Leaving Mid-Year, Self Doubt & The Real Talk Every Teacher Needs with Emily Tadepalli

Sixteen years. National board certified. A doctorate in progress. And still, Emily Tadepalli knew it was time to go. In this episode, Eva Papacostas sits down with Emily Tadepalli — former teacher turned Customer Experience Manager — for one of the most honest conversations about leaving teaching you'll hear. They get into a lot: what it actually felt like to leave the classroom mid-school year, the heaviness of walking away from a career that feels like a calling, and why teaching doesn't have to be your identity to still matter. They also get into the real timeline of a teacher job search, why your resume can't sound like a lesson plan, and what it's like to go from being an expert in your field to feeling like a total beginner all over again. This is the real, not sugar coated, motivational talk with your two BFFs that every transitioning teacher needs to hear. Drop any questions in the comments👇 _______________________________________________ Hi, I'm Erin. Career and executive coach for women, Head of Sales at Amazon, and someone who believes your career should support your life — not consume it. Whether you're figuring out your next pivot or navigating the pressures of leadership at a high level, this podcast is here to help you think clearer, move forward with confidence, and build something that actually fits. 🧡 📄 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: https://erinlewber.com/free-template 🔧 BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS: https://www.erinlewber.com/blueprint 🔎 PIVOTING CAREERS? FIRST, FIND YOUR FOCUS ROLE: https://www.erinlewber.com/focusrolef... 💻 BOOK A COACHING CALL: https://calendly.com/erinlewber/1-hou... 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN:   / erinlewber   _______________________________________________ #careerchange #careercoaching #careerpivot #jobsearchtips #careerchangeforteachers #gettingacorporatejob #howtoleaveteaching #careeradvice #linkedin #professional #professionaldevelopment #tutorial #resume #coverletter #lifeadvice #jobsearch #workfromhome #wfh #personaldevelopment #salary #salaryincrease #salarynegotiation #jobmarket #linkedin #networking #howto #education #interview #jobinterview #interviewquestions