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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? I talk a lot about the importance of saying no when you need to, but I think flipping the...

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...

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’re deciding to work for free for a good reason, it’s fine. But if you’re doing it because you doubt the worth of what you do, or...

Client red flags to watch out for

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

In a group coaching session a while back, a client mentioned that she’d 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...

How the sunk cost fallacy leads to poor business decisions

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

Have you ever continued working with a client you don’t particularly enjoy working with, because you’ve already invested so much time and effort in building the relationship? Or carried on developing a course or programme that isn’t selling, because...