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School Talk: UAE
Welcome to "School Talk: UAE," your go-to podcast for all things education in the United Arab Emirates.
Join us as we sit down with teachers, experts, and parents to explore schools across the UAE.
Each episode provides valuable insights and perspectives from those directly involved in shaping the educational experience.
Whether you're a parent, an educator, or simply curious about the state of education in the UAE, "School Talk: UAE" is your window into the dynamic world of learning in this region.
School Talk: UAE
Move with Chess: From Classroom Coach to Nike Athlete
A steady job, a loud gut feeling, and a city built for momentum—this is how Chess Cook traded the school timetable for a purpose-built coaching life. We sit down with Chess to unpack the jump from teaching to online coaching in Dubai, the early silence after launch, and the systems she built to turn uncertainty into client results. From bespoke training and nutrition to weekly Zoom check-ins, Chess shows how accountability becomes care when it’s personal, practical, and aligned with what each woman actually wants.
Then the pinch-me twist: a WhatsApp invite to a secret 10k incline run at Jebel Hafeet, hosting a Nike Run Club, and an offer to join the Nike family. Chess shares what that partnership looks like behind the scenes—twelve appearances a year, authentic content, and the freedom to stay human online. We explore why Dubai remains a catalyst for opportunity, how Dubai 30x30 turns movement into a city habit, and the small practices that keep people consistent when motivation dips.
If you’ve wondered how to launch a service without the safety net of a school, this conversation is your field guide. We talk pricing confidence, clear payment terms, and refining sales calls. We get into social media that works now—teaching-forward carousels, less polish, more reality—and why organic growth beats boosted vanity. Most of all, we keep it honest about fear: imposter syndrome is normal, starting in a slow season happens, and courage is a muscle built in public. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review telling us the one habit you’ll commit to this week.
To find out move, visit Chess on Instagram @move.with.chess.