuck it out should give themselves a pat on the back because not everyone did.

During these stressful last weeks of the school year, Kitty offers that a little bit of chocolate may go a long way in boosting lagging energy, not to mention morale. It's a known fact that chocolate directly affects dopamine levels. Research points to the various ways that chocolate can lift your mood and your energy level. One such article can be found here, titled "Chocolate and Dopamine."

This is perhaps the busiest time of the school year, and making plans for next year may be the last thing on your mind right now, but once school is over if you want to talk to Kitty about career options, make an appointment at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar for a complimentary Discovery Session.

If you have ideas or suggestions about future episodes, please contact Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

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Learn why it is so important to stay hydrated if you want to stay on top of your game at home and at work. When you are mildly to severely dehydrated, your body goes into a stress response. Your brain drains water from your other organs, causing them to slow down and be sluggish. Your decision-making capacity is compromised. You will be more irritable, and your emotions will feel more brittle.

Something as simple as drinking enough watch to be fully hydrated can make all the difference in the world. Just try it for a few weeks (a few days won't be long enough to see the benefits).

For more information about how to stay hydrated and learn other important facts about stress and its proper management, download a free ebook at https://teachersintransition.com/ebook.

Want to learn how stressed out you really are? Take a free Stress Assessment Test! Download your free copy here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/stress-assessment/

Transcript available here.

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As the school year winds down, Kitty talks about how teachers who made it through the year may want to consider their options for next year. She is rolling out a new Membership option for accessing her "Jumpstart Your Job Search Program" that is available in the DIY version for as little as $27 a month.

Listen to Kitty explain the difference between the membership plan and the ownership plan.

And if you would like to hear her talk about the program, enroll in the live webinar workshop that she is conducting Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 7:00 PM EST. If it isn't too late to catch it, click here to register:   https://event.webinarjam.com/register/50/27l48all

To learn about the various membership options, check out these links:    Link to $27 membership plan:  https://boitnottcoach.samcart.com/products/monthly-membership-in-the-diy-jumpstart-your-job-search-20-membership-program/

Link to $47 membership plan:  https://boitnottcoach.samcart.com/products/monthly-membership-plan-with-email-added/

Link to $97 membership plan:  https://boitnottcoach.samcart.com/products/monthly-membership-plus-email-support-plus-one-one-on-one-session-per-month/

To ask Kitty questions directly, email her at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

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In this week's episode, Kitty shares statistics from a recent survey conducted by AdoptaClassroom.org. You can check out the survey results in the article entitled "The State of Teaching 2022."

If the stress of teaching this year and dealing with the lack of resources and support has forced you to think about making a career change, reach out to Kitty at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar for a complimentary Discovery Session to discuss your options.

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This week, Kitty talks about the importance of preparing for an interview whether it is a telephone screening call, a virtual, remote interview by Skype or Zoom, etc., or in person.

She stresses the importance of preparing by doing research on the company and understanding as much as possible about the company, its mission and vision, its culture, and the role you would be playing if you got the job.

Learn what you need to do to prepare including preparing questions to ask at the end.  For suggestions for the kinds of questions to ask at the end of the interview, check out this article from The Muse: “When Your Interviewer Kicks It to You, Ask These Smart Questions.”

For more help, contact Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com. If you would like to make an appointment, you can do that at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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Changing jobs represents a unique set of challenges, but changing a career can feel like a daunting task depending on the level of education you may have invested in or the amount of experience you have racked up. In spite of those challenges, however, the time does come for some when the writing is on the wall. You realize you aren’t happy anymore in the career of your first choice, and it is time to assess what you might be able to do to transition into another line of work. Here are what I would offer are four distinct signs that you are not only ready to change careers, but you need to change before your health, or your primary relationships suffer anymore.
1.  You find yourself dreading Monday mornings.
2.  You feel stuck and unhappy because you don't see room for advancement or promotion.
3.  You feel that you have no control over your work or your projects.
4.  You feel discouraged and put down by your boss or co-workers.

Want to learn more? Listen in.

Download the pdf referenced in the show, *10 Things You Need to Know if You Want to Make a Job or Career Change* at https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/changing-career-considerations/

To make an appointment for a 20-minute complimentary consultation, sign up here:  http://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/calendar.

Transcript available:  https://coachesconsole.com/v3/uploads/supplements/teachers-in-transition---episode-7---4-signs-you-need-to-change-careers_b30a63966dcbe.pdf


 

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I am embarrassed that the last podcast I offered was on June 9, 2022, and here it is, the middle of September. I apologize to any of my "faithful listeners" who have been waiting for me to offer something new.

As I explain in this week's episode, the problem with my absence boils down to falling out of my routine.

On June 10, I lost my iPhone. About that same time, I got locked out of my Macbook Pro. I also dropped and broke my iPad at about that same time.

If you are a Mac user or you know one, you know that everything is interconnected and while I had loads of stuff on the "cloud" I couldn't get to it, and I couldn't get to my 

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In today's episode, I chat with Melissa Wolf, the founder of Balance Health and Wellness.  Melissa is a School Psychologist, so she has seen up close and personally how teachers are stressed, and she has experienced her own sense of burnout. She started Balance Health and Wellness because of her own passion for fitness and wellness. She has helped her clients manage their weight and their stress which, frankly, go hand in hand. Stress often causes people to overeat and thus to gain weight. Managing stress can help to manage your weight as well.

Listen in to our conversation and learn what single tip Melissa offers to her clients for how to experience health and wellness.

To find Melissa, you can check out her website at https://balancehwde.com.
You can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Balancehealth.mel/
She is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/balancehwde/
And finally, you can email her at balancehwde@gmail.com.

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When job hunting, it's important that you use your network of friends, family, and perhaps even your colleagues to help you uncover possible opportunities that you wouldn't otherwise know about. 

In this week's episode, Kitty shares a couple of anecdotal examples of real people who found new jobs by sharing that they were looking for a new opportunity with their network.

You can also use your LinkedIn network, so it's important to expand your network using LinkedIn.

Kitty also shares the importance of learning how to conduct #informationalinterviews when #jobhunting.

To learn more, reach out to Kitty at kittyboinott@boitnottcoaching.com. 

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I just got back from a vacation in Key West, Florida. I have had a visit to Key West on my bucket list for a long time, and given that I had a big birthday coming up last week, I wanted to celebrate it in Key West.

I learned about "island time" while there, and it occurred to me that "island time" was just what I needed. So I slowed down, relaxed, and came home feeling rested and rejuvenated.

Everyone needs to take "island time" occasionally to help manage their stress more effectively. When was the last time you took time away from your day-to-day routine? Think about it and plan a trip for yourself. Take time for yourself. Make your version of "island time" to help manage stress proactively. 

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Many teachers who talk with me while mulling their career options wonder if they need to return to school for another degree in a new area. Most of the time, my best advice is  "no." You don't need a new university or college degree, even though you may need training in a new area.

If you decide you need training, do your "due diligence" and make sure you get trained with a reputable and/or accredited program.

Consider WHO you want to become in your next career and HOW you can best become who you wish to be professionally.

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Everyone knows the feeling of having overslept and trying to beat the clock as you get ready to get out of the house on time. To avoid that kind of high-drama morning, you need to make sure you have gotten the sleep you need the night before, that you get up on time and not sleep through the snooze button and that you allow yourself all the time you need to get ready for your day.

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This episode is about a key element in making a career transition from one career lane to another. It is based on a recent blog post that Kitty wrote by the same title, "When Changing Careers, Seek Clarity Over Confusion.  

The blog post is available at 
https://teachersintransition.com/changing-careers-in-mid-life/changing-careers-in-mid-life.

The free ebook that was referenced is available at https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/changing-career-considerations/

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In this episode, Kitty announces her intention to retire her business and coaching practice in 2023. And she wishes listeners a Happy Thanksgiving.

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You may not have thought of eating for proper nutrition as a stress management strategy, but it is. To keep your body and mind in optimum shape, you need to maintain your health. A healthy body is a resilient body, and resilience is what you want to have when you get hit with a stressful event. If you are resilient, you will bounce back more quickly. If not, you may find yourself struggling to recover.

Eating for stress management includes avoiding the so-called "comfort foods" and sticking to whole foods--fresh fruits and vegetables--and other produce that hasn't been highly processed.

To learn more, download the free ebook, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed:  A Guide to Managing Your Stress and Developing a Greater Sense of Work-Life Balance.

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When you decide it is time to change your job or career track, you may think that the first question to consider is "What are you 'qualified' to do?" I contend that that is the wrong question, however. Instead, consider what you want to do, and then consider what you might need to do to make yourself qualified to do that. Do you need to take some courses or get some training? What transferable skills do you already have that may apply to a new job that you are interested in? These are the questions you should spend some time with. And Kitty Boitnott, Heart-Centered Career Transition & Job Search Coach can help you explore what those questions mean for you.

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Many people underestimate the importance of sleep in their lives. They have been lulled into thinking that sleep can be delayed and deferred. It can't. At least not if you wish to be well and operate at your optimal level. Our bodies are designed to sleep a certain number of hours each night. While it is true that each one of us has a set point where we need sleep that may differ from other people, the fact is that on average, adults need 6 1/2 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Science is starting to show us the benefits of getting the sleep we need and the detriment we risk if we ignore our body's need for sleep. Learn more about how sleep affects your ability to manage your stress.

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Along with staying hydrated, eating well, and getting enough sleep to feel your best and to manage your stress, you need to work exercise into your day-to-day routine. It doesn't have to be strenuous exercise, and you don't have to spend hours at the gym (unless you want to) to get the exercise you need to release much-needed hormones into your bloodstream so you feel your best and perform at your optimum level. Listen to this podcast with Kitty Boitnott for more.

Transcript is available here:  http://bit.ly/2ZDzHD9

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When applying for a new job, it is essential that you study carefully the job description. What are the duties and responsibilities that the job requires? What are the required qualifications and the "preferred" requirements?

Too few people study job descriptions and they apply without adjusting their resume, cover letter, and applications accordingly.

To be a successful candidate, you need to understand exactly what the job description requires. Then you need to use certain other tools including a word cloud maker and Jobscan.co to help you make your resume a tighter fit for the job you are applying for.

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For most people, breathing isn't something you think much about. It's important, though, to recognize and appreciate that even though we breathe unconsciously, breathing shouldn't be taken for granted. We can go far longer without food or water to live than we can without oxygen. Breathing brings oxygen to the trillions of cells in our bodies and contributes to the proper function of those cells. Breathing is important and deep, intentional breathing at various times during the day can help ease your stress and the tension in your body.

A transcript is available at http://bit.ly/2XARSvV.

For more information about stress and how to handle it more effectively and proactively, check out Kitty's free ebook, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed:  A Guide to Managing Your Stress and Developing a Greater Sense of Worklife Balance. It is available here:  http://teachersintransition.com/ebook.

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After a long hiatus, Kitty Boitnott returns to #TeachersinTransition to introduce Vanessa Jackson who has bought the coaching business from Kitty after Kitty's retirement. 

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When you change careers, you may have some trouble at first convincing yourself that you aren't a "fraud" or an "impostor syndrome." Lots of people experience "impostor syndrome" at some point during their career, after all. When you go from one career into a brand new career, thinking of yourself differently and embracing your new identity may take some time.

That is where the process of rebranding comes in. You need to consider your personal brand, your professional brand, your in-person brand, and your online brand. To learn more about what I mean, listen to this episode of Teachers in Transition.

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In this episode, we get a little peek as Teachers in Transition goes through its own transition. Vanessa talks a little more about how she came to be your host as she started as a teacher, worked in corporate America, and now helps teachers reach their goals.   If you like the podcast, please share it with a friend.   We always welcome your feedback!  Please drop an email at TeachersInTransitionCoaching@gmail.com, or leave a message at 512-640-9099.  

Look for new episodes to drop every week to help combat the Sunday Scaries!

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In this episode, we explore how stress affects the brain and how to take positive steps to combat the stress.  We also explore the importance of a 5-Minute action and how to use that to help you get started on that job hunt or to make the next steps in your search.

Show Notes:
Stress, Burnout, Anxiety and Depression among Teachers: A Scoping Review (from 2022)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9518388/

Neurobiological and Systemic Effects of Chronic Stress: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5573220/#:~:text=Stress%20can%20cause%20an%20imbalance,autonomic%2C%20immune%20and%20metabolic%20mediators.

LinkedIn Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-long-does-take-get-hired-get-hired-by-linkedin-news/

Email the podcast at TeachersInTransitionCoaching@gmail.com or leave a voicemail/text message at 512-640-9099

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In this episode, we explore Four Rules and their importance in being flexible in an ever-changing, stressful environment.  We also answer the question: Is it weak to cry in your classroom? (Spoiler alert:  I say no, it is not).  And we start to work on our self-inventory so that know exactly what kind of a job we want when transitioning out of teaching.

Here are the links referenced in the show:
*to the article on the Benefits of Crying:
*An Amazon  link to the book, What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the companion Workbook
Transcript of episode 179 

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Today on the podcast, Vanessa talks about how noise affects our stress levels and our health, she shares a teacher hack to that helps increase student focus right before the Winter Holiday Break, and we’ll begin envisioning our ideal work environment as we continue our mini-series in the What Color is Your Parachute book.

Environmental Noise-Induced Effects on Stress Hormones

Drop Dead Healthy by A. J. Jacobs

What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook

The Sound of Encroaching Deafness; Two and a Half Men, CBS is the copyright holder. 

Transcript of Episode 180

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Today on the podcast, in our segment on stress and health, we explore the guilt and gaslighting that teachers experience and how to use lists to halt anxiety and overwhelm, and we’ll start figuring out our transferrable skills as we continue our mini-series in the What Color is Your Parachute book.

How to Recognize the Signs of Emotional Abuse

What is Gaslighting and How to Respond

What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook 

PDF of Parachute Skills Grid 

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This episode of "Teachers in Transition" offers that one can manage stress by employing a day-to-day practice of meditation, intentional mindfulness, and prayer. These practices help to slow one's mind and allows one to step back from the noise and chaos of our day-to-day world so that we can become more like third-party observers. We need to establish some distance from the chaos to deal with it more effectively.

Kitty Boitnott is a Stress Management Coach and expert on teacher burnout. She offers a free eBook entitled, *Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed; A Guide to Managing Your Stress and Developing a Greater Sense of Work-Life Balance.* It is available for free download at http://teachersintransition.com/ebook. For more resources, feel free to contact Kitty at Kitty Boitnott at Gmail.

A transcript is available here:  http://bit.ly/2lMaBDl.

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Today on the podcast, in our segment on stress and health, we talk about overcoming adversity during the winter months when many people deal with seasonal affective disorder, the absolute BEST place to put that family calendar, and we’ll refine our quest to figure out our transferrable skills as we continue our mini-series in the What Color is Your Parachute book.  Vanessa shares one of the stories she uses to pull out her skills 

What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook 

PDF of Parachute Skills Grid 

Prioritizing Grid

Some prompts for your stories (taken from the book): 

·       A situation that made you feel part of something larger than yourself

·       An experience that stood out because you were proud of what you accomplish

·       Helping someone, or making someone else's life better

·       Something you did despite others saying that you could not do it

·       Something you did that you would like to do again

·       A strong skill or interest of yours and how you used it 

·       Something that was exciting or inspiring to you

·       An experience you look back on fondly

·       An experience that taught you something even if it wasn't fun at the time

·       An experience that required you to take a risk

Gretchen Rubin’s Quizzes

Authentic Happiness Main Page 

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Planners ‘Gonna Plan

Today on the podcast, we look back at 2023, we talk about which planners are the best, and we continue our journey of self-inventory for Petal 4 in the “What Color Is Your Parachute” mini-series by figuring what knowledge and skills we have and how those might apply in our fields of interest. 

What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook 

Chart – The Fishermans’ Grid  (Your interests and collected knowledge)

Favorite Subjects Matrix 

Franklin Covey Leadership Planner

Happy Planner 

Erin Condren 

Commit30

O*Net Online

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Today on the podcast, we talk about the power of no – and how to use it!  We learn a quick teacher hack to save time when loggin grades, and we continue our journey of self-inventory for Petal 5 in the “What Color Is Your Parachute” mini-series by putting deep thought into our required salary. 

What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook 

Parachute Budget Worksheet 

The book, “F*** No” by Sarah Knight

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Today on the podcast, Vanessa answers the question, “How old is too old to change careers”, a helpful hack on getting more done in less time,  and we continue our journey of self-inventory for Petal 6 in the “What Color Is Your Parachute” mini-series by putting deep thought into our required salary. 

What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook 

Prioritizing Grid 

Learning Platforms:  Udemy – Masterclass - Skillshare – CodeAcdemy

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Today on the podcast, we talk about laying the groundwork for your job hunt in your personal life, we learn a hack to help give you time and sanity back as we combat decision fatigue and we continue our journey of self-inventory for our final Petal in the “What Color Is Your Parachute” mini-series by putting laying our purpose and our person mission.

What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook 

Prioritizing Grid 

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Today on the pod, we are going to talk about what you might need in a support network and ways to get the help you need, we have a very interesting teacher organization hack with a common kitchen item, and in our segment on Job Hunting, we go over about some resume Do’s and Don’ts. 
 
 Meet the FLYLADY at FLYADY.NET (at the time the podcast dropped, their website was having a few issues, but I’m sure it will be up and running soon!)

It was in Episode186 where we talk about using menu planning and online grocery shopping to save time and minimize decision fatigue.

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The Far Side comic strip- - The Elephant’s Nightmare by Gary Larson 

Steve Harvey’s YouTube Video on Five Suits

Link to my free Resume Workshop sign up form.  Remember, unfortunately there is limited space available and the first to sign up will get a link to join the workshop.  This workshop is absolutely free and there is no obligation to buy anything or sign up for anything. If you are stumbling across this AFTER the workshop, please send me an email and we’ll see how I can help.

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In this episode, Vanessa dives into the fascinating topic of Ask vs. Guess cultures, exploring how these cultural differences affect communication and decision-making. From personal anecdotes to corporate settings and even job hunting, we uncover the challenges you might face when navigating these cultural norms.  She discusses the importance of understanding one's network and leveraging connections, especially in the job market, where networking plays a crucial role. Join us as Teachers in Transition discusses strategies for effectively utilizing your network to advance your career prospects and share personal insights into the power of connections.
 
 The Power of No, Episode 184

Consider a Personal Uniform from episode 188

Six Degrees of Separation Article

Six Degrees of Separation Paper

Find more links of your favorite actor to Kevin Bacon at The Oracle of Bacon

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Many people who aren't actively looking for a job or career change mistakenly believe that they don't need LinkedIn. I disagree. I believe LinkedIn is the platform for every professional to showcase his or her abilities, skills, areas of expertise, and levels of education. Even if you aren't actively looking for a change, you never know when a recruiter or hiring manager may be looking for someone just like you.

Learn from this episode of Teachers in Transition why Kitty Boitnott, a Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach, believes that LinkedIn is a platform you cannot overlook or ignore.

Also, learn about how you can use PhotoFeeler.com to get free feedback on the best headshot you should use for your profile.

If you would like to connect with Kitty on LinkedIn, please feel free to go to http://linkedin.com/in/kittyboitnott to offer a connection request.

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In this episode, Vanessa details the importance of exercise in combatting stress, shares benefits of exercise, and some tips to sneak it into your day.  We also talk about using music in classroom management, complete with a couple of short samples!  Finally, we wrap with talking about using AI in our job hunt.  We learn about making good prompts and how to strategically use AI to save time when customizing resumes and researching companies where we might like to work.
 
Fun video of Pizza Brad vs. Very Fit Craig 

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In this episode, Vanessa talks about anxiety – how to spot it and how to deal with it.  She also shares a hack to save time and make planning easier, and finally on the job-hunting segment, she gives a brief overview of USAJobs and some of the pros and cons for working for a government.

USAJobs Website

USAjobs page explaining grades and pay level

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History of the Alcan Highway and learn how important African Americans were in its construction.

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Show Notes – Bloom Where You’re Planted – or maybe find a new planter. 

In this episode, Vanessa talks about what goes into the decision to think about if you are in the right place for you. Do you want to leave education?  Or just the place where you at!  This week’s hack is designed to take a moment to check our documents to save untold amounts of surprise grief, and finally, we’ll talk about some strategies for making sure we stand out from a crowd of applicants.

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Chain Lightning by Rush.  Read the Lyrics – just click on Show Lyrics.  Hear the Song. 

FindaNotary.com – find a notary who will meet you to take care of your notarial needs

The Formula:  The Universal Laws of Success – by Albert-László Barabási

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In this episode, Vanessa talks about how clutter can affect us emotionally and a call to action to deal with our accumulated teacher stuff.  We talk about why it’s important to rest and what it might mean to you to Sharpen the Saw

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Books by Peter Walsh: 

It’s all too much!  (and the workbook)
Does this Clutter make my Butt Look Big?
Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight

Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

The Home Edit – Stay Organized and The Ultimate Guide to Making Systems Stick 

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In this episode, Vanessa talks about how it makes you miserable when you try to make everyone else happy all the time.  She actually does the math to see just what is really going on.  The next segment talks about checking on those bad habits to make sure they’re not growing and hurting us in other ways.  Finally, Vanessa spends time talking about your Linked In Profile – what are the important components to make sure you have when you set it up, how to optimize it so that it helps you in your job hunt, and why it matters. 

The Man the Boy and The Donkey Link 

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In this episode, Vanessa talks about a few strategies for combatting teacher burnout,  why you might need to consider a bridge job to get through to the dream job, and she introduces a new segment about saving money and this week's tip is about DIY in the kitchen with spices!

Jenna Fisher’s Book, “The Actor’s Life” 

The Game of Thrones scene in Season 1 Episode 1 where Tyrion and Jon Meet the first time

Emotional Freedom Tapping – Learn how tapping works and see it in action

Webpage with DIY Breakfast Options 

Make Your Own Taco Seasoning: 

·        1 Tbsp chili powder

·        2 tsp ground cumin

·        1 tsp paprika, preferably smoked paprika

·        1 tsp fine sea salt

·        1 tsp ground black pepper

·        1/2 tsp garlic powder

·        1/2 tsp onion powder

·        1/2 tsp dried oregano

·        Pinch red pepper flakes, or cayenne for heat

Store in an airtight container.  This makes about 3 TBSN.  Make in bulk to really save time.  Two TBSN per one pound of ground meat. 

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In this episode, Vanessa talks about dealing with a bad teacher evaluation, shares a few money saving hacks, and teaches you how to be your own best stalker in order to make sure your social media posts are representing you in the way that you want to be represented. 

The Podcast episode on the Dies Irae by Twenty-Thousand Hertz

The collegiate science project where she shows that fabric softener makes your clthes more flammable!

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In this episode, Kitty Boitnott, Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach shares some findings from an article she found entitled, "7 Conclusions from the World's Largest Teacher Burnout Survey" by James Anthony. 

The article may be found at https://notwaitingforsuperman.org/.

The survey may be found at https://notwaitingforsuperman.org/teacher-burnout-assessment/.

Kitty's "7 Signs of Teacher Burnout" may be accessed at https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/7-signs-of-teacher-burnout/

And Kitty's ebook (which is free to download) entitled, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed:  A Guide to Managing Your Stress and Developing a Greater Sense of Work-Life Balance, may be found at https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/ebook/.

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In this episode, Vanessa talks about things you can do for your body to physically recover form the mentally draining state testing days, a hack to save your money and grief, and describes exactly how to get from teaching to the job of your dreams.  

A link to a short 5 minute video demonstrating shaking to release stress – it’s not the Hokey Pokey, it’s better

Happier in Hollywood podcast episode 80: Get to Steppin.’ The pertinent part starts at 3:25.  

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Today on the podcast, Vanessa talks about the fear we feel when a large change is looming, and we’re reminded how the caterpillar turns into mushy goo to become a butterfly.  We also talk about a hack that uses a physical gesture to spark our mental fortitude, and how it is increasingly important to make the decision of whether to stay or go as school districts going into budget season and we see just how valued we are in their budgets.    

Scene where Dory teaches Marlin that things have to happen in Finding Nemo

Scene where Thor awakens his power in Thor Ragnarok: 

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Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey (Alright, alright, alright!)

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In today’s podcast, Vanessa talks about how we find what we’re looking for, and why it’s important know what we’re seeing, we get a quick hack for staying awake when we’re tired or bored, and we learn about using OnetOnline.org as a tool to help us research jobs adjacent to or completely outside of education. 

Onetonline.org

Finding Your Element by Sir Ken Robinson 

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Today on the podcast it's all about connecting. We’re going to talk about how connecting is good for our health AND good for our job hunt.  We start by talking about a group of women educators who connect all over the globe to make it a better work, and we wrap up with talking about how closely we’re connected to strangers and we don’t even know it! 
 

https://www.broadwaydailybread.net/ - My favorite bakery is the Shavano location!

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Alpha Delta Kappa – a group of women educators dedicated to excellence in educating and altruism. 

Finding Your Element by Sir Ken Robinson 

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Today on the podcast Vanessa talks about the importance of sleep. You’re not getting enough because it’s May, but everyone should still try.  Vanessa shares a story that illustrates prioritizing the important things in life using rocks.  In today’s teacher hack, Vanessa talks about revisiting tough topics because it makes everyone feel better even thought that makes no sense when you read it. And finally, we all start our journey in the book, Finding Your Element by Sir Ken Robinson. We start with an exercise that looks at what we do in our daily lives and we learn the three guiding principles. 
 

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Finding Your Element by Sir Ken Robinson 

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Many people overthink what they should put in their resume. They go for fancy fonts and overly formatted styles. That isn't the way to go! You want to keep it simple! Keep it clean. Make it concise. Offer lots of white space so it's easy on the eye. Direct the reader's attention to the important details. Provide context for your accomplishments and where possible, quantify them. Avoid overselling yourself with buzzwords like "go-getter" or "people person." Stick with the facts. Let other people talk you up. And no matter what else you do, make sure it is error-free! No spelling, punctuation, grammatical, or spacing errors unless you want to land in the "no" pile. Mistakes indicate a lack of attention to detail or a lack of real interest in the job. Get someone to proofread for you.

Want to learn more about how to approach writing your resume? Then listen in to this episode of "Teachers in Transition."

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Teachers in Transition – Episode 203: Cold Hard Math and Pool Noodles

Vanessa talks about the importance of slowing down and caring for yourself as school lets out.  She breaks down the cold hard math on just how much teachers work.  She talks about how fear can hold us back from stepping out of our comfort zones, and we’ll wrap up with some fun hacks with POOL NOODLES. And yes, she manages to get some chatter in here about Captain America and a brief Deadpool mention. 

Link to the Chris Evans clip where he talks about why he ultimately took the role of Captain America 

Go see my My Happy Wall (and yes, that’s a teddy bear in the picture), circa 2008 

The Pool Noodle Listen Wall

And yes, the Pool Noodle Large Spider – if you’re afraid of spiders, don’t go here.  But this is the friendlier version of one, so maybe use this moment to take that deep breath and do something scary.  

Learn more about the artist Mondrian, 

What the heck is a FLOAT? – not an ad – just an explanation

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In this episode, Vanessa talks several short games and the lessons we can take from them and even answer some of our questions about ourselves.  She shares a hack to help with decision making in our day-today lives when everything seems overwhelming and it’s hard to figure out what to do next, and we’ll talk more in depth in about fear and job hunting. It can be very scary to consider hunting for a job in this market. 
 
 Our links today: 

The Random Decision Spinning Wheel

Hawkeye and Wanda scene in Avengers Age of Ultron

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Today on the podcast, Vanessa tells a story that explains why it’s all good, - it’s just that we don’t know that in the moment.  We’ll learn how to save ourselves massive amounts of grief and regret with just a cellphone, and finally we’ll talk a bit about whether you need to hire someone to write your resume.  
 
 

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Finding Your Element by Sir Ken Robinson 

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Today on the podcast Vanessa talks about the healing power of laughter, a hack to make use games to learn more about each other (or to next year’s teacher inservice more lively) and finally, we talk at least about the cost of teaching. What does it cost to leave?  What does it cost to stay?

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Vanessa is still locked out Facebook. Expect a joyous comment in the podcast if that ever changes.
 
 National Institute of Health Article: Humor and Laughter May Influence Health

The Snoopy Waterbed Fiasco: Start on January 14, 1975 and go to January 29, 1975.

IMDB.com links – learn about where you can stream these, check out the trivia, the quotes, and more!

Legally Blonde

The Court Jester (1955!) 

Free Guy 

The Alto Wore Tweed by Mark Schweizer ( the Kindle Edition is $2.99!)

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In this episode, in a nod to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vanessa goes over some tips to maintain brain health, as we have just gone past the summer solstice, AKA The Longest Day. Our teacher hack becomes our summer recommendation so we’re starting with a movie, and we are going to wrap up with the importance of organizing that job hunt as well as how to set that up!
  

Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day 

Read more about The Nun Study 

Teachers in Transition Ep. 178 – How Stress Affects the Brain

8 Ways to Organize your Job Search – by Indeed.com

Oreos are addictive. By Science Daily – I didn’t want to Oreo shame anyone when we talked about eating feelings, but this article helps explain why we thought we were eatin a few Oreos only to look down and see we have eaten them all!

Secondhand Lions (2003) the imdb page

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In this episode, Vanessa goes through several careers that teachers are a natural fit for, and has a recommendation to help Leverage your TV binge time! 

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“What Else Can I Do” from Encanto (Streams on Disney+)

Leverage – the TV Show

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In this episode, Vanessa addresses different ways that stress affects us and gives some suggestions on dealing with that stress. While it is still summer, take advantage of the time to take a nap!

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Two Guys and a Girl (and a Pizza Place) – link to Amazon where you can buy it, and a ilnk to the IMDB page to learn more!

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We live in a world that is full of stress and drama. We need to turn it off periodically and remind ourselves of the importance of having FUN! We need to take a break each day to just do something for the pure enjoyment of it. Whatever it is for you that helps you de-stress and relax, do it! Your brain will benefit as well as your body and spirit.

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Today on the podcast we are going to make our Resolutions for our new year.  In July.  These are Resolutions for the new school year and for those still teaching.   Then, I have a recommendation for a book that will give you a blueprint to say “NO” more often and stick to it!  Finally, in our job-hunting segment, we are going to revisit a Ta-Da list and so you can take a moment to remember how awesome you really are.

Here are some suggestions for Meal Prep Ideas to help you fuel your body with good food. 

Here are some ideas to have students decorate your classroom and more ideas to save money on decorating.

The book, F*CK No: How to Stop Saying Yes When You Can't, You Shouldn't, or You
 Just Don't Want To” by Sarah Knight, and the Guide: that goes with it. 
An Article on Medium from Sarah Knight about her book. 

And here is her podcast!  Warning: This is NOT SAFE FOR WORK material – there is language that schools consider inappropriate in here. Use earbuds or listen at home!

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Episode 211: Learning about Project Management: with Tamara McLemore 

In this episode, Vanessa welcomes a guest to the pod!  Tamara McLemore talks about project management and why teachers are such a natural fit for the position.  

Check out her webpage!  And connect with Tamara on LinkedIn

Here’s the written steps for the Transcription Hack 

1.     Record whatever you want to your voice app (give it a name)

2.     Email that recording to yourself. 

3.     You’ll download your recording to your laptop 

4.     Use the Dictation tool in MS Word.  There’s ^ sign. Click on Transcribe. 

5.     Upload your recording into Word.  It transcribes it. 

6.     Choose:  Just Text when answering how you want it inserted into the document.  Trust me. Only use speakers if more than one person is on the recording.

7.     Copy the everything transcribed. 

8.     Head over to ChatGPT.  Use the prompt below, paste in your transcription and voila. 

9.     Copy and paste where you need it to be (and review it. Because ChaptGPT still need human review.)

ChatGPT prompt: 

“Take this block of text and fix the grammar” 
 
 

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In this episode, Vanessa talks about how to accept a compliment, a recommendation for some fun and comfortable and totally appropriate teacher-wear, and we’ll wrap up by talking about why you need a strategic vision process when making your career transition.
 
 Find fun teacher clothes with POCKETS at https://svahausa.com

The Recipe (from Memory!) from the Nancy Drew Cookbook:
The Case of the Smothered Pork Chops: 
Ingredients:  
4 pork chops 
1 cup uncooked rice 
1 can Beef Consomme
1 lemon (4-5 thick slices)
1 onion (4-5 thick slices) 
 
This works best in one of those old Corell square baking dishes with the blue squiggle design on them! 

 (preheat the oven to 350°)
Pour the rice on the bottom of the baking dish 
Arrange the pork chops on top so that they do not overlap
Put one slice of onion on each pork chop
Put on slice of lemon on top of each slice of onion
Pour the can of beef consommé on top of the whole thing. 
 
Bake at 350° for an hour or until the rice is cooked. 
 
 
 

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In this episode, Vanessa talks about how to go about creating a bedtime routine to improve!  In our tips and hacks section, I’ll introduce you to a quiz and a book to help you better gauge the people you work with – of any age – and how to increase their productivity!  And finally in our job hunting segment, I’m going to explore how your internal and external expectations are helping or hurting your job hunt (and probably other areas of your life too!) 

Create Your Own Bedtime Routine

The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin 

And the Four Tendencies QUIZ!  What’s your tendency? I’d love to know!

Learn more about Gretchen! 

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In this episode, Vanessa sits down with author, Starr Sackstein to talk about her new book, “Making an Impact Outside the Classroom” which is a book that explores when teachers may have lost their joy in the classroom and who might want to look at different options.
 Vanessa shares a little hack to help you up that book count!
 
 

Links:
 Starr’s TED Talk  and YouTube channel

Her new book, Making an Impact Outside of Education in Kindle and Paperback!

Find Amazon Links to the rest of Starr’s books here.

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Today on the podcast we talk about Carrie Fisher – and why we should be more like Carrie!  In our Teacher Hack segment I talk about how to clear some brain, and I have a bonus segment this week about drawing a boundary.  Finally in our job hunting segment I talk about how to determine what skills you need when you have decided on which 

Here’s a link to Carrie Fisher’s first memoir, Wishful Drinking.

Here’s a link to the podcast episode with Tamara McLemore.  You can visit her site at www.iwantmypmp.com

You can check out www.udemy.com  to find courses to gain the skills you need. You can also tap into the LinkedIn Learning over at www.LinkedIn.com

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Today on the podcast Vanessa revisits the topic of Imposter Syndrome in a little more detail and shares some strategies to reframe those negative thoughts and feelings. She shares a couple of hacks unrelated to each other, but one of them has applications with frozen meat AND laptops.  And  Vanessa goes over some trickier, but common interview questions with some suggestions on how to approach your answer to them.

Link to the Scene in Captain Marvel where Carol gets the full measure of her power. 

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My apologies on the late drop and the delay with the transcript.  The internet in my area was not functioning as it should have been.

Today on the podcast Vanessa talks a little about scorpions and how they can teach us how important it is to take are of ourselves, she shares a hack on increasing happiness while letting others around us know how much they mean to us, and we got over a few more interview questions in what has turned into a short series on interviewing!
 

Predator vs. The Winchesters: Villain Support

A song video from my favorite band:  Chain Lightning

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Today on the podcast Vanessa talks about the cyclical nature of life and of job searches, she shares a recommendation from another podcast where they talk about interviewing and interviewing skills. Finally she goes through part three of her series on interview questions and things to think about when answering them.
 
 
 Another song video from my favorite band about the cyclical nature of life:  Far Cry

Onetonline.org Interest Profiler is a place to learn about your preferred style of working. 

More Happier: How to Ace A Job Interview, Revisited - a Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast.
CORRECTION:  In the podcast, Vanessa says it is the Septembe 24th episode.  It is the  September 7th  Epsiode!

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When you are looking to change your job or career, you need to know what you are looking for. You also need to be able to communicate clearly to others what it is you are seeking to find. That's why having a well thought out, well-crafted "elevator pitch" is key to your success. It communicates to others what you are looking for and helps them to better help you in your search.

Learn in this episode of "Teachers in Transition" how you should approach your "elevator pitch" and when and where you should be prepared to share it.

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Today on the podcast Vanessa talks using a To-Don’t list as a way to ward off stress and improve resilience, a quick hack with magnets that creates beauty and safety and a continuation of potential interview question.  In part4 of that mini-series this week, Vanessa touches on some unusually questions that might get thrown at you. 

Here are the questions from today’s Part IV: 
 1. What animal symbolizes who you are?

2. Why is a manhole cover round?

3. Describe your closet.

4. If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why?

5. Imagine someone gave you an elephant, and you can't sell it or give it away. What do you do with it?

6. Are you more of a hunter or a gatherer?

7. If you were stranded on an island and could only bring three things, what would you bring and why?

8. You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be and why?

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In this episode, Vanessa talks about the effects of leadership on our mental health, a hack that might be both a hack and a job hunting tip about your email account, and finally we’ll talk about why your frustrations with the application process might not be about you at all.  

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Simon Sinek’s anecdote about Noah, the barrista (about 2 minutes long)

Manager’s resume got rejected and people got fired

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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson discusses the often overwhelming feelings teachers experience, especially during tough times of the year. Vanessa reflects on the importance of recognizing these feelings as signals for change and personal growth, using the metaphor of crustaceans shedding their shells and the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which highlights imperfections as a source of strength.

The episode also features a practical life hack involving ice cubes to help with everyday challenges like wrinkled clothes and carpet dents.

Finally, Vanessa continues the interview questions series, covering essential topics such as how to present your resume, identify your unique value, discuss weaknesses constructively, navigate workplace conflicts, and embrace mistakes as valuable learning opportunities. Tune in for insights that can empower you to embrace your career transition journey!  And this week we have a bonus segment on the importance deconstructing some limiting beliefs. 

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Check out Jacob_Knowles as he takes the barnacles off a large lobster and educates us on how the barnacles are bad for it.  

Learn about the philosophy behind Kintsugi and how it applies to our lives. 

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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa explores the calming power of art therapy—focusing on personal, creative outlets that bring peace and balance. From quilting to painting, art offers a way to soothe the mind and combat stress. We also touch on the importance of reducing social media distractions, particularly in the face of online toxicity. Plus, we discuss five key skills (super skills!) that teachers already possess, which can open doors in various industries—skills like communication, strategy, and creative problem-solving. Tune in for insights on mental health, job search tips, and practical advice for teachers ready to pivot careers.

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Peanuts Strip with Lucy

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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores how to spend the "in-between times" in a way that reflects and supports your mental health. Drawing inspiration from a memoir by the bass player of her favorite band, Vanessa shares insights on how intentional activities during downtime can either enhance or drain our well-being. 

Vanessa also shares a useful organizational hack for teachers, involving adhesive rails that help keep bins neat and accessible. This hack simplifies classroom and home organization, allowing teachers to save time and reduce clutter.

Finally, Vanessa breaks down the career transition process into five clear steps:

1. Decide – The challenging but essential decision to leave teaching.
2. Clarify – Identifying your skills, goals, and exit strategy.
3. Build – Creating the necessary tools like resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
4. Refine – Fine-tuning your application process and expanding your network.
5. Attract – Positioning yourself as an expert in your new field and creating opportunities through networking.

She encourages teachers considering a career change to listen to their inner voice, reflect on their needs, and reach out for guidance if needed

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The book: My Effin’ Life by Rush bassist and vocalist, Geddy Lee.  It is available in hardcover, kindle, and audible versions.  

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In this episode, Vanessa explores the growing gap between teachers’ expectations and the realities of today’s education system. She addresses the frustrations many teachers feel working in an environment that can sometimes feel like “child storage” rather than a place for true learning, where policies like social promotion often outweigh actual educational goals. Today’s mental health tip emphasizes accepting the realities of the teaching profession while finding ways to create meaningful change from outside the system. For those looking toward a brighter future, Vanessa reminds listeners to plan ahead and make a strategy to vote, underscoring the power of choice in creating change.

She also discusses the importance of adapting to the times, noting the growth of fields like AI and data science, especially as traditional roles evolve or disappear. For teachers considering new career paths, Vanessa offers guidance and support to help them take the next steps toward a fulfilling future.
 
 BLS Top 20 rising jobs – Article from the Bureau of Labor & Statistics

8 Disappearing jobs - according to Power to Fly 

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In this episode, Vanessa interviews her daughter, Michaela Riggs, about life growing up as a teacher.  Got questions for Michaela?  Send those to TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com 

Save the Date!  The next resume workshop will be on November 24th at 2:00 Central time.  In this resume, you’ll learn the important pieces of a resume, how to write a resume that will get noticed, and how to put it in a format that is friendly to both the eyes of an ATS system and the eyes of a human. 

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However, the rapid rise came with challenges. Away faced scrutiny when reports surfaced about a challenging internal culture, revealing issues in leadership style, communication, and employee well-being. Some of this was rooted in apparent disconnect between stated core values and the actual practice of those values. This mismatch in values and mission added to a hostile atmosphere which led to multiple articles and exposes.   After an unpleasant CEO shak-up  it will ultimately be up to Rubio to rebuild. 
 
 Leadership failings included an extreme transactional style with no positive rewards to balance corrections. Communications failings included micromanaging and public shaming through slack channels. Employees from minority groups who didn’t agree with her and were caught talking about it on Slack were summarily fired.  Employee well-being was put at risk through issues including long areas with no time off.  When employees would demonstrate physical or emotional fatigue, Korey would use her core values as a blunt instrument to gaslight the employees.