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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 7 MIN

68. New Teachers: You’re Not Behind—You’re Just Finding Your First 10 Jokes

from The Strength of Teachers

If you’re a new teacher, this episode is for you!Inspired by a comedian’s story of how he built his stand-up set one joke at a time, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it really takes to grow as an educator. You don’t need to have it all figured out—you just need to be willing to experiment, reflect, and try again. Learn why comparison will slow you down, why failure is part of the process, and how life coaching principles can help you build confidence and calm as you grow your teaching practice.What You’ll Learn:** Why veteran teachers seem like they “have it all together” (and what’s actually true)** The stand-up comedy story that reframes what it means to “figure out teaching”** A life coach’s take on building confidence through repetition and resilience** Encouragement for those in their first few years of teaching**How to define success on your terms🎁 Mentioned in this episode:Calm in the Classroom - Teacher Resilience Course – My signature course for building emotional resilience as an educator. Enroll at brennanelsoncoaching.com/calmteacher and use code PODCAST for a special discount.Follow along on Instagram @Next.Level.Teacher

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