# Life After Teaching: From Teaching To Coaching with Billie-Jean Sandiford

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Podcast: [Helping Teachers Thrive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601)
Published: 2026-03-31T23:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/tem-s-teaching-tips/episodes/69c90010f4bf09c5996f57ef
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DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Billie Jean Sandiford shares her journey from teaching to coaching, offering practical advice for teachers considering a career transition. Discover how to leverage your skills, manage mindset, and find support during this pivotal change. If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Many teachers know it’s time to leave, but stay longer than they should Teachers underestimate their transferable skills Mindset and identity come before career decisions Burnout shows up as indecision and cynicism You don’t need to rush, but you do need a plan BEST MOMENTS: “Leaving teaching doesn’t mean giving up, it means carrying your skills into a new chapter of life after teaching.” “Teachers don’t realise just how skilled they are, those skills can open doors to a completely new life after teaching.” “When you transition from teaching, you have to look at your skills in a different light, that’s where your life after teaching begins.” “There is hope, there is life after teaching, and it starts with the first step you’re willing to take.” “If you’re on the wrong path in teaching, the longer you stay, the harder it becomes to move towards the life after teaching you really want.” VALUABLE RESOURCES: https://patreon.com/thehelpingteachersthrivehub?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink For Billie-Jean's workshops, contact her at info@bjsandiford.com www.bjsandiford.com EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-after-teaching-how-lucie-jedlicka-turned-burnout/id1681843058?i=1000752965711 ABOUT THE HOST: Since embarki…

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