OnlineBound with Elena Mutonono

Like many online teachers, Akari was teaching 1:1 lessons through a platform and getting totally burned out. She had created a solid foundation for her business, but needed a change. When she discovered the idea of teaching through voice chats, she didn't hesitate. She tried it out with a new student and it was a great experience for both of them. Now her students are getting better results, and s...

When Rocio first started teaching with voice chats, she didn't think anyone would pay her for that type of feedback. That changed after she tried the Asynchronous Program In A Box. It gave her clarity on how to run a conversation program, and she learned to be more confident about giving feedback. She followed the steps, adapted it, and gave it a try. Now students see the benefits and tell her she...

Linda joined the Smart Teacher's Library in 2018. Eight years and two children later, she has found her niche and a new way of working that allows her to prioritize motherhood.  Her podcast had already become successful when she became pregnant with her first child. She knew teaching 1:1 wasn't sustainable, but was afraid to let go of that approach. Through coaching, she changed her mindset and de...

In this episode, Oli Cooke share the importance of mindset hygiene. He describes how he uses it to help his clients reach their goals and how it leads to adaptability. Later, he talks about how to get into the positive loop of building confidence and competence together. He also shares insights on growth and how much is healthy. Next, he describes the power of mental rehearsal, setting intentions,...

After burning out at her teaching job, Sarah Morgan fell into the same trap as many online teachers - too many hours for too little pay. It wasn't a solution - it was survival. She realized it wasn't sustainable and started taking small, important steps to build a business she's proud of. Even though the learning curve was steep, it was worth it. By using the tools in the Smart Teacher's Library,...

After starting her business as a translator and proofreader, Mireia Ibanez has transformed her business. Now, she spends most of her time teaching and has made it more sustainable. First, she made a commitment to post every week on Instagram and soon had a following. Next, she started offering group classes and asynchronous teaching options. She had to overcome perfectionism and stop overdeliverin...

Originally inspired by this very podcast, Sharmani Cheng now shares her own story of transformation. She hopes it will bring comfort to anyone tired of working alone. After leaving a corporate career and building a successful online teaching business, she realized that 1:1 lessons couldn't last. She needed something more sustainable. Now after investing in her business and showing up every day, sh...

Welcome to season 9 of OnlineBound! In the past year, life has brought big changes for me and my business - and with that change comes insight, growth, and strength. In this episode, I'll catch you up on everything that's happened for me in the past twelve months. I'll also share two mindset shifts from my free class on teaching with voice chats. The first shift is about how to get clients and wha...

Want to learn more about creating free events that will help you sell your programs? Check out my most recent episode on OnlineBound Premium: https://patreon.com/ElenaMutonono   In this podcast I answer the questions I get a lot, "How is free content different from paid one?" "Why do I need to create it?" "How can I make sure it leads people into action?" I share not just why free content is impor...

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The Premium Podcast is only for teachers who are ready to take action, and they want specific, ongoing guidance from me. Consider this podcast as online audio coaching because many of the tips I'll be sharing are the tips I share in my community and with private clients as well. When you join OnlineBound premium you get access to: Weekly podcasts full of actionable tips. Scripts with extra links a...

Friends, welcome to 2025! I hope this parable inspires you to reflect on what you want to achieve and what you're willing to give to achieve your goals in this new year. This parable was written by Yulia Minakova, inspired (possibly) by Stephen King's thriller "Needful Things," and translated by me. If you would like to learn to work sustainably in 2025, I invite you to check out my resources at m...

In this episode, Aurelie Grihangne explains how she transformed her business in just a year. Like many teachers, she started teaching 1:1 on platforms that ate up all her time for little pay. She had a big audience on social media, but the long hours drained her energy and didn't leave time to create new content. She was struggling and didn't know how to move forward. After working with Elena, she...

In this episode, Akvilė describes how she made the transition from working 8-12 hours a day down to just 3-4 hours. She started feeling burned out and knew she needed a change. When she first tried working asynchronously, it was an experiment that she did as "something extra" on top of 1:1 classes. But then a health challenge prompted her to switch completely. Now she has the freedom to work when...

In this episode, Maurice shares the transformation he's made from teaching 36 hours a week to just 24 with an asynchronous program. He's also got more energy and better hours. Before, he was stuck where many teachers are, selling his time and taking on as many students as he could manage. Now he can be more selective about who he works with. He's also been able to increase his income even though h...

In this episode, Phil describes his business journey and how he found the focus that made him successful. After struggling for several years, he was ready to quit - but he didn't. He shares some of the most important steps he took to reach his goals. One of those steps was taking up improv, which has given him more empathy for himself and his clients. It has allowed him to let go and stop getting...

In this episode, Petra Bozoradi describes her journey to becoming a sustainable business owner. After joining the Smart Teachers Library, she was able to transform her approach. Learning new teaching formats were the most valuable part of her experience. When she joined the Library, she was working 50 hours a week teaching 1:1 and creating materials. Now, she's making more in half the time with as...

In this episode, Vera von Flüe shares how working with a coach helped her to become more efficient. By changing her mindset, she was able to get the same results with less work. Now she doesn't feel so overwhelmed and has more energy for her clients. She no longer feels needy or pushy about selling, but just enjoys talking about her offer. Instead of being afraid of failure, she focuses on taking...

Welcome to season 8 of OnlineBound! This season, I want to talk about the price of having a successful online teaching or coaching business and why we avoid paying it. After four years of documenting my own experience and talking with other teachers, I have many insights to share on this topic. It's a key component of building a sustainable business. Listen in to learn about three common forms of...

Hey Friends! I'm so grateful you're here and I believe that I can help some of you make your business a reality. Here's how we can work together: Inside the Smart Teacher's Library: sign up for a waiting list to get a discount + bonus materials https://www.elenamutonono.com/smart-teachers-library-2/ 1:1 through my 8-week program called Business Clinic. To learn more, contact me directly through my...

In the Smart Teacher's Library we achieve sustainability in 3 steps:   By learning to teach in less time-consuming and more manageable formats. By building confidence and emotional resilience to market and sell programs. By collaborating with other teachers to grow our audiences faster. Join the Smart Teacher's Library today!  It's open for a few days, I hope you can join this time:  https://www.e...

In this episode, Leo Roux shares his journey as a queer language teacher. After getting his CELTA certificate and starting to work with students, he noticed something wasn't right. Eventually, he realized that he didn't feel comfortable sharing his queer identity in the ELT community. Partly, this is because most ELT materials are biased toward straightness. He decided that he wanted to create a s...

In this episode, Clare Whitmell talks about her first experience hosting a summit. She shares her enthusiasm for collaboration and describes how she has changed her mindset about it. A year ago, Clare was very uncomfortable with the idea of collaborating because she felt insecure and feared rejection. But once she approached it with curiosity, things shifted. By using the self-coaching tools in th...

In this episode, Chris Pontiroli describes all the changes she's made since she joined the Smart Teacher's Library. After months of hesitation, she gave it to herself as a birthday gift. Once she made the decision, she was all in and immediately started putting the ideas into practice. She's already sold her asynchronous programs to 70+ students in the past year. The Library brought a sense of com...

In this episode, Yann Le Bouhellec shares his journey as an online language teacher. After the first year, his calendar was full but he was looking for alternative ways of teaching. He tried to create an online course, but it ended up being even more work than his 1:1 sessions. He was wanted some direction and a support system to guide him. After discovering the Smart Teacher's Library, he's alrea...