working identity - transmuting teacher

“I want to do something other than teach. Where do I start? What can I read?”

These are two common questions I hear from teachers considering a career change. Teachers want to know where to start and having been an educator for years and years AND years, another common thought is, what can I read. In this 5-week small-group coaching course, both of these questions will be addressed.

What’s the program?

🦋 Who this is for: Teachers and educators at any level (K12 teachers, post-secondary faculty, trainers, community educators, etc.) that want to work on their career path together. This experience is for those who are asking, “What else can I do? What would I like to try? When will I have time to think about a career change?! What is my identity if I am not teaching?” This experience will provide time to work on these questions. Throughout the program, you will be provided time to focus on the who (and what) that you want to be (and do) if you stay in teaching, or if you want to transition out. Educators are the primary audience for this cohort. If you once were a teacher and are going through another transition, this program is for you as well. A general cohort in any area of career transitions is planned for late 2025. If you’d like to receive updates on upcoming programs, subscribe here.

🎨 Holistic & Interdisciplinary: This experience is designed and facilitated by me, Veronica, an ICF ACC certified holistic coach and interdisciplinary educator. To find out more about me and my approach, go to Coaching with Veronica. This experience will weave in a holistic experience of body, emotion, mind and soul. From an interdisciplinary approach, a variety of activities, exercises and reflection questions will be provided to help participants interact with their working identity.

🧭 WORKING IDENTITY: is the metaphor and container of this experience. We will use the new 2023 edition of the book Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra. I read the first edition when I was a teacher in transition and found it supported me in my journey. We’ll read about 50 pages per week starting in week 2.

What’s the logistics?

🗓️ Dates, Time & Format: We’ll meet weekly for 5 weeks on Wednesdays from October 1st through the 29th, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific. There will also be a check in meeting three weeks after on November 19th at the same time. Session will be held on Zoom and they will not be recorded to allow greater trust and confidentiality. The group will be capped at 8 participants.

• Week 1 / Oct 1: Community Agreements & Setting Intentions

• Week 2 / Oct 8: Who am I, who do I want to become? (Chapters 1 & 2)

• Week 3 / Oct 15: What kind of change, transition and transmutation is possible? (Chapters 3 & 4)

• Week 4 / Oct 22: What can I try out, and who do I want to connect with? (Chapter 5 & 6)

• Week 5 / Oct 29: What is next for me? (Chapters 7 & Conclusion)

• Week 8 / Nov 19: An opportunity to see what has transpired after a couple weeks! 🍀

🌱 Enrollment Options in USD:

• Group Program: $250 USD group experience per person.

• 1 + Group Program: $325 USD group experience with one 60-minute 1:1 coaching session per person.

• 1:1 Experience: $600 USD for a fully individual experience of six 60 minute 1:1 coaching sessions. Email to set up a time to chat about the 1:1 experience.

🪷 Next Steps: Register on the Offerings page or link directly below. If you have questions prior to registering, email me. If you want to meet to see if this is a good fit for you, email and we can set up a time to chat. A general cohort is planned for later in 2025. If you’d like to receive updates on upcoming programs, subscribe here. THANK YOU! Veronica 👋🏻 

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