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023 - Pit Pony Lee Springett - Classroom to Barnardos Project Manager
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In todays episode of The Pit Pony Podcast, we sit down with Lee Springett, a former secondary school teacher who made the leap from the classroom into the charity sector. After 12 years in teaching, Lee didn’t leave because of burnout or a critical incident - he left because of a gut feeling and a reflective process that changed his perspective on what the next 20 years could look like.
Lee takes us through the creation of his “list of non-negotiables,” his year-long exit strategy, and the 75 applications that ultimately landed him a fulfilling role as a Project Manager for Barnardo’s. We explore the challenges of leadership in education, the disconnect between training and real-world application, and the pivotal moments that inspired Lee to prioritise family and work-life balance.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone contemplating a career change, searching for purpose, or wondering if the grass really is greener on the other side.
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Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real
85 episodes
Manage episode 461070874 series 3610145
In todays episode of The Pit Pony Podcast, we sit down with Lee Springett, a former secondary school teacher who made the leap from the classroom into the charity sector. After 12 years in teaching, Lee didn’t leave because of burnout or a critical incident - he left because of a gut feeling and a reflective process that changed his perspective on what the next 20 years could look like.
Lee takes us through the creation of his “list of non-negotiables,” his year-long exit strategy, and the 75 applications that ultimately landed him a fulfilling role as a Project Manager for Barnardo’s. We explore the challenges of leadership in education, the disconnect between training and real-world application, and the pivotal moments that inspired Lee to prioritise family and work-life balance.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone contemplating a career change, searching for purpose, or wondering if the grass really is greener on the other side.
Follow us on Facebook
Loving the Pit Pony Podcast? We’d be so grateful for your support! We’ve set up a Buy Me a Coffee page where you can make a small donation to help keep the podcast running.
Contribute to the 'Silenced by Support' Campaign
If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast there are organisations who can help:
Join Us:
- Subscribe to the Pit Pony Podcast
- Sign up to our mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/i1L5ck
Thanks for listening 🙏
Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real
85 episodes
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