Send us a text Today's episode was inspired by a list of 7 things you should do if you want to start a new job search. Kitty took issue not so much with the 7 things themselves but with the order of the items. Listen to Kitty's rationale for why she would re-order the 7 things and what one thing she would add to the list. To ask Kitty a question, email her at kittyboitnott@boitnottcoaching.com. Make an appointment at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. And please share and review this pod...
Dec 02, 2021•14 min
Send us a text A short and sweet Thanksgiving message from Kitty Boitnott, Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach to burnt-out teachers who are ready for a change. For more information, contact Kitty at kittyboitnott@boitnottcoaching.com. For a free checklist of the 7 signs of teacher burnout, click here: https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/7-signs-of-teacher-burnout/...
Nov 25, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Send us a text The news media is hyping the "Great Resignation," and people are indeed leaving their jobs in record numbers. Unfortunately, it's also true for teachers. Many are just fed up and ready to look for something new to do with their lives. This week, Kitty talks about the Great Resignation and what that may mean for teachers. To make an appointment to talk with Kitty about your situation, set up a complimentary appointment at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. To suggest a topi...
Nov 18, 2021•18 min
Send us a text Everyone is stressed and many are trying to figure out ways to deal with the stress. This week, Kitty talks about the way we think about stress and offers that based on research and the work of Kelly McGonigal, it is possible to feel differently about stress by reframing the way we think about stress. To hear Kelly McGonigal's TED Talk about that topic, click here: https://youtu.be/RcGyVTAoXEU . Kitty mentioned that some teachers are so stressed that they are thinking about a new ...
Nov 11, 2021•16 min
Send us a text Many teachers feel stuck when they start to think about leaving the classroom. They can't imagine what else they are "qualified" to do, and it makes them feel helpless and even hopeless. In this week's episode, Kitty urges people to not let who are ARE define who they want to become. When transitioning from one career to another whether it is teaching or any other career, imagine what you would like to do instead and then plot out a way to help you get there. What you do now does ...
Nov 04, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Send us a text There are three kinds of stress that you may experience at any point in time: acute anxiety, episodic stress, and chronic stress. Since the pandemic arrived, it has occurred to me that we have all gone from experiencing the whole gamut. We've gone from acute stress to episodic stress to chronic stress all at once and we are all experiencing it collectively. The point is that you should be aware of the different kinds of stress and their effects on your body, mind, and spirit. This...
Oct 28, 2021•15 min
Send us a text We have gotten so conditioned to "instant gratification" that when things don't happen as fast as we want them to, we get impatient. "Why is it taking so long?" Our impatience can pop up when a website is too slow in coming up, when the service in a restaurant is slow or when a slow-moving line at Starbucks wears your patience thin. It's no different when it comes to job hunting, but unfortunately, job hunting takes time and is every as "easy" or as fast as you would like it to be...
Oct 21, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Send us a text There is research to support that teachers go through a typical cycle every year. You can read about it and see a graphic of the cycle here: https://www.washoeschools.net/cms/lib/NV01912265/Centricity/Domain/189/Program%20Information/Phases%20of%201st%20Yr%20Teaching%20Combined.pdf In this episode, Kitty talks about this cycle and how it is becoming increasingly unsustainable. If you decide you want to take advantage of Kitty's Birthday celebration by saving $100 on the DIY Jumpst...
Oct 14, 2021•21 min
Send us a text In this week's episode, Kitty talks about Simon Sinek's books, Start Your Why and Find Your Why. She read the first paragraph from the "Foreword" which states the importance of finding your "why." To talk to Kitty about your "why," make an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. Kitty also mentioned that she is offering a special discount on her "DIY Jumpstart Your Job Search 2.0 Program" in honor of her upcoming birthday nex...
Oct 07, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Send us a text Self-care is so important during times of stress, and we all know these are certainly days of stress, right? In this week's episode, Kitty shares that she has recently written a post about "The Importance of Self-Care for Both Your Mental and Physical Health," and she shares a few of the strategies from that post. To read the post yourself, click here: https://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/newsletters/the-importance-of-self-care-for-both-your-mental-and-physical-health.html?cld...
Sep 30, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Send us a text Many teachers think that when they want to change jobs, they need to write a resume that sums up everything they have done throughout their careers. The problem is that your resume that is all about your teaching experience may not be the proper resume for the job you are applying for. This episode points out how teachers should approach writing their resumes. And for those who may be interested in inexpensive training, you may want to check out a recorded workshop on "Writing a R...
Sep 21, 2021•13 min
Send us a text I know you might not like to hear it, but if you are constantly stressed out, you need to look in the mirror to see the real culprit. At the end of the day, you are the only one who can do something about your stress. You either give up something so you have less on your plate to manage or you continue to juggle so many things that you wind up making yourself sick. You are the only one who can manage your stress. And if your job is the source of your stress, you either change the ...
Sep 16, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 129
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Sep 09, 2021•30 min
Send us a text Going back to school this year is even more stressful than in years past. Whether you are in an area where COVID is under control or you are in an area where it is totally out of control, it has an effect on you. We are in a stage of the pandemic where we have to be constantly vigilant and it's exhausting. That's why it is more important than ever that you take care of yourself above everyone else right now. You cannot afford to become sick. Practicing healthy habits right now is ...
Sep 02, 2021•17 min
Send us a text If you are a teacher who is ready for a career change, you need to do several things before you start your job search. First, you need to decide what is it that you want to do instead, and you may have to sit with that and think about it--even research it--before you know for sure that it's the job for you. You may need to do some assessments. Get in touch with your strengths, aptitudes, gifts, and talents. Then you need to learn how to read a job description and determine the key...
Aug 26, 2021•13 min
Send us a text The time for going back to school is fast approaching for millions of teachers and students, and in fact, millions are already back in some parts of the country. I know we had all hoped that this year would be better than last, but because of COVID and the delta variant, it is already shaping up to be a bad year for kids and their teachers. This week, I wrote a post entitled, "Are You Excited About the Upcoming School Year? Or Are You Dreading It?" The link for the post is https:/...
Aug 19, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 125
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Aug 12, 2021•14 min
Send us a text In a recent conversation with a prospective client, the topic of quitting one's job out of impulse as opposed to intention came up. Sometimes people quit their jobs in a moment of frustration or anger. That's fine if you have thought it through ahead of time and you have created a Plan B. You know how you will manage financially for the next few months while you job search. Because the average job search will take anywhere from 4 to 9 months--and that is everything goes relatively...
Aug 05, 2021•17 min
Send us a text In this week's episode, Kitty talks about the importance of establishing and maintaining routines. You need a morning routine whether it includes exercise, meditation, or a morning reading to set the tone for the rest of the day. Likewise, you need an evening routine around getting ready for bedtime so you can signal to your brain that it is time to go to sleep. To hear more about what Kitty has to say, listen in. To ask questions or offer suggestions for future episodes, email Ki...
Jul 26, 2021•12 min
Send us a text If your job search isn't going as quickly or as smoothly as you wish it would or thought it would, you might want to take a look at what is holding you back. Do you have a resume that speaks to the job you are applying for or for the job you are trying to leave? If you don't use the right amount of keywords from the job description in your resume and cover letter, you're going to run into problems. You also need to be careful about applying for any old job you see that you think y...
Jul 22, 2021•16 min
Send us a text It's summertime and time for teachers to enjoy their much-deserved time offer to relax and recharge. If you are a teacher who is having trouble relaxing, you may find this week's episode of "Teachers in Transition" helpful. This week, Kitty shares tips from an article she found by Kalena Baker , and her blog post entitled, "A Summer Checklist for Teachers: 13 Ways to Relax" from Kalena's blog, Teaching Made Practical: Resources for Upper Elementary. The link to the article that Ki...
Jul 15, 2021•15 min
Send us a text I initially meant to use this interview as a Case Study, but I decided it was just too good to keep to myself, so I am using it as this week's podcast episode in addition to using it as a Case Study. Listen to Jillian share how fast she is progressing just since getting her new job in April, and how she is enjoying the extra time she now has to be a better wife, mother, and friend....
Jul 08, 2021•28 min
Send us a text Now that most schools are closed for the summer, it's time for teachers to recharge and rejuvenate themselves. Teachers need to use this summer to engage in self-care. I offer a free cheat sheet on stress management strategies for teachers at https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-management/ . This is a great time to take for yourself to get the rest you need and to reconnect with your Higher Power as well as to concentrate on having fun and unplugging from the act...
Jul 01, 2021•17 min
Send us a text LinkedIn is a critical tool that every job seeker needs to have fully complete and up-to-date. Many teachers don't realize the importance LinkedIn has in their job search, so they overlook the need to make sure that their profiles are complete. In today's episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about the importance of paying special attention to certain aspects of your LinkedIn profile. Tune in to hear exactly what you need to do to get your LinkedIn profile noticed by re...
Jun 24, 2021•21 min
Send us a text As we turn the page on the pandemic, we start to get back to some sort of "normal" and for many people, that may be viewed with some mixed emotions. Many of us are eager to get back out into the world to start seeing family, friends, and co-workers again. But many are filled with dread because they are nervous about how they will handle social situations. Approximately 400 million people in the U. S. or 18% of the population suffer from some form of social anxiety. For those peopl...
Jun 17, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Send us a text Teachers are well educated and are required to keep up their certificates with ongoing professional development courses and college credits. But sometimes, those courses don't provide the kind of training you might need if you were to start looking for a new job outside of education. Whether you are job hunting or not, it's a good idea to keep your skills updated and stay current with the technology which is always changing. If you want to be marketable, you have to have skills th...
Jun 10, 2021•15 min
Send us a text This has been a very stressful year for all of us but for teachers in particular because there have been so many changes and demands put upon them. In this episode, Kitty offers an article that she ran across entitled, "17 Simple Ways to Relieve Worry, Stress, and Anxiety" by Linda Bjork | Oct 17, 2019, available at this link: https://hopeforhealingfoundation.org/17-simple-ways-to-relieve-worry-stress-and-anxiety/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwktKFBhCkARIsAJeDT0gBQW_hYvfu11QAraD8v2_xbfGJE1vJxCUg-...
Jun 03, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Send us a text Kitty is preparing for a new Group Coaching cycle to help teachers who are ready to make a career change but don't know where to start. In Masterclasses that Kitty is offering on different dates and at different times the week of June 1st, Kitty will be talking about what you need to know to start a successful job search. The dates for the Masterclasses that are coming up are as follows: Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at noon EST (9:00 AM PST) Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 8:00 PM EST (5:00 ...
May 27, 2021•17 min•Ep. 113
Send us a text This is the time of year that many teachers are feeling more stressed than ever. There is so much to do and so little time in which to get it all done! For some, it may be time to ask for help. But in this episode, Kitty shares her perspective about how and whom you should ask for help if you decide you need it. If you are feeling overstressed and overwhelmed, you may need to talk it out. Find someone you can talk to. Take advantage of your Employee Assistance Program. Find a ther...
May 20, 2021•14 min
Send us a text People are usually so focused on getting through the interview in the job search process that they aren't thinking about the next step which is to negotiate their salary. It probably isn't a great idea to take a job without discussing the negotiables like salary, work terms, and benefits. In this episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty offers some sage advice on how to approach the salary negotiation phase of your successful job search process. Don't make the mistake of thinkin...
May 13, 2021•15 min
