Teacher Transition Podcast
Teacher Transition Podcast
Podcast Description
Are you a teacher navigating the next steps in your career? Whether you're transitioning into education, moving up the ranks, or stepping into a brand-new path beyond the classroom, this podcast is for you!
Join us as we share insights, real stories, and expert advice to help educators like you embrace change with confidence. From professional growth to career pivots, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Your transition starts now—let’s dive in!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focuses on career transitions within and beyond the education sector, with episodes featuring topics such as moving from classroom roles to sales and consultancy, teaching abroad, and reinventing oneself in educational technology; Episode 1 highlights Samantha Stanley's transition from classroom teaching to curriculum sales, providing practical insights for educators considering similar paths.

Are you a teacher navigating the next steps in your career? Whether you’re transitioning into education, moving up the ranks, or stepping into a brand-new path beyond the classroom, this podcast is for you!
Join us as we share insights, real stories, and expert advice to help educators like you embrace change with confidence. From professional growth to career pivots, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Your transition starts now—let’s dive in!
content type
Interview
primary goal
Educational
summary
In this episode, Kristen Behlmann, a performance coach and counselor, shares insights on managing performance anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout among musicians and educators. We explore practical strategies for handling nerves, building confidence, and fostering sustainable performance habits.
keywords
performance anxiety, musicians, educators, burnout, perfectionism, mental health, coaching, counseling, performance tips
key topics
Performance anxiety symptoms and management
Differences in navigating nerves in sports vs. music
The role of perception in anxiety and stress
Strategies for teachers to support anxious students
Separating performance coaching from counseling
Signs of burnout and how to address them
The importance of present-moment focus in performance
Tools for handling mistakes and chaos during performances
guest name
Kristin Behlmann
sound bites
”It's our perception on the same energy.”
”Slow down, take a full exhale, and breathe.”
”Loosen your grip, and let go of perfectionism.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and guest background
669:25:52 Kristin's journey from performer to counselor
1452:45:54 Understanding the energy of nerves in sports vs. music
2094:25:55 Kristin's transition into performance counseling
33222:12:41 Common symptoms of performance anxiety
39499:59:28 Perception and mindset in managing nerves
50638:52:50 Breathing and relaxation techniques
54861:06:15 Perfectionism and burnout: strategies to let go
68027:46:21 Supporting students through mistakes and chaos
73666:39:46 Differences between counseling and performance coaching
87527:46:38 Final words of encouragement and resources
resources
Kristen Behlmann – Performance Coach and Counselor –
https://www.kristinbehlmann.com/music-educator-group?fbclid=IwY2xjawUiN_NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMWx5cHVDendyZGNmU252ZjdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEejszFSOHliIWBKY8U67NxxfME6Yg4e0eMOa7KNf0lsf8fsltmluy01_SwhK4_aem_GnXyUwXr2K1VF3ACpzsF3Q
Performance Anxiety Cohorts
https://www.kristinbehlmann.com/music-educator-group?fbclid=IwY2xjawUiN8JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMWx5cHVDendyZGNmU252ZjdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEejszFSOHliIWBKY8U67NxxfME6Yg4e0eMOa7KNf0lsf8fsltmluy01_SwhK4_aem_GnXyUwXr2K1VF3ACpzsF3Q and Workshops – https://www.kristinbehlmann.com/workshops
Texas Music Educators Association – https://www.tmea.org
guest links
Website -https://www.kristinbehlmann.com
Performance Coaching – https://www.bellmanperformance.com

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