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Good reasons for saying yes: how they can transform your business

by Rachael Roberts | Feb 19, 2025 | Assertiveness, ELT business, Saying no

Most people would describe themselves as busy. So, if your time is already pretty much taken up, what are your reasons for saying yes when someone asks you to do something more? Let’s look at whether they’re the right reasons for saying yes. And if not, what really...

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 their goal should be to be as helpful as possible. This is reinforced by the fact that, as a result of not wanting to be...

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, but something which is often overlooked is the importance of...

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...

Client red flags to watch out for

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 12, 2022 | Assertiveness, Confidence, Saying no

In a recent group coaching session, a client mentioned that she had been talking to a potential client who ‘had a lot of complaints about their previous teachers.’ RED FLAG ALERT!!!Of course people can have bad experiences, maybe even more than once, but...

How the sunk cost fallacy leads to poor decision making

by Rachael Roberts | Jan 19, 2021 | Career, Emotions, Happiness, Saying no

Have you ever continued doing a course you don’t actually find useful, or stayed in an unsatisfying relationship because you’ve already invested so much time and effort in making it work? Or perhaps you’ve kept something you don’t like because it was expensive?...

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