If you know you want to leave teaching—but it might be a year or two down the road—this episode will help you build a sustainable bridge to what’s next.

In this conversation, I’m joined by Tem Ezimokhai, a full-time teacher and host of the Helping Teachers Thrive podcast.

Tem shares practical, real-life strategies for setting boundaries, protecting your time, and managing the guilt that comes with saying “no”—especially when you’ve spent years believing that being a great teacher means always doing more.

We also talk about how to stay motivated and show up for your students when you already know the classroom isn’t your forever path, and why having something meaningful outside of school—whether it’s a project, plan, or passion—can bring back that “fire in your belly” while you transition.

You’ll walk away with a grounded mindset shift, tangible boundary ideas, and encouragement for the messy middle—whether you’re teetering, staying, or planning your exit with intention.

Links from Episode:

≫Helping Teachers Thrive Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive/id1681843058

≫ Tem's Linedin: linkedin.com/in/tem-ezimokhai-23306a263

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This is the final episode in our growth mindset series for career-transitioning teachers.
In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lisa Harding shares what it actually looks like to practice a growth mindset week to week during a career transition—without overworking, spiraling, or putting your entire life on hold. You’ll learn how to shift from outcome-based thinking to learning-based progress, how to redefine success during the job search, and how to keep momentum even when results are slow.
If you’ve been feeling discouraged, tired, or unsure how to keep going, this episode will help you reset and move forward in a way that’s sustainable.

Links from Episode:

» Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
» Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
» Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
» Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
» “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
» Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!

This is part two of our growth mindset series for teachers navigating a career transition.

In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lisa Harding breaks down the most common mindset traps that quietly stall teachers during the job search—especially when they’re doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck.

We’ll unpack why clarity often feels elusive, why comparison is so draining, and why waiting until you feel ready can keep you frozen in place.

If Episode 1 helped you understand why growth mindset matters, this conversation will help you recognize what’s getting in your way—and how to move forward without burning out or second-guessing yourself.

Links from Episode:
≫ Join my Free Masterclass: Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.
≫ Keep Learning With Me: Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy
≫ Join our FB Group: A thriving community of support and resources.
≫ Download the Career Directory: Discover over 200+ alternative careers.
≫ “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast” ←If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.
≫ Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! Follow now!