The Teacher Career Coach Podcast

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"The Teacher Career Coach Podcast," hosted by Daphne Gomez.

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200 - 5 Biggest Myths About Career Clarity

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

Ep 199 - What I Learned From Our 2025 Job Market Survey

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

52-Breaking Your Teaching Contract

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 and into new careers: ⁠The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

198- Contract Work as an Instructional Designer with Gwen Karaba

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 effective learning solutions. Join us today for discussion on contract work and instructional design! Find Gwen on Linkedin. 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 new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

197- 5 Steps To Take Even If You're Not Sure You're Leaving

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196- Answering Questions From Our Social Media Accounts

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

195 - Hi, It's Daphne. I'm Back To Lead Teacher Career Coach.

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

194- Where to Start in Marketing with Jaclyn Mullen

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 that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

193- Replacing Fear-Based Thinking with Dr. Graeme Mitchell

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 problem-solving in students. Hope you enjoy! Find Graeme on Linkedin. 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 new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bio of The Teacher Career Coach Podcast

"The Teacher Career Coach Podcast," hosted by Daphne Gomez, is a podcast dedicated to supporting educators in finding happiness and fulfillment in their careers, whether they choose to remain in the classroom or explore opportunities outside of teaching. The podcast aims to motivate, empower, and inspire educators through honest discussions, interviews, and practical advice.

Throughout the podcast, Daphne Gomez engages in conversations with former teachers who have transitioned to different careers, providing insights into their experiences and lessons learned. These interviews offer valuable perspectives and serve as inspiration for educators who may be considering a career change.

In addition to career transitions, the podcast addresses important topics such as teacher burnout, which is a common challenge in the education field. Daphne provides guidance and strategies to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance. By offering practical advice, she aims to empower educators to take care of their well-being and thrive in their careers.

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