27 - From Piano Teacher to Global Entrepreneur: Glory St. Germain on Coaching, Courage & Creating Opportunity

# From Piano Teacher to Global Entrepreneur: Glory St. Germain on Coaching, Courage & Creating Opportunity **Featuring:** Glory St. Germain, Founder & CEO of Ultimate Music Theory * * * In this episode of **The Exec Hotseat Podcast**, host **Lisa Thompson** sits down with visionary entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, educator, and business coach **Glory St. Germain**. What started as teaching piano lessons at just **16 years old** has grown into an internationally recognized company serving music educators in **more than 38 countries**. Today, Glory is one of the world's leading authorities in music education, founder of **Ultimate Music Theory**, creator of the **UMT Certification Elite Educator Program**, author of **more than 60 books**, and host of the **Ultimate Music Teachers Podcast**. Together, Lisa and Glory explore the entrepreneurial journey behind building a global education company from Winnipeg, the lessons learned through decades of business ownership, and why coaching, mentorship, and lifelong learning have remained at the heart of her success. The conversation also explores Glory's recent **TEDx Talk**, her time in Las Vegas avoiding Winnipeg Winters, the lasting legacy of her late husband **Ray St. Germain**, and how embracing change, taking calculated risks, and staying purpose-driven have shaped both her business and her life. They also discuss Glory's newest book, **Teach Music. Change Lives.**, which encourages educators to embrace their role as teachers, entrepreneurs, and leaders while building meaningful, sustainable businesses. Whether you're an entrepreneur, educator, creative professional, or someone simply looking for encouragement to take the next step, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom, inspiring stories, and timeless business advice. * * * # 🎯 Episode Highlights 🗝️ How a rejected book proposal became the catalyst for building a global publishing and education company 🗝️ Building a business that now serves music educators in over 38 countries 🗝️ Why coaching, mentorship, and lifelong learning continue to fuel success 🗝️ Lessons from writing 60+ books and becoming one of the world's leading music education experts 🗝️ The story behind Glory's TEDx Talk and the legacy she hopes to leave 🗝️ Why setting goals that challenge you—and staying coachable—can transform your business and your life * * * # 🔥 The Exec "Hotseat" Segment Every episode ends with our signature **Hotseat** segment—where we cut through the fluff and ask our guests to share the **top advice, strategies, and lessons** they've learned throughout their careers. In this episode, Glory shares her most valuable advice on: - Staying coachable and embracing lifelong learning - Building a purpose-driven business that lasts - Taking courageous action, even when the next step feels uncertain These are practical takeaways you can apply immediately to level up your business, leadership, and life. * * * # 📚 Connect with Glory St. Germain 🌐 Ultimate Music Teachers https://www.ultimatemusicteachers.com 🌐 Ultimate Music Theory https://www.ultimatemusictheory.com 📚 Ultimate Music Theory Books https://www.amazon.com/UltimateMusicTheory 🎥 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/UltimateMusicTheory 📷 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GloryStGermain 📷 Ultimate Music Theory https://www.facebook.com/UltimateMusicTheory * * * # 🎙️ About The Exec Hotseat Podcast Hosted by **Lisa Thompson**, Founder of **BRD | Brand Revival & Design**, **The Exec Hotseat Podcast** features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, changemakers, and community leaders who are building bold businesses and making a meaningful impact. Each episode explores the stories behind success—the wins, setbacks, lessons learned, and practical advice that listeners can apply to their own careers and businesses. ## 🎧 Listen & Follow 🎧 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-exec-hotseat-podcast-executive/id1721967665 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7jYiAX2y8MH2JgQmiarmMM?si=dd4b328f556c40f2 📷 Instagram:instagram.com/exechotseatpodcast/ 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-exec-utive-hotseat-podcast/ ⭐ **If you enjoy the episode, please follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who would find value in today's conversation.**   * * * ## 🙏 Special Thanks A sincere thank you to **RRC Polytech**, our presenting sponsor, for helping make **The Exec Hotseat Podcast** possible. As proud alumni, we're grateful for their continued support of entrepreneurship, innovation, and lifelong learning. And thank you to our incredible **Exec Hotseat** production team for everything that happens behind the scenes to bring these conversations to life. **Thanks for listening. We'll see you next time... in the Hotseat.**