Teachers in Transition

Dec 21 2024 231 ep. 18 mins 3

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"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 232: Prioritize, Reflect, and Thrive – Reclaiming Confidence in Changing Times

Dec 21 2024 21 mins

Send us a textVanessa explores the fascinating philosophical question of identity through the lens of the Ship of Theseus, connecting it to modern-day concepts like biological renewal, trauma's lingering effects, and societal perceptions. Drawing on inspiration from Gretchen Rubin's "Little Happier" segment and Marvel's WandaVision, Vanessa argues that identity evolves while retain

Teachers In Transition – Episode 231: An Interview with Rebecca Branstetter PhD, author of Small Habits, Big Change

Dec 14 2024 35 mins

Send us a textIn this episode, Vanessa interviews Rebecca Branstetter PhD, creator of the Thriving Students Collective, the Thrive-o-gram, and author of several books, including her new one: Small Habits, Big Change. Vanessa and Rebecca talk about using the Thriveogram quiz to determine your archetype and how to use that as a springboard to effectively use the habits in the book, t

Teachers in Transition – Episode 230: What’s Truly Necessary? Essentials for Life and Career Transitions

Dec 07 2024 21 mins

Send us a textIn this episode, Vanessa shares a personal milestone as her son earns his welding certificate, highlighting the rewarding opportunities available in skilled trades. She challenges the traditional “college equals success” mindset, emphasizing the value of career-focused paths that lead to stability and immediate employability in high-demand fields like welding, ele

Teachers in Transition – Episode 229: From Stress to Strength: The toll of pretending everything is fine

Nov 30 2024 18 mins

Send us a textIn this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the parallels between teaching and acting, inspired by John Lovitz’s "master thespian" character on Saturday Night Live. Vanessa delves into how educators often put on a performance—acting like everything is fine when it’s not, faking enthusiasm, and carrying the weight of stress alone. She emph

Teachers in Transition – Ep 228 – Silent Strengths and Goal Setting for 2025 for a Career Transition

Nov 23 2024 22 mins

Send us a textIn this episode, Vanessa explores the challenges introverted teachers face in extroverted environments and provides actionable advice for achieving personal and professional goals in the new year.Vanessa begins by celebrating the strengths of both introverts and extroverts, emphasizing the value each brings to education. She highlights the unique struggles introverted

Teachers in Transition – Ep 227 – Navigating Burnout, Scissors in the Console, and Networking Revisited

Nov 17 2024 24 mins

Send us a textThe holiday season is a whirlwind of activity, especially for teachers juggling classroom responsibilities, family obligations, and festive preparations. In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of this time of year, offering insights on managing stress, preventing burnout, and embracing imperfection.Discover practical self-care tips to protect your well-be

Teachers in Transition - Episode 226: An Interview with Michaela Riggs

Nov 09 2024 17 mins

Send us a textIn this episode, Vanessa interviews her daughter, Michaela Riggs, about life growing up as a teacher. Got questions for Michaela? Send those to [email protected] 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

Teachers in Transition – Episode 225: The Stress-Autoimmune link, and More About AI in Your Job Search

Nov 02 2024 19 mins

Send us a textHowever, 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 host

Teachers in Transition – Ep 224: Minding the Gap Between Expectations and Reality, Hot Jobs, and Go Vote!!

Oct 27 2024 18 mins

Send us a textIn 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 goa

Teachers in Transition – Ep 223 – The In-between Times, Drawer Rails, and The 5 Steps to Career Transition

Oct 19 2024 17 mins

Send us a textIn 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 sha