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Welcome. Whether you’re a teacher considering a career change, an education professional seeking leadership advice, someone navigating workplace challenges, or […]
How thinking outside the box landed a high-class dream job abroad with zero experience.
We are often told to “think outside the box’ when tackling tasks at work – but we are rarely told
Leaving the Safety Net: The Reality of Becoming Your Own Boss
In December 2021, I left my headteacher role and the security of a regular salary. In truth, I never intended
How to deal with a deficit budget in schools, business, or personal debt.
There are 3 stages to dealing with debts, but they are not what you think! If you are a school
7 Leadership and Entrepreneurial Lessons From Leaving Education to Start a Business
Leaving education to start a business is rarely a straightforward decision. For many educators, teaching becomes far more than simply
Looking for a specialist CV writer for teachers?
I’m a professional career coach and CV writer with a background in education who can emphasise your transferable skills in
Can You Leave Teaching and Still Earn a Similar Salary?
Yes, but you will need to stop scrolling the job adverts and take a different path. Job search filters are
How to avoid the ‘crash and burn’ in leadership – and save your staff and company!
There’s a common analogy in the world of leadership taken from the airline industry… put your own oxygen mask on
In your 50s and forced out of teaching?
2 options to help move forward positively. It is a sad fact that many teachers and school leaders find themselves
How mind-gremlins stop career-changers.
“What’s happened to him?” my 5-year-old son asked. Situated in France this summer, I was teaching Noah some numbers in
How to streamline your teacher CV to make it more relevant to corporate roles.
As a professional CV writer, leadership and career coach is one of two problems I see most often in the
When Career “Security” Becomes the Bigger Risk
We all crave security – job security brings financial stability, and no one leaves their home open to the elements!
Knock Out Your Fear: Why So Many People Stay Stuck in Unhappy Careers
Fear has a strange way of disguising itself. Sometimes it looks obvious: But more often, fear becomes quieter and more
1 moment of madness – my life changed forever.
I don’t even like football. Why on earth did I read the back pages of the newspaper that day? It
How to get noticed in your career-change interview
Finally, you get shortlisted after the endless CV submission marathon and your big moment is looming… you have an interview