Teachers in Transition
"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
Episodes
248 episodes
Teachers in Transition – Episode 248: Of Dragon Hoards and Danger Signs: Clearing Space & Spotting Toxic Workplaces
Feeling buried in classroom chaos? In this episode, Vanessa tackles the teacher hoard, shares a clever space-creating hack, and breaks down how to spot toxic job red flags before saying yes to your next gig. It’s part spring cleaning, part soul...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 247: The Job Market is Trash so It’s Time to Take out the Garbage of Limiting Beliefs!
Feeling stuck in your career transition during this economic dumpster fire? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down five toxic myths that are holding job seekers—especially teachers and mid-career professionals—hostage in a broken ...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 246: The Anti-Burnout Toolbox and Moving from Doubt to Determination
Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa shares practical tools to combat stress, avoid burnout, and build your future—one pause at a time. Learn how to manage your energy, set boundarie...
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Teachers in Transition Podcast UPDATE!
This is just a quick update to let everyone know that we are moving our drop day from Saturday to Wednesday. Also, mark those calendars! On May 3rd, Vanessa will host a Resume Workshop and on May the 4th, s...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 245: Spotlight on the Virtual Assistant Path for Educators; An interview with Elizabeth Houston
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the concept of branching out rather than narrowing focus in career transitions. She reflects on how traditional education once encouraged broad exploration, where...
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Episode 245
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20:24
Teachers in Transition – Episode 244: Job Search Strategy - Think Like a Gardener
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson dives into the challenges of gaslighting in the classroom, how unchecked behavior can escalate, and why teachers should trust their instincts. She also shares a powerful mindse...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 243: Stop Chasing Jobs: How to Attract Opportunities and Take Control of Your Career Transition
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson shares a humorous and insightful story about navigating mishaps as a musician—specifically, how a well-intentioned plan to play Handel’s Messiah on the organ went...
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Episode 243
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15:57
Teachers in Transition – Episode 242: Shining Bright in Dark Times: Lessons from the Iditarod and Refining Your Career Path
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the inspiring lessons we can learn from the Iditarod and how they relate to leadership, trust, and resilience—both in and out of the classroom. Vanessa reflects on the cru...
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Episode 242
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 241: You’re Not Alone: Building a Career Transition That Works for You
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the themes of creativity, resilience, and unconventional problem-solving using cars as a metaphor for teamwork and thinking outside the box.Vanessa also discuss...
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Teachers in Transition - Ep 240: Seeing the Bigger Picture , Overcoming Overwhelm, and Navigating Uncertainty
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the power of perspective, resilience, and community in navigating the stress and overwhelm that comes with teaching—especially for those contemplating a career change....
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Teachers in Transition: Ep 239 - An Interview with Donna King
In this episode, Vanessa talks with Donna King from 360BalanceLiving about her transformation and leap of faith in entrepreneurship. Donna helps women in middle-age and beyond to feel good about themselves again through good food choices,...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 238: Optimist, Pessimist, and About 40 Jobs You Can Do
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the mindset of optimism and pessimism, how these perspectives shape our decisions, and how they influence career transitions. With a mix of humor, self-reflection, and...
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Episode 238
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21:27
Teachers in Transition – Episode 237: Less Noise, More Impact, & Resume Updates that Get You Noticed
This week, Vanessa focuses on managing stress, understanding the impact of yelling, and keeping up with evolving resume trends. Designed for educators transitioning to new career paths, this episode provides actionable insights and practical ti...
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Episode 237
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17:54
Teachers in Transition – Episode 236: Branching Out and Exploring Entrepreneurship
In the segment on stress management, Vanessa starts with a quote by Thich Nhat Hanh, using the metaphor of a leaf's journey to emphasize resilience, adaptability, and interconnectedness. We are leaves on the wind. Our h...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 235: Top Needed Skills in 2025 - that YOU already have - and Where You Can Use Them!
In this episode, Vanessa explores the top transferable skills that teachers already possess, making them highly competitive for jobs in 2025. These skills include emotional intelligence (EQ), data literacy, adaptability, project management, str...
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Episode 235
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21:39
Teachers in Transition Episode 234: To Boldly Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone in your Job Search
In this podcast episode, Vanessa mixes of storytelling, sci-fi references, and actionable advice to emphasize the transformative power of discomfort in personal and professional development. Inspired by Michael Easter’s quote, “Do not go too co...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 233: Prioritize, Reflect, and Thrive – Reclaiming Confidence in Changing Times
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson reflects on the often underestimated impact educators have on their students and communities, even when the recognition doesn't come immediately. She shares a personal story of...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 232: Prioritize, Reflect, and Thrive – Reclaiming Confidence in Changing Times
Vanessa explores the fascinating philosophical question of identity through the lens of the Ship of Theseus, connecting it to modern-day concepts like biological renewal, trauma's lingering effects, and societal perceptions. Drawing on inspirat...
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Episode 232
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21:07
Teachers In Transition – Episode 231: An Interview with Rebecca Branstetter PhD, author of Small Habits, Big Change
In this episode, Vanessa interviews Rebecca Branstetter PhD, creator of the Thriving Students Collective, the Thrive-o-gram, and author of several books, including her new one: Small Habits, Big Change. Vanessa and Rebecca...
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Episode 231
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 230: What’s Truly Necessary? Essentials for Life and Career Transitions
In this episode, Vanessa shares a personal milestone as her son earns his welding certificate, highlighting the rewarding opportunities available in skilled trades. She challenges the traditional “college equals success” mindset, emphasizing th...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 229: From Stress to Strength: The toll of pretending everything is fine
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the parallels between teaching and acting, inspired by John Lovitz’s "master thespian" character on Saturday Night Live. Vanessa delves into how educators oft...
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Episode 229
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18:42
Teachers in Transition – Ep 228 – Silent Strengths and Goal Setting for 2025 for a Career Transition
In this episode, Vanessa explores the challenges introverted teachers face in extroverted environments and provides actionable advice for achieving personal and professional goals in the new year.Vanessa begins by celebrating the strengt...
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Episode 228
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22:57
Teachers in Transition – Ep 227 – Navigating Burnout, Scissors in the Console, and Networking Revisited
The holiday season is a whirlwind of activity, especially for teachers juggling classroom responsibilities, family obligations, and festive preparations. In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of this time of year, offering insight...
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Episode 227
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Teachers in Transition - Episode 226: An Interview with Michaela Riggs
In this episode, Vanessa interviews her daughter, Michaela Riggs, about life growing up as a teacher. Got questions for Michaela? Send those to TeachersinTransitionCoaching@gma...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 225: The Stress-Autoimmune link, and More About AI in Your Job Search
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 disc...
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Episode 225
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