In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with Mike Leaman, founder of Classroom Exit Coach, to break down how structured coaching programs can create real, lasting career change. Mike shares why he moved away from open-ended coaching and instead offers a fixed six-session coaching program designed to give teachers clarity, confidence, and direction as they transition out of education.

They explore Mike’s journey from history teacher and school leader to full-time coach, the pressures driving educators to seek change, and how identity, mindset, and lifestyle all shape career decisions. Mike explains how he structures his six-session framework, prices based on impact rather than time, manages client capacity across time zones, and why LinkedIn has become his most effective client acquisition channel.

This episode is a must-listen for coaches building structured programs, educators considering a career pivot, and anyone looking to scale a coaching business without burnout.



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Website: https://www.classroomexitcoach.co.uk/

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