Episode 73: Developod Episode 73 - Building the profession we want with Rachael Roberts

In this episode, Sinem and Rachael Roberts, a seasoned ELT professional with over 30 years of experience, discussed her career evolution from classroom teaching to teacher training, academic management, and materials writing. Rachael highlighted the complexity of language education and the importance of understanding its relational and contextual nature. She shared her journey into business coaching from 2002 onwards, and her 2026 Small Business Mentor Award. She emphasized the need for teachers to recognize their value and build sustainable businesses. Rachael also reflected on her IATEFL 2026 plenary, where she advocated for a profession that values expertise and ethical practices, urging teachers to take themselves seriously.About Rachael:Rachael Roberts is a business mentor and strategist who helps language teachers, teacher trainers and other educators build sustainable freelance businesses. After more than 30 years as a teacher, teacher trainer, materials writer and educational manager, she now supports experienced professionals to develop clear positioning, compelling offers and strategic marketing that attracts the right clients. She is the founder of Designed to Flourish and a regular speaker at international ELT conferences.Links:Website: www.earnlearnthriveinelt.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelroberts-eltbusinesscoach/Youtube: @earnlearnthriveLinkedIn & Instagram: @earnlearnthrive To find the complete archive of Developod episodes, go to tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast