Burned Out,
Outgrown Your Role,
or Ready for Something New?
You don't need to decide today, but you do need to make such a big decision with a clear head.
If you've been quietly wondering whether it's time to leave your school, pursue leadership, or reinvent your career entirely, this guide will help you distinguish burnout from misalignment, get clear on what you truly want, and decide what comes next with confidence.
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Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions?
- Am I burned out, or do I just need a break?
- Is this school still the right fit for me?
- Have I outgrown my role?
- Is it time to pursue leadership?
- Would I be happier somewhere else doing something else, maybe even outside of education?
If these questions are familiar, you're not alone.
Deciding whether to stay, leave, or reinvent your career is one of the hardest decisions anyone makes.
In education, it is easy to make the decision while exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, or lacking the perspective needed to see the situation clearly because our work days can be so grueling.
This guide was created to change that, to give you the headspace to discern what you really want and if now is the time to go after it.
Should I stay, or should I go?
This is a research-informed is designed specifically for teachers and school leaders wrestling with whether to stay, leave, or redefine their role.
Drawing from research on burnout, identity transitions, emotional well-being, leadership, trust, and psychological safety, this guide will help you discern what you're truly experiencing and determine your next step with intention.
Whether you're considering:
- changing schools
- pursuing leadership
- leaving education altogether
- redefining your current role
- remaining where you are for another season,
this guide will help you be clear-headed and decisive about your next step.
Make the decision with clear headspace, not while you're exhausted or confused.
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What's Inside
Four discernment questions that will help you distinguish between what may be a temporary season in your career from a deeper call to move on and grow in a new place
Two additional questions that will help you determine if a toxic school culture or unideal relationship with a supervisor is playing a role in your desire for change
A 24-question career assessment
Two 90-day plans: one for if you decide to stay, and another if you go
How to protect yourself and confidentiality during a search and interview process
Interviewing and networking scripts
“Anna is an incredible mentor and coach. Change is hard for me, but talking with her about my professional ambitions and the challenges I am navigating in my career has felt like talking to a trusted friend, and it has given me a new sense of confidence and pride in who I am and the work I lead.”
Jordana Levine, New York, NY
Author & Founder
Anna Carello
I remember various points in my career when the thought of staying where I was in a school was more uncomfortable than the thought of going somewhere new. It was scary, of course, but a feeling I couldn't shake. Sometimes I made the decision to stay and found new ways to grow where I was, and some of my decisions were to go and grow somewhere else. Both decisions were weighty. Both took courage and self-awareness.
If you found this guide, you're at a similar crossroads, and for that we're kindred. I wrote this guide in the spirit of that very unique feeling that we both know, and I hope you find it supportive and helpful.
If you want a partner in this work or to think through your decision, please reach out to me as I'd love to help if I can.
In Support,
Anna
Dr. Anna Carello is the founder of Force Multiplier IQ, a certified change management practitioner, and a former senior school leader with more than two decades of experience in public and independent schools. Throughout her career, she has coached educators and school leaders through professional transitions, leadership development, and organizational change.
This Guide Is For You If:
You know your energy is off
You feel exhausted, restless, frustrated, or confused about your work
you're self aware
You've quietly thought, “I can't do this another year.”
you've hit a glass ceiling
The season in your current role is coming to an end, or you have no more room to grow.
You value yourself & your career
You want a thoughtful transition, not a transition made in haste or while you're burned out and under pressure
You Don't Need To Rush Your Decision
But you do need to make a decision fully aware of what's driving your desire for a change, what you want next, and the timing to go after it
FAQ
Is the guide just for school leaders?
No. The guide is for teachers and school leaders. Since I've been both, I wrote this for us all.
WHAT if i'm questioning leaving education entirely?
Then this guide is still for you because we explore staying, changing schools, pursuing leadership, or leaving education altogether.
How quickly do I receive access?
Almost instantly. After you checkout, you'll receive an email from me with the link to download the guide. You have two weeks to download.
What if I still need support after completing the guide?
Let me know. I'll be happy to help if I think I can. With 25 years of teaching in every division and leading PK-12 in both public and independent schools, I have a good lay of the land. If I can help, I will. If I can't, I may have someone in my network who can instead.
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