Teacher Shift

Oct 30 2024 102 ep. 24 mins 10

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Here at Teacher Shift, hosts Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors unpack one of the toughest questions educators face when considering a career shift - Who am I if I’m not a teacher?

Teacher Shift podcast shares resources for educators who need help with job exploration, identity, wellness, financial planning, and decision-making. We invite teachers, former teachers, people that love to hire teachers, mental health professionals, resume coaches, scholars, and financial planners to share experiences and guidance with educators that need or are considering a shift.

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The Power of Inner Work When Teacher Guilt Creeps In With Mark Guay

Oct 30 2024 35 mins

*Trigger Warning: This episode touches on the topic of suicide and its impact.Has teacher guilt been holding you back? Today’s guest shares how he was able to deal with the guilt when he stepped away from the classroom.Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Mark Guay, a former high school English teacher for 10 years,who has transitioned to coaching business leaders. Together, they�

One Small Leap, One Giant Leap for a Career Shift with Dominique Mas

Oct 16 2024 25 mins

Are you ready to make a shift? If so, you may need to take multiple little leaps to get to the bigger shift you’re looking for. Today’s guest shows how it took her multiple leaps to finally land where she was meant to be. Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Dominique Mas, a former educator who is now the CEO of Group Coaching HQ. Together, they’ll discuss Dominique’s path fr

How to Strengthen Your Personal Relationships With Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh

Oct 02 2024 29 mins

Is work life impacting your personal relationships? Today’s guest shares how you can strengthen your relationships through the ups and downs of kids and work. Today, Ali and JoDee chat with returning guest, Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh. Dr. Cavanagh is a psychologist and marriage expert. Together, they’ll discuss ways to improve communication, strategies to find a healthy balance betwe

Grab Your Pumpkin Spice Latte and Start the Job Hunt, Now!

Sep 18 2024 34 mins

Fall is just around the corner! You know what that means? Grab a pumpkin spice latte and start job hunting!Today, Ali and JoDee sit down to chat about why the fall is the prime time to start preparing your resume and start filling out job applications—which can be done with a pumpkin spice latte in hand. They’ll discuss everything you need to know so that you’re ready to make

Using Your Teacher Skills to Become a 100M Real Estate Agent With Brooke Coughlin

Sep 04 2024 30 mins

Has anyone ever told you that you would be a great fit for a specific job? They could just see your potential. Today’s guest shares how someone seeing her potential took her from the classroom earning $40,000 a year to a real estate agent closing $100 million in sales. In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Brooke Coughlin, a former 7th grade teacher turned real estate agen

How Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Payoff With Eboni Walker

Aug 21 2024 29 mins

How do you know when the right time is to make a shift? Today, listen in as a former kindergarten teacher shares how she took a gamble on herself using the skills she acquired in the classroom.In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Eboni Walker, a former educator and lead educational consultant of Learning Matters Early Childhood Consulting, LLC. Together, they’ll discuss w

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone With Brad Mason

Aug 07 2024 31 mins

Tired of living in your comfort zone? Ready to take a risk and try something new? If so, then today’s guest shares how one delightful book character can help you understand why getting out of your comfort zone might be the missing piece to leading a life you love.Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Brad Mason, an award winning children’s author and educator of over 34 years. Tog

Handling Job Rejection and Employer Ghosting With Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors

Jun 26 2024 30 mins

Is the fear of rejection holding you back from making a shift or applying for jobs that excite you? Today, Ali and JoDee are tackling the difficult topic of rejection. Together, they’ll discuss their own experiences with rejection, why having a support system is crucial for moving past the rejection, and how to handle it when making career shifts. Screen DeepA podcast decoding yo

Teaching Is Leading: It’s Time to Follow Your Career Ambitions With Ross Romano

Jun 12 2024 31 mins

Do teachers make good leaders? Today’s guest shares the value of teacher leaders and why teachers are allowed to follow their own ambition.In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Ross Romano, a consultant, advisor, podcaster and performance coach. Together, they’ll discuss empowering teacher leaders within the education community, the qualities that make teachers good lead

Giving Notice and Sticking to Your Non-Negotiables With Courtney Fearing

May 29 2024 34 mins

Experiencing transitions can cause an array of emotions, but what happens when you experience multiple transitions at once? This week our guest gives us insight into making several life transitions at the same time, including a shift outside of the classroom!Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Courtney Fearing. Courtney is a former teacher who currently works as a Customer Success M