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Presenter: Jill Henshaw
Imposters in the Interpreting World: An exploration of the Imposter Phenomenon amongst BSL interpreters and translators and what it means for us as professionals and those with whom we work.
This webinar will delve into what ‘Imposter Syndrome’ means, what it looks like, and how it affects us and our work.
Additionally, there will be a focus on how we may overcome such feelings, and what else might lead us to feel like an ‘imposter’, a fraud and ‘not good enough’.
Rooted in research conducted into ‘Imposter Syndrome’, and after worrying for many years that someone will find out she ‘should never have qualified as an interpreter’, Jill explores the imposter phenomenon. She will explore what it means for individuals experiencing persistent feelings of fraudulence, despite evidence to the contrary. The session will combine research from the interpreting field, and beyond, and incorporate findings and questions arising from Jill’s EUMASLI Master’s degree research.
This webinar focuses on what the imposter phenomenon looks like, why it happens, and what might be done about it. If you, or someone you know, struggles with imposter feelings then this webinar aims to provide points for reflection to take away, and considerations for how we train, support and work with fellow professionals. You may leave the session with more questions than answers but, hopefully, there will be plenty of food for thought about this popular topic.
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