Feeling stuck between your teaching job and the career you really want?

In this motivational episode, Lisa Harding shares why the beginning of the year is the perfect time to say yes to yourself—and how small actions can create big momentum in your career transition.

You’ll learn:

– Why saying yes doesn’t require total clarity (yet)

– Practical ways to start building momentum this week

– How to reconnect with your goals and believe in what’s possible for 2026

– Why the people who make the leap aren’t necessarily the ones with the most time, but the ones who take the first step.

Whether it’s January or July when you’re listening, this episode is your reminder that the moment you say yes to yourself… everything begins to shift.

Links from Episode:

≫ Teacher Career Transition Kick Off Event: Click Here to Register.
≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!

In Part 2 of this two-part series, we continue the conversation with former teacher turned Operations Specialist, Jake Schroeder, diving further into the realities of working in operations and what it truly takes to break into this field.

In this episode, Jake shares more detailed insights into career growth, common misconceptions about operations roles, and how teachers can stand out during the job search—even without direct corporate experience. We also talk through how to build confidence when making the leap, what hiring managers are really looking for, and how to position your skills for long-term success.

If Part 1 helped you see operations as a real possibility, Part 2 will help you understand how to move toward it with clarity and intention.Whether you’re actively job searching or still exploring what’s next beyond the classroom, this episode will help you connect the dots between your teaching background and a fulfilling career in operations management.

Links from Episode:≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.

≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we explore Operations Management as a potential next step for former teachers looking for meaningful, sustainable careers outside of education.Join us as we sit down with former teacher turned Operations Specialist, Jake Schroeder, who shares his real-life transition story.

Jake walks us through what his day-to-day work looks like, the transferable skills from teaching that helped him break into operations, and practical insights for getting hired in this field.

You’ll also hear tips on positioning your background, understanding the role of operations within an organization, and why this career path can offer both stability and growth for educators ready for change.If you’re wondering how your teaching experience can translate into a successful, fulfilling role in the corporate world, this episode is a great place to start.

Tune in for Part 1—and stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll go even deeper into this career path.

Links from Episode:

≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.

≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!