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George Couros invites Julie Warner Packett back to The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! As a repeat guest, Warner Packett shares some great insights about why she left the teacher profession to take on a role with the federal government of the United States and how she began a new venture called What’s Next, Teacher? Warner Packett, a data scientist, shares what she is doing to support educators who are planning on leaving the profession. This topic is on a lot of people’s minds and Warner Packett shares some really great thoughts in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! 

Quotes:  

"...it is best to try something different...education will probably be there to welcome you back later." - Julie Warner Packett

"What you want to do is figure out what the employer's problem is, then demonstrate...that you are the solution to their problems." - Julie Warner Packett

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This week I talk to my longtime friend Ashley J who after 10 years teaching high school left for the tech sector.

We talk about how she approached her career transition resume, moving across the country at the same time as a major career change, finding the confidence to leave, how to leverage a bridge position to move into your next career after teaching, and more.

You asked for it -- an episode on confidence as a transitioning teacher. 

In this episode I cover a number of strategies and some mindset shifts to help you push past fear and self-doubt so that you can apply for jobs (yes, even stretch jobs) and feel strong! 

Things I talk about in this episode: 

And more! 

In this episode, I interview my former colleague and friend Andy Boyle, Director of iTeach -- a service unit within a college of education that supports ed tech and instructional technology integration. 

Andy talks about what it's like going from the classroom to working at the university level, how he thinks about hiring for his organization and what he looks for, his advice for teachers looking to transition, and much more. 

And don't miss my upcoming workshops! I've got lots planned for the fall to help you get geared up for your job search. Follow me at @whatsnextteacher on all platforms for more information. 

Today I talk with Matthew Woods, administrator, children's book author, adjunct professor, speaker, and consultant about how to find and create opportunities in education outside of the classroom. 

Matthew has worn many hats in the education space: high school social studies teacher, middle and high school assistant principal, middle school principal, and director of student support services. In addition to his K-12 work, Matthew has also served as an adjunct professor and field instructor at the collegiate level for student-teachers.

In this episode we talk about the unexpected benefits of networking and Matt's advice for pursuing your passions beyond the classroom. 

Check out Matt's awesome K-12 podcast Leading Out the Woods and his children's book series I Wanna Be… , starring his one year old son imagining different occupations he would like to grow up to be.

Keep an eye out for Matt's forthcoming leadership book The Sandbox Mentality: Empowering Leadership.

Connect with Matthew

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Do you feel personally affronted when you apply to a job and get that rejection email? 

Do your feelings get hurt? 

Then this episode is for you. 

In this episode, I give you 5 reasons why you got rejected that have nothing to do with you to help shift your mindset to one where you welcome rather than fear rejection. 

Cris Gawlik shares in this episode all about how she moved from teacher to digital nomad, traveling the world and working remotely on HER terms. Learn about the nuts and bolts of remote work life, like how she negotiates the terms of gigs with employers and how she organizes her day to day work as a small business owner. The episode is FULL of great tips and will shift your thinking about how you can take control of your work life. 

Cris' blog: A Suitcase and a Smile

Cris' tips on how to find work online

Intro to the pod and your fearless host, Julie Warner