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

Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 [email protected] 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 Podcast!Please share this podcast with someone that you think might like what it has to say – many teachers are aching to find a way to a new career.  You can help them. People find new podcasts mostly because they’ve been recommended by someone they know.    The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzspout Support the show