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Ep110. ft. Mike Leaman-Career Transitions for Teachers: Finding Your Next Step (Part 1)
What do you do when your identity is so deeply tied to teaching—but something inside you starts whispering that it’s time for more?
In this powerful first part of our two-part conversation, I sit down with Mike Leaman, an inspiring educator who made the courageous leap out of the classroom. Together, we unpack the spark—that quiet, internal shift that many teachers feel when they begin to question their next step.
We talk openly about:
— The emotional turning point that starts it all
— Burnout, fear, and the pressure to “stay for the kids”
— How others react when you express doubt about…
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