In this episode I chat with Liz, a seasoned educator whose career has taken her from the PE department and language classroom to the skies as a flight attendant and finally into her current role as a careers advisor. Liz shares her journey of transformation with honesty and warmth, reflecting on what led her to teaching, the joys of extracurricular involvement, and the decision to step away after two decades in the same school.
She talks about her time working in an open-plan school in Queenstown, the process of retraining as a careers advisor through NMIT, and how she completed her diploma while working as a domestic flight attendant. Liz also offers practical insights into how she supports students in planning their future careers, the importance of soft skills in an ever-changing job market, and why having a ‘Plan B’ is crucial, especially for students aiming for competitive fields like medicine.
Whether you’re an educator considering a change, a career advisor, or someone passionate about guiding young people, Liz’s story is a powerful reminder that reinvention is always possible and that every step of the journey can shape the impact we have on others.
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