In this episode, Ayo Bamgbose breaks down something that often gets overlooked when professionals say they want to move into teaching.

The reality is, teaching in our industry is not one single path. It can lead to very different careers depending on the direction you choose.

Drawing from her own journey from therapist to trainer, lecturer, and now academy owner, Ayo shares honest insights into what each route actually looks like behind the scenes.

This episode is designed to help you stop feeling stuck and start making clearer decisions about your next step.

What You’ll Learn

• The difference between in-store training and brand training
• What a lecturing role really involves beyond delivering lessons
• What it takes to run your own academy
• Why clarity matters before moving into education
• How to start thinking about which route suits your lifestyle and goals

Key Mentions & Resources

• Download the brochure https://www.developingeducatorsacademy.com/brochure
• Learn more about our courses https://www.developingeducatorsacademy.com/cibtac

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In this episode, Ayo shares a real moment from her PhD journey that completely changed how she thinks about confidence.

What started as a well-prepared presentation quickly turned into something unexpected, and the outcome was not what she anticipated.

If you have ever felt like you need to be fully prepared before you speak, teach, or present, this episode will give you something to reflect on.

What You’ll Learn

• Why confidence does not always come from preparation
• What happens when you are forced to trust yourself
• A different way to think about presenting and teaching

Mentioned in This Episode

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
• Level 3 Assessor Qualification

Explore more here: https://www.developingeducatorsacademy.com/brochure

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You’ve done the training. Now it’s time to be seen.

Many educators don’t struggle with confidence or capability. They struggle with visibility.

You can be studying a teaching qualification, mentoring others, delivering training, or supporting learners and still feel invisible when it comes to opportunities. Not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because so much educational work in our industry happens quietly.

This episode is for that in-between stage. The point where education is clearly part of your path, but your LinkedIn profile still reflects an older version of you.

What we cover in the episode

• Why LinkedIn plays a key role in how educators are noticed and remembered
• What actually helps position you as an educator, without pretending or overselling
• How small profile updates can shift how others see your experience
• A mindset reminder for anyone who feels they’re “not there yet”

This episode isn’t about chasing visibility. It’s about allowing your work and intentions to be seen.

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If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to I’m No Rookie on your favourite podcast platform. Your reviews and shares help more beauty, spa, and wellness professionals find the podcast and feel supported in their journey.

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