Exclusive Interview: Majd Haddad

1. How was your experience presenting at LEO conferences?

Presenting at LEO was such a pleasant experience. The LEO team provided support before the event, and their detailed and thorough preparation was essential, helping me focus on my presentation. On the other hand, as I prepared my interactive session “ Brain Power for K-12 Interpreters”, I knew that the success of it would not only depend on my delivery but would depend heavily on the audience engagement and participation. LEO participants were terrific, so engaged and interactive, the chat box was blowing up with enthusiasm, and that made presenting a lot of fun. Finally, the follow-up after the conference and sharing the positive feedback from the audience was the highlight; it fuels my preparation for LEO12!

2.What would you like to present at future LEO conferences?

I have dedicated the majority of my time and focus to studying the code of ethics lately. I am delving into the ethical decision-making process and breaking it down. At the last LEO conference, I focused on helping interpreters memorize the code of ethics. At LEO12, I will again conduct a highly interactive learning session to help interpreters streamline ethical decision-making and clarify any confusion surrounding it.

3.What advice would you give LEO conference attendees to get the most out of each event?

Before the conference, write three learning goals. During the conference, remove distractions, be fully present, and take notes. After the conference, review your goals and begin implementing the knowledge you’ve gained through simple, small steps.

4.Can you give us a sneak peek into what attendees can expect from Thinking in Color at LEO12?

The Thinking in Color interactive session is based on Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats and will help interpreters clarify the process of ethical decision-making. The challenge of thinking is confusion; we are trying to do many things at once. The six hats of thinking tailored for interpreters will help them streamline their decision-making process, allowing them to conserve their energy and focus on interpreting effectively. We will use memory techniques to memorize the six hats and apply them to real-life scenarios. I look forward to seeing you there!

5.Why is LEO12 the right place for interpreters and language professionals to explore innovative tools like the Six Thinking Hats?

LEO focuses on you and your learning and growth at your own pace! The topics are always relevant, and the presenters are highly skilled, offering significant value. I encourage you to sign up and take advantage of the wealth of knowledge available at LEO12!

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