Episode 3: Conference Habits

Do in-person networking events fill you with anxiety and stress? Or are you excited to attend the moment you put them on the calendar? Conferences and meetings can be a major source of inspiration and energy for translators (and a great way to meet new colleagues and clients!). ⁠⁠But there is so much effort that goes into preparing for these events, not to mention the fact that they can truly be exhausting for introverts or people who prefer not to toot their own horn. ⁠⁠Wherever you are on the scale from "I love going to conferences" to "I'd rather stay home," we've got you covered!

Tune in as we talk about smart habits for attending conferences and how to make them a worthwhile investment.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• How to choose a conference that is the right fit for you and your professional goals

• What conferences we attended this year and how we chose them

• How to prepare for a conference

• How to plan your time and what to bring

• How to introduce yourself to new colleagues and clients and have meaningful conversations

• When and how to follow up with people that you met at the conference

• How to start implementing what you learned from all those workshops and presentations

• Why it’s important to recap on your conference experience and how to do it

Books, links, and resources that we mentioned in this episode:

• “How to Prepare for your first translation conference” by Susie Jackson

• 10 Tips for Attending Your First Conference: A Beginner’s Survival Guide

• “Simple Ways to Budget for That BIG-Ticket Professional T&I Conference or Course” by Madalena Zampaulo

• “Learning vs. Implementing: A Simple Strategy to Overcome Overwhelm and Start Taking Action in Your Freelance Business” by Madalena Zampaulo

• “How to Use Canva to Create Marketing Graphics for Your Translation or Interpreting Business” by Madalena Zampaulo

• Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport

• The Introvert's Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone by Matthew Pollard

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