This is the final episode in our One Small Step series for career-transitioning teachers. In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lisa Harding tackles one of the hardest parts of a career transition: staying motivated when you’re not seeing obvious results yet.

We’ll talk about why progress is often invisible early on, how teachers mistakenly measure success, and how to recognize real momentum—even when you don’t have interviews or job offers.

If you’ve been wondering, “Am I actually getting anywhere?” this episode will help you see your progress more clearly and keep moving forward with confidence.

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”.
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This is part four of our One Small Step series for career-transitioning teachers.

In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lisa Harding explains why so many teachers struggle with their resumes—and why the problem usually isn’t writing ability or experience.

We’ll talk about why updating your resume too early can actually slow your progress, what clarity you need before you start writing, and how to approach your resume as part of a bigger career transition strategy.

If you’ve been staring at a blank document—or endlessly tweaking bullet points—this episode will help you reset and move forward with confidence.

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”.
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This is part three of our One Small Step series for career-transitioning teachers.

In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lisa Harding reframes networking through a growth-mindset lens and shows teachers how to approach conversations without feeling awkward, salesy, or like they’re asking for something they don’t deserve.

You’ll learn why networking isn’t about getting a job, how to use curiosity instead of confidence, and how one conversation at a time can build real momentum. If the word “networking” makes you want to opt out completely, this episode is for you.

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!

This is part two of our One Small Step series for career-transitioning teachers.

In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lisa Harding walks through one of the most uncomfortable—but necessary—parts of a career transition: talking about yourself.

We’ll explore why teachers struggle to describe their skills, how to move away from “teacher language” without losing authenticity, and how to practice talking about your experience in a way that feels natural, not salesy.

If you freeze when someone asks, “So what do you want to do next?” this episode will help you take one grounded step forward.
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!

This episode kicks off our One Small Step series—designed to help career-transitioning teachers move forward without overwhelm.

In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lisa Harding breaks down the very first practical step in a career transition: exploration.

We’ll talk about why exploration does not equal commitment, why trying to research everything at once keeps teachers stuck, and how to approach career exploration in a way that builds clarity instead of anxiety.

If you’ve been thinking “I don’t even know where to start,” this episode will help you take one grounded step forward.

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!

If you know you want to leave teaching—but it might be a year or two down the road—this episode will help you build a sustainable bridge to what’s next.

In this conversation, I’m joined by Tem Ezimokhai, a full-time teacher and host of the Helping Teachers Thrive podcast.

Tem shares practical, real-life strategies for setting boundaries, protecting your time, and managing the guilt that comes with saying “no”—especially when you’ve spent years believing that being a great teacher means always doing more.

We also talk about how to stay motivated and show up for your students when you already know the classroom isn’t your forever path, and why having something meaningful outside of school—whether it’s a project, plan, or passion—can bring back that “fire in your belly” while you transition.

You’ll walk away with a grounded mindset shift, tangible boundary ideas, and encouragement for the messy middle—whether you’re teetering, staying, or planning your exit with intention.

Links from Episode:

≫Helping Teachers Thrive Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive/id1681843058

≫ Tem's Linedin: linkedin.com/in/tem-ezimokhai-23306a263

≫ 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!

This is the final episode in our growth mindset series for career-transitioning teachers.
In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lisa Harding shares what it actually looks like to practice a growth mindset week to week during a career transition—without overworking, spiraling, or putting your entire life on hold. You’ll learn how to shift from outcome-based thinking to learning-based progress, how to redefine success during the job search, and how to keep momentum even when results are slow.
If you’ve been feeling discouraged, tired, or unsure how to keep going, this episode will help you reset and move forward in a way that’s sustainable.

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!

This is part two of our growth mindset series for teachers navigating a career transition.

In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lisa Harding breaks down the most common mindset traps that quietly stall teachers during the job search—especially when they’re doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck.

We’ll unpack why clarity often feels elusive, why comparison is so draining, and why waiting until you feel ready can keep you frozen in place.

If Episode 1 helped you understand why growth mindset matters, this conversation will help you recognize what’s getting in your way—and how to move forward without burning out or second-guessing yourself.

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!