EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Angela Gentile, empowerment coach.

During this conversation Angela discusses career transitions, doing what you’re passionate about, and taking the steps to go all in.

QUOTES FROM ANGELA

• “Teaching is different in different places, but if you have a really strong union, you can do some pretty shitty things and still have a job, with the exception of, actually physically harming children.”
• “Because the schools are underfunded, teachers have to go into their own pockets. Because the school's underfunded, they don't have enough resources or therapists or special, teachers, specialized teachers, so that falls on you as, the classroom teacher.”
• “Asserting yourself starts with knowing what it is that you will and won't do, what you want and what you don't want.”

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 | Introduction and Background

01:31 | Angela’s backstory

06:14 | Pricing happiness

08:01 | Teaching career red flags

12:11 | Being more assertive

14:50 | The turning point for Angela

20:15 | What does security even mean

28:36 | Planning your exit

31:17 | Letting your colleagues down

35:22 | Can’t get fired with a union?

41:03 | Action steps for career transition

43:07 | Overcoming one career challenge

47:11 | Closing

RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

• Angela Gentile on Social Media:
  • Instagram
• Chan With A Plan
• Max Chan on Social Media