Transitioning from Teacher to PM ft. Melissa Chapman Magee

03/09/2025 1h 4min Temporada 2 Episodio 5

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Have you ever felt that your background doesn’t quite “fit” the traditional PM mold? In this episode of PM Therapy, Mukhtar Kadiri speaks with Melissa Chapman Magee, who made a successful transition from teaching and NGO work into project management. Melissa shares her unique journey, insights into industry-switching, and the mindset shifts required to overcome imposter syndrome during major career pivots.If you’re considering a career shift, feel stuck or struggling with self-doubt as you transition into PM, this episode is for you! 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to successfully pivot from teaching or nonprofit work to project managementThe hardest part of transitioning into PM and how to overcome self-doubtKey strategies to present yourself as an “industry-agnostic” PMThe challenges of switching industries once you’re already a PMHow coaching can help PMs overcome common career strugglesAnd so much more!📉 Need help landing a 100–300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us! Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today: https://tally.so/r/3la956🚀 Check us out on your other favorite platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTphYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypodApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/👱🏻‍♀️Want to check out Melissa’s free resources? Follow her on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissachappy/🤓 Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadir❤️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, career growth, and leadership!#ProjectManagement #CareerTransition #PMLeadership #TeachingToPM #IndustrySwitching #CoachingForPMs