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How to manage your comfort zone for success

by Rachael Roberts | Apr 2, 2024 | Business, Confidence, ELT business, Freelance, Mindset, Overwhelm

I’ve recently been thinking about why it is that some freelance language business owners implement away, and get great results, while others seem to find it harder to actually get stuck in and taking action.This is not to try and make anyone feel bad, by the way,...

How to set better boundaries in your freelance business

by Rachael Roberts | Feb 21, 2024 | Assertiveness, Business, Confidence, ELT business, Freelance, Overwhelm, Saying no

Freelancers often see setting boundaries as being a bit ‘mean’, creating walls and barriers between themselves and their clients, when surely the goal should be to be as helpful as possible? And because we don’t want to be seen as mean or difficult,...

10 ‘good mindset habits’ that could have a big impact on your business

by Rachael Roberts | Oct 16, 2023 | Business, Confidence, ELT business, Freelance, Habits, Mindset, Productivity, Saying no

When we think about developing good habits, we often think about things like drinking more water, getting up more often from our desk, eating more healthily and so on. These kinds of things are important, of course, but something which is often overlooked is the...

Effectively market your ELT freelance business: 5 quotes to learn from.

by Rachael Roberts | Sep 7, 2023 | Business, Confidence, ELT business, Freelance, marketing, Niche, Social media marketing

One of the things I notice when working with freelance language teachers, trainers and coaches is that many people find marketing their businesses much harder than actually delivering their services. They’re experienced, knowledgeable and genuinely good at what...

15 ways you might be self-sabotaging your business

by Rachael Roberts | Apr 25, 2023 | Business, Confidence, ELT business, Freelance, Productivity

Self-sabotaging is when the things you’re doing, or thinking, are actually not in your best interests. And, if you’re human, you’ll almost certainly have experienced this at some point! Sometimes it’s obvious, like putting off something...

Shameless self-promotion

by Rachael Roberts | Mar 23, 2023 | Business, Confidence, Inner Troll, marketing, Mindset, Social media marketing

Shameless self-promotion People talk about ‘shameless self-promotion’, which gives the idea that we should be ashamed to promote ourselves and what we do. If you’re a freelance language teacher, trainer or coach, you’re a big part of what people are...