The book is primarily intended for teachers at all levels and in all contexts who are interested in improving their professionalism and developing strategies that can take them to higher levels in the field of TESOL/ELT.

What is Professionalism? Research on Professionalism in ELT.- Positive Psychology.- The Importance of Professional Learning Communities.- Teacher Professional Identity.- Professionalism and Integrity.- Personal and Professional Strategic Planning.- Increasing your Productivity & Effectiveness.- Time Management Skills for the Busy TESOL Professional.- Improving Your Communication Skills.- Transitioning from Teacher to Manager.- Using Technology Effectively.- Transforming Yourself into an Online Educator.- Dealing with Change/Motivation.- Stress Management.- Conflict Resolution Skills.- Enhancing your Employability.- Career Path Development.- Marketing Yourself (To Include Effective CVs, Job Interviewing Skills, Networking, Social Media Skills).- Developing your Online Profile.- Developing Leadership Capacity.- Increasing your Happiness Quotient.- Expanding your Geographical Horizons.- Creating your Own Professional Development & Lifelong Learning Plan.- Increasing your LanguageProficiency.- Getting Involved in Research.- Doing a Conference Presentation.- Publishing Pedagogical Materials.- Publishing Research-based Materials.- Involving Yourself in Professional Associations.- Mentoring/Coaching.- Engaging in Reflective Practice.- Giving Back to the Profession.- Giving Back to the Profession.- Professionalizing your Non-professional Life.- Surviving the Promotion and Tenure Process.- Thinking Ahead to Retirement.