Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Career Coaching”
What are they and how can they help teachers transition to a new career? For teachers considering a career change, the prospect of leaving the classroom can be exciting and daunting in equal measure. The skills honed through years of teaching (for example, communication, organisation, problem-solving, to name but a few) are highly transferable, but navigating the transition into a …
I had a fascinating conversation with a client last week during which we were beginning to explore what her Purpose in life might be. For me, this is often one of the early steps in the coaching process – helping someone wake up to who they really are and what they are here to do is the most important thing …
Teachers (and other professionals) often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a change in careers. Whether driven by burnout, a desire for new challenges, or a shift in personal interests, the decision to step out of the classroom can be daunting. Success, however, begins with a simple step: a decision to look inwards before looking outwards. This inward reflection is …
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed is a common struggle, one that can make the way forward seem impossible. Recently, a coaching client reached out to me, expressing their frustration and inability to see a clear path ahead. Their experience is familiar to many of us and highlights a significant challenge: the choice between living on purpose and living in fear. Living …
In my last blog I explored decision-making as a complex process influenced by clarity, inner wisdom, and resilience. In this post, I begin to identify common career change dilemmas, written with teachers and the other caring professions in mind. A major decision that many of us have to make at some point in our careers is whether or not we …
As I moved away from my teaching career and towards coaching I realised there was a crowd forming around me looking for leadership. A group of passionate talented individuals from the teaching profession, curious about the secret. The secret of how to leave the career they thought they would love forever. Some were desperately unhappy and just wanted out of …
I enjoyed my teaching career. It had its ups and downs and imposter syndrome seemed to be an ever-present ‘friend’ but looking back I can put my hand on my heart and say entering the teaching profession was a good decision for me. I feel I’ve made a difference in a number of ways, sometimes by accident, sometimes through sheer …
