BBC News: 30yrs signed
I bring to an end regular interpreting with BBC News. Over the last 30 years my days interpreting for BBC News would begin with a 3.30am alarm call and then a 90 minute...
December 1, 2021
Impostor Syndrome
What is it? Imposter syndrome, also called perceived fraudulence, involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments. To counter these feelings, you might end up working harder...
November 17, 2021
30th Anniversary
How does a BSL/English interpreter celebrate 30 years as a Register Qualified Interpreter here in the UK? Well I’m British so I’ll do it quietly… But seriously, I’ll be investing in the future...
October 18, 2021
New direction
Businesses that are agile; able to diversify and respond to industry changes – have every chance of thriving. Remote working Although I had reservations about working remotely – I tried it! My uncertainty...
September 7, 2021
Working remotely
COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of technology both professionally and personally the world over; Sign Language Interpreters are no exception. Interpreting services incur costs for the organisations who book them. These organisations...
August 24, 2021
Home working
Structure; pros and cons The pros, of course, are very clear: flexibility, undeniable autonomy and a commute that consists of walking down the hallway, perhaps a flight of stairs or a stroll to...
May 24, 2021
VLP2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this years Visual Language Professionals conference happened online. This excellent, virtual experience is down to the hard work of the members involved – they made it happen! Creating...
March 25, 2021
Effective, Reflective Practice
Where do you seek professional support? Peer support isn’t always apparent in the profession of sign language interpreting. However, support occurs informally and on an ad hoc basis all the time. But, did...
October 30, 2020
Remote Interpreting: the future?
Remote working does not replace face to face interpreting! Is remote interpreting right for our profession? Sometimes! Is remote interpreting right for you? Maybe! Is working remotely right for every assignment? No! What...
September 25, 2020
Feedback Matters
Feedback promotes personal and professional growth. Feedback is about listening actively, taking the time to analyse, and then thinking of the best possible solution to perform better. Effective feedback, both positive and negative,...
August 10, 2020
