WHAT'S THE BOOK ABOUT?
You're not broken.
You're a frog in boiling water.
You've been slowly adjusting to conditions that would have shocked your earlier self. The exhaustion crept up. The joy started fading. And somewhere along the way, you started wondering if it's time to go - even though part of you still loves what you do.
Teach, Lead or Leave is a practical, honest, and occasionally uncomfortable guide to figuring out what's actually going on - and what to do about it. No cheerleading. No guilt-tripping. Just real frameworks, real stories, and real decisions.
"The problem isn't that too many teachers and leaders are leaving. It's that too many are leaving when what they actually need is rest, a reset, or a realignment - not a resignation letter."
-Jenny Cole, Teach, Lead or Leave
THE FRAMEWORK
Six pathways. One of them is yours.
The decision isn't simply "stay or go." There are six distinct options - and knowing which one fits you changes everything.
01
Stay and Make It More Joyful
Craft your role to fit who you actually are.
02
Pivot Sideways
Same field, different flavour. A move across can feel like a leap forward.
03
Pause
Burnout isn't fixed by pushing through. Permission granted.
04
Stay and Stretch
Craft your role to fit who you actually are.
05
Leave
Scary? Yes. Impossible? Absolutely not. Plan it properly.
06
Phase Out
Go out on your terms, with legacy and grace intact.
"Jenny Cole has written the book every educator needs the moment they start quietly asking, 'Is this still for me?' Honest, encouraging, and deeply practical - a coaching conversation in book form. Page by page, this book helps you reconnect with who you are, what you value, and what you want next."
-Dr Amie Fabry, Early Childhood Consultant
IS THIS YOU?
This book was written for you if...
- You've loved your career - and lately, it doesn't love you back.
- You're too exhausted to think clearly about what to do next.
- You feel restless, but you can't quite put your finger on why.
- You've Googled "can I leave teaching?" at 11 pm more than once.
- You want to make a considered decision - not an impulsive one you'll regret.
- You're a school leader wondering if your role is slowly hollowing you out.
your guide
Jenny Cole
Coach, consultant and recovering principal
Jenny spent 20 years in education before picking up her handbag in the middle of a meeting and walking out the door. She's not proud of the dramatic exit - which is exactly why she spent the next 15 years helping other educators do it better. Through her coaching practice, Positively Beaming, and her Positively Leading Podcast, Jenny has worked with hundreds of educators to find clarity, courage, and their next right step.
WHERE TO START
Not sure which pathway is yours?
The Burnt Out or Bored quiz takes about three minutes and will tell you exactly where you are right now - and what your most likely next move is.
NOW AVAILABLE
The book that gives you permission to decide.
Teach, Lead or Leave is the honest, practical guide every educator needs - whether you're burnt out, restless, ready to lead, or just wondering what comes next. No guilt. No cheerleading. Just clarity.
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