Coaching For Translators Archives
Why (some) translators have the blues and what to do about it
Posted on September 18, 2017 Leave a Comment
An article published in The Economist on May 27th, 2017, and entitled “Why translators have the blues”, highlighted perfectly the reasons why, a couple of years ago, I decided to write and talk about coaching and change management in the translation industry. According to this article, our profession is under pressure due to “fierce global […]
The Translator’s Business Plan
Posted on August 15, 2017 Leave a Comment
Are you considering setting up as a freelance translator/interpreter? Are you planning to expand your translation/interpreting business? If you answered Yes to one of these questions, you will need a Business Plan. By Business Plan I don’t mean the sort of document business people write in order to secure a loan from a bank or […]
The Translator’s Exit Plan
Posted on July 7, 2017 1 Comment
Do you have an Exit Plan for your translation/interpreting business? Do you know what an Exit Plan is? An Exit Plan is simply your long-term goal, i.e. your ultimate aim for being a self-employed translator and/or interpreter. Where are you taking your business? What will it ultimately provide you with? Having a clear long-term goal, […]
FREE coaching session for translators and interpreters
Posted on June 22, 2017 Leave a Comment
Have you ever been coached? Would you like to give coaching a try? I recently recorded a 30-minute coaching session to allow you to do just that — for free! This “taster” session will help you turn your ideas and goals into action plans that motivate you to move forwards. It will take you through […]
FREE Webinar: Translation In Transition
Posted on April 22, 2017 Leave a Comment
When I started freelancing as a translator, Mark Zuckerberg was busy writing the code for a new website called “The Facebook”, LinkedIn was still in its infancy and Twitter was just a sound that birds made. Fast forward 13 years and social media have transformed the way we communicate and do business. Other changes have taken place […]
How To Make Your Own L.U.C.K. As A Translator And/Or Interpreter
Posted on April 8, 2017 Leave a Comment
Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to be lucky? Whatever they do, they succeed. Sometimes without even trying. Do they have a lucky star, or do they make their own luck? And if they make their own luck, how do they do it? I recently attended a networking event called Cambridge Pitch […]
The Translator’s Guide To Finding And Targeting A Niche Market
Posted on February 16, 2017 2 Comments
While some translators see themselves as generalists, others choose to specialise to stand out from the competition, be seen as experts in their fields, and charge higher rates. But how do you select a niche market? Do you choose it, or do you let it choose you? And when you’ve done that, how do you […]
“Calling Yourself A Coach?” – Demystifying Coaching In The Translation Community
Posted on January 19, 2017 Leave a Comment
There has been much debate in the translation community over the past few weeks about coaching and its value (or lack of) for our profession. As a qualified translator and qualified coach, I was sometimes shocked, sometimes hurt, sometimes encouraged and uplifted by the comments I read on various social media platforms. But one […]
Design Your Life As A Translator And/Or Interpreter
Posted on January 14, 2017 Leave a Comment
Did you know that only 20% of the population have a passion? Most people like many things but can’t identify a single one of them as a passion. So if you’re feeling unsure about what to do next or what direction to take as a translator/interpreter, if you’re unsure about what you should specialise in, […]
Five Common (And Surmountable) Barriers to a Fulfilling Career in Translation
Posted on December 15, 2016 Leave a Comment
Many of us embarked on a freelancing career in the hope of finding more fulfilment in our lives, only to discover that it isn’t as straight forward as we originally thought. Freelancing can be immensely rewarding, but also very demanding. In this article I discuss a few common barriers to a fulfilling career in translation, […]
