Teachers In Transition – Episode 221: Putting our broken pieces back together, and Interview Questions part 5

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson discusses the often overwhelming feelings teachers experience, especially during tough times of the year. Vanessa reflects on the importance of recognizing these feelings as signals for change and personal growth, using the metaphor of crustaceans shedding their shells and the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which highlights imperfections as a source of strength.The episode also features a practical life hack involving ice cubes to help with everyday challenges like wrinkled clothes and carpet dents.Finally, Vanessa continues the interview questions series, covering essential topics such as how to present your resume, identify your unique value, discuss weaknesses constructively, navigate workplace conflicts, and embrace mistakes as valuable learning opportunities. Tune in for insights that can empower you to embrace your career transition journey!  And this week we have a bonus segment on the importance deconstructing some limiting beliefs. Come and join us on our Facebook Discussion Page! Join the discussion and toss in your two cents! And Follow our Teachers in Transition official page on Facebook for regular doses of inspiration, to keep up on the latest info, and to be the first to know what’s coming up!Check out Jacob_Knowles as he takes the barnacles off a large lobster and educates us on how the barnacles are bad for it.  Learn about the philosophy behind Kintsugi and how it applies to our lives. And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at [email protected]!  I look forward to reading them.  Would you like to hear a specific topic on the pod?  Send those questions to me and I’ll answer them. Feel free to connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcast’s homepage at Buzzsprout. Or – just follow our Teachers in Transition official page on Facebook to keep up on the latest info and to be the first to know what’s coming up! And remember to send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at [email protected]!  I look forward to reading them.  Would you like to hear a specific topic on the pod?  Send those questions to me and I’ll answer them. Feel free to connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!Support the show