Episodes

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
019: From Headteacher to Healing: Karinne Faddy
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
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.

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
018: Lessons in Why Teaching Feels So Hard (and You're Not the Problem)
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
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
Follow Katie for more career change support:Instagram| Tik Tok
If this episode resonates with you, explore how Katie Alice Coaching can support your career transition.

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
017: Leaving Teaching to Travel : Karla
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
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.

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
016: Lessons in People Pleasing
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
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.
Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiealicecoaching/
If this episode resonates with you, find out how Katie Alice Coaching can help you: https://katiealicecoaching.com/

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
015: From Teacher to Community Engagement: Rhian Gohil
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
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.

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
014: Lessons in Navigating Change
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
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/

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
013: From Teacher to Full Time Tutor: Kate Hepplewhite
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
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:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secrets-Surprises-at-Sandyhaven-Bay/dp/B0DW1NH9GJ?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
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/

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
012: Leaving Teaching to Run Your Own Business
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
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/

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
011: From Full Time Teacher To Tech Sales
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
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 took the leap straight from teaching to the tech industry:
Discover how you can start to move roles out of teaching.
Learn to find and carve out time for interviews for roles you want.
Hear why taking a bit of time out before applying for new jobs can be beneficial.
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/

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
010: From Teaching to a Brand New Industry : Lauren Thorpe
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
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 a whole new industry with Lauren Thorpe.
Discover how you can go from full-time teaching to any other industry.
Learn that you have so many talents that are sought after in other roles.
And finally, why you can choose to work as anything you want to be outside of teaching if you apply yourself!
Lauren's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/laurenalexlife
If this episode resonates with you, find out how Katie Alice Coaching can help you one-to-one: https://katiealicecoaching.com/