Career Courage After Teaching: Why You’re Not Weak for Wanting Out

Career Courage After Teaching: Why You’re Not Weak for Wanting Out

18:51 Jun 25, 2025
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Send a textEpisode OverviewIn this episode, Vanessa explores How to Train Your Dragon through a powerful lens: not just as a fantasy adventure, but as a roadmap for reclaiming agency, curiosity, and purpose in career transitions. The conversation covers how Hiccup from a collection of children’s books to a live-action movie, themes of belongings, the Huge different between ‘couldn’t’ and ‘wouldn’t’, and finally some career transition tips that are fireproof – even on the inside!See for YourselfAnimated How to Train Your Dragon (2010) is streaming now on:Max  (max.com)Rent or buy via Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Microsoft Store 💡 Vanessa tip: I encourage checking out the live-action remake in the theaters.  It’s an excellent live-action update. LinksRead up on Cressida Cowell’s original book series at WikipediaWatch Cressida talk about her newest books Music by John Powell – soundtracks on Spotify/Apple MusicDIY Career Courses Coming Soon – email Vanessa directly for early access to DECIDE, CLARITY, and BUILD at a special reduced rate for the first few enrollees 🗝️ Key Takeaways for Teachers in TransitionBelong while true to yourself — your unique perspective is your superpower.Choice = Power — shifting from “couldn’t” to “wouldn’t” restores control and motivation.Lead with empathy — the kindest solutions often bring the strongest outcomes.Music moves us—don’t underestimate the power of emotional connection, even in career work.Connect with VanessaVanessa@TeachersinTransition.comLeave a voicemail or text at 512-640-9099Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!Schedule a free Discovery Session with Vanessa hereFollow Vanessa on Bluesky @beyondteaching.bsky.socialVisit the homepage at TeachersinTransition.com to learn more!Help Grow the P
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