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Send me a Voicemail or Text! Let's get the pulse of the situation. Then we'll know. Debra Russell imparts some wonderful thoughts and wisdom concerning interpreter education, team interpreting, new interpreters, experienced interpreters, research and much more. Set you egos aside. Be open to curiosity. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approv...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! Are you ready?! Yes, I'm ready. I think. Debra Russell gives us part of the WASLI history and explains a bit of her research too. See a new view of the profession worldwide. Reimagine your milestones and steps on your own journey. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [ The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! I knew that! Oh, wait, what?! Sometimes we forget what it is we had long after we lost it. It takes others to help us see what - could be. Debra Russell describes the evolution of the sign language profession in Canada and how her journey with WASLI taught her about the strengths of our colleagues around the world. Debra and I chat about so much more in this episode an...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! "I'm a bit older than my teeth and a younger than my nose." This is the beginning of an insightful conversation with Dr Debra Russell former WASLI (World Association of Sign Language Interpreters). This episode entails her first steps into the profession, some history of the Canadian profession, and key points about keeping meaningful relationships with...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! I want it! It's not fair! Sometimes we demand support for ourselves in an inappropriate way. We do not always need to advocate for our working conditions in all situations. We must pick our battles carefully to ultimately win the "war" for our fellow interpreters. Polite, civil communication is key. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! "The customer is always right. Well, just ask to be sure." Stephanie Nichols and I discuss some best business practices for sign language interpreters and interpreter agencies. It's time to prepare for more than just the interpretation, but expand our development to include our private business practices. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certif...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! Why do I have to pay for an interpreter?! It's the law. Stephanie and I talk about the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and how it applies to the ASL/English interpreter profession. In this discussion, we learn how interpreter agencies advocate for our clients and for working interpreters. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, R...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! No one is above the law. Some just try to go below it. We all have heard of an interpreter agency, but what is it behind the curtains? I speak with Stephanie Nichols a CEO and founder of Sign Language Resource Services (SLRS) from Oklahoma. We find out how such services are provided, paid for, arranged, and some of the detailed difficulties along the way. Support the s...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! Hey, look at me! - I am, just not how you think. In our minds, the world revolves around us, EVEN when we know it's not true. Today's tip is that clients don't really care what you do, or what happened. Let's break it down in 10 minutes or less. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [ The official...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! Shame on you! I'm gonna tell! Sometimes we don't discuss opinions because they may be controversial. But this can lead us to lose the ability to think about the reasons behind these opinions or beliefs. Let's discuss some unpleasant ideas that we confront often. But let's also think about the reasons why we have these beliefs about these opinions or...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! You can't hide those... judging... eyes. Stay calm and look past the cycle of judgement, of meaningless feedback. Do not be a part of it. Today I discuss the feeling of anxiety, stress, and hesitation we feel about discussing our work. These feelings stem from an atmosphere that has been created by our profession, colleagues, the nature of our work, and sometimes...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! Write it down or you'll forget it! Here's a tip to enhance your learning. A way to enrich our professional development directly. It's research-based concepts that "feel" right. Do this and see the improvement. It's an old-school thought with modern applications. Who knew?! Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendan...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! I, uh... Well, obviously you should... Hi, my name is... Just finish the sentence! In this ten-minutes or less episode, I explore the one tip we all can start easily enough to boost our confidence and skills right from the start. Do it. Do it every time you have a gig. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [ The offic...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! You know that jacket makes you look fat. What?! Our clients can very easily say things to us that would normally hurt our feelings or shock someone not in our profession. I give real examples of these phrases and discuss why we accept them and why others still use them. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [ The offi...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! The spy who loved... Live and let... hmmm. Let's take a silly look at how we tend to be so secretive about what we do. Sometimes, it's just an evolution from beginner to experienced that determines how secretive we are. What about you? Can you keep it secret without showing it's a secret? Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attenda...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! "Academia-shmemia!" No - it IS important. Use it wisely. We all get bogged down in arguments. We need to prove our opinions or ideas. Research and evidenced-based facts are hard to pass up. But when applying those facts, we need to remember what the most important factors in our work are. Let's discuss that in 10 minutes or less. Support the show On Dema...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! Say what?! Why do we say that? Let's discuss some of the terminology of our profession. Why do we use what we do and is it correct? Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [ The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast. ] IW Community Buy Me a Coffee Share/follow the PODCAST Subscribe to the Monthly Newslett...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! That's NOT what that means. - Huh.  You're right. Sometimes even interpreters don't understand what it means. Did you ever find out what you thought an idiom, phrase, a slang term, a song lyric, or even a poem meant was actually wrong? Inconceivable! Today we explore Robert Frost's poem The Road Not Taken . Support the show On Demand Workshops Now!...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! "Help! I need somebody! Not just anybody." We need community. The interpreting community just as much as the Deaf and the hearing communities, maybe even more. The feeling of belonging is very important for our well-being and development in our profession. Let's think about this together in this 10 minute or less InterpreTips episode. Support the show On...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! Attitude, baby! Another quick moment to give us clarity on one thought. Look at your feelings towards your work. How this attitude can affect our practice, should be analyzed regularly.   Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [ The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast. ] IW Community Buy Me a Coffee Share/f...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! One tip, ten minutes. One tip in ten minutes for a quick listen. You are you. Know you. Be you. That's all you can be. So... be. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [ The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast. ] IW Community Buy Me a Coffee Share/follow the PODCAST Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletter...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! It depends! Really?! I didn't realize that. When someone asks us what we would do in certain situations, it's hard to break the habit of always saying, "Well, it depends." Today we talk about that. What does it depend on? How do we stop thinking of that phrase for our first (very vague) answer? Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! Thank you, thank you sooooo much. That's not helpful. The signed language interpreting profession is absolutely wonderful. However, we have some unique situations and behaviors that other professions do not deal with. So, let's have some fun talking about them! And if you listen carefully, you'll hear some reasons why we handle it the way we do. Support...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! What does that even mean?! Don't be mean. Let's discuss where meaning comes from. How do we choose the meanings we use for our interpretations? Words and signs have multiple meanings. Which do we choose? I feel privileged to talk about it. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [ The official place to get CPD...

Send me a Voicemail or Text! Everybody loves somebody, sometime Happy 2026! How do we start this year? Let's start by focusing on our purpose, our passion, as a sign language interpreter, a professional . What routines, habits, everyday actions define us as professionals? Today, let's discuss that. Support the show On Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved)...