For interpreters, linguistic skill is only half the battle. This article explores why emotional intelligence (EQ) isn't just a soft skill, but a fundamental pillar for navigating complex human interactions, building client trust, and managing the inherent stress of the profession. Learn actionable tips to elevate your practice.

Starting over isn’t starting from scratch, it’s starting from experience. Inspired by my sister’s journey, this reflection explores what it means to begin again with presence, curiosity, and courage.

Empathy is more than a feeling—it’s a core professional skill interpreters need to build trust, foster understanding, and create human connection across languages and cultures. In this article, we explore how cognitive empathy, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience come together to support trauma-informed, high-impact interpreting—especially in the age of AI.

As interpreters, presence isn’t just a skill—it’s the foundation of our work. But what if I told you that presence does more than improve yo

It suggests that this creative adaptability isn't just a "nice-to-have." It's fundamental. It’s how your unique, multilingual brain is wired

In his book Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg uncovers the science behind powerful communication—emphasizing the importance of EI.

Embrace these little acts of self-awareness and watch your interpreting game—and your own well-being—rise to the next level.

We are conditioned to view age as a point of decline or limitation, especially in a field like interpreting.

Greatness in interpreting is deeply personal and transformative, affecting every nuanced exchange.