EP163: Daphne Gomez, CEO & Founder of Teacher Career Coach - How To Support Someone When They Are Career TransitioningEP163: Daphne Gomez, CEO & Founder of Teacher Career Coach - How To Support Someone When They Are Career Transitioning
The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast
Daphne Gomez shares her journey from teaching to new career paths and offers advice on career transitions.
28:35•7 Mar 2023
From Classroom to Boardroom: Daphne Gomez on Career Transitions for Teachers
“Every time you filed what's called an Iep, which is like a, it's for students with specialized instruction. So I think it's such a really great starting point.”
Switching careers can feel like stepping into the unknown, especially for teachers moving beyond the classroom. In this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, host Lysha Holmes chats with Daphne Gomez, the CEO and Founder of Teacher Career Coach. Daphne brings a wealth of experience, having successfully transitioned from teaching to a new career path herself. She shares her journey and the hurdles she faced, emphasizing the lack of resources available to support teachers during such transitions.
Recognizing this gap, Daphne created Teacher Career Coach to provide the guidance and community she wished she had during her own career change. Listeners will gain valuable insights on identifying transferable skills—those hidden gems in a teacher's skill set that can shine in other professions. Daphne also points out the red flags to watch for during a career transition and reflects on whether she would have made the leap sooner if she had known what she knows now.
This episode isn't just for teachers; recruiters will find it enlightening too. Daphne discusses how former teachers' skills in persuasion and project management can be a boon in various industries. If you're contemplating a career change or know someone who is, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the tricky waters of career transitions with confidence.
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