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Life Leaps Podcast25. Part 2, Redefining Success: Quitting A Job, Being OK With Not Knowing What's Next, And Leaping Into Entrepreneurship, With KobbyThis week we're BACK with Kobby O’sei Kusi, who leapt to the US and achieved what most of us would call a whole lot of ‘outward’ success. Until he stopped and asked himself: "are these goals, are all these things I achieved, really true to me?” Last week we ended with Kobby starting that internal shift, and today we’ll hear how it all ended up, including how he: Decided to leave a job he once lovedWent on a mission to reorient his compass from the outer world to the inner oneFigured out what makes him tick - and now doe...
2023-05-1739 min
Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In SchoolFinancial Literacy and Leaving the Classroom with The Great Teacher ResignationWalking away from your job is hard, no matter what your job is. With it comes financial questions that you’ll have to answer. Whoever you are, being financially literate will surely make those questions easier and less scary to answer!Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA, and Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC, are joined in this episode of Stuff About Money podcast by former educators Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors of the podcast The Great Teacher Resignation to talk about thought partners, financial literacy, and leaving the classroom.Check them out at:https://thegreatteacherresignation.buzz...
2023-01-0335 min
Teacher ShiftThe Underappreciated, Underpaid, and Overworked Teacher Is Ready for ChangeThis week Ali and JoDee tackle the underappreciated teacher in our communities, the workplace, and within hiring committees. They discuss strategies for recognizing the source of why you are feeling underappreciated and options for making a change.LinkedIn💼 Alexandra Simon💼 JoDee ScissorsConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeesc...
2022-05-1117 minTeacher ShiftUnpacking Teacher Grief Before, During, and After TeachingThis week Ali and JoDee take a break from unpacking standards to unpack their teacher grief. Leaving the classroom is difficult, but grieving the parts you loved the most is one of the greatest hurdles a teacher can face during a career transition.LinkedIn💼 Alexandra Simon💼 JoDee ScissorsConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/JoDee’s LinkedIn...
2022-04-0619 minTeacher ShiftWho Am I if I'm Not a Teacher?Turning in your teacher resignation is a hard, but your next job is looking for a teacher like you. Alexandra and JoDee will introduce concepts of support to address the challenges of finding your identity, skills, and repertoire in another profession.LinkedIn💼 Alexandra Simon💼 JoDee ScissorsConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www...
2022-03-2319 minTeacher ShiftIcebreaker: 13.5 Q's with JoDee ScissorsFirst day of school outfit? TGTR's Host Alexandra Simon plays 13.5 Q's with co-host JoDee Scissors. LinkedIn💼 Alexandra Simon💼 JoDee ScissorsConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/Websitehttps://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/ Episode Transcriptions https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog
2022-03-1303 minTeacher ShiftIcebreaker: 13.5 Q's with Alexandra SimonSpirit Week or Field Day? TGTR's co-host JoDee Scissors plays 13.5 Q's with host Alexandra Simon. LinkedIn💼 Alexandra Simon💼 JoDee ScissorsConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/Websitehttps://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/ Episode Transcriptions https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog
2022-03-1203 minTeacher ShiftThe Great Teacher Resignation TrailerThe Great Teacher Resignation is a "teacher brain" career podcast hosted by Alexandra Simon and co-hosted by JoDee Scissors. Each week we'll discuss the challenges and perks of transitioning to a career outside of the classroom. It will be mostly planned, yet improvised at times...just like the classroom.LinkedIn💼 Alexandra Simon💼 JoDee ScissorsConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
2022-03-1101 min