From Paycheck To Purpose: Rodrick Johnson's Bold Leap From Corporate To The Classroom Cold-Pressed Conversations™ podcast

From Paycheck to Purpose: Rodrick Johnson's Bold Leap from Corporate to the Classroom

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What happens when you walk away from corporate comfort to follow your calling in education?

In this inspiring episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations™, I speak with featured guest, Rodrick Johnson, as we explore the bold and deeply personal journey of leaving behind a high-paying job to embrace a purpose-driven life in the classroom.

🌱 This isn’t just a career pivot—it’s a transformation rooted in wellness, self-discovery, and intentional living. Whether you're considering a professional shift or just craving more alignment between your work and your values, this story will challenge, encourage, and uplift you.

🧠 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

✔️ The power of energy transfer and how your presence impacts others

✔️ Why passion over profit leads to long-term fulfillment

✔️ How wellness practices can transform how you lead and live

✔️ The real talk behind challenges of transitioning careers

✔️ The role of mentorship and self-care in sustaining your purpose

Timestamps: 00:00 – The Energized Educator Enters the Room

04:00 – From Corporate to Calling

08:00 – Wellness, Wholeness & Walking It Out

12:00 – From Trauma to Transformation

17:00 – A Message to Educators: Be Unforgettable

🔥 Key Keywords for Reach: corporate to education, career transition story, leave corporate job, follow your purpose, educator wellness, teaching and mental health, mentorship in education, self-care for educators, passion over profit

💬 Let’s Talk: Have you ever considered leaving a job that didn’t align with your values? Drop your story or question in the comments—we read and reply to every one.

How to connect with Rodrick Johnson:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodrick.johnson.568
Joey's Story (book): https://joeysstory.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/energizededucator/

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