Rexhen interviews Vanessa Jackson, founder of Phoenix Rising Coaching and Teachers in Transition. Vanessa specializes in helping burned-out educators transition to new careers without starting over, drawing on her 25 years in education and staffing expertise.

Vanessa shares her journey of acquiring the "Teachers in Transition" business and learning coaching and business skills on the fly. Her client acquisition relies heavily on word-of-mouth referrals and free resume workshops, which she promotes via her newsletter and Facebook groups.

She plans to develop a DIY course and expand her online presence to platforms like Substack and Blue Sky. Key investments include Coaches Console for business management and Corporate Communications for social media. Vanessa emphasizes the importance of understanding "the art of the close" and offering guarantees to build trust.

Her biggest challenges are consistent client acquisition and helping teachers process trauma from their past roles. She asserts that teachers possess versatile skills for many careers, and stresses networking in the current AI-driven job market.

Vanessa's advice: invest in your education, believe in yourself, and seek guidance on necessary tools.

Find Vanessa Jackson:

• Website: https://www.teachersintransition.com/
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vanessajackson78132

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