S1:E22 | Leaving Teaching Behind: How Louise Built Her Own Copywriting Business

In this week’s episode of Get A Shift On, I sit down with Louise McGuill, a former senior assistant headteacher who made the bold leap from education into entrepreneurship. Louise opens up about the reality of leaving a 16-year teaching career, the challenges of finding transferable skills, and how motherhood became the unexpected catalyst for change.We talk in depth about her journey from long school hours to building her own copywriting business, the power of mindset, and why community is crucial when starting over. Louise also shares practical advice on creating an exit plan and the importance of retraining without fear. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to walk away from a career you’ve outgrown, this conversation is for you.Follow, like, and subscribe for more real stories on career change and how you can create your own exit plan.Louise's Bio and Links:Louise teaches service-based entrepreneurs how to own their audience, nurture real relationships, and grow steady leads with a simple sustainable email system…that isn’t going to leave them drowning in overwhelm.A mum to 2 wildling girls. And, expert teacher, leader and curriculum developer for the last 18 years. She now uses her unique skills to unpick the most complex tasks and break them down into manageable, achievable steps that lead seamlessly to success. LinkedinJoin her Flock🦩here: https://subscribepage.io/BkhJxG Follow David / Via Nova here:⁠⁠David's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Via Nova LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Via Nova Website⁠Free Personal Exit Plan / Work With MeFrustrated at Work? Want to know if you are ready for a career change? Answer these 10 questions and find out!#CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #CopywritingLife #TeacherToEntrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #CareerShift