Have you ever expanded into new subjects outside of your comfort zone?

MarinaT
MarinaT Posts: 2,148 Udemy rank
in Stories and inspiration

Teaching is not just about imparting knowledge, but also about the continuous pursuit of learning. Instructors often find themselves pushing boundaries and stepping outside their comfort zones to explore new subjects and areas of expertise.

Now, let's hear from you. Whether you've ventured into new subjects, explored different areas of teaching, or even crossed disciplinary boundaries, we're curious:

Have you ever expanded into new subjects outside of your comfort zone?

Share your stories, challenges, and triumphs. Let's celebrate the spirit of growth and exploration in teaching!



Comments

  • Alexia
    Alexia Posts: 457 mentor rank

    Great question! I retired from decades of being a mental health therapist earning my Leadership & Management Certificate from Wharton Executive Ed. This helped me launch my coaching & training business.

    Huge step midlife.

  • MarinaT
    MarinaT Posts: 2,148 Udemy rank

    Hi @Alexia
    ,

    Thank you for sharing . Yes, I can see how this was a significant step that required a leap of faith.

    I also remember that you considered creating a course in a new subject (web3). I hope your app project is going well .

  • TomOphir
    TomOphir Posts: 71 storyteller rank

    We've created around 23 courses now. When I started it was easy in a way for me to speak and teach on the topics I knew well... and sometimes we could complete a new course in a few weeks but now the courses are nearly always venturing into new territories. And take a lot longer to develop, maybe 6 months minimum. We have a lot more learning, development and integration now before we have the 'authenticity' to offer new courses. I certainly do end up really stretching myself learning about so many things.. and experimenting into new areas. Sometimes it can be fragmenting so I take a break from developing courses for a while. You can only really be an expert of a few things (at least at any one time).

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