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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.  

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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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Are you ready to schedule that discovery session to see if you are ready to make the leap?  Head over to the calendar and schedule a time for you to talk one on one with Vanessa 

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And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com!  I look forward to reading them.  Would you like to hear a specific topic on the pod?  Send those questions to me and I’ll answer them. Feel free to connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!

The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout. 

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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

I’d love for you to come and join us on our Facebook Page! Join the discussion and toss in your two cents!

And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com!  I look forward to reading them.  Would you like to hear a specific topic on the pod?  Send those questions to me and I’ll answer them. Feel free to connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!

The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout. 

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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 goes relatively well.

If you don't have the financial resources to get you through months of no paycheck, you may need to stick with the job you hate for a while longer, but you also need to be developing your Plan B now rather than later. You need to start figuring out what else you can do that you will enjoy and will compensate you properly.

I offer a course called "Jumpstart Your Job Search 2.0 Program" that teaches everything you need to know about teachers and job hunting. And I am offering the Do-It-Yourself version of the program for only $297 or 4 equal payments of $77 each. You can access that program at https://boitnottcoach.samcart.com/products/jumpstart-your-job-search-20-program-diy-special/.

I also offer other packages that provide help through email and group coaching with additional help as needed, but this is an affordable option for the teacher who doesn't have a lot of discretionary income to spend on career coaching.

If you want to talk about what your various options are, take advantage of the complimentary Discovery Session I offer. You can sign up for a session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

If you have questions or thoughts you would like to email me, you may do that at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

And if you would like to attend my upcoming Masterclass on "How to Leapfrog from the K-12 Classroom into a Brand New Career," register here:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/40/xo9xnhmr.

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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 episodes, email Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

To learn more about Kitty and her services, check out https://teachersintransition.com.

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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 that you think you "might like" instead of being strategic and laser-focused on the job you want moving forward.

You may need help, so consider enrolling in the DIY Jumpstart Your Job Search 2.0 Program to learn everything you need to know about the job search process and how to set yourself up for success.

Or you may benefit from sitting in on the Masterclass I just recorded recently on "How to Leapfrog from the K-12 Classroom Into the Career of Your Dreams."

If you have questions about anything offered in today's episode, email Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com. She will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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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 the article that Kitty shared is https://teachingmadepractical.com/relax/.

Kitty also mentioned that she had free mandalas to offer for adults to color, and they are available at this link:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/opt-in-for-5-mandalas-for-stress-relief/.

And near the end of today's episode, Kitty mentioned that she is offering her DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Jumpstart Your Job Search 2.0 Program to any teacher who is ready to start a job search because they just don't want to go back to the classroom in the fall. The new price for that program is only $297 (down from the original $497) with a payment plan of 4 equal payments of $77 for those who need a budget-friendly plan. The link to the DIY Jumpstart Your Job Search 2.0 Program is here:  https://boitnottcoach.samcart.com/products/diy-jumpstart-your-job-search-20-program/#/sc-checkout.

If you aren't sure that a program like this is right for you, but you are struggling with whether you want to go back in the fall, let's talk. My complimentary Discovery Session is available at this link:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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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.

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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 unplugging from the activities of the school year.

Rest up. This fall when school starts again, students will need you to help them navigate getting back to school in person. Everyone needs to be gentle with themselves as we recover from this past year of the pandemic.

For more assistance, check the website at https://teachersintransition.com for more resources on how to manage teacher stress.

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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 profile noticed by recruiters.

The resource mentioned in the episode is PhotoFeeler.com.

To reach out to Kitty for more information, contact her by email at kittyboitnott@gmail.com or make an appointment at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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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.  For those people, getting back out into social situations may cause more anxiety and happiness.

Kitty wrote an article this week that offers some tips for how to face social anxiety as we get back to "normal." If you would like to see the article, email Kitty at KittyBoitnott@gmail.com and ask for a copy. Be sure to offer your email address.

If you are one of the millions who suffer from some form of social anxiety, take heart. You are not alone. And the tips in the article Kitty offers this week may help. The main thing is to take it slow, don't force yourself to go too big too soon and find groups that you can enjoy being with while you get your social muscles working again.

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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 have skills that make you competitive.

In this episode, Kitty offers some suggestions on how to keep current without getting a new degree or another Master's degree.

If you are ready to look for a new job or career direction and need help, Kitty can provide that help. Talk to her to see if her program is the right fit for you.

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

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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.

Send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com!  

A link to our Facebook Page! Join the conversation.

Feel free to connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!

If you’d like to sign up with Vanessa for a Complimentary Discovery Call, head over to her calendar and sign up for a time that is convenient for you.  

The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout. 

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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_hYvfu11QAraD8v2_xbfGJE1vJxCUg-7jq25MqLBw-CYVQ_4gaAv6oEALw_wcB

Kitty doesn't try to cover all 17, but she does speak to the benefits of several of the ways that were mentioned in the article. Listen to hear for yourself the various ways to relieve your stress as we enter the summer season.

Kitty also mentioned that this is the week she is offering some Masterclasses on "How to Leapfrog from Teacher Into the Career of Your Dreams." If you are interested, here is the registration link:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/26/27l48aml.

As always if you would like to make an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session, click here:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

You can also email Kitty directly at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

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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 8:00 PM EST (5:00 PM PST)
Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 1:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST)

These Masterclasses are free, and Kitty will be offering an opportunity to sign up to join her next coaching cycle. Still, whether you buy anything or not, the presentation will offer valuable information that you may use if you are interested in changing jobs in the coming months.

To register for the presentation that works for your schedule, click here:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/26/27l48aml

If you would prefer to speak with Kitty directly, sign up for a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

Email Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com if you would like to email Kitty directly.

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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 Program. Find a therapist you trust if you feel that's the kind of help you need.

And if you want this to be your last year of teaching, you need to start your job search NOW. Kitty can help with that. Make an appointment to talk at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. Kitty offers a complimentary Discovery Session.

Or contact Kitty directly by email at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

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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 mistake of thinking that you can negotiate the terms of your employment after you have agreed to THEIR terms.

For help on how to approach this phase, check out these resources:

"9 Resources You Need to Check Out Before You Negotiate Your Salary" -  https://www.themuse.com/advice/9-resources-you-need-to-check-out-before-you-negotiate-your-salary


"How to Negotiate Salary:  37 Tips You Need to Know" - https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-negotiate-salary-37-tips-you-need-to-know

If you would like to schedule a complimentary session to discuss your personal situation, click here:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar

For questions by email, contact Kitty at KittyBoitnott@gmail.com.

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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 resources:
"Are You Setting Appropriate Boundaries?" - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-setting-appropriate-boundaries-kitty-boitnott-ph-d-nbct/

"The Art of Setting Boundaries and Saying No" - https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-art-of-saying-no-and-setting-boundaries

"Stress Management Tools for Teachers: 7 Tips for Surviving the Rest of This Year" - https://teachersindistress.wordpress.com/2017/04/08/stress-management-tools-for-teachers-7-tips-for-surviving-the-rest-of-this-year/

To set up a Discovery Session with Kitty, click on this calendar link:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

To email Kitty with questions or comments, contact her at KittyBoitnott@gmail.com.

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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.

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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 procrastination as a cause of stress. Mel Robbins, author, speaker, and life coach wrote a book called, The 5-Second Rule. I think you might find it helpful in tackling procrastination if that is a problem for you.

Kitty also mentioned Mel's YouTube channel and TedxTalk. You can find one such talk here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prR9HdfZM-o

Mel Robbins offers lots of information and provides many resources that people find helpful in a variety of ways in managing their lives. Give her a look and a listen.

As always, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments for Kitty, email her at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

You can find out more about Kitty at https://teachersintransition.com/ and if you would like to set up a complimentary Discovery Session to see if working with Kitty would help you make the career change you seek to make, check her calendar at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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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 kittyboitnott@gmail.com.  Check out her website at https://teachersintransition.com/, and to set up a complimentary Discovery Session, go to https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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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.

One link you might want to check out is a Facebook page called "Teaching Ideas" at
https://www.facebook.com/TeachingIdeas.

You may also find this document useful. It is entitled, "Time Saving Tips for Teachers." You can find it at  http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/sites/default/files/timesavingtipsforteachers.pdf.

Kitty offers a free webinar workshop on stress management for teachers. You can watch it here:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/28/97l4mag2. It's free!

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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 though it was such slow going. The pandemic has been a factor as many companies slowed down their businesses and thus, slowed down their hiring. These success stories indicate to Kitty that things are [finally] on an upswing.

Listen to what Kitty shares about the clients who landed their new jobs for some inspiration, and if you think you might be ready for a career change, think about setting up an appointment to chat with Kitty. She offers a 20-minute Discovery Session. Her calendar link is at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

If you aren't ready to talk to Kitty yet, you might be interested in a webinar presentation that she shared with the University of Virginia's Alumni Career Center recently. You can watch it by clicking on this link:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/27/37l4qalx.

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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! 

A link to our Facebook Page! Join us!

And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com!  I look forward to reading them.  Would you like to hear a specific topic on the pod?  Send those questions to me and I’ll answer them. Feel free to connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!

The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout. 

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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 many teachers.

You may find yourself working with colleagues who fail to be supportive, or you may have an administrator who is undermining you at every turn. Regardless of the cause, there are certain things you can do to protect yourself, and that's what Kitty talks about in this episode.

If you would like to listen to Kitty's webinar presentation, "Stress Management Tools for Teachers" you can do that by clicking here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/28/97l4mag2.

For a cheat sheet on stress management, click here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-management/.

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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

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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 all seven of the strategies she has thought about to help teachers better manage their stress during the final weeks and months of this school year. Check it out here:

"Stress Management Tools for Teachers" webinar presentation:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/28/97l4mag2

For those who have decided they have had enough, and it's time to find a new job, here is another recorded webinar presentation that you might find helpful:

"Jumpstart Your Job Search for 2021 for Teachers" webinar presentation:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/27/37l4qa

Check them out, and if you have questions, as always, feel free to email Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

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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 about what it is that you want to do next.

Once you have figured that out, you need a simple resume format that will make its way through the Applicant Tracking System and will also make the case in just a few seconds that you are a viable candidate for the position. You have, on average, six to eleven SECONDS to make it apparent that you deserve a deeper look.

Listen to learn more about what Kitty has to offer to help you make headway on your job search journey.

And if you would like to hear more about how to transition from the classroom to the career of your dreams, listen in and watch Kitty's most recent webinar presentation which has gone live this week at https://event.webinarjam.com/register/27/37l4qalx. It's FREE! The title of the presentation is Jumpstart Your Job Search for 2021 for Teachers:  How to Transition from the Classroom to the Career of Your Dreams! (And Avoid the Mistakes Most Beginner Job Seekers Make) Specifically for the Teacher Who is Considering a Career Change

As always, if you have questions, email Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com

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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 week's episode, Kitty talks about the importance of minding your mindset. Pay attention to your thoughts. Turn negative thinking around. The practice of managing your thoughts can make a huge difference in how you manage your day-to-day stress.

Here more in this week's episode on "Tips for Managing Teacher Stress."

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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 option of upgrading for a premium report for only $19.95. 

I also offer an even more complete assessment which is called the Pathway Planner.

The point of taking assessments like these is to get in touch with who you are, what your strengths and weaknesses are, what your aptitudes and natural gifts happen to be, etc. This self-discovery and self-reflection can ultimately help lead you toward the career of your dreams.

If you are interested in these assessments, check them out.

If you would like to talk about how I might help you discover your next career, make an appointment at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar for a 20-30-minute Discovery Session.

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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 upper end of the scale, hovering between 7 to 9, you need to ask for help. You can start by asking your spouse and older kids for use around the house. You don't have to try to do it all! But if you don't have anyone to ask or you feel like you are at a full-blown 10, you may need to consider seeking some professional help.

Listen for more of what Kitty says about stress and how sometimes we just have to recognize we need help dealing with what life is throwing at us.

She also mentions her ebook, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed, because there, she shares some of her own experiences with stress, including living with a spouse who had a bipolar disorder.

To download the free ebook, click here:   https://teachersintransition.com/ebook.

P. S.

Kitty rolled out a new FREE online career quiz this week. If you are interested in taking a look, click here:  https://www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder?afid=1162. Use it to determine your work personality strengths and best careers.

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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's Discovery Session for anyone who wants to talk about their personal situation to see if Kitty's help is needed:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar

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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 Quality of Your Sleep," found at "Set to Go" (https://www.settogo.org/improving-your-quality-of-sleep/).

Kitty also mentioned that she was promoting her "Jumpstart Your Job Search for 2021 Program" and the promotion will be ending on Sunday, January 31, 2021. If you are interested, take a look here:  https://boitnottcoach.samcart.com/products/jumpstart-your-job-search-program-2021-group-coaching/.

If you would like to talk about whether the program is right for you, set up a time to chat using my calendar link at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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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 go to different places for help, like your local WorkForce centers or online services like Udemy.

You should also think seriously about what you want in your next job or career. What kind of people do you want to work with? What kind of culture do you want? Chances are you are trying to escape your current workplace's toxic culture, so paying attention to these things is important.

If you think that 2021 is the year you want to make a career change or undertake a new job search, don't miss out on one of the Masterclass presentations I am offering this week. The first one will be Thursday night, January 21, 2021, at 7:00 PM EST. The second will be offered on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 1:00 PM EST, and the final presentation will be Monday, January 25, 2021, at 4:00 PM EST. Register at https://event.webinarjam.com/register/26/27l48aml.

I hope to see you there!

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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. 
 
 
 

Send answers to the movie trivia questions – and any other comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com!  

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If you’d like to sign up with Vanessa for a Complimentary Discovery Call, head over to her calendar and sign up for a time that is convenient for you.  

The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout. 

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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, "Doing What Matter in Times of Stress." To download the PDF, click here:   https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003927?gclid=Cj0KCQiArvX_BRCyARIsAKsnTxMWSSpjtakpX_WvTg5IO1V_NxUPb3jC51hmhEqfBGLZg4Cq18tN-u4aApNeEALw_wcB

I also offered to provide you access to the Cheat Sheet I created on stress management, You can download it here:   https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-management/

And finally, I offered to allow you access to the ebook that I wrote a few years ago on stress management. The ebook is entitled, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed:  A Guide to Managing Stress and Developing a Greater Sense of Work-Life Balance. To download a copy, click here:  https://teachersintransition.com/ebook.

Please leave a review of the podcast. If you have questions, please email me at kittyboitnott@gmail.com.

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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 assessments. Determine your strengths. Figure out what you love to do. Explore possibilities. And decide what you want to do to make the biggest impact on the world.

If you are interested in taking the "Find Your True Purpose" quiz that I shared a few weeks ago, click here:  https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5fd4e1c91452b400168b5345

To download the "Career Change Roadmap," click here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/career-change-roadmap/

To set up a 20-minute complimentary Discovery Session, click here:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

#jumpstartyourjobsearch #jobsearch #careerchange #jobhuntingtips

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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/

Kitty has also been offering an end-of-year special price on her "Jumpstart Your Job Search for 2021" Program. You can get it through midnight on December 31st for a 40% savings (that translates to $400).

To access the Jumpstart Your Job Search Program for 2021 at the sale price, click on this link:  https://boitnottcoach.samcart.com/products/jumpstart-your-job-search-group-coaching-during-the-pandemic/

Enjoy the episode!

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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 knowing how to put it to its best use.

If you have ever wondered what your true purpose is, you might enjoy taking this quiz. It could shed some light on your unique purpose and offer some insights on how you should be using your purpose to its best effect in your life.

To take advantage of the quiz, just click on the button that says, "Take the Quiz."

After you have taken the quiz, you might like to share it with your friends just for fun, so feel free to share it on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

And if the results of the quiz get you to thinking about how you could best use your unique purpose in your life, I would love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to email me. Just reply to this newsletter, and let me know your thoughts or your findings.

If you are not living a life that is allowing you to live your true purpose, maybe it is time to think about making a change. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we cannot take a day for granted. I suspect we have all individually and collectively lost someone this year whether it was to COVID or something else. When someone we know dies--especially if it is unexpected--it serves as a reminder that it does not pay to put off too long the things that we truly desire.

I have been lucky in my life that I found my life purpose early in life--and I have been double lucky to have found a new purpose in what I am doing now. My current purpose is helping others find their purpose, and it just doesn't get much better than that.

If you are feeling stuck in a job or career you no longer love, it's time to consider your other options. So, take the quiz, and see where it takes you. I hope you enjoy it. The link to the quiz is here:  https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5fd4e1c91452b400168b5345

Until next time.

P. S. 

If you are thinking that 2021 is the year that you are going to break free of your current job or career to find something more fulfilling and perhaps more fun, I am offering a Masterclass on December 26, 2020, at 2:00 PM EST on how to "Jumpstart Your Job Search for2021:  The Step-by-Step Master Plan for How to Leave the Classroom for the Career of Your Dreams."

To register for the Masterclass, click here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/jumpstart-your-job-search-for-2021/.

If you aren't interested but have a friend or family member who might benefit from listening in, feel free to share the link.

I hope to see you there!

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In November, I received an invitation from Sharon Coleman, "The Joy Mentor," to be part of her "Winning the Happiness Game Summit." You might remember that I offered an invitation to sign up for the summit a few weeks ago.

We also talked about the following topics: 

• 7 Tips to build resilience
• Permit yourself to consider your happiness at work
• How to transition from a burnt-out career
• How stress affects your health
• How to ensure you get restful sleep
• How sleep clears out our neuron toxicity
• Help for stressed-out teachers
• How Alzheimer's is linked with sleep
• Advice on sleep (I am a Certified Sleep Science Coach)
• And so much more!! 

If you would like to hear the conversation Sharon and I had, you can click on the image below and be taken to YouTube for our episode:

Sharon Coleman and Kitty Boitnott Talking about the Winning the Happiness Game

To get the ebook, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed:  A Guide to Managing Your Stress and Developing a Greater Sense of Work-Life Balance,  click here:  http://teachersintransition.com/ebook.

To download your cheat sheet on "Cheat Sheet on How to De-Stress During the Holidays" by clicking here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-how-to-de-stress-during-the-holidays/

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Many people think that when the holidays arrive, that means they have to take a holiday away from job hunting but that is not the case. You can lose too much momentum and important time if you take a break now. So, if you are job hunting, keep it up. If you are just starting, go ahead and start. Make good use of this time and who knows? Companies are still hiring. You might be lucky and land the job you are looking for. If not, 2021 is right around the corner, and you don't want to be starting from scratch in January if you want to get a good start on the new year.

For more information about job hunting during the holidays, take a look at this article that I wrote for Forbes Coaches Council:  "Job Hunting During the Holidays:  Should You Wait Until the New Year?" The link is at. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/12/20/job-hunting-during-the-holidays-should-you-wait-until-the-new-year/?sh=713218ee5ee5

Enjoy.

If you think you might be suffering from burnout, take advantage of this free checklist of the 7 signs of teacher burnout:  https://teachersintransition.com/7-signs-of-teacher-burnout. It's free!

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Note:  This is Episode 86 not 85 as Kitty said in the intro.

In this episode, Kitty offers an invitation to an upcoming Masterclass that she is offering the weekend of Thanksgiving.

The first presentation will be Friday, November 27, 2020, at 1:00 PM EST.
The second will be Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 11:00 AM EST.

To register for either presentation, click here:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/19/47l41ao

This Masterclass will be offering what Kitty believes are the 3 "secrets" of every  job search or career change, regardless of the career you happen to be in at the moment.

If you are considering making a change in your job or career and want to be in place sometime in early 2021, now is the time to be getting your job search underway.

But before you begin your job search, you need to know the fundamentals. And that is what Kitty will be offering in this Masterclass.

So, sign up here if you would like to learn how to ensure your job search success:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/19/47l41ao

To download your free "3 Secrets of EVERY Successful Job Search or Career Change" pdf, click here:  https://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/uploads/supplements/3-secrets-of-every-successful-job-search-or-career-change_950cc00c6f13f.pdf

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Everyone struggles with staying focused and being productive on occasion even in the best of times. But when experiencing stress during times of high stress like we are all experiencing now, it becomes even more difficult to stay on task.

This week, in my weekly newsletter, I wrote about this. You can take a look at it at https://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/show_client_newsletter/?id=5fa1a2aefbb5814f3e33f289&cld=5ed53726fbb581dc68c233c4.

Use it to learn some tips for how to stay focused and productive in spite of the stress of a pandemic, elections, and all the other major events we are currently experiencing today.

If you would like to make an appointment, feel free to sign up for a complimentary Discovery Session at http://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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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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And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com!  I look forward to reading them.  Would you like to hear a specific topic on the pod?  Send those questions to me and I’ll answer them. Feel free to connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!

If you’d like to sign up with Vanessa for a Complimentary Discovery Call, head over to her calendar and sign up for a time that is convenient for you.  

The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout. 

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In this episode, Kitty offers some more of the suggestions that are included in her Checklist of the "10 Things You Need to Know and Do If You Want to Change Your Job or Career. "She talks about the importance of understanding how the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) works, how important it is to tweak your resume for every job you apply for, and the importance of writing a personalized cover letter that is compelling and not just a regurgitation of your resume.

If you would like to download the checklist, click here:  https://teachersintransition.com/checklist.

If you have questions for Kitty, please email her at kttyboitnott@gmail.com.

And if you would like to chat with Kitty about the possibility of changing your job or career, make an appointment for a 20-minute complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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"10 Relaxation Tips That Zap Stress Fast" by Jeannette Moninger. https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot##1

Stress Assessment Tool:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/stress-assessment/

Cheat Sheet - 7 Strategies for Better Managing and Reducing Everyday Stress:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-management/

Discovery Session Sign Up:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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Teachers often think about changing their job or career for a long time before they take any action. They aren't sure what else they would be qualified to do, and sometimes they just don't know what they would want to do if they left teaching.

In this episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about a checklist she recently devised called "10 Things You Need to Know & Do if You Want to Change Your Job or Career." She also mentions some books that one might enjoy reading for information and inspiration and she offers the name of some online assessments that one might take if they are looking to determine their strengths and interests.

Kitty also mentions that she provides a paid assessment entitled the Pathway Planner. For more information about that assessment, reach out to Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com. Likewise, if you have any questions about anything else that was mentioned on this episode, email Kitty at that email address.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

"10 Things You Need to Know & Do if You Want to Change Your Job or Career" is available at http://teachersintransition.com/checklist.

What Color is Your Parachute (by Richard N. Bolles)
Coach Yourself to a New Career by Talane Miedaner
Careerealism by J. T. O'Donnell
StrengthsFinder 2.0  (by Tom Rath and Donald D. Clifton)

Assessments that were mentioned:
16 Personalities at https://www.16personalities.com/
Myers-Briggs Personality Profile at https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/
Truity at https://www.truity.com/
Pathway Planner at https://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/uploads/supplements/pathway-planner-brochurer-copykb_7d45c71e6409e.pdf

For help with stress, check out these resources. A Stress Assessment tool is available here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/stress-assessment/

A Cheat Sheet on Stress Management is available here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-management/