Lessons in Change

031: From Secondary School Teacher to Therapist & Business Owner: Charlie Hartley

In this episode, Katie chats to Charlie, an ex-secondary school teacher and leader who spent 25 years in education before leaving to launch her own business, Briym – Building Resilience in Young Minds.
Charlie shares:
Her journey through the education system
What led her to make the leap into something new
How she built Briym and the work she does now to support young people, teachers, leaders and parents.
It’s an inspiring conversation about career change, courage, and creating impact beyond the classroom.
To connect with Charlie you can find her in the following places:
Website: https://www.briym.co.uk/meet-the-team
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briym.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-hartley-204827a7/
 
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030: Lessons in Self-Trust: How to Start Keeping Promises to Yourself

In this solo episode, Katie talks about something that comes up time and time again with her clients — self-trust, and the quiet ways we break it.
If you’re someone who always shows up for others but struggles to follow through on the things you promise yourself, this episode is for you.
She explores:
- Why breaking promises to yourself slowly erodes confidence
- How to start making (and keeping) small commitments that rebuild self-trust
- What it really means to show up for yourself — especially when no one’s watchinghttps://katiealicecoaching.com/
A short, reflective episode to reconnect you to your own voice and remind you: self-trust is built, not found.
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029: Lessons in Being Good Enough

In this episode Katie discusses one of the biggest block most people have- not being good enough.
Covered in this episode:
- How the belief might be showing up
- Where the belief has formed
- How to start building proof that the belief simply isn't true.
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028: Lessons in Knowing When It’s Time to Change Career

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers considering their next steps beyond the classroom.
In this short solo episode, Katie explores the often subtle signs that it might be time to change career.
She shares her own journey—first leaving teaching, then realising tech sales wasn’t the right fit either—and the internal cues that signalled something wasn’t aligned.
Whether you’re feeling drained, stuck, or just wondering if it’s “normal” to feel this way at work, this episode will help you tune into what your gut might already be telling you.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How signs of misalignment can show up in your day-to-day
Why doubt or dread doesn’t always mean failure—it might mean growth
Katie’s personal experiences with recognising when a career wasn’t right
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027: From Teaching to The Positive Teacher Company: Rachel Turner

In this episode, Katie chats to Rachel Turner, an ex-teacher and school leader who went on to found The Positive Teacher Company.
You’ll hear:
Rachel’s journey from the classroom to running her own business
How she navigated the unexpected leap into entrepreneurship
What day-to-day life looks like now as a business owner
How The Positive Teacher Company is championing appreciation for teachers across the UK.
The Positive Teacher Company's Website: https://thepositiveteachercompany.co.uk/
The Positive Teacher Company's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_positive_teacher_company/
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026: Lessons in Confidence

In this solo episode, Katie dives into some of the most common confidence blocks she sees come up for teachers - especially when you're starting to think about leaving the classroom or making a change.
You might seem confident to everyone else, but underneath it’s a different story. Katie explores what’s really going on below the surface, how your beliefs could be quietly chipping away at your confidence, and where to actually begin when it comes to building it back up.
In this episode, she covers:
Why you might look confident but still feel like you’re not good enough
The beliefs that quietly knock your confidence without you realising
A realistic place to start if you want to feel and be more confident
If this resonates, you can book a free 1:1 coaching consultation with Katie to talk things through and get some support.
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025: From Full Time Teacher to Founder : Chrissie Whittingham

In this episode, Katie chats with Chrissie Whittingham — former teacher and Founder of Yoga Social Club, a business rooted in community, yoga, and wellbeing.
You’ll hear:
Chrissie’s story of leaving teaching — what led to the decision and how she made it happen
What day-to-day life looks like running her own business
Honest reflections on balance, boundaries, and the realities of self-employment.
Yoga Social Club's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_yogasocialclub/
Website: https://www.yogasocialclub.com/the-team
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024: Lessons in Money Blocks

Thinking about leaving teaching or changing career?
This short solo episode is for you - because money blocks might be standing in your way.
In this episode, Katie explores:
What money blocks are and how they can show up
How they might hold you back during a career change
Where to start with reframing your money beliefs
She also shares a helpful resource: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, which you can find here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3YIAoMp
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023: How to Maintain Your Wellbeing : Michelle Auton

In this episode, Katie chats with Michelle Auton, author of What Happy Teachers Do. Michelle is an assistant headteacher with wellbeing at the forefront of everything she does—whether it’s managing the daily pressures of teaching, leading others, or sharing practical tools that support mental and emotional health.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Various methods for creating positive habits around your wellbeing
Mindfulness and the science behind it
Tapping: what it is and how you can use it
This conversation is perfect for teachers (or anyone) looking to protect their wellbeing, feel more grounded, or explore simple yet powerful techniques to support life inside and outside the classroom.
Find Michelle on Instagram & Youtube:
https://www.instagram.com/michelleauton2/
https://www.youtube.com/@michelleauton5956
Check out her Website: https://www.michelleauton.com/
Buy her Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Happy-Teachers-Three-Step-Self-Care
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022: Lessons in Human Design

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers—and anyone—navigating what’s next in their life or career.
In this episode, Katie introduces Human Design: a powerful self-discovery tool that helps you understand how you’re wired to make decisions, use your energy, and thrive at work.
Sharing her personal story as a Projector, Katie unpacks how Human Design explained years of burnout in both teaching and tech sales—and how it helped her create a more aligned, sustainable path.
If you're feeling stuck, drained, or unsure what your next step should look like, this episode offers a fresh perspective on why traditional career advice doesn’t always work—and what to explore instead.
What you’ll learn in this episode:• What Human Design is and why it matters in career change• A breakdown of the 5 Human Design types and their natural energy styles• How Katie’s chart helped her understand misalignment in past jobs• How to find your own Human Design type and start using it• How Human Design supports coaching clients in building aligned careers
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