The Teacher Career Coach Podcast

The Teacher Career Coach Podcast

Hosted by Daphne Gomez and Elizabeth Suto. The Teacher Career Coach Podcast was created to motivate, empower, and inspire educators to find happiness in their careers, whether inside or outside the classroom. Whether or not they are thinking of a career change from teaching, all educators will gain something from the honest discussions. Join us as we talk teacher burnout, career transitions, side-hustles for teachers, and everything in between!

Episodes

December 25, 2025 27 mins
In this podcast episode I want to talk all about how fear can control our lives and hold us back from being who we were meant to be. How fear stops us from living our best lives or growing or becoming the better, stronger versions of ourselves. I'll share my own story and identify three types of fears that many teachers thinking of leaving the classroom often struggle with and a few strategies you can use to battle these fears. Le...
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Join us today as we chat with Claire, who is now a Program Manager. We learn about her duties in her role and how she got to where she is now. Hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode, I interview the amazing Sharon McMahon. Sharon is a former high school government and law teacher who earned a reputation as ‘America’s Government Teacher’. During the historic 2020 election proceedings for her efforts to educate the general public on political misinformation. Because Sharon is known for answering rapid-fire questions on her viral Instagram, I'm asking her the top questions teachers have from this ...
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Angela Watson is one of the most highly regarded productivity and mindset specialists for educators. In addition to being an author and a motivational speaker, she's also the host of the very popular Truth For Teachers Podcast. Whether you’re ultimately looking to leave the profession or stay in the classroom, this episode offers tangible tips to help you adjust your priorities, systematize your processes, and better manage your wo...
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November 27, 2025 32 mins
LinkedIn is a social networking tool used by professionals all over the world, and acts like a digital resume. Many teachers are headed to the platform for the first time ever. In this episode, I'll share best practices about using LinkedIn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Join us today as we chat with Charles Fournier who is now teaching in higher education. We learn about what it is like, how it is different from K-12 and we discuss the ways education is changing in our current world. Hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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November 13, 2025 20 mins
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Discover practical productivity strategies tailored for exhausted educators— from naming stressors and reframing self-talk to creating a step-by-step plan for leaving the classroom. Learn how to manage time wisely, prioritize tasks like networking and resume building, and make steady progress toward a fulfilling new career, even on empty. Perfect for teachers ready to reclaim their energy and future. Learn more about your ad ch...
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October 30, 2025 18 mins
In this episode of The Teacher Career Coach Podcast, I’m addressing one of the biggest (and most common) questions I’m receiving from teachers right now, “Should I leave teaching after this year?” Now, this is always a common question, but with the ongoing pandemic leading to new levels of burnout and frustration, so many teachers are struggling. I know this year has been especially tough for so many reasons. That’s why, in this e...
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Lauren Fulbright is a former teacher who is now a trade desk consultant. Join us today for discussion around her entry into sales to where she is now! Hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 16, 2025 21 mins
In today’s episode, I’m going over five of the biggest myths about career clarity that may be holding you back from your career transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Daphne shares the key findings from the 2025 Job Market Survey for transitioning teachers, featuring insights from 717 former educators. Learn what the data reveals about application numbers, salary trends, job security, and the most common career paths teachers are taking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 2, 2025 25 mins
In this episode, I'm going to discuss the consequences around teachers breaking contract, weighing the pros and cons of leaving your teaching contract mid-year, and how to take the next steps. I'll also share some suggestions about resigning gracefully as well.  Free Quiz: ⁠What career outside of the classroom is right for you? ⁠ Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom...
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Gwen Karaba is an Instructional Designer contractor for Microsoft through Oxygen Learning, a consulting firm specializing in sales enablement and workplace learning programs. Based in Dallas TX, Gwen collaborates with clients to design impactful learning experiences that drive organizational growth and employee development. With a background in education and instructional design, she brings a passion for creating engaging and effec...
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This week on the Teacher Career Coach Podcast, Daphne answers questions sent in directly from this audience including how to stand out in a competitive market and where to begin if you're just starting to evaluate a career change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A deeply personal episode, Daphne explains why she walked away 16 months ago, and what her vision is for the future of Teacher Career Coach now that she's back. Trigger warning: this episode talks about birth injuries and children with complex medical histories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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With a dynamic background in startups and digital marketing education, Jaclyn Mullen brings deep expertise in B2B and B2C marketing. She is currently serving as Head of Marketing at TheLoops AI. Jaclyn also spent four years teaching Digital Marketing. Join us today to discuss all things marketing, education and more! Find Jaclyn on Linkedin.  Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course t...
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Today we speak with Dr. Graeme Mitchell to learn about a program he runs at his school called the Institute for Global Solutions (IGS). It’s a public school initiative designed to empower students to tackle global challenges through innovative & actionable solutions. He also had the privilege of giving a TEDx Talk about their approach. We discuss the “hope gap” in education and how educators can inspire optimism and real-world prob...
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Monica White is the founder of Elevate Academy and co-creator of Spark Brilliance for Educators with Jackie Insinger. Monica was formerly a principal and teacher. Jackie Insinger is a leadership strategist, author and has a background in psychology. Today we learn about their new book, the charter network they’ve developed to support the trades and more! Hope you enjoy! Find Monica on Linkedin. Find Jackie on Linkedin. Free Q...
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