What our customers are saying
My passion is to help you be successful in mapping your career following teaching, developing and enhancing your technology networking, creating a resume that will highlight your unique skills, and interview preparation for success.
I've known Austin for some time now, having coached football together and taught in the same school district. We frequently discussed opportunities beyond the classroom, so when Lane Switch was up and running, I decided to reach out to him. Austin provided valuable insights into how I could leverage my existing skills to transition into a different career. He helped me narrow down potential fields of interest and offered advice on how to stand out. Austin emphasized the importance of patience, especially when you're eager to leave education. He was candid about my approach, highlighted trends in the fields I was considering, and guided me on how to connect with potential employers. Thanks to his support, I successfully transitioned from the classroom to a job in local government.
Working with Austin for the past 6 months has been the exact guidance that I needed. Austin provided me with direction, professional advice, strategies for the job search, and overall accountability. Searching for a job prior to working with Lane Switch was daunting and often devastating. Once I had Austin in my corner, it was much easier to keep my spirits high and my sight focused on the next actionable step.
I found Austin through LinkedIn while I was job searching and scrolling through my feed. I decided to reach out and get more information. It was such a great decision. Austin helped me shift my perspective on the job search, LinkedIn, my resume, and most of all, myself. He helped me realize that I am not just a teacher and I have so many transferable skills into whatever career path I choose. He definitely puts an effort on being your support and promoting self advocacy. Austin is extremely supportive, even after you finish the program, and he will be one of your biggest cheerleaders. I have recommended him to teachers in transition, and will continue to do so because of how much he has helped me. 10000000/10 recommend.
I got connected to Austin through a mutual friend. What I love about his work is that he approaches his job as a coach. One on one meetings with him every week were extremely helpful because he would help me break down my resume, go through my LinkedIn, etc. What I appreciated most about him was the way he cared to get to know me personally so that he could connect me to jobs and opportunities that best fit me. Looking for a job can be stressful, frustrating, and intimidating at times, but having Austin as consistent accountability was very beneficial for me throughout the entire process. He made sure to check in with me regularly and was very supportive. His positive outlook and ability to connect made it a great experience for me.
After being in the education field for over 5 years, I had decided to make the tough decision to move on from my teaching career, and see what else was out there. Without knowing where to start, I knew an updated LinkedIn profile would be my best bet. After linking with friends and acquaintances, I had remembered that Austin, a good friend, had left education himself to pursue something new. Connecting with Austin was one of the best things I could have done for myself! Austin’s knowledge and insight helped me understand that the skills I had obtained as a teacher, will transfer over to other positions in the “real world”. With Austin walking me through my skills and experiences as a teacher, and how they connected to the business world, it made me more confident in my abilities to go out and tackle the job market!
Austin was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable when I spoke to him about alternative careers to teaching. In addition to providing insight and advice, he connected me with other professionals that helped me “switch lanes” into the corporate world. I highly recommend working with him if you are an educator looking to make a career change! supportive and knowledgeable when I spoke to him about alternative careers to
I was an educator for 8 years when I made the decision to take a job in the corporate world. I wasn’t sure how things worked or what to expect. I was fortunate to be introduced to Austin who had made the same career jump from education. He helped me navigate the uncertainties and obstacles of a corporate career. Austin showed me ways I could utilize skills I used as a teacher to make the transition easier for me. Under the tutelage of Austin I was given the tools to minimize the learning curve and anxiety that comes with a new career.
Knowing how to tailor and build a resume can be very overwhelming, at Lane Switch, I worked with Austin who provided an amazing experience. He took the time to understand my technical and business experiences and helped draft an exceptional resume! The hiring managers even made a reference to how great my resume was! I highly recommend working with Austin and leveraging his background in recruiting and technology to tailor a resume that will get you hired! Thanks Austin and Lane Switch Consulting!
After spending 6 years in the classroom I was ready for a change, and Austin helped me make that jump! Austin was able to help identify my strengths, map out career options that best matched my interests, and tailored a resume to catch the eye of multiple recruiters and employers. He was also able to give me helpful tips about connecting with others in the professional community. Austin was extremely helpful throughout my job search and has continued to be an encouragement as I've started my new career. I highly recommend Laneswitch to anybody who is looking for a change from the classroom!
When I realized that teaching was no longer the right career path for me, I felt completely lost and unsure of what to do next. I had no clear direction for my future career, and the transition felt overwhelming. My husband mentioned he knew someone who could help, leading me to Austin through the Lane Switch website. Austin guided me in identifying a new career path that aligned with my skills and goals, helped me improve my LinkedIn profile, provided interview preparation, and shared valuable job search strategies. With patience and persistence, I found a new role that fits my professional goals and personal needs. I’m incredibly grateful to Lane Switch Consulting for their support throughout this journey!
Austin and I got connected through my hairstylist (small world) when I expressed to her I am looking for a new career outside of a childcare setting and showed me his Instagram for Lane Switch Consulting. I have worked with children k-6 since 2017, and I worked my way up to a supervisor position and wanted to apply my skills elsewhere after tremendous burn-out. Austin and I had out first meeting and we dove right in! First, he helped me with my resume, then finding jobs, to reaching out to hiring managers, and then helping prep for interviews! When I got stuck on how to re-word my experience for corporate America, which was way harder for me than I thought it would be, he instantly had multiple options how to rephrase my skills. Austin is very knowledgeable, and you can tell he truly has a passion helping teachers / childcare workers transition out of the classroom. In times of feeling like I just wanted to give up, Austin would encourage me and offer any support needed if it came to finding hiring managers, wording emails, finding jobs etc. All thanks to Austin I accepted a new role and I am SO excited!
About Me
I’m Austin Campbell, former teacher, lifelong coach, and now helping educators reach their full potential with new careers outside of the classroom.
For six years, I was a Special Needs Adapted PE teacher in Loudoun County Public Schools, where I also coached high school football and basketball, taught behind-the-wheel driver education (yes, crazy as it sounds), and somehow decided to go back to pursue a master’s degree in education and administration. I even picked up two district awards for my work in special education along the way.
But like many teachers, I hit that all-too-familiar wall: burnout, lack of career growth, and the nagging question, is this really it?
So, I switch lanes. I took a leap into the corporate world and eventually landed in staffing and recruiting, where I learned what hiring managers look for and just how many transferable skills teachers bring to the table.
That experience led to the creation of Lane Switch Consulting; a place where teachers ready for change get the coaching, tools, and confidence to make their next move. Through 1:1 coaching sessions, I help educators build a clear career roadmap, revamp their resume, polish their online presence, and start making real connections beyond the classroom.