063: The Top 10 Reasons Teacher Career Transitions FAIL and How to Succeed in 2026

If you’re a teacher who’s terrified of failing after leaving the classroom—or secretly worried that trying and not succeeding would be worse than staying—this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m talking honestly about failure what it actually looks like during a teacher career transition, why it’s unavoidable, and why avoiding failure is the fastest way to stay stuck. This is a real conversation about disappointment, shame, resilience, and choosing to keep going anyway.When you listen to this episode, you’ll walk away with:A shift in how you think about failure and what it really meansA sense of relief knowing you’re not “behind” or brokenPermission to stop waiting for confidence before you moveA deeper trust in yourself to figure things out as you goThe feeling of being grounded, steadied, and ready to keep goingIf you’re ready to stop making fear the decision-maker—and start moving forward even when it’s uncomfortable—this episode will meet you right where you are.Are you a burnt out educator looking to leave the classroom but don't know where to start? Click here to enroll in my DIY Exit Plan Course.Are you a burnt out women in education ready for 1:1 mentorship, a custom 100K Career Plan + an additional stream of income? click here book a free 1:1 sales call to learn how to use your teaching experience to make 100k and beyond! On our call will personally map out how to make your 6K back in less than six months!Make sure to follow @prettyrichteacher on IG +TikTok and Linkedin (I go live weekly on Tuesdays!) + Youtube (Weekly Video Podcasts + Transitioned Teacher Vlogs)