The Teacher Biz Podcast

48: The Power of Listening to Your Audience with Katie Azevedo

Heather O’Donnell

Katie Azevedo, M.Ed., is the founder of SchoolHabits LLC, and the creator of the Executive Function Journal. She is a private executive function coach with over 18 years of teaching experience in the public school system and the private sector. With a Master's Degree in Special Education, Katie specializes in ADHD, learning disabilities, executive functions, test preparation, study skills, and creating systems to maximize efficiency. Through her blog on SchoolHabits.com, SchoolHabits University study skills course, YouTube video tutorials and private coaching sessions in her Massachusetts-based practice, she teaches students and professionals strategies to learn and work smarter. 


In this episode, Katie discusses how she transitioned from teaching to creating videos on study skills and learning strategies. She talks about the challenges she faced, including imposter syndrome, and how she overcame them. She also shares her excitement about expanding her business into the education system and her passion for helping students develop executive function skills. 


Connect with Katie Azevedo:

schoolhabits.com/



Key Takeaways:

  • (02:40) Katies background and journey to entrepreneurship
  • (10:45) The evolution of Katie’s teacher biz and it’s current structure
  • (15:15) The Executive Function Journal
  • (17:15) Recognizing gaps in the industry
  • (21:00) The importance of listening to what your audience needs
  • (22:10) Overcoming imposter syndrome
  • (27:40) Take action and just start somewhere
  • (29:15) Running a business with young children at home
  • (31:40) Having a willingness to learn and grow



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