I believe it is important that I issue a trigger warning for death - murder - hate crimes - bullying - Anti-LGBTQIA+.

Today’s episode was hard to write and even harder to share tonight, but most certainly needs to be talked about. Today’s episode is titled Hard Stop. Because that’s exactly what we need to do right now. Take a Hard Stop.

Today we are going to talk about the #HateCrime #Murder of Nex Benedict.

Rest in POWER Nex. We will never stop fighting for the right for you and all children to live as their one, true self.

Have you ever taken time to sit down and review your values and make sure they align with those you surround yourself with? Your employer, friends, colleagues?

Today, I'm going to encourage you to check-in with yourself.

Think about…

Remember that identifying your values is an ongoing process, and it's normal for your values to evolve and change over time as you gain new experiences and insights. Be patient with yourself and allow yourself the space to explore and clarify what matters most to you.

What does happiness mean to you?

What do you do that brings you happiness?

Do you need a little more happiness in your life?

Join me for an episode where we discover happiness, how we can have more of it, and why it is so important!!

What's your word for 2024? Join me as we discuss how I came up with my word, what's my word, and why this year will be different!!

And, don't forget...

Let's talk about the STAR interview method today!

S-ituation

T-ask

A-ction

R-esults

I think you will find this format very beneficial as you think about the skills you possess and how to share them with a future interviewer for your newly desired industry, role, or adventure!

GREAT resources from the Teacher Career Coach: https://teachercareercoach.com/transferable-skills-teachers-have/

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hempel/

Today I have an insightful episode for all you educators out there who are considering a transition in your career. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out, the skills you've honed in the classroom are more transferable than you might think.

We'll be diving into the world of transferable skills and how teachers can leverage their unique talents in new and exciting ways.

Today, we're delving into a topic that's all too familiar for many—making the leap from public education to the corporate world and the spine-chilling specter of layoffs.

Couple of shout-outs - If you're not a member of the Blanchard Community, I'd love for you to join - it's FREE and it's a place where global leaders come to Connect, Learn, and Grow!

Also - I'm headed to the #CMXSummit for Community Builders on behalf of Hivebrite and Blanchard and I couldn't be more excited! It's also why I pre-recorded this episode on a Tuesday for you to hear it on a Wednesday! Have a fabulous day my friends!!!

Let's chat today about the process of moving from Classroom to Corporate.

Thinking about being a teacher and wondering what can you do in the corporate world? The L&D (Learning and Development) industry is quite a large ocean. I'll share a few of the fun things I was able to do in my first role post-classroom!!

Resources:

Laura Hoyer - The Right Fit Career Coach

I am here to unpack the "guilt" of transitioning from the classroom 2 corporate! But don't worry, I actually have some really great stuff to share, including 8 common reasons you may likely feel guilt for leaving the classroom, the realization that this is normal, and some tips for helping alleviate that guilt because... I'll remind you to always "Do more of what makes you HAPPY!!"

Things I shared in the Podcast that you might want to check out:

Children's Book: Sparkle Boy

Support for Mental Health & Wellness: NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health)

Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Class2Corp.Connections/

Find me on Instagram: @Class.2.Corp.Connections