How to Become a Great Pilates Teacher with Polestar UK Owner Andre Santaella

In this episode, Nic sits down with Andre Santaella, COO of Polestar Pilates and now leading Polestar UK, to explore her journey from discovering Pilates through her mum’s studio to stepping into a global leadership role.Nic and Andre discuss what truly makes a great Pilates teacher beyond just their qualifications.They also explore how to choose the right training provider, why mentorship is essential, and the importance of continuous education.To finish off they chat about how we should be viewing other studios, teachers and trainings as an opportunity to collaborate instead of think of it as competition and and how shifting this mindset can completely change your experience within the Pilates industry.Timestamps00:00 Introd to Andre01:41 Taking on Polestar UK04:53 Discovering Pilates through her mum’s studio10:55 The path from studio manager to COO16:16 What actually makes a great Pilates teacher20:52 Questions to ask when hiring teachers26:05 Learning from observing different teaching styles27:14 Choosing the right Pilates training provider33:05 The role of continuing education in Pilates37:34 Why collaboration beats competition44:02 Differences in the global Pilates industry50:22 Quick fire questionsIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe so you never miss a conversation!Connect with Nic:Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates ClassSign up to Our NewsletterConnect with Andre:Andre Santaella InstagramPolestar Pilates UK InstagramPolestar Pilates UK Website