IW 207: Interview Debra Russell Part 3: Ready or Not Here's Your Deaf Guide

Send me a Voicemail or Text!You don't understand? Well, then you don't know Chinese!Sam Chew and I discuss spoken language vs signed language interpreting. We touch on AI, notes, feelings of certainty or uncertainty in interpreting and how it differs between using signed or spoken languages.Support the showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

Send me a Voicemail or Text!Say what?! What kind of language is that?Yes, we need to at least know the language to interpret it. This week Sam Chew from Malaysia starts the conversation about the sign language profession there. We learn the fundamental numbers and aspects, but he tosses in a few topics that are unique to Malaysia. This is the beginning of a beautiful visit.Support the showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

Send me a Voicemail or Text!Gee, thanks a lot...We don't always get a "Thank you" when interpreting. Do we need it? Does it help?Let's have a quick chat about it.Support the showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

Send me a Voicemail or Text!Tell me lies. Tell me sweet little lies...Today we discuss integrity and everything associated with it in our sign language interpreting profession. We sometimes think it's best to be quiet. Maybe not saying the truth is best. We would be better off not saying something, because it may be taken the wrong way or we would look inexperienced. But what does that cost us?Support the showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

Send me a Voicemail or Text!It's the TRUTH, really!Summer is almost over. Time to focus on the work again. Let's get focused together. Ready?Support the showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

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 showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

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 showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

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 and the next to come.Support the showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

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 our clients and fellow interpreters.Enjoy.Support the showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.

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 showOn Demand Workshops Now! (Certificates of Attendance, RID CEUs approved) [The official place to get CPD/CEUs for this podcast.]IW CommunityBuy Me a CoffeeShare/follow the PODCASTSubscribe to the Monthly Newsletter[TRANSCRIPTS ARE HERE]Thanks for listening. I'll see you next week.Take care now.