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Things We’ve Learned As season one comes to a close, Tim and Ryan are eager to share what’s helped them get to where they are now. From a discussion of books to podcasts (and even to people), you don’t want to miss this episode! The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they

6 Steps to Finding Your Second Act in Retirement What makes lists so appealing to us? Don’t miss today’s episode of the podcast where the boys give “next-step” advice and discuss the ability we have to create the best retirement process possible by following a few simple steps.  The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond

Specialization vs. Diversification Welcome back to another episode of Teaching Transformations! Make sure to tune into the boys’ esoteric conversation as they talk Liquid Death and use the definitions of specialization and diversification to prepare you for an easy retirement. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their

Getting Started as a Writer With Tim participating in Amazon’s new program, Kindle Vella, the friends discuss how trends impact their form of media as authors. Taking these changes into consideration, the boys share their best tips on staying in tune with your audience and how to motivate yourself to begin your journey. The Teaching

Rewriting Your Story Everyone has a story—what’s yours? Join Tim and Ryan in today’s episode where they discuss common obstacles we face when deciding to take different paths and the approaches we can take to overcome them. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their late forties or

Turning 50 With Tim recently turning fifty, he shares the effect it’s had on his mindset and personal growth. The boys then take a deep dive into nostalgia and reminisce on some of their past memories while looking ahead to the future. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers

Dealing with Loneliness and Isolation How do you respond to solitude? Today, the boys discuss the importance of interactions in the workplace and the differences between joining communities in person and online with technology like Zoom.  The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their late forties or fifties

Using the F-Word – Finance Sales, scams, and charity. Tune into this week’s episode for a captivating discussion surrounding the definitions of work and how they can be applied to the current way you make income.  The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their late forties or fifties

Internet Evolutions Every day, technology is becoming more advanced—and so is the internet. From social media usage to the Semantic Web, tune into today’s episode to hear Tim and Ryan discuss their fears and predictions for the future.  The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their late forties

Talking Collaborations What does collaboration mean to you? In this week’s episode, the two friends take a deeper dive into the benefits and downsides of group work in the classroom setting as well as in their current jobs. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their late forties

GenX Just Doesn’t Care Welcome back! In today’s episode, join the boys in laughing about tweets regarding Fox News and GenX before diving into the true meaning and intentions behind cancel culture. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their late forties or fifties to design a post-academic

Podcast About Podcasts In this week’s episode, the fellas discuss Tim’s past podcasts and the steps it takes to realize when it’s time to move on from one. Tune in for their tips and tricks on starting a podcast for beginners! The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in

The Role of Mentorship Join Tim and Ryan as they discuss the importance of being selective about where you’re looking for mentorship and what you’re looking to accomplish with it. They boys review what it’s like to be a mentee as well as their relationships with past mentors. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond

Our Relationship with Time How has Tim and Ryan’s relationship with time changed over the years? The two friends discuss transitions in their responsibilities and how it’s affected their daily work habits. They also ponder the meaning of leverage while applying it to their current careers. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley

Bucket List: Authors on a Train Let’s talk about bucket lists! Tim and Ryan discuss their participation in writing workshops as well as hosting them. The two friends converse about how to immerse attendees in the experiences of a workshop and what sets Tim’s aside from the rest. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond

How GenX Will Save the World In this episode of Teaching Transformations, Tim and Ryan discuss how our generational mindsets differ and the influence they have on the approaches we take to certain situations. The guys consider how growing up GenXers has shaped their personalities and work ethics. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond

Starting from Zero Using experience to build skill sets that benefit career goals can be challenging. Ryan and Tim discuss how identifying and studying those who have launched a thriving business leads to achieving your own success. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their late forties or

The Key to Community Many of us underestimate the power of community in our lives. Engaging communities creates thriving individuals, something both Ryan and Tim have experienced in their lives. Listen in as they talk about why community is so important for personal growth. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they

Are You Happy Now? That’s probably not a question we ask ourselves frequently enough. In this episode, the guys discuss why it’s important for us to fulfill the desire of change in our jobs. In addition, they discuss how their skills have impacted the transitions in their lives. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond

Introducing Teaching Transformations Welcome to the first full episode of Teaching Transformations! Retired teacher, Tim Desmond has teamed up with current teacher and administrator, Ryan Wooley to discuss why it’s important for us to be thinking about how we’ll spend our time in retirement. The two old friends and former colleagues discuss their past and

The Podcast Trailer Welcome to the podcast trailer for Teaching Transformations! The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their late forties or fifties to design a post-academic life. Seize the Day! Transcript: Tim   Welcome to the teaching transformations podcast. I’m Tim Desmond along here with my friend, Mr…