Carolyn's coaching

19/05/2026

Teachers changing careers are you applying for jobs but getting nowhere? In our latest blog, we unpack four common job-search mistakes teachers make when moving out of education and what to do instead to get results. Read practical fixes and actionable next steps to reboot your search and land interviews faster.

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Changing careers after teaching can feel surprisingly difficult. Teachers often struggle in the early stages of a career change because they are using job search strategies that simply do not work well outside education. The good news is that these mistakes are very common and they can be fixed. If....

13/05/2026

What's career coaching?

Career coaching is about,
✅ Defining what matters to you,
✅ Discovering what you truly want your career and future to look like and creating a road map
✅ Identifying the transferable skills you already have and developing the skill sets that you don't.
✅Choosing the best fit for you
✅Supporting and guiding you through the process and keeping you accountable

11/05/2026

Self paced coaching
This is for you if you need help with your career change but don't want to commit time and money. This self paced option will allow you to work at your own pace/time schedule and is much cheaper. Comment '"yes please and I'll send you the details.

11/05/2026

Are you ready for a career change?
If you’re a teacher in your late 40s, 50s, or beyond and you're thinking about making a career change, you’re not alone and you’re certainly not too late. In this article are 10 things you need to know if you're thinking about making a career change after teaching.

If you’re a teacher in your late 40s, 50s, or beyond and you're thinking about making a career change, you’re not alone and you’re certainly not too late. You might be asking yourself: Can I keep teaching for another 10-20 years or is there something better out there for me?" Or wondering What...

27/04/2026

Identify your transferable skills
As a teacher, you possess a diverse range of transferable skills that can open doors to exciting career opportunities beyond the classroom. Don't let the misconception that teaching is your only skill hold you back from pursuing your dreams .Read about why your transferable skills are important and how to identify them. Comment below and I'll send you the link

14/04/2026

Resource GIVEAWAY
There are many stages in the career change process and not everyone is at the same stage in their journey. I would like to find out more about you; where you are on your career change journey and what challenges you are facing.

I have created a very quick quiz which I promise you won't take long to complete. There are only 6 questions and most are multiple choice. And as a reward for taking part, one lucky participant will receive a resource of their choice from my resources Marketplace (excluded is one-to one coaching).

What you need to do to be entered in the draw to win a prize is this!1. Access the quiz and complete it (link in comments)
2. Go to website (link in comments) and choose which prize you'd like to win if you are the winner. The prize is free access to any one of my courses or resources. You choose which is most relevant to you. All I ask is that you leave a review when you’ve completed it
3.Send me a private message and tell me
a) you've completed the quiz
b) which of the courses/resources you'd like if your name is drawn.
4.You MUST do this by this Friday 17th April at 11pm EST to be entered in the draw.

03/04/2026

I've created a tool that helps teachers identify their transferable skills and match them with careers outside the classroom. ⬇

01/04/2026

It's well known that physical activity can support your mental health. Here are some suggestions for Active April to boost your mood.

31/03/2026

Have you been thinking about a career change from teaching but not really taking any action?

This is you if you have been thinking about leaving teaching for months (or even years), reading blogs, listening to podcasts, downloading free guides and still feeling unsure about what to do next.
In the post, I talk about:
• Why so many teachers stay stuck even when they want change• The emotions that quietly keep you where you are (fear, overwhelm, loss of confidence)
• How limiting beliefs shape your decisions without you realising it
• Why small, realistic steps matter more than big, risky leaps.
Most importantly, I share how you can start moving forward without having everything figured out. You can read the full post here: https://www.carolynscoaching.com/post/are-you-stuck-in-teaching-how-teachers-can-take-real-action-toward-a-career-change?
Which first step are you going to take? Tell us in the comments

If you’re a teacher thinking about a career change, but not actually doing much about it, this post is for you. You are not lazy. You are not weak. And you are definitely not alone. We’re going to talk honestly about why teachers get stuck, what’s really going on under the surface, and how you...

30/03/2026

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