Lessons in Change

021: From Teacher to Full-Time Artist: Melissa Laurence

In this powerful and inspiring episode Katie chats with Melissa Laurence, who opens up about her transition from primary school teacher to full-time artist.
What you'll learn in this episode: 
The way that you can look back at your past to figure out what you want to do with your life next.
How quitting with a plan in place gives you much less stress when you leaving your teaching job.
The importance of following your dreams and how you can start to do this after a life of teaching.
Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lissart_studio/
Check out her website: https://www.lissartstudio.com/
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If this episode resonates with you, explore how Katie Alice Coaching can support your career transition.

020: Lessons in Powerful Habits : 3 Tools to Change Your Life

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers considering their next steps beyond the classroom.
In this episode, Katie shares the three tools that have made the biggest difference in navigating change, easing overwhelm, and reconnecting with clarity and direction. These simple but powerful practices are science-backed and proven to support mindset, motivation, and nervous system regulation.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure what’s next, this episode offers practical ways to move forward—one small step at a time.
What you’ll learn in this episode:• How writing helps you untangle thoughts and gain clarity• Why meditation is more than just “sitting still” (and how it works)• The difference between therapy and coaching—and the power of having someone fully in your corner
Follow Katie on Instagram for more career change support.
If this episode resonates with you, explore how Katie Alice Coaching can support you:🔗 https://katiealicecoaching.com/one-to-one-coaching
📱 Try the Headspace app mentioned in this episode:www.headspace.com

019: From Headteacher to Healing: Karinne Faddy

In this powerful and deeply personal episode Katie chats with Karinne Faddy, who opens up about her remarkable transition from headteacher to holistic coach.
What you'll learn in this episode:
The physical and emotional toll of leadership in education—and the wake-up call that forced Karinne to hit pause.
How quitting without a plan can lead to unexpected clarity, community, and a new business grounded in joy and alignment.
The importance of giving yourself the time and space you need when stepping away from the world of education and learning to embrace a new chapter.
Connect with Karinne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinne-faddy
Check out her website: https://www.resonateswithin.com/
Follow Katie for more career change support:Instagram | Website
If this episode resonates with you, explore how Katie Alice Coaching can support your career transition.

018: Lessons in Why Teaching Feels So Hard (and You're Not the Problem)

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers considering their next steps beyond the classroom.
In this episode, Katie explores why teaching is such a uniquely challenging profession—and how life can look and feel on the other side.
What you’ll learn in this episode:• Why teaching is so difficult• What Katie has learnt since leaving the classroom• Why you deserve to make a change if you're not happy
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If this episode resonates with you, explore how Katie Alice Coaching can support your career transition.

017: Leaving Teaching to Travel : Karla

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers considering their next steps beyond the classroom.
In this episode, Katie sits down with Karla to discuss her transition out of teaching and into travel.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why Karla decided to leave teaching and the problems she's had to overcome since
How leaving teaching can be a benefit for your own children
The way that you can fall into a new career
Connect with Karla: https://www.instagram.com/simplymakingmemories/
Follow Katie for more career change support:Instagram | Website
If this episode resonates with you, explore how Katie Alice Coaching can support your career transition.
 

016: Lessons in People Pleasing

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers who are considering taking the next step in their lives beyond the classroom.
In this episode Katie dives into the science of people pleasing:
Discover how people pleasing can be a part of your life and you won't even notice.
Learn where people pleasing begins and the beliefs that are formed.
Hear how it could be made worse in the world of teaching.
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If this episode resonates with you, find out how Katie Alice Coaching can help you: https://katiealicecoaching.com/

015: From Teacher to Community Engagement: Rhian Gohil

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers considering their next steps beyond the classroom.
In this episode, Katie sits down with her former colleague-turned-friend, Rhian Gohil, to discuss her transition out of teaching and into community engagement.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why Rhian decided to leave teaching and the fears she faced along the way
How supply teaching provided a safety net while exploring new career paths
The transferable skills that helped Rhian move into a community engagement role
Connect with Rhian:Rhian's Instagram
Follow Katie for more career change support:Instagram | Website
If this episode resonates with you, explore how Katie Alice Coaching can support your career transition.
 

014: Lessons in Navigating Change

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers who are considering taking the next step in their lives beyond the classroom.
In this episode of Katie dives into why today COULD be the best day for you to make a change:
Discover how change is scary but can benefit you greatly in the long-term.
Learn that change is a natural part of life and you shouldn't run from it.
Hear why you need to talk to your friends and family before you decide to dive headfirst into change.
Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiealicecoaching/
If this episode resonates with you, find out how Katie Alice Coaching can help you one-to-one: https://katiealicecoaching.com/

013: From Teacher to Full Time Tutor: Kate Hepplewhite

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers who are considering taking the next step in their lives beyond the classroom.
In this episode of Lessons in Change, we dive into how you can go from teaching to becoming a full time tutor.
Discover the pros and cons of tutoring (spoiler there isn't many cons!).
Hear about how Kate manages her business whilst being a mum.
Get some great tips on how to start your journey.
Connect with Kate:
https://www.instagram.com/teachertotutor/
https://www.tiktok.com/@teachertotutor
The Ultimate Teacher to Tutor Toolkit:
https://stan.store/teachertotutor/p/the-ultimate-teacher-to-tutor-toolkit
Pre-Order Kate's Book:
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If this episode resonated with you and you'd like to find out more about how Katie can help you visit her website: https://katiealicecoaching.com/
Or feel free to connect with her on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/katiealicecoaching/
 

012: Leaving Teaching to Run Your Own Business

Welcome to Lessons in Change, the podcast for teachers who are considering taking the next step in their lives beyond the classroom.
In this episode of Lessons in Change, we dive into how Katie views owning your own business:
Discover how you can motivate yourself.
Learn that owning a business isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.
Hear why owning a business has a whole lot of upsides but comes with downsides.
Here's the book Katie recommends - "The Let Them Theory - Mel Robbins" : AmazonUK
Here's more about Katie's new course, "Lessons in Change: A Teacher's Guide to Changing Career" - https://katiealicecoaching.com/self-learning
If this episode resonates with you, find out how Katie Alice Coaching can help you one-to-one: https://katiealicecoaching.com/