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The Adventures After Teaching Podcast

From Teacher to Children's Coach

December 12, 2023 • Joanne Howard • Season 3 • Episode 8

In this episode, Jo chats to Wendy about how she became a children's coach. Wendy felt trapped in teaching and joined the academy as she transitioned out. After exploring different options, Wendy found the path that allowed her to follow her passion and her business adventure began.

This episode also explores:
- Transitioning out of teaching.
- Finding other income sources.
- How to niche and build a business.
- Wendy's day to day.
- Developing social media skills.
- Wendy's future business plans.
- Top tips for starting a coaching business.

As Wendy says:
"I just love the variety of what I am doing and the freedom!"

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Find out more about Wendy's coaching business by exploring her:

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