t’s dive into the art of sales – a skill that’s often misunderstood and sometimes feared, but absolutely essential for business success. Here’s the truth: being great at sales isn’t about pushy tactics. It’s about building trust, connecting with people, and showing up authentically. If you’ve ever felt unsure about selling, this episode will transform how you think about it.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Sales is Like a Coleslaw Salad
2. It’s not just about one ingredient (like promotion). Trust, connection, and authority are the key ingredients that make the magic. Without them, it’s just cabbage!
3. The Humanistic Approach to Sales
4. Sales is about making people feel seen, understood, and supported – not about being pushy or manipulative.
5. Ethical Sales Techniques That Feel Good
6. Strategies like creating scarcity or establishing authority can be applied ethically by being honest and transparent.
7. Commitment to Growth
8. If your sales aren’t where you want them to be, ask yourself: How committed am I to improving? It’s likely a skills gap you can close. Seeking feedback, asking for help, and staying open to growth are essential steps toward mastery.
9. Sales and Influence as Skills
10. Sales is a skill, not a personality trait. Stop saying, “I’m bad at sales,” and start building confidence through practice and integrity.

Ready to make sales feel like second nature? Whether it’s the structured Rocket Accelerator, the strategic Interstellar Mastermind or one-on-one coaching, I’m here to help you build the confidence you need to grow your business. Check out how to work with me here: https://olakowalska.com/workwithme

Feeling overwhelmed by too many ideas for new offers, social media posts and and different ways to help your clients? In episode 157 of Ger richer, teacher podcast I explore how to celebrate your creative brain while keeping it productive and aligned with your business goals. 

Embrace Your Creative Mind

Your constant flow of ideas is a unique gift – notice when and where your creativity thrives.

Pause Before Acting

New ideas often feel exciting because of dopamine, but that doesn’t mean they’re always the best choice. Don’t rush to act on every idea. Give yourself space to evaluate whether it supports your long-term goals.

Build Stability First

Focus on one reliable offer to create financial security. This foundation allows you the freedom to be creative without your business relying entirely on moments of inspiration.

Use Creativity Wisely

Balance business-related creativity with personal creative outlets to maintain inspiration and avoid burnout.

Adapt to Life’s Cycles

Design a flexible business that works even when your creativity or energy dips.

Resource Mentioned:

• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

DM me on Instagram to share your thoughts on balancing stability and creativity in business – I’d love to hear from you!

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In episode 156 of Get richer, teacher podcast, I’m talking about financial stability in your language business. If you’re stuck, underpaid, or unsure how to grow, this episode is for you. 

Key Points:

• Commitment Is Everything

Your business is like a relationship – it needs your full commitment. When you’re all in, that’s when the magic happens.

• One-to-One Teaching Keeps You Stuck

Charging high rates for one-to-one lessons is possible, but it’s not scalable. Build a business, not just a teaching job.

• Think Scalable Offers

Group courses and evergreen programs create reliable income streams.

• Marketing Is About Connection

Skip flashy marketing. Real growth comes from genuine relationships.

• Hard Work Pays Off

Building a business is tough, but staying underpaid and undervalued is far worse.

• Shift Your Money Mindset

Financial stability is possible, but you have to believe it first.

Get a copy of my Language business handbook to find out how to build a successful business and raise the bar for the industry.

In this episode, I’m getting real and sharing some of the behind-the-scenes messiness of how my life shapes my business – not the other way around. If you haven’t listened to my episode about making £100K in a year, go check it out for extra context. But today we’re talking about freedom, healing and figuring out what really matters.

Here’s what I cover:

1. My Messy Past

How my upbringing shaped my need to prove myself – and the work it took to stop chasing external validation.

2. The Whisper That Changed Everything

During the pandemic I quit my job, left London and started asking the big questions: What do I actually want from life and work?

3. Personal Growth = Business Growth

How working with a productivity coach helped me design my business to fit me – my ADHD brain, my energy and my life.

4. It’s Not Business Problems, It’s Personal Stuff

Most struggles in business aren’t really about the business – they’re about unresolved personal issues manifesting in your work.

This whole journey has been about taking radical responsibility – owning my energy, my choices and my happiness. 

Let me know what you think about that one and how you would like for your life to dictate business. Is that the case at the moment or is it the opposite? Just DM on Instagram and let’s talk!

Get a copy of my Language business handbook to find out how to build a successful business and raise the bar for the industry.

Richer, Teacher podcast, I’m unpacking how overthinking affects us all—plus the steps you can take to regain control and stop sabotaging your success.

What You'll Find in This Episode:

• Why overthinking is a symptom of being in a fight-or-flight mode, not a fixed personality trait
• The link between perfectionism, people-pleasing, decision paralysis, and overthinking
• Practical strategies for recognising and addressing overthinking, from journaling to speaking your thoughts aloud
• How to trust your gut while letting logic naturally support your decisions

Let me know how this episode resonates with you, and don’t forget to share it with someone who might need this message!

Get a copy of my Language business handbook to find out how to build a successful business and raise the bar for the industry.

Online bullying, trolls, and the fear of judgement often hold us back from showing up and sharing our talents. In episode 153 of the Get Richer, Teacher podcast, I open up about my personal experiences with online negativity and how we can shift our mindset to respond with resilience instead of fear.

Here’s what you can expect in this episode:

• How the fear of trolls and judgment can keep you from sharing your work, and why we need to stop letting this fear control us.
• Dealing with copycats.
• A recent experience where a troll tried to disrupt one of my webinars, and how I responded calmly, set a boundary, and didn’t let them throw me off course.
• How to separate yourself from personal attacks that hit harder than others.

Get a copy of my Language business handbook to find out how to build a successful business and raise the bar for the industry.

Today we're diving deep into my journey from English teacher to a six-figure business owner. This is more than a clickbait headline—it's an honest look at the twists, trade-offs, and transformations it took to reach this milestone. I'm sharing the truth behind the journey, the tough lessons, and what's coming next.

Episode Highlights:

1. How It All Started – from teaching English in Poland to living in UK and running a successful online business. 
2. The Four Key Stages of Growth

• Beliefs to Shed: I had to let go of limiting beliefs, like thinking my background or ADHD would hold me back.
• Financial Investments: My first major leap was a £5,000 investment in a business coach, a risk that proved invaluable.
• Pricing Evolution: I began with modest pricing but gradually raised it, understanding my value and learning to confidently charge accordingly.
• Focusing on What Works: After trial and error with multiple offerings, I honed in on the Rocket Accelerator as the core of my business.

1. Personal development journey
2. The Power of Self-Awareness and learning to manage emotions was transformative

Applications to my flagship 6-month group program the Rocket Accelerator are open. Send your application if you feel called to do so or request a call to chat to me about it. Read the sales page and decide for yourself.

In episode 151 of Get richer, teacher podcast we’re taking a sneak peek into what it’s like to work with me inside my coaching program, the Rocket Accelerator. If you’ve been following my content and wondering if you should join the program, then this is for you!

This episode is all about the types of questions my clients bring to our sessions—questions that you might be thinking about yourself—and how these conversations open up new paths and create real change.

1. The Practical “How-Do-I” Questions
2. Clients often start with straightforward questions like “How do I find clients?” or “What should I post?” These are essential building blocks, and we use them as a foundation to uncover deeper needs and build confidence.
3. The Mindset Battles
4. So many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck, asking, “Why can’t I get this done?” or “How do I keep going when it feels hard?” Together, we explore what's actually behind those feelings. It’s not just about finding a quick fix—it’s about breaking through old habits, setting new foundations, and reconnecting with the “why” behind their business.
5. The Prioritisation Dilemma
6. A classic question that comes up often is, “Where should I put my energy first?” With so many demands on your time, it’s easy to feel pulled in a hundred directions. In our sessions, we tackle how to prioritise in a way that drives real progress. I help my clients get clear on what truly matters so that every step they take is effective and aligned with their bigger vision.
7. Alignment and Strategy
8. As we go deeper, clients start bringing questions like, “How can I make this strategy feel like me?” This is where things get exciting. It’s not about following someone else’s blueprint—it’s about building a business that feels like it truly belongs to you. We explore how to infuse your personality, style, and values into each aspect of your business.
9. Big Aha! Moments
10. Sometimes clients come to me feeling unfulfilled in their niche or questioning the path they’re on. It’s like, “Wait, why doesn’t this feel good?” And often, these are signs it’s time for a pivot. We work through these moments together, and they can be game-changers, sparking new ideas, fresh directions, and so much more energy.
11. Growing Confidence and Self-Coaching
12. One of my favorite things is when clients start answering their own questions during our sessions! They’ll say things like, “Actually, I think I’ve figured it out…” and it’s such a win! This is the real transformation—watching them gain the confidence to make their own decisions, tackle challenges independently, and really take ownership of their journey.

The Rocket Accelerator is way more than a set of business steps. It’s a space for growth, discovery, and big conversations that change the way you approach life and business. 

Ready to take action? Good news!

Applications to my flagship 6-month group program the Rocket Accelerator are open. Send your application if you feel called to do so or request a call to chat to me about it. Read the sales page and decide for yourself.

We’ve all seen the hype: create a product once, sit back, and enjoy that so-called “passive income.” But how much truth is there to this dream? In episode 150 of Get richer, teacher podcast I’m getting real about passive income, memberships, and how to build a language business that actually works without running yourself into the ground.

What’s Inside this Episode:

• Passive Income Myths Busted
• Passive income sounds dreamy, but real profit from eBooks or mini-courses demands more than a "set it and forget it" approach, especially without a large audience.
• Challenges with Low-Cost Products
• Mini-courses and eBooks often need a surprising sales volume to be profitable.
• High Effort, Low Return?
• Memberships may seem easy, but they can require constant attention.They’re not group courses and often need more energy than expected
• The Key to Sustainable Income
• Group programs offer a steady, sustainable income without constant hustle. Creating a valuable, reliable offer is the way to go. 

Come and build a group language course your clients will love in my live challenge 11-13th November. Sign up here.

How to shift from offering generic lessons to creating meaningful, results-driven language learning experiences?  In episode 149 of Get richer, teacher podcast tI’m breaking down why students are done with generic classes and are craving real outcomes – and what we as language pros can do to truly deliver.

Here’s what’s inside this episode:

• Why Needs Analysis Actually Matters: How tapping into why each learner is here lets you create game-changing, goal-centered teaching.
• Creating Real Value: How to craft courses that aren’t just classes but are problem-solving journeys, making them so much more valuable to your learners.
• From Just a Teacher to the Guide: Why a shift from language-focused to people-focused approaches can turn your teaching into a thriving business.
• Speed It Up!: Today’s learners want results now, not “eventually.” Here’s how to give them those quick wins and get them celebrating their progress.
• Building a Language Movement: It’s time to think big! Let’s create language experiences that empower people and change lives.

Tune in to discover how you can be at the forefront of this shift, creating language learning experiences that truly resonate with what students want and need today. Don’t forget to share your thoughts with on Instagram (have you noticed I changed my handle to @ola_kowalska_coach) and let me know how you're rethinking your teaching!

Come and build a group language course your clients will love in my live challenge 11-13th November. Sign up here.