Transitioning from Teacher to PM ft. Melissa Chapman Magee

Have you ever felt that your background doesn’t quite “fit” the traditional PM mold? In this episode of PM Therapy, Mukhtar Kadiri speaks with Melissa Chapman Magee, who made a successful transition from teaching and NGO work into project management. Melissa shares her unique journey, insights into industry-switching, and the mindset shifts required to overcome imposter syndrome during major career pivots.If you’re considering a career shift, feel stuck or struggling with self-doubt as you transition into PM, this episode is for you! 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to successfully pivot from teaching or nonprofit work to project managementThe hardest part of transitioning into PM and how to overcome self-doubtKey strategies to present yourself as an “industry-agnostic” PMThe challenges of switching industries once you’re already a PMHow coaching can help PMs overcome common career strugglesAnd so much more!📉 Need help landing a 100–300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us! Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: https://tally.so/r/3la956🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTphYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypodApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/👱🏻‍♀️Want to check out Melissa’s free resources? Follow her on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissachappy/🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, career growth, and leadership!#ProjectManagement #CareerTransition #PMLeadership #TeachingToPM #IndustrySwitching #CoachingForPMs