Description

After 14 years as a Drama Teacher and Subject Leader of Performing Arts, Nicola moved away from the classroom and set up her own business as a Virtual Assistant, specialising in all things systems and tech. 

Nicola shares her experience of struggling against an ever-changing educational system, “working harder, but feeling worse”, before deciding to step away to pursue a new passion. In this episode, we talk about all things ‘VA’ (Virtual Assistant) so if you’re interested in building a business or pursuing a pathway as a Virtual Assistant, you’ve got to give this one a listen!

We also explore:

• Feeling like a ‘master of none’ 
• Being surprised by burnout
• Getting out of a cycle of stuckness
• Embracing a slow transition out of teaching
• Juggling full-time work whilst building a business
• Why teachers make fantastic Virtual Assistants
• Setting boundaries in business
• VA niches - finding what you love! 

If you're interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant, check out the Teacher to VA Website to find our more about how your AMAZING teacher skills transfer. 

Join the waitlist for the next cohort of ourCPD Accredited PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALStraining for transitioning teachers - starts January 2026! ✨