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3 ways to never hear “I can’t afford it” again

3 ways to never hear “I can’t afford it” again

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 24, 2024 | Business, Money mindset

A key part of being a successful freelancer is charging enough that your business is sustainable. But maybe you’ve been put off because, in the past, you put your prices up, and sales dropped. Perhaps potential clients weren’t getting back to you, or they told you...
The problem of low pay in ELT and how to solve it

The problem of low pay in ELT and how to solve it

by Rachael Roberts | Jun 20, 2024 | Burnout, ELT business, Money mindset

When I started working with language teaching professionals as a coach, my focus was on stress management and burnout. But after a while I realised that it wasn’t possible to manage stress and burnout without solving the major problems that were causing it. Most...
Is working for free ever a good idea?

Is working for free ever a good idea?

by Rachael Roberts | Mar 7, 2023 | Money mindset, Overwhelm, Saying no

When is working for free a good idea? I can probably sum this up quite quickly. It’s all about intention. If you are deciding to work for free for a good reason, it’s fine, but if you are doing it because you doubt the worth of what you do or because you feel...
How to know when you need to put your prices up?

How to know when you need to put your prices up?

by Rachael Roberts | Dec 19, 2022 | Confidence, ELT business, Money mindset

Most of us are living in a situation where prices are going up rapidly. In the UK inflation is at 10%. Now you might be telling yourself that this means you CAN’T put your prices up- people won’t be able to afford it.There is some reality to this, but, think of it...
Should you follow the money or follow your heart?

Should you follow the money or follow your heart?

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 19, 2022 | Confidence, Freelance, Inner Troll, Money mindset

When it comes to choosing a niche, should you follow the money or follow your heart?  When I have a call with a potential client, I often ask them, ‘ What would you LIKE to do?’  And more often than not, they look a bit surprised. Because surely,...
How to stop scarcity mindset negatively impacting your income

How to stop scarcity mindset negatively impacting your income

by Rachael Roberts | Jun 28, 2022 | Confidence, Freelance, Money mindset

Scarcity mindset is the often unconscious belief that there is never enough. If you’ve ever told yourself that you don’t have enough time to make changes in your business or lifestyle, or that there aren’t enough clients out there, or that...

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