I joined the Smart Teachers library in 2021 after attending a summit, and it was one of the best decisions I made for my teaching career.

Thanks to the library, and the community within Slack I gained the confidence and skills to quit working for a language school where I no longer felt valued and start my own medical English business, where I teach what I love and work with my ideal clients.

I recently took the brave step of running a virtual weekend for medical professionals, and with the support of Elena and the other teachers, I hope to develop my asynchronous programmes futher. None of which would be possible without the resources in the library, because before I started out, I had no idea how to create a landing page, plan a campaign or market my own work.

But mostly, being part of the library has meant that I’ve never felt like I’m doing this alone. Through the ups and downs I have felt supported, I’ve gained new perspectives, and I am now learning how to self-coach, which is a work in progress.

I’ve been a member of the Library for over a year now. I found useful resources there but what’s most valuable is the relationships I’ve created with the members. This too has been helping me grow both as a teacher and solopreneur.

I have been a member of the library since it opened. So I’ve had the experience of going through Elena’s well-organized tutorials when I have practical needs. But the library is still relevant to me. There is always something new to learn and I love having access to Elena’s ongoing quality content.

Group Coaching Sessions:

Meet your peers and mentors face-to-face to dive deeper into a topic, ask for advice or run your ideas by them before making an important decision.

In each session, we take time to journal, explore our thoughts, identify our old beliefs that keep us stuck and shift them so we can create better results. There’s time to break into small groups and get into a hot seat for private coaching.

The groups consist of 12-15 participants, and there’s always enough time for everyone to ask questions and share ideas. Each session runs between 60 and 90 minutes.

Our schedule for the rest of 2023: August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11 at 1 PM Central time (US) | 7 PM London time.

All sessions are recorded and will be accessible to you even if you aren’t able to join live.

Dive deep into my online courses.

Short tutorials may not have an in-depth answer to your questions so every Library member has access to a growing bank of online courses on Instagram, pricing, planning promotions and creating a product. Every year you can enroll in a new online course and programs on how to teach without 1:1 classes.

Free access to courses most popular with online teachers:

• Instagram for Language Teachers ($300 value)
• From 1 to Infinity workshop ($50 value)
• Product Creation Lab Intensive ($400 value)

There’re more than 12 courses + 6 e-books – all free for lifetime members.

Enjoy doodle lessons.

As a Certified Instructor from Heartwork Journaling University, I create lessons using doodles and simple creativity to explain complicated concepts and challenge the most common beliefs that sabotage your process.

Beliefs like:

• If it’s going to take so long, I might as well not start at all.
• This is never going to work for me.
• I’m a bad marketer/sales person.
• None of my students will buy this.
• I’m not going to pitch because I will sound greedy.
• I can’t post it until it’s perfect.

… and many others.

Through monthly doodle lessons you will learn to overcome your own limiting beliefs, open yourself up to see more possibilities and feel more empowered.

I love Elena’s community. It is a non-judgmental, safe space where I can receive support and answers from different perspectives of business owners. Also, it’s beneficial to my mental health to see what it takes (and how long) to grow your business in reality as people are sharing their experiences. I no longer feel alone, lost, or the slowest person on earth.

I appreciate that lots of attention is placed on self-care – it is an excellent reminder to slow down, take more precise actions and connect with my authentic self. Working with Elena and being in the library changed my perception of a successful business on my own terms and what it means to be my best boss. On my way 🙂

I came into the library through a speaking program that Elena facilitated to show teachers how an asynchronous speaking program can work.

I had been making courses for a while but really struggled with selling. I easily felt overwhelmed and had problems prioritizing. My days were full but I still didn’t see any results. I overdelivered for the courses and the paid offers I seeked to put out. I needed a major shift in the way I approached my work on a daily basis.
Starting to work asynchronous with many of my students freed up so much time which allowed me to refocus and spend more time creatively rather than chasing fast results.

I especially enjoy the variety and quantity of the library content as my brain jumps from one focus to the next. Whatever question I had was answered by Elena herself and other members – often even in personalized video coachings.

The closer I come to the edupreneur way of life the more important mindset work becomes and I really appreciate that the library does not only focus on hard information but also presents a lot of mindset work and coaching. I wish I would have had the courage to invest in my ideas and business much earlier in my journey. The library is a fantastic resource, a place to connect and mostly a big push to take the next step wherever you are on your path.

I started out my journey at the STL hoping to increase my 1:1 prices at Italki and teach Italian. By the time I left it, I had a budding retreat business that allows me to keep my family and also to have time for myself.

The Library helped me broaden my horizons, dare to dream bigger, feel supported in my endeavors, but most of all, show up for myself. After I left, the things I learned helped me create supportive systems automatically.

Not a day goes by that something I learned during my time at the library, comes useful in taking some decisions. Last but not least, I learned the fundamentals of community creation and the connections I built in the library, are still with me six years later.

I joined the Smart Teachers library in 2021 after attending a summit, and it was one of the best decisions I made for my teaching career.

Thanks to the library, and the community within Slack I gained the confidence and skills to quit working for a language school where I no longer felt valued and start my own medical English business, where I teach what I love and work with my ideal clients.

I recently took the brave step of running a virtual weekend for medical professionals, and with the support of Elena and the other teachers, I hope to develop my asynchronous programmes futher. None of which would be possible without the resources in the library, because before I started out, I had no idea how to create a landing page, plan a campaign or market my own work.

But mostly, being part of the library has meant that I’ve never felt like I’m doing this alone. Through the ups and downs I have felt supported, I’ve gained new perspectives, and I am now learning how to self-coach, which is a work in progress.

I’ve been a member of the Library for over a year now. I found useful resources there but what’s most valuable is the relationships I’ve created with the members. This too has been helping me grow both as a teacher and solopreneur.

I have been a member of the library since it opened. So I’ve had the experience of going through Elena’s well-organized tutorials when I have practical needs. But the library is still relevant to me. There is always something new to learn and I love having access to Elena’s ongoing quality content.

Group Coaching Sessions:

Meet your peers and mentors face-to-face to dive deeper into a topic, ask for advice or run your ideas by them before making an important decision.

In each session, we take time to journal, explore our thoughts, identify our old beliefs that keep us stuck and shift them so we can create better results. There’s time to break into small groups and get into a hot seat for private coaching.

The groups consist of 12-15 participants, and there’s always enough time for everyone to ask questions and share ideas. Each session runs between 60 and 90 minutes.

Our schedule for the rest of 2023: August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11 at 1 PM Central time (US) | 7 PM London time.

All sessions are recorded and will be accessible to you even if you aren’t able to join live.

Quarterly pre-recorded Q&As.

Do you have a specific question you want to find an answer to? Submit your questions for a quarterly Q&A and access them as video or audio files. Recordings are between 20 – 60 minutes, depending on the number of questions submitted, and they are insightful for the entire community because most teacher struggle with similar challenges.

You can submit your questions 4 times a year: January, April, July and October.

Dive deep into my online courses.

Short tutorials may not have an in-depth answer to your questions so every Library member has access to a growing bank of online courses on Instagram, pricing, planning promotions and creating a product. Every year you can enroll in a new online course and programs on how to teach without 1:1 classes.

Free access to courses most popular with online teachers:

• Instagram for Language Teachers ($300 value)
• From 1 to Infinity workshop ($50 value)
• Product Creation Lab Intensive ($400 value)

There’re more than 12 courses + 6 e-books – all free for lifetime members.

Self-coaching tools.

In every group coaching session you will be introduced to powerful self-coaching tools, like the Equation of Emotion, Emotional GPS and a variety of worksheets to analyze your progress and failures. You will learn to understand and shift your thoughts and emotions that guide your actions and create your results.

When you work online, emotions of fear, anxiety, anger, jealousy, self-doubt, overwhelm and disappointment come up all the time. To cope, you blame your customers, the algorithms, the economy. You binge-watch webinars and spend hours on a 30-second reel. You overwork and burn out. It’s important to recognize that when you spend 80% of your working time steeped in fear, anxiety or disappointment, you will struggle to sell no matter how many courses you take.

The self-coaching tools that you’ll get in the Library, along with journaling and doodling prompts will help you gain confidence and courage to market and sell your work.

Enjoy doodle lessons.

As a Certified Instructor from Heartwork Journaling University, I create lessons using doodles and simple creativity to explain complicated concepts and challenge the most common beliefs that sabotage your process.

Beliefs like:

• If it’s going to take so long, I might as well not start at all.
• This is never going to work for me.
• I’m a bad marketer/sales person.
• None of my students will buy this.
• I’m not going to pitch because I will sound greedy.
• I can’t post it until it’s perfect.

… and many others.

Through monthly doodle lessons you will learn to overcome your own limiting beliefs, open yourself up to see more possibilities and feel more empowered.

I love Elena’s community. It is a non-judgmental, safe space where I can receive support and answers from different perspectives of business owners. Also, it’s beneficial to my mental health to see what it takes (and how long) to grow your business in reality as people are sharing their experiences. I no longer feel alone, lost, or the slowest person on earth.

I appreciate that lots of attention is placed on self-care – it is an excellent reminder to slow down, take more precise actions and connect with my authentic self. Working with Elena and being in the library changed my perception of a successful business on my own terms and what it means to be my best boss. On my way 🙂

I came into the library through a speaking program that Elena facilitated to show teachers how an asynchronous speaking program can work.

I had been making courses for a while but really struggled with selling. I easily felt overwhelmed and had problems prioritizing. My days were full but I still didn’t see any results. I overdelivered for the courses and the paid offers I seeked to put out. I needed a major shift in the way I approached my work on a daily basis.
Starting to work asynchronous with many of my students freed up so much time which allowed me to refocus and spend more time creatively rather than chasing fast results.

I especially enjoy the variety and quantity of the library content as my brain jumps from one focus to the next. Whatever question I had was answered by Elena herself and other members – often even in personalized video coachings.

The closer I come to the edupreneur way of life the more important mindset work becomes and I really appreciate that the library does not only focus on hard information but also presents a lot of mindset work and coaching. I wish I would have had the courage to invest in my ideas and business much earlier in my journey. The library is a fantastic resource, a place to connect and mostly a big push to take the next step wherever you are on your path.

I started out my journey at the STL hoping to increase my 1:1 prices at Italki and teach Italian. By the time I left it, I had a budding retreat business that allows me to keep my family and also to have time for myself.

The Library helped me broaden my horizons, dare to dream bigger, feel supported in my endeavors, but most of all, show up for myself. After I left, the things I learned helped me create supportive systems automatically.

Not a day goes by that something I learned during my time at the library, comes useful in taking some decisions. Last but not least, I learned the fundamentals of community creation and the connections I built in the library, are still with me six years later.