Which presentations should you attend at TerpSummit 2023?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What causes you most anxiety at the moment?

  • A.
    Worrying about my voice and hearing
  • B.
    Stress and lack of confidence
  • C.
    Wondering how to stand out in a crowded market
  • D.
    Feeling that my interpreting skills are rusty or not up to scratch
  • E.
    Wondering if I should specialise or diversify
• 2.
  What do you NOT need help with?

  • A.
    Stress management, confidence
  • B.
    Marketing yourself, social media, and branding
  • C.
    Finding clients or exploring new markets
  • D.
    Knowing what to work on next
  • E.
    My health: mental health, voice, hearing
• 3.
  How hard is it for you to find interpreting clients?

  • A.
    I have all the work I need!
  • B.
    These are tough times. I'd like to have more assignments.
  • C.
    I'm totally stressed about the lack of work!
  • D.
    I don't really know how to start out or find clients
• 4.
  How satisfied are you with your core interpreting skills?

  • A.
    OMG it's hard to keep on top form, especially when I've had less work than usual. I feel rusty.
  • B.
    I've suddenly had to do new things during the pandemic or after (hello, dormant consecutive!). I definitely felt panicky.
  • C.
    I'm quite happy with my mastery of the basics.
  • D.
    Consecutive, simultaneous: it's fine. Until it's not. I could do with some help for when the *** hits the fan - what about tackling really difficult speeches or speakers when I'm not feeling confident?
• 5.
  In the 'new normal' for interpreters, how confident are you feeling?

  • A.
    I find the new challenges (RSI, not enough work, making enough money) exhausting and stressful.
  • B.
    I've developed some stress management techniques, and I'm getting by OK.
  • C.
    Actually, I've got used to it and I have lots of work at the moment!
• 6.
  Do you have a clear vision of what sets you apart from other interpreters and how you can show up at your best?

  • A.
    No, I'm just trying to get by and receive enough job offers.
  • B.
    I have a pretty good idea of my personality type and strengths.
  • C.
    I wouldn't say I'm 100% clear about how to market myself effectively.
  • D.
    I wish I had more connections among interpreters and guidance to help me find work.
• 7.
  What do you spend most time focusing on at the moment?

  • A.
    Feeling down or insecure about the profession and my career
  • B.
    Working on my LinkedIn profile, networking, and approaching potential clients because I need more work.
  • C.
    Hustling for assignments and feeling undervalued and isolated
  • D.
    Feeling I need to brush up on consecutive or retour skills
  • E.
    The strain on my eyes, ears, voice, and sanity due to current working conditions!

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Physical and mental health

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  TerpSummit 2023 can help you the most with your physical and mental health.You’ll see the most impact in your interpreting business by focusing on presentations related to physical and mental health. This year, we're covering hearing health/tinnitus, looking after and developing your voice, finances & mental health, and more! Hearing Health: Back from the Future - Gabriela BocaneteHow Bricks Can Save Your Ears: Hearing Protection in the Age of RSI - Cyril FlerovTinnitus - a not so silent epidemic - Frieder KuehneBreath, Movement, Spirals and the Voice - Rachel Luxon RobinsonThe Interpreter’s Voice VS. Cognitive Overload - Alvaro RamirezBreath Trust and Voice - Rose HenryManaging your money while staying sane - Susie JacksonStart with these and be sure to take action after watching each one so you can start to see real changes in your life. Click the button below to view the schedule and see when each presentation will be available!
• 2.
  Confidence and mindset

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  TerpSummit 2023 can help you the most with improving your confidence and mindset.You’ll see the most impact in your business by focusing on presentations related to developing a growth mindset, improving your emotional agility, and showing up at your best. These presentations include:Overcoming impostor syndrome - Bettina Roehricht"Getting interpreting done!" - how to keep on serving our clients when the going gets tough - Chris Guichot de FortisShowing up at your Best - Ruth Kearns WollmannFriendly to the present moment: experience and re-experience mindfulness - Wei ZhaoBreath Trust & Change - Rose HenryEliminate Brain Fog And Activate Great Focus To Magnetise Your Ideal Clients - Niamh DeeA hosted discussion about struggles and imperfections - Bettina RoehrichtStart with these and be sure to take action after watching each one so you can start to see real changes in your interpreting business. Click the button below to view the schedule and see when each presentation will be available!
• 3.
  Specialisation, Diversification and Coopetition

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  TerpSummit 203 can help you the most with learning more about specialisation and diversification.You’ll see the most impact in your business by focusing on presentations including:Smart Diversification: having your cake and slicing it wisely - Maisie GreenwoodCoopetition Panel Discussion - Julia Poger, Judy Jenner, Maisie Greenwood, Nina Okagbue, Zilin Cui, Matthew PerretComparing and contrasting court interpreting across the pond! - Sue Leschen and Ernest Niño-MurciaLanguage Access and Protection in Healthcare Interpreting - Elena LangdonDiversifying your interpreting business: the benefits of offering both translation and interpreting services - Corinne McKayChurch Interpreting - Jonathan DownieStart with these and be sure to take action after watching each one so you can start to see real changes in your interpreting business. Click the button below to view the schedule and see when each presentation will be available!
• 4.
  Branding, ethical marketing and positioning

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  TerpSummit 2023 can help you the most with your visibility and ability to attract clients (hopefully in an ethical way!).You’ll see the most impact in your business by focusing on presentations related to branding, marketing, social media, and positioning! These presentations include:Showing up at your best on Social Media - Julia PogerTech-savvy Branding - Josh Goldsmith10 Things I hate about Marketing - Sian GuCo-opetition: working with others while still standing out - Alexandra HemingwayPanel Discussion on Coopetition - Julia Poger, Judy Jenner, Maisie Greenwood, Nina Okagbue, Zilin CuiPanel Discussion on Ethics & RSI - Louise Jarvis, Naomi Bowman, Andy Gillies, Jonathan DownieEliminate Brain Fog And Activate Great Focus To Magnetise Your Ideal Clients - Niamh DeeSmarTerp&Me - Susana RodriguezISO 23155:2022: Delimiting conference interpreting in the hybrid and online multilingual meetings industryOne Stop Shop: Expanding what we offer to direct clients - Laura Holcombco>lab: peer practice - an intensive week of work and fun! - Lauren MichaelsStart with these and be sure to take action after watching each one so you can start to see real changes in your interpreting business. Click the button below to view the schedule and see when each presentation will be available!
• 5.
  Consolidating key skills

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  TerpSummit 2023 can help you the most with brushing up on key interpreting skills.You’ll see the most impact in your business by focusing on presentations related to core interpreting skills! These presentations include:"Never stop learning, never stop growing!" - why and how we interpreters love our CPD... - Chris Guichot de FortisImproving your retour language - Andy GilliesPreparation in the 21st Century - Maha El-Metwally & Darinka ManginoTimes Have Changed but Booth Manners and Teamwork Have Not - Bahar ÇoturTrust is a Must - Matthew PerretStart with these and be sure to take action after watching each one so you can start to see real changes in your interpreting skills. Click the button below to view the schedule and see when each presentation will be available!