The big concepts – Impartiality
Last autumn, my role as Interpreting Tutor at the University of Surrey had me thinking about certain key aspects of our profession I had not dwelled on since my...
What did you say interpreters do? – It is not magic, it is a gift!
Interpreters talk. A lot. Basically, we listen to what someone is saying and repeat it in another language – in real time and on the spot. It may sound...
Branding for interpreters & the unexpected perks of designing my PR & marketing campaign
Last year, I felt the need to so something I did not expect when I planned my move to London: develop my own professional brand. It obviously required stepping...
How to prepare for an interpreting assignment – a 4 step guide
Part of what makes professional interpreters skilled and keeps their clients asking them to work with them again and again is that they prepare for each interpreting assignment thoroughly....
The Feng Shui of Note-Taking
Much has been written and tears of despair have been shed in the name of Consecutive Interpreting and note-taking skills – two of the biggest challenges any interpreter may...
The perils of the busy professional life & how to stay healthy
I love my solopreneur life but there are times when it gets too busy and no matter how efficient and practical I am at work, I find it hard...