The Teacher Career Coach Podcast
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
February 19, 2026 • 24 mins
It’s time to start something new and fresh, to put yourself out on the market, and to try to attract something that’s a better fit for you. It can be both exciting and terrifying. In this episode of the Teacher Career Coach Podcast, I’m going to share five ways that your job search is similar to dating.
Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you?
Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
February 5, 2026 • 15 mins
This is a short-but-sweet episode is all about helping you navigate interviews outside of the classroom and in new positions. I answer some of the biggest questions you may have about preparing for an interview in an industry you are unfamiliar with.
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 and into ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
January 1, 2026 • 20 mins
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
December 18, 2025 • 35 mins
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
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 20, 2025 • 31 mins
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
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 13, 2025 • 23 mins
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 6, 2025 • 26 mins
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...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 23, 2025 • 29 mins
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
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 16, 2025 • 24 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
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 10, 2025 • 25 mins
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
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
September 25, 2025 • 24 mins
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...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
September 18, 2025 • 23 mins
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
September 11, 2025 • 21 mins
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
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
September 4, 2025 • 35 mins
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
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
August 26, 2025 • 28 mins
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...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
August 12, 2025 • 32 mins
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...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 29, 2025 • 26 mins
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...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 15, 2025 • 31 mins
Natalie Williams taught for 13 years before pivoting careers. She’s now an Account Management Team Lead. In her role, she is an advocate for people, thrives on empowering individuals and loves building teams. Join us today as we discuss her journey from education to account management, her career growth from sales to where she is now, and how to make an impact after leaving the traditional classroom. Hope you enjoy!
Find Natalie ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Today we chat with Lindsay DeHartchuck . She is the Senior Director at KIPP Foundation. Prior to moving here, she taught special education and had experience in higher ed at a graduate school. Join us today as we discuss supporting diverse learners and staying in education through a different lens. Hope you enjoy!
Find Lindsay on Linkedin.
Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you?
Explore the course tha...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
June 17, 2025 • 29 mins
Today we chat with Meghan Waldron. Dr. Meghan Waldron is currently serving as an academic advisor and instructor at a University. Prior to moving to Higher Ed, Waldron taught English and Journalism in the public and private sectors for over two decades. Join us today as we discuss starting a tutoring company and working in higher education!
Find Meghan on Linkedin and her tutoring business here.
Free Quiz: What career outside of ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.