Send us a text When job hunting, it's important that you use your network of friends, family, and perhaps even your colleagues to help you uncover possible opportunities that you wouldn't otherwise know about. In this week's episode, Kitty shares a couple of anecdotal examples of real people who found new jobs by sharing that they were looking for a new opportunity with their network. You can also use your LinkedIn network, so it's important to expand your network using LinkedIn. Kitty also shar...
Sep 29, 2022•10 min
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Sep 22, 2022•12 min
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Sep 15, 2022•7 min
Send us a text I am embarrassed that the last podcast I offered was on June 9, 2022, and here it is, the middle of September. I apologize to any of my "faithful listeners" who have been waiting for me to offer something new. As I explain in this week's episode, the problem with my absence boils down to falling out of my routine. On June 10, I lost my iPhone. About that same time, I got locked out of my Macbook Pro. I also dropped and broke my iPad at about that same time. If you are a Mac user o...
Sep 08, 2022•8 min
Send us a text This week, Kitty talks about the importance of preparing for an interview whether it is a telephone screening call, a virtual, remote interview by Skype or Zoom, etc., or in person. She stresses the importance of preparing by doing research on the company and understanding as much as possible about the company, its mission and vision, its culture, and the role you would be playing if you got the job. Learn what you need to do to prepare including preparing questions to ask at the ...
Jun 09, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Send us a text In this week's episode, Kitty shares statistics from a recent survey conducted by AdoptaClassroom.org . You can check out the survey results in the article entitled "The State of Teaching 2022 ." If the stress of teaching this year and dealing with the lack of resources and support has forced you to think about making a career change, reach out to Kitty at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar for a complimentary Discovery Session to discuss your options....
Jun 02, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Send us a text As the school year winds down, Kitty talks about how teachers who made it through the year may want to consider their options for next year. She is rolling out a new Membership option for accessing her "Jumpstart Your Job Search Program" that is available in the DIY version for as little as $27 a month. Listen to Kitty explain the difference between the membership plan and the ownership plan. And if you would like to hear her talk about the program, enroll in the live webinar work...
May 26, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Send us a text In this week's episode, Kitty acknowledges teachers who are winding down the 2021-22 school year. Those who have stuck it out should give themselves a pat on the back because not everyone did. During these stressful last weeks of the school year, Kitty offers that a little bit of chocolate may go a long way in boosting lagging energy, not to mention morale. It's a known fact that chocolate directly affects dopamine levels. Research points to the various ways that chocolate can lif...
May 19, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Send us a text In this week's episode, Kitty offers the importance of listening to one's intuition--their gut--as one pays attention to how potential employers handle their questions or provide information. She tells a real-life story that serves as a cautionary tale about why paying attention and asking the right questions can save a potential job hunter a world of pain and heartache. If you have questions or want to submit topics to Kitty for future episodes, contact Kitty at kittyboitnott@gma...
May 12, 2022•19 min
Send us a text Stress is at an all-time high in this country, and for many good reasons. Inflation is on the rise, student debt is back on the table, racial strife abounds and gun violence is an ever-present danger in too many of our cities and suburbs. The thing is you can't let it get the best of you. So, use strategies to help you get a handle on it before it makes you sick. In this week's episode on stress management, Kitty offers an article from Healthline.com on 16 ways to relieve stress a...
May 05, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Send us a text Too many people live their lives feeling like something is missing. If that sounds like you, perhaps what is missing is a sense of purpose and a lack of passion for your work. In this episode, Kitty talks about the place where purpose and passion can help you find great job satisfaction as well as help you manage your stress more effectively. Kitty also promoted a free webinar workshop that is coming up next Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM EST. To sign up, click this link: https...
Apr 28, 2022•13 min
Send us a text "Self-Exploration: The First Step in the Job Seach" by The Bridgespan Group at this link: https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/library/careers/self-exploration-first-step-job-search?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgafkLldy7FFG167RDy1eGBKa1a9Q0p7JmE0VnX8EBlSfqifM2T6kAQaAsBtEALw_wcB...
Apr 21, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Send us a text This week's topic is stress and how to manage stress during some of the most stressful times teachers have ever experienced. In addition to what is going on in their classroom, teachers have to deal with angry parents who are banning books and censoring what teachers can and cannot say. And add to all that, a war is going on that keeps most of us riveted to the horrifying images that words cannot describe. Kitty struggles to find anything new to say about stress management during ...
Apr 14, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 159
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Apr 07, 2022•30 min
Send us a text Link to The American Institute of Stress: https://www.stress.org/ Calendar link: https://teachersintransition.com/calendar. The Rosch Stress Profiler - $19.95 Stress Mastery Quiz - $19.95
Mar 31, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Send us a text In this week's episode, Kitty talks about an upcoming webinar workshop (March 24, 2022, at 7:00 PM EST) on the topic of the "3 Secrets of EVERY Job Search." To register for the free event, click on this link: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/46/5724ka3x . Kitty suggests that the biggest challenge most job seekers face and the first "secret" of hunting for a job is knowing what you want to do next. And that poses a challenge for most people. Listen to how she talks about how y...
Mar 24, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Send us a text This week, Kitty interviews Virginia teacher and yoga therapist Lisa Haskins. Lisa has been a teacher in the Alexandria City schools for over 20 years and a yoga practitioner for over 30 years. Lisa has training as an Advanced Teacher of therapeutic yoga through the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga. She has also studied Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the Center of Mindfulness. She is a certified Positive Psychology trainer who has completed foundational training in Trauma...
Mar 17, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Send us a text In this week's episode, Kitty distinguishes hard skills and soft skills and talks about what they are and how they are different. She also recommends that if you are undertaking a job search, start keeping an inventory of all your skills and distinguish between hard and soft skills for use in your resume. Hard skills are those things that you KNOW and can DO. Soft skills are the people skills that, frankly, many employers consider givens these days, but they are still essential an...
Mar 10, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Send us a text In this week's episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about an article she found that might help reframe how stressed teachers think about managing their stress more proactively and effectively. She is using an article by Amber Osuba at Everfi.com . The article's title is "Stress Management for Teachers: 16 Activities to Reduce Teachers' Stress," and can be found at https://everfi.com/blog/k-12/strategies-to-support-stress-management-for-teachers/ . This article is diffe...
Mar 03, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Send us a text If you are sitting on the fence trying to decide if it's time to stay or go from your teaching career, it might help if you explored what exactly is holding you back? What are you really afraid of? And might it be possible for you to start a preliminary job search without committing one way or the other so you know what you're getting into before you commit to quitting your current job? You may also want to take an inventory of the skills you have and make a list. Consider how you...
Feb 24, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Send us a text This week, Kitty talks about the connection between stress and self-esteem. She used a book that she had from back when she was studying to become a stress management coach. In this episode, Chapter 3 offers thoughts about stress and self-esteem. If you are interested in learning more, you might check the book Kitty references in this episode: The Everything Stress Management Book: Practical Ways to Relax, Be Healthy, and Maintain Your Sanity by Eve Adamson. If you would like to t...
Feb 17, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Send us a text It's already the middle (almost) of February, and while reports say that teachers are leaving in droves, the question is where are they all going? And do you want to be one of them? If you are a teacher hoping to make this year your last in the classroom, you have got to start looking NOW for where you want to land next. Download this free checklist of the "Checklist of 10 Things You Need to Know & Do if You Want to Change Your Job or Career" at https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co...
Feb 10, 2022•15 min•Ep. 150
Send us a text Kitty loves interviewing clients who have successfully transitioned from the classroom into a new professional adventure. In this week's episode, Kitty interviews Rosa Everson, who turned her organizational skills as a classroom teacher into a business organizing the living spaces of her clients. As a result, she has started a business called A Home 4 Everything . Listen to the interview to learn more. If you would like to talk with Kitty about your future plans, set up an appoint...
Feb 07, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Send us a text In this week's episode, Kitty talks about stress management and offers four "A's" of stress management offered by the Mayo Clinic. The link to the article is provided here: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/the-4-as-of-stress-relief Listen and learn what the 4 A's of stress relief are. If you have questions or comments, email Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail.com. Please review this podcast to help others find it....
Jan 20, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Send us a text When I have a client who has been successful, I like to share that success. So, today I am excited to share the success of Brittany Rotskoff. When I first met Brittany during the summer of 2021, she was a young stay-at-home mom who had quit her teaching job because of COVID. She was worried about going back to in-person instruction because she had a baby at home, and she did not want to risk her health or the health of her child. A National Board Certified Teacher, Brittany was al...
Jan 13, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Send us a text As we begin 2022, there are still many unknowns and uncertainties and we all wish we could have behind us already. COVID variants, political unrest, and climate change are just a few of the issues that come to mind that can cause stress. In this week's episode, Kitty offers tips from an article from verywellmind.com . You can find the article in the link below. "10 New Year's Resolutions for Stress Relief" by Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., Updated on March 21, 2021, and medically reviewe...
Jan 06, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Send us a text This episode promotes Kitty's program, "Jumpstart Your Job Search" offered for the last time for 20% off. Listen for more details or check out the program at https://boitnottcoach.samcart.com/products/jumpstart-your-job-search-program-2-0-program/ . If you would like to chat with Kitty about how this program might work for you, make an appointment for a complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar . Or send Kitty an email at kittyboitnott@boitnottco...
Dec 30, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Send us a text The holidays are a "happy" time of year, but they can also be stressful. Many people are missing loved ones who have passed away, and while it is always bittersweet, those "firsts" can be especially hard, especially the first Christmas. I know because I lost my brother this year, and this will be the first Christmas without him. Thankfully, there are things you can do for yourself to help you de-stress and manage your stress more proactively and effectively--not just during the ho...
Dec 23, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Send us a text It may sound counter-intuitive, but if you are job hunting, you should keep it up during the holidays rather than taking a break during these weeks leading up to Christmas and the New Year. I offered advice about that in Episode 39 of "Teacher in Transition" and I have written about it including an article in Forbes entitled "Job Hunting During The Holidays: Should You Wait Until The New Year?" If you want 2022 to be the year of a new job or a career change for yourself, you need ...
Dec 16, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Send us a text Everyone deals with the holidays differently. And for some people, stress and depression are part of the holiday landscape. A lot goes on during the holiday season. If you feel additional stress, that's okay. The Mayo Clinic offers an article entitled, "Stress, Depression and the Holidays: Tips for Coping." Looking to celebrate the season without all the stress? 7 ways to de-stress during the holidays. Just enter your email below and we'll deliver the guide to your inbox! Just cli...
Dec 09, 2021•12 min
