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Ep 20 - When No-one Is In Your Corner

21 min · 11 de may de 2026
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What happens when the people who should cheer you on are the ones tearing you down? Most teachers are generous, supportive, and genuinely excited to see their colleagues win. But I'm here to talk about the ones who aren't... the educators who get vicious when someone dares to build something outside the traditional lane. In this episode, we get real about the criticism that comes with building an education business. The Facebook pile-ons, the harsh DMs, the "you need a psychology degree for that" gatekeeping. I also share exactly how I've learned to handle it. Spoiler: you don't owe anyone a reply. In this episode you'll hear about: → Why colleagues can get especially "weird" when you start monetising your skills,  and why it says more about them than you    → My own hater moments, including ridicule about anxiety and holiday prep, and what she actually did with them   → The credentials-vs-lived-experience debate and how to hold your ground when someone tries to disqualify you   → A practical toolkit for handling criticism, when to block, when to respond, how to lead with agreement, and how to interrupt the rumination spiral   → Why if you're the most ambitious person in the room, you're in the wrong room, and how to find your people If you've ever held back because you were afraid of what your colleagues might say, this episode is the pep talk you didn't know you needed. The Founders waitlist is opening later this year.   Join the waitlist for Founders [https://www.juliachalmers.com/founderswl]—  Education business school opening later this year. I would love to see your name on the list.   Join The Green Flag Method Here.  [https://www.juliachalmers.com/greenflag] Enjoyed this episode? If this gave you a lightbulb moment, screenshot it and share to your Instagram stories. Tag me @JustJuliaChalmers [https://www.instagram.com/justjuliachalmers/] and let me know what resonated!   Ready to stop playing small? Join me Live and Register for [https://www.juliachalmers.com/offers/oZKAFrFL/checkout]The Connection Economy Workshop [https://www.juliachalmers.com/offers/oZKAFrFL/checkout], as we build the strategy that turns who you are into revenue. Don't miss out!  Be the First in the door for as a Founder for The Education Ecosystem School [https://www.juliachalmers.com/founderswl] and want to build a real business.  If you're ready for the next level JOIN THE WAITING LIST [https://www.juliachalmers.com/the-six-digit-teacher-1] for my May intake. The Six-Digit Teacher Wait List [https://www.juliachalmers.com/the-six-digit-teacher-1] If you're thinking "Where have you been all my life?", I've created a solution called The Green Flag Method. It was *supposed* to be live, but it's launching really soon. Be the first to access it and get your name on the list right here. Links: Instagram @JustJuliaChalmers [https://www.instagram.com/justjuliachalmers/] Website Mrs Chalmers Cherubs [https://mrschalmerscherubs.com] TPT Just Julia Chalmers TPT [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/mrs-chalmers-cherubs-by-julia-chalmers] Founders https://www.juliachalmers.com/founderswl [https://www.juliachalmers.com/founderswl]  Green Flag Method https://www.juliachalmers.com/greenflag [https://www.juliachalmers.com/greenflag]    Ready to go deeper? Join the mastermind for personalised guidance on building your business ecosystem. https://www.juliachalmers.com/madeformore [https://www.juliachalmers.com/madeformore]  Thank you so much for spending your time with me. Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and motivation only. I’m sharing what’s worked for me and my clients, but it’s not financial, legal, or accounting advice. Your decisions and results are always your own. Please seek professional guidance before making any financial or business decisions.

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episode Ep 20 - When No-one Is In Your Corner artwork

Ep 20 - When No-one Is In Your Corner

What happens when the people who should cheer you on are the ones tearing you down? Most teachers are generous, supportive, and genuinely excited to see their colleagues win. But I'm here to talk about the ones who aren't... the educators who get vicious when someone dares to build something outside the traditional lane. In this episode, we get real about the criticism that comes with building an education business. The Facebook pile-ons, the harsh DMs, the "you need a psychology degree for that" gatekeeping. I also share exactly how I've learned to handle it. Spoiler: you don't owe anyone a reply. In this episode you'll hear about: → Why colleagues can get especially "weird" when you start monetising your skills,  and why it says more about them than you    → My own hater moments, including ridicule about anxiety and holiday prep, and what she actually did with them   → The credentials-vs-lived-experience debate and how to hold your ground when someone tries to disqualify you   → A practical toolkit for handling criticism, when to block, when to respond, how to lead with agreement, and how to interrupt the rumination spiral   → Why if you're the most ambitious person in the room, you're in the wrong room, and how to find your people If you've ever held back because you were afraid of what your colleagues might say, this episode is the pep talk you didn't know you needed. The Founders waitlist is opening later this year.   Join the waitlist for Founders [https://www.juliachalmers.com/founderswl]—  Education business school opening later this year. I would love to see your name on the list.   Join The Green Flag Method Here.  [https://www.juliachalmers.com/greenflag] Enjoyed this episode? If this gave you a lightbulb moment, screenshot it and share to your Instagram stories. Tag me @JustJuliaChalmers [https://www.instagram.com/justjuliachalmers/] and let me know what resonated!   Ready to stop playing small? Join me Live and Register for [https://www.juliachalmers.com/offers/oZKAFrFL/checkout]The Connection Economy Workshop [https://www.juliachalmers.com/offers/oZKAFrFL/checkout], as we build the strategy that turns who you are into revenue. Don't miss out!  Be the First in the door for as a Founder for The Education Ecosystem School [https://www.juliachalmers.com/founderswl] and want to build a real business.  If you're ready for the next level JOIN THE WAITING LIST [https://www.juliachalmers.com/the-six-digit-teacher-1] for my May intake. The Six-Digit Teacher Wait List [https://www.juliachalmers.com/the-six-digit-teacher-1] If you're thinking "Where have you been all my life?", I've created a solution called The Green Flag Method. It was *supposed* to be live, but it's launching really soon. Be the first to access it and get your name on the list right here. Links: Instagram @JustJuliaChalmers [https://www.instagram.com/justjuliachalmers/] Website Mrs Chalmers Cherubs [https://mrschalmerscherubs.com] TPT Just Julia Chalmers TPT [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/mrs-chalmers-cherubs-by-julia-chalmers] Founders https://www.juliachalmers.com/founderswl [https://www.juliachalmers.com/founderswl]  Green Flag Method https://www.juliachalmers.com/greenflag [https://www.juliachalmers.com/greenflag]    Ready to go deeper? Join the mastermind for personalised guidance on building your business ecosystem. https://www.juliachalmers.com/madeformore [https://www.juliachalmers.com/madeformore]  Thank you so much for spending your time with me. Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and motivation only. I’m sharing what’s worked for me and my clients, but it’s not financial, legal, or accounting advice. Your decisions and results are always your own. Please seek professional guidance before making any financial or business decisions.

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episode Ep 19 - The Anti Fail Formula artwork

Ep 19 - The Anti Fail Formula

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