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Episode 2: Know what you want and stay positive - chatting with Maddie Boldero

37m · Get richer teacher with Ola Kowalska · 23 Aug 09:00

Can you stand out in ELT by just being YOU? Of course, you can!

In this episode, I invited my ex-colleague-turned-friend and probably a twin sister in some other life, Maddie Boldero, for a chat. She is a ball of energy, just like me and kindly agreed to talk to me about her journey in the ELT world and what her biggest lessons have been so far.

Maddie has been in the industry since 2007 as a teacher, a manager, a teacher trainer who has always been able to recognise what she wants which proved a useful skill. Her extraordinary optimism is her personal magnet and she used it many times in the classroom and managerial experience as her leverage. She is also known for her professionalism, hard-working attitude and knowing what she really wants. She's now in the middle of another career pivot which she sees as an exciting opportunity. Fingers crossed for that, Maddie! You can follow Maddie's journey at @anotherbunchofacronyms on Instagram!

Make sure to listen till the very end where Maddie shares what she thinks it means to stand out in ELT and how you can achieve that!

WOO-HOO, what a chat! Perfect to lift your mood for sure! :)

Go on, give it a listen and let us both know your thoughts!

Hey, I'm Ola!

For the last 2 years I have been helping language teachers like you build online brands, connect with their perfect students and make more money. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 300 hundred language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see a world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their student's lives (without burnout or selling their souls).

How we can work together for free:

  • you can listen to this weekly podcast!
  • you can read my blog
  • you can watch my '10 ways to find perfect students' training for free here
  • you can request my ebook with 33 ideas for things you can sell as a teacher here
  • you can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in business

You can also pay me for help in your teaching business:

  • you can buy one of my many digital and hybrid courses
  • we can work together in my 1:1 coaching/mentoring program
  • you can join my group coaching Mastermind experience

Whatever you choose - I'm totally committed to your success! Go get richer, teacher!

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You can learn from me for free:

  • you can listen to this weekly podcast!
  • you can download my free social media guide for teachers
  • you can read my blog
  • you can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in business

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Thanks for tuning into the Get Richer Teacher Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review.

Hey, I'm Ola!

For the last 3 years I have been helping language teachers and coaches like you build profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 600 language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see the world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their students lives, mainly through getting better at marketing and selling fabulous language group programs and definitely without burnout or selling their souls.

You can learn from me for free:

  • you can listen to this weekly podcast!
  • you can download my free social media guide for teachers
  • you can read my blog
  • you can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in business

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  • if you're freelancing as a language teacher or coach and want to get better at getting paying clients, check out Rocket Fuel
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