Best Amar Kumar Podcasts (2024)

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163 - From Teaching to Building a Business with Kim Brooks 43:39

9d ago43:39

43:39

Kim Brooks was an elementary teacher and reading specialist for 18 years in the U.S., Morocco, and Taiwan before resigning in June 2022. Kim has started her own wellness business, working as an independent contractor, teaching various classes and in administrative/managerial roles for different wellness businesses. Join us today to learn about her …

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162 - From Teaching at a Catholic School to a Job in Software Engineering with Nestor Cayanan 43:06

8d ago43:06

43:06

Nestor Cayanan is a software engineer but before he made the switch, he was a middle school teacher with a focus on theology. He taught through the pandemic and noticed he was ready for a change after the differences in education. Join us as we discuss hard skills, determination and how to be prepared for difficult situations. Find Nestor on Linked…

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161 How to Break into RevOps with Peter Fuller 41:17

24d ago41:17

41:17

Peter Fuller is the founder of The Workflow Academy, a RevOps consulting agency + bootcamp to teach RevOps and CRM skills. Peter has been running his own business in this space since 2018. He also is an adjunct professor at a community college. In this episode, we discuss how to get your foot in the door with a career in revenue operations. Find Pe…

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160- Commissions and Quotas in Sales with Catherine Vandenberg 38:46

22d ago38:46

38:46

Catherine Vandenberg is a former AP Lit & Comp teacher who transitioned to sales in 2022. She is currently a Senior Manager of Business Development. In this episode, we discuss her career transition and learn all about what it means to be in sales. Find Catherine on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore…

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159- Staying Afloat During the Transition with Jay Muller 42:23

1M ago42:23

42:23

Jay Muller is a former 5th grade teacher who transitioned to EdTech in 2019, bringing a wealth of educational insights to his sales role. In this episode, we discuss how to stay afloat during the job search. Find Jay on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teache…

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158 - A Customer Success Coach’s Perspective with Carly Agar 33:19

1M ago33:19

33:19

Carly Agar is a customer success coach, and she shares skills that teachers already have that will help position themselves for a CSM role. Find Carly on LinkedIn and at her website carlyagar.com Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of …

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157 - Career Growth in Customer Success with Kristina Cruz 21:54

2M ago21:54

21:54

Former middle school teacher Kristina Cruz shares how, with hard work, perseverance, and motivation, she went from a contract role to Senior Customer Success Manager at a major EdTech company. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the…

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156 - From Spanish Immersion to a Career in AI with Gabriele Silvey 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Join us as Gabriele Silvey shares all about enterprise sales, selling artificial intelligence, and the connections she makes between teaching and sales. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Tea…

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155 - From Supporting Students to Refugees with Kait Evans 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

Kait Evans went from elementary school teacher to Youth Programs Manager at a nonprofit that serves refugees and migrant families in Kentucky. Listen in as we talk about how teaching skills can translate to a nonprofit role and how Kait's work life balance has changed. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the co…

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154 - How to Start a Microschool with Amar Kumar 32:01

3M ago32:01

32:01

Amar Kumar is a former school teacher in India and the founder of KaiPod Learning, which is an organization that helps teachers start their own Microschools. In the past few years, Kaipod Learning has become the fastest growing Microschool network in the country, supporting dozens of teachers, and bringing their education dreams to reality. Learn m…

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153 - What Can Your Union Do for You? with Mary Reed 9:44

3M ago9:44

9:44

Mary Reed has been a teacher since 1994 and a union rep for over a decade. Mary shares with us the basics of teachers unions, how they can help you, and how you can get involved. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and…

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152 - What Does a Scrum Master Do? with Megan Steinbacher 24:29

3M ago24:29

24:29

Megan taught English at a public high school and now works as a scrum master at a major textbook publishing company. She shares why she transitioned as well as what a scrum master and delivery lead actually does. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully t…

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151 - The New Classroom: Teaching Through Non-Profits & ESL with Kate Leaf 27:03

3M ago27:03

27:03

Kate Leaf spent more than 10 years as an educator and made the switch into non profit communications and community outreach. Listen in as we talk about her transition and how she continues to fulfill her love for the classroom by teaching ESL for adults part time. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course …

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150 - Picking a Path in Sales with Brandon Roberts 33:31

4M ago33:31

33:31

Brandon Roberts has worked as a teacher as well as a police officer, correctional officer, and retail manager. Today, we chat about how he chose sales as a career path, the ever-evolving career journey, and the power of relationships and networking. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped…

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149 - The Power of Perseverance with Erin Hoerr 23:45

4M ago23:45

23:45

By Daphne Gomez

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148 - Software Sales to Customer Success Manager with Morgan Mason 25:36

4M ago25:36

25:36

Morgan Mason is a former second grade teacher who started to feel stuck three years into teaching in a pandemic environment. She had severe burnout, found the Teacher Career Coach Podcast and Aspireship, and made the switch into sales and now customer success. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that…

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147 - Leaving Teaching: Elizabeth's Story 9:41

4M ago9:41

9:41

Elizabeth kicks off her first episode with the Teacher Career Coach Podcast by sharing her teaching transition story. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more…

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146 - Teacher Career Coach is now part of Aspireship! 31:42

6M ago31:42

31:42

Daphne talks with Aspireship CEO Corey Kossack about the acquisition of Teacher Career Coach and what is next for the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Daphne Gomez

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145 - Goodbye for Now 21:32

9M ago21:32

21:32

Daphne shares that this will be the last episode of the podcast for now and what led up to that decision. Our new mini course "Off the Fence" goes live March 29th. Pre-order it here: www.teachercareercoach.com/offthefence Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers succe…

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144 - Melissa Nedved: Finding New Employment as a Military Spouse 39:15

9M ago39:15

39:15

Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Daphne Gomez

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143 - Jane Doe: From Teaching Middle School to Inside of a Prison 42:15

9M ago42:15

42:15

In this episode, Daphne talks to a former teacher who we will refer to as Jane Doe. We talk all about how Jane went from teaching in a middle school to teaching in a prison, what the actual application process was like, and who this would be or would not be a good fit for. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore th…

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142 - Allison Baggerly: How This Former Teacher Got Out of 100K in Debt 44:34

10M ago44:34

44:34

Allison Baggerly shares how she paid off over $100,000 of debt on two teachers' salaries, and how her company Inspired Budget helps others do the same. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teac…

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141 - Donald Kiolbassa: Growing Your Side-Hustle 35:15

10M ago35:15

35:15

In this episode, Don, an experienced attorney and CPA with over 17 years and 8,000 clients on the books, shares how you can grow your side-hustle into a full-time business. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into …

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140 - Rebecca Wheeler: From Teacher to Product Listing Specialist 30:56

10M ago30:56

30:56

Rebecca Lonen Wheeler is a former middle and high school English teacher who left to pursue less stress and more work-life balance. She talks about her new role as a product listing specialist for an e-commerce business as well as her side business creating English resources for homeschool families. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom i…

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139 - Mackenzie Winkelmaier: Project Coordinator at a National Nonprofit 42:22

10M ago42:22

42:22

In this episode, Mackenzie Winkelmeyer how she got a job as a project coordinator at a national nonprofit after years of working in the classroom. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher C…

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138 - Setting Your New Year "North Star" Goal 34:11

11M ago34:11

34:11

In this episode, Daphne shares how setting a New Year "North Star" goal is a way to reset and reflect on what is really important to you. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coa…

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137 - Jeff Gargas: Tips to Becoming an Educational Consultant 39:01

11M ago39:01

39:01

In this episode, Jeff Gargas talks about how he cofounded Teach Better Teambuilding and how to build your business as an educational consultant. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Car…

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136 - Becca Swain: From Teacher to Theater Education Coordinator 34:38

11M ago34:38

34:38

In this episode, I interview former teacher Becca Swain. Becca spent 10 years in the classroom and ended up landing a dream role that combines her love of theater and performing arts with her educational background and expertise. This is one of those more unique transition stories. So, if you are looking to learn a little bit about networking, or r…

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135 - Brittani Wright: Leveraging Part-Time Work To Full-Time Employment 36:54

12M ago36:54

36:54

In this episode, I talk to former teacher Brittani Wright. She left the classroom by transitioning to part-time roles in consulting and curriculum development and then to a full-time position. If you're currently weighing the pros and cons of working in part-time positions, this is a really great episode for you. Free Quiz: What career outside of t…

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134 - Jessica Garthwait: Her Path to Landing a Role in EdTech 41:10

12M ago41:10

41:10

Jessica Garthwait shares how she went from teacher to a Business Development Representative at an EdTech company. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more abo…

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133 - Emily Shultz: Behind the Scenes With Our Career Coach 43:58

12M ago43:58

43:58

In this episode, our Career Coach, Emily Schultz, is back! We talk about what it is like for her as a recruiter, trends we're seeing with transitioning teachers, and give advice on how teachers can stand out in the job market. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers …

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132 - Five Mistakes to Avoid in Your New Role 35:15

1y ago35:15

35:15

In this episode, Daphne shares the most common mistakes former teachers make in their new roles outside of the classroom and why you should avoid these pitfalls, too. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new ca…

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131 - Sarah Sterner: Climbing the Corporate Ladder in ID 45:49

1y ago45:49

45:49

Sarah Sterner is a science teacher turned instructional designer and learning experience designer. In this episode, we talk all about why she left teaching and how she is leveraging her experience outside of the classroom to continue to grow in her career. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has…

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130 - Katie Geiger: From Middle School Choir Director to Skills Consultant 36:50

1y ago36:50

36:50

In this episode, I interview former high school and middle school Choir Director Katie Geiger, who now works as a skills consultant. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Co…

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129 - Laura Zimmerman: From Teacher To Recruiter 44:08

1y ago44:08

44:08

In this episode, Laura Zimmerman, former early childhood teacher now working as a recruiter, shares how she's able to still help people and gives her best job hunting tips. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into …

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128 - Claire Bartholic: Tips on How to Recharge and Refresh Through Running 37:16

1y ago37:16

37:16

In this episode, Claire Bartholic shares how running as part of a self-care routine can ultimately help feelings of burn-out and overwhelm. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career C…

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127 - Gaspare Randazzo: Teaching and Stand-Up 46:30

1y ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, Gaspare Randazzo, NYC high school teacher and standup comedian, shares how he uses humor on stage and in his classroom to engage students. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The …

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126 - Marissa Goldberg: Communicating in a Remote Environment 37:27

1y ago37:27

37:27

In this episode, Daphne interviews remote work expert Marissa Goldberg. Marissa has been working remotely since 2015 and has managed remote team members across 20 countries. Her business, Remote Work Prep, helps companies create healthy, effective, remote work environments. If you are interested in a remote role, this episode is for you. Free Quiz:…

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125 - Jacqueline Martinez: Running for School Board 36:09

1y ago36:09

36:09

In this episode, Jacqueline Martinez, teacher of 13 years and advocate for education, shares her experience running for school board and how you can best support candidates in your area who are fighting for the things that teachers really need. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thou…

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124 - Katie Stoddard: Why This CEO Wants Teachers for Marketing Roles 38:52

1y ago38:52

38:52

In this episode, Katie Stoddard, owner of Ed2Market and a seasoned marketing expert in K-12 education, shares all of her wisdom on hiring teachers outside of the classroom and what you need to know if you are looking to land your next role in the marketing space. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course t…

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123 - Jess Lighthall: Adjusting to Corporate Life as an ID 35:30

1+ y ago35:30

35:30

In this episode, Jess Lighthall, former high school and college English instructor of 13 years, talks about about corporate life and how it was an adjustment from teaching. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into …

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122 - Mark Doctor: From Teaching to Scrum Master 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

37:57

In this episode, Teacher Career Coach Course graduate, Mark Doctor, shares how he went from being a burned out music teacher to a thriving Scrum Master. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Tea…

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121 - Surprise! I'm pregnant—with twins! 25:49

1+ y ago25:49

25:49

In this episode, Daphne shares a very exciting personal update and what she has learned along the way. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad …

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120 - Dave Byma: From Teacher to Onboarding Manager 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

34:44

In this episode I interview former elementary school teacher Dave Byma. After being in the classroom for 10 years, he turned his passion for helping others and making a difference into a new career as an onboarding manager. Listen in as he talks about how he landed this new role outside of the classroom. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classr…

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119 - Dr. Christie McMullen: Improving the Onboarding Process 34:46

1+ y ago34:46

34:46

In this episode, Dr. Christie McMullen, a former educator of 24 years, shares her thoughts on onboarding best practices based on her experience as an entrepreneur who helps corporations make work fun. This episode is perfect for those already in their new positions outside of the classroom. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right f…

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118 - Battling Impostor Syndrome In Your New Role 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

28:19

In this episode, Daphne explains how Impostor Syndrome has affected her career, how it might affect a transitioning teacher, and the many forms it takes. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Te…

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117 - Strategies to Stay Calm During the Chaos 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

28:19

In this episode, Daphne shares how teachers can stay calm when chaos in the classroom and career transition stress builds up. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Le…

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116 - Jillyan McKinney: From Teaching to Working in DEI 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

42:31

In this episode, I interview Jillyan McKinney, Senior Director of Projects and Operations at the Equity and Wellness Institute. Listen in as she shares about the time her school's ethnic studies curriculum was made into a viral video blasting Critical Race Theory, and what it's like to work in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion space. Free Quiz: …

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115 - Kayla Dunne: Leaving Teaching With Small Children 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

42:15

Kayla Dunn is a former teacher turned executive assistant and a mom of two young children. Kayla realized, after going back to teaching after her second child, she was giving her all to her classroom and had nothing left to give to her own children. She shares what it was like to leave the classroom and how she became a better mom, a better wife, a…

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114 - Abbey Clements: Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

In this episode, Abbey Clements, a survivor of the Sandy Hook shooting, shares what her organization Teachers Unified to End Gun Violence is doing to advocate for gun safety and how you can join in the fight for change. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers success…

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