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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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A link to our Facebook Page! Join us! Remember the resume workshop is April 21, 2024 at 2:00PM Central time. It will be hosted through a Facebook live – all you have to do to attend is to join the group. Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey (Alright, alright, alright!)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.
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 NemoScene where Thor awakens his power in Thor Ragnarok: A link to our Facebook Page! Join us! The Resume workshop is April 21, 2024 at 2:00P Central Time and will be through a Facebook LiveAnd 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.
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 betterHappier in Hollywood podcast episode 80: Get to Steppin.’ The pertinent part starts at 3:25. 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.
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 HertzThe collegiate science project where she shows that fabric softener makes your clthes more flammable!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.
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 timeEmotional Freedom Tapping – Learn how tapping works and see it in actionWebpage 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 heatStore in an airtight container. This makes about 3 TBSN. Make in bulk to really save time. Two TBSN per one pound of ground meat. 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.
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 How professional do you look? Check out www.photofeeler.com and get honest feedback. Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn: 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. The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout.
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 SawA link to our Facebook Page! Join us! 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 RubinThe Home Edit – Stay Organized and The Ultimate Guide to Making Systems Stick *Disclaimer – these links take you to Amazon where I can make a few cents if you buy through the link. All About Filmstrips brought to you by WikipediaAnd 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. The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout.
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.A link to our Facebook Page! Join us! 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 needsThe Formula: The Universal Laws of Success – by Albert-László BarabásiAnd remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I look forward to reading them.The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout.
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 WebsiteUSAjobs page explaining grades and pay levelA link to our Facebook Page! Join us!History of the Alcan Highway and learn how important African Americans were in its construction.And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I look forward to reading them.The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout.
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 And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I look forward to reading them.The transcript of this podcast can be found on the at Buzzsprout.
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 184Consider a Personal Uniform from episode 188Six Degrees of Separation ArticleSix Degrees of Separation PaperFind more links of your favorite actor to Kevin Bacon at The Oracle of BaconLink to my free Resume Workshop sign up form. Remember, 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 finding this episode AFTER the workshop, please send me an email and we’ll see how I can help.And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I look forward to reading them.The transcript of this podcast can be found on the at Buzzsprout.
The Far Side comic strip- - The Elephant’s Nightmare by Gary Larson Steve Harvey’s YouTube Video on Five SuitsLink 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.And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I can’t wait to read them. The transcript of this podcast can be found on the at Buzzsprout.
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. JOIN our New Facebook Group: Teachers in Transition Podcast Club Thank you so much for listening! And remember to send your comments, stories, random thoughts, and more to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I can’t wait to read them. The transcript of this podcast can be found on episode’s page on Buzzspout.comA link to a picture of My beloved 2nd place ribbon
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 And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I can’t wait to read them. The transcript of this podcast can be found on the at Buzzsprout.
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 – CodeAcdemyAnd remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I can’t wait to read them. The transcript of this podcast can be found on the Episode’s page at Buzzsprout.
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 KnightAnd remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I can’t wait to read them. The transcript of this podcast can be found on the Episode’s page at Buzzsprout.
Planners ‘Gonna PlanToday 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 PlannerHappy Planner Erin Condren Commit30O*Net OnlineAnd remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I can’t wait to read them. The transcript of this podcast can be found on the Episode’s page at Buzzsprout. .
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 GridSome 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 QuizzesAuthentic Happiness Main Page
Show Notes 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 AbuseWhat is Gaslighting and How to RespondWhat Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook PDF of Parachute Skills Grid And remember to send stories to me at TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gmail.com! I can’t wait to read them. Transcript of this podcast
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 HormonesDrop Dead Healthy by A. J. JacobsWhat Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the WorkbookThe Sound of Encroaching Deafness; Two and a Half Men, CBS is the copyright holder. Transcript of Episode 180
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