Are you a teacher eager to explore new avenues beyond traditional education roles?
Embark on a transformative journey into the field of Learning & Development as a Training Specialist, with Samantha Wade leading the way.
Uncover endless possibilities!
Join us in this first part of a two-part podcast for an enlightening session featuring Samantha Wade, a former 7th & 8th Grade Language Arts teacher who has transitioned into a Training Specialist role. Samantha will share her inspiring journey from the classroom to the forefront of L&D, offering insights into her daily tasks, the intricacies of her role, leveraging teaching experience for success, invaluable advice for securing positions in this domain, and much more.

Links from Episode:
≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
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If you’re feeling stuck in your career transition—unsure what to do next, overwhelmed by options, or afraid of making the wrong move—this episode is here to help. Being stuck doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means you’re ready for something different—and now it’s time to get strategic.
In this episode, Lisa shares what it really looks like to move forward without having everything figured out. Through personal reflection, real teacher stories, and actionable encouragement, you’ll learn how to take meaningful steps even when the path ahead feels unclear. Because getting unstuck isn’t about having the perfect plan—it’s about being willing to start.

Links from Episode:

≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Sign up for Coaching Session: How to Start Your Career Transition
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!

Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a daily reality for many teachers.

In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, host Lisa Harding sits down with Ruby Brown-Herring, a corporate well-being consultant and CEO of RBH Wellness Solutions, to explore how educators can start protecting their mental health—even when the workplace isn’t changing.

Drawing from her experience designing employee wellness strategies across industries, Ruby shares powerful, practical tips for setting boundaries, building emotional resilience, and reclaiming your well-being without guilt. If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally drained by your job, this conversation will equip you with real strategies to take care of yourself and start healing from burnout—one small shift at a time.

Links from Episode:

≫ Connect with Ruby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-brown-herring

≫ Ruby's Website: rubybrownherring.com

≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!

Instructional design is one of the most popular—and promising—career paths for teachers transitioning out of the classroom.

In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, host Lisa Harding sits down with Sarah Hayford, a former educator who turned her passion for teaching into a fulfilling new role designing learning experiences for adults.

Sarah opens up about the realities of career change, how she overcame fear and uncertainty, and why instructional design gave her a renewed sense of purpose.

Whether you're just starting to explore new career options or seriously considering this path, you’ll walk away inspired and empowered to take your next step.

Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhayford3/

Links from Episode:
≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Classroom, host Lisa Harding sits down with Miss Estruch—a former teacher who turned her passion for AP Biology and resource creation into a thriving, multi-faceted business that now surpasses her teaching salary.

Miss Estruch pulls back the curtain on exactly how she built her business while still teaching full-time, what gave her the confidence to finally make the leap, and the different income streams that keep her business growing today. But this episode isn’t just about business strategy—it’s about the emotional journey behind the transition: the fear, the identity shift, and the moment she realized it was time to choose herself.

Whether you're feeling stuck, burned out, or simply curious about what else is possible beyond the classroom, this honest and empowering conversation is packed with actionable advice and real-life insight every teacher needs to hear.

Tune in and discover what’s possible when you give yourself permission to dream bigger.

Links from Episode:

≫ To Connect and Learn More:
Website: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/teach&tellYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissEstruchTeachTellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss.estruch.teach.and.tell/?hl=en
≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!

Are you curious about career options that go beyond the classroom?

A role in government as a Program Analyst could be your next exciting step!

Join us in this second part of a two-part podcast as we host former teacher turned Government Program Analyst, Paola Clark, as she shares her inspiring journey. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at her daily responsibilities, learn how to apply your teaching skills to thrive in program management, and gain practical tips for breaking into the public sector.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how your teaching experience can pave the way for a fulfilling career in government!

Links from Episode:
≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!

Are you curious about career options that go beyond the classroom?

A role in government as a Program Analyst could be your next exciting step!

Join us in this first part of a two-part podcast as we host former teacher turned Government Program Analyst, Paola Clark, as she shares her inspiring journey. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at her daily responsibilities, learn how to apply your teaching skills to thrive in program management, and gain practical tips for breaking into the public sector.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how your teaching experience can pave the way for a fulfilling career in government!

Links from Episode:
≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!

Are you seeking exciting opportunities beyond traditional teaching roles?
A career in software development could be a great fit for you!
Software development is the process of designing, creating, and maintaining applications, systems, and programs that solve problems or perform specific tasks on computers and digital devices. It involves writing code, testing, debugging, and continuously improving software to meet user needs. Whether it's mobile apps, websites, or enterprise software, developers work in teams to turn ideas into functional technology solutions that power everything from business operations to everyday life.
Join us in this second part of a two-part series as we host former teacher turned Senior Agile Coach and Scrum Master, Dan Huffman, as he shares his inspiring transition story. You’ll get an inside look at his daily responsibilities, learn how to apply your transferable skills to succeed in this field, and discover actionable tips for breaking into Agile coaching and Scrum Master roles.
Don’t miss this chance to see how your teaching experience can pave the way for a successful and rewarding career!

Links from Episode:

≫ Scrum.org: https://www.scrum.org/
≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!