Teacher Shift

Have you been leaning into making a career shift, but not sure what is right for you? Today’s guest shares a glimpse of possibilities you may not have considered and why you need to make the leap!

In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Kate Davis, a veteran educator of over 15 years. Together they’ll discuss Kate’s shift from teacher to librarian, the life of an educator teaching abroad, and the large variety of career possibi...

How do you harness your versatility in a career shift? Today’s guest answers this question as he shares his transition from the classroom to the workforce development sector.

In this episode, Ali and JoDee are joined by Kartav Patel, a former alternative education teacher turned workforce development professional. Kartav shares his career journey from teaching social studies and GED programs at Detroit Public Schools to ma...

Teacher Shift has officially hit 100 episodes!!! 

In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down and reflect on the top episodes of the podcast along with key takeaways you can use during your transition. You’ll hear how the top episodes relate to teacher identity, salary and benefits, resume building and school safety. Ali and JoDee will also discuss the power of networking, work life balance, job flexibility and so much more on this...

*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’ll tackle navigating teacher guilt while swi...

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 from education to coaching, how to leverage your ex...

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 between home and careers, and the importance of su...

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 the big shift when it happens. 

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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 agent and author. Together, they’ll discuss the events th...

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 what technical assistance is, how teaching k...

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. Together, they’ll discuss what led Brad to write...

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. 

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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 leaders, and the different paths teachers can tak...

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 Manager at Skilljar. Together, they’ll dis...

Are fear and doubt holding you back from making a pivot in your career? Today’s guest shares how shift services can be the jump start you need as you move into a new career.

This week Ali and JoDee sit down with returning guest, Kelsie Marks. Kelsie is a former preschool teacher and school counselor who now works for Education Exit, one of the fastest growing teacher career transition firms in the industry. Together, they’...

You’ve made the big career shift. Now what do you do? Are you done shifting or are there more pivots in your future? Today, we’re talking about just that!

In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down to talk about Ali’s latest career pivot. They pull back the curtain on crafting a winning resume, the value of professional advice, and
the undeniably transformative experience of each job interview.

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Mental health is one of the biggest challenges teachers face. They struggle with feeling stuck in a niche field while also battling bad habits that have crept into their lives. Our guest today shares how she not only made the bold move out of a niche field, but also prioritized her well-being physically, mentally and emotionally.

In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Braegan Padley, an attorney turned fitness profe...

Have you ever had an opportunity present itself, even when you weren’t looking for it? That’s what happened to our guest today! He shares his story of making a career shift when he wasn’t even looking for one. 

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Steve Martinez, a former educator of 18 years and current Teacher Success Champion at Kami. Together, they’ll discuss seizing opportunities when they are the right fit, why knowing...

Worried if you shift out of teaching that you might fail? Today’s guest did exactly that. He shifted out of teaching, failed and ultimately ended up coming out on top!

In this episode, Ali and JoDee are joined by Michael Cappo. Michael is a former teacher and coach of 13 years who now runs his own small business. Together, they’ll discuss his pivot away from education, how he failed when he left and how he eventually came out on top...

Teachers possess skills that go far beyond the classroom, however they can struggle making the transition into another career utilizing these skills. Today, you’ll hear the story of two former teachers who have transitioned away from education and into the freelance world, one making 3 times her teacher salary!

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with former teachers and current copywriters, Hillary Gale and Kristin MacIntyre. Together, t...