Jo talks to ex-Primary Teacher Alice Beveridge about her exciting move to wellbeing and positive mindset company Tree of Knowledge, where she delivers inspirational training programmes, keynotes and coaching for schools and businesses. 

Alice took a chance to connect with a business she was inspired by and explains how her skills from the classroom have been invaluable.  Now the Director of Training, Alice spends her time creating and delivering an amazing array of fascinating projects!

In this podcast, we also explore:

• How making connections and bravery can lead you to success (6:30)
• Weighing up the risks and rewards involved in making the jump (9:50)
• How the skills, qualifications and experience you have can come full circle later in life.
• What a typical day in the life looks life and how Alice’s role has developed (11:46)
• Tips for exploring roles in mental health and wellbeing (21:30) 

Links and Resources

Tree of Knowledge

Angela Duckworth –No Stupid Questions

Character Academy

“I’m a big believer that if you want something, you should go after it.”

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