WELCOME!

A Very Practical Guide to Diplomatic Interpreting in the 21st Century

It is time we get rid of the cloak and dagger, shed some light on the shroud of mystery surrounding diplomatic interpreting, and start looking it in the eye so we can get to know it better.

Based on my clients’ questions and requests and my years of experience assisting Latin American delegations visiting the UK, WELCOME! is a blueprint for effective diplomatic interpreting organised around four building block pillars:

1. Interpreting Skills
2. Add-on Skills
3. Interpreter Role
4. Interpreter Profile

Each Pillar seamlessly links together offering you a blueprint to effective diplomatic interpreting in the 21st century.

JUMP!

A DIY Guide to The Terpreneur™ Method

The Terpreneur™ Method is a sustainable and manageable approach to building a solo business; that is, a business run by a single individual with the support of automation and a select network of collaborators.

It also contemplates the difference between working with intermediaries — be they colleagues, agencies or consultant interpreters — and serving your own direct clients. I know it works because I use it in my own business.

Inspired by the London Underground, The Terpreneur™ Method is a simple and proven method for conference interpreters working in the private market to successfully deal with the business side of interpreting in three stages:

1. Client Delighter
2. Portfolio Builder
3. Savvy Terpreneur™

These stages are organised around the four building block Pillars of Terpreneurship™:

• Plan Your Journey
• Shine Bright
• Show Up
• Stay In Touch

Each Pillar seamlessly links together offering you a blueprint to your own interpreting adventure.