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Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO | Good content

freelancemomma — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:40:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO
Poster: freelancemomma
Post title: Good content

Gabriela's content is very informational in my opinion, and I have enjoyed it. However, I would suggest she takes public speaking/ speech classes, since she has certain mannerisms which can be very distracting (stopping every other word with " hmm", or "huh" ); I took a speech class in College and I got the same comment. I believe it has to do with speaking English as a second language, the challenges are numerous and you just don't want to make any mistakes. Overall, the material was good!

Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO | Good presentation

Anna Sarah Krämer — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:26:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO
Poster: Anna Sarah Krämer
Post title: Good presentation

I enjoyed taking a step back and to look in what direction I am moving.

The mentioning of "CEO" in the title should have been a big enough warning for anyone that didn't want to listen to anything resembling corporate speak - although expecations probably could have been managed better by a more detailed description of what this presentation was going to be about.

The speed and organisation of the presentation were good - with enough time to take notes and digest what was being said.

Thank you, Gabriela!

Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO | Inspiring presentation

Inge Luus — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:08:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO
Poster: Inge Luus
Post title: Inspiring presentation

I found the presentation to be inspiring - reminding me what translation is about. I've probably been in a rut, but aren't these industry contacts supposed to remind us of a wider community out there - translating can sometimes make one feel very isolated.

Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO | Corporate speak

Clive Phillips — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:57:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO
Poster: Clive Phillips
Post title: Corporate speak

I agree, Jiri, but don't let this put you off. I'm sure there are better presentations to come.

Gabriela, A common mistake is to say 'coherent' when you mean 'consistent' - it's a faux ami. Thank you.

Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO | Kindness

Nicole L. R. — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:47:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO
Poster: Nicole L. R.
Post title: Kindness

I agree with the "slow" comment, and her presentation can definetely improve, but how about a bit of kindness?

At least she is trying to share something with the community.

Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO | Is it just me?

Jiri Lonsky — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:44:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO
Poster: Jiri Lonsky
Post title: Is it just me?

This seem to me an unfocused, watered down corporate speak. I am disappointed, I have expected something little more to the point... Please offer comments...

[Edited at 2012-09-24 09:46 GMT]

Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO | So far disappointing

Jiri Lonsky — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:26:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO
Poster: Jiri Lonsky
Post title: So far disappointing

Hi you all
Is it just me, or does anyone else have the feeling that our lector is disorganized, the progress of the presentation is SLOW, and, worst of all
it is watered-down corporate speak with little relevance for a freelancer's position???

Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO | Translator

Ahmed Badawy — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:06:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for Advanced translator skills virtual event session (2012): You are your own CEO
Poster: Ahmed Badawy
Post title: Translator

Thanx for approval