English with Kirsty – episode 294
Networking and why independent professionals need to do it – with Katharina Weis
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I met Katharina online last year and we decided to have a conversation on the podcast about something that’s important to both of us … networking!
Ok, it’s something you hear me talking about a lot, but I thought it would be really interesting to get another perspective, especially from someone who hasn’t always been the biggest fan of the activity and who has learned that its definition goes far beyond some of the common stereotypes.
We talked about
- Some of the different forms that networking can take
- Why networking is important for us as independent professionals
- What we enjoy about networking
- Some of the challenges around attending events in our source or additional languages and some strategies to make life easier for ourselves
I also shared something about my networking for language professionals events and language meet-up. The best way to find the most up-to-date information about those is to visit the events page on my website.
Katharina recommended Team Translator. You can listen to my conversation with Kelsey and Anikó in episode 274 or find out more on the Team Translator site.
This is where you can find out more about the Freelancer Magazine community that Katharina also mentioned.
Who is Katharina?
I’m Katharina Weis, a German translator specialising in women’s and mental health. I’m passionate about making complex medical information accessible and bringing authenticity to freelancing. When I’m not translating, I’m sharing honest insights on LinkedIn, collecting notebooks, and trying to balance being a mom to a curious toddler with running my business.
You can connect with Katharina on LinkedIn and sign up for her newsletter here.
How you can get in touch with me
I love to hear from my listeners! If you have any comments or questions, you can contact me using my contact form.
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