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Lighting the Path for Leadership and Change in Global Contexts - Ep 141 Breda McCague

VistaTalks welcomes Breda McCague for an insightful discussion on change, leadership, and empowerment in the world of transformation. With a vibrant background, including two decades of expertise in coaching and financial services, Breda shares her unique perspective on leadership, resilience, emotional intelligence, and the art of navigating change. 

Empathy, Education, and Localization Success at ClickUp - Paulina Makles - Ep 137

Paulina Makles, a seasoned Localization Program Manager at ClickUp, shares her extensive experience and insights into the world of localization with VistaTalks Host María Roa. Paulina's journey from a translator to a leading voice in localization offers valuable lessons for translation and localization professionals across industries.

Life Sciences Localization Strategy and Insights - Karen Tkaczyk - Ep 136

Life Sciences expert Karen Tkaczyk joins VistaTalks host María Roa on this podcast episode. Karen is a distinguished figure in the translation and language services sector, particularly within the life sciences domain. Currently Director of Sales – Life Sciences at Vistatec, Karen possesses a rare blend of scientific expertise and linguistic prowess, making her contributions invaluable to companies aiming to globalize their operations.

Shaping the Future of Localization with AI and Strategic Vision - Jason Hemingway - Ep 135

In an enlightening episode of VistaTalks Host, Simon Hodgkins welcomed Jason Hemingway, the Chief Marketing Officer at Phrase, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of localization, marketing, and AI. Hemingway, a veteran in B2B technology marketing, shared his journey, experiences, and strategic insights shaping the future of global communication and marketing.

Globalization and Localization Strategy Insights - Edith Bendermacher - Ep 131

Edith Bendermacher, Director of Globalization Strategy and Localization Operations at NetApp, recently joined Host Simon Hodgkins on the VistaTalks podcast. With her extensive experience, Edith shared valuable insights into her role, the challenges and opportunities in globalization, and her passion for mentoring in the localization industry.

Decoding the Intricacies of Life Sciences Localization - María Mateos - Ep 130

In the intricate world of life sciences, the importance of localization extends far beyond mere translation. It's a critical component that ensures patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the successful global deployment of medical products and services. María Mateos, an expert in localization and life sciences, recently shed light on the nuances of this field and how companies like Vistatec are leading the charge in providing specialized services that meet the industry's stringent demands.

Winning Localization Strategies: From Challenges to Solutions with LocStep - John Walsh - Ep 129

In the rapidly changing world of localization, John Walsh, Co-founder of LocStep Vendor Management Solutions, stands out by providing helpful solutions for companies, teams, and individuals looking to improve their localization programs and successes. In this episode, Host Simon Hodgkins discusses the approach of LocStep with John Walsh. With a rich history of optimizing localization processes at tech behemoths like Google, Meta, Twitter, and McAfee and a recent enlightening appearance on the VistaTalks podcast, Walsh offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and solutions in the localization industry.

Women in Localization - Celebrating in Style - Ep 125

In this episode, Host María Roa is joined by the Founders of Women in Localization, Anna N. Schlegel, Silvia Avary, and Eva Klaudinyova. Women in Localization is proud to be celebrating its 15th anniversary. Anna, Silvia, and Eva share information about this important milestone and the planned event celebrating the now global organization.

Bridging Global Reach with Local Impact - Pedro Guerra Ribeiro - Ep 124

In this episode, Host Simon Hodgkins is joined by Pedro Guerra Ribeiro, Localization Analyst - Vendor & Project Management at Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category. Qualtrics is a cloud-native software provider that helps organizations quickly identify and resolve points of friction across all digital and human touchpoints in their business – so they can retain their best customers and employees, protect their revenue, and drive profitability.

Decoding Movement, Language Apps, and Global Product Marketing - Elliott Rayner - Ep 123

In this episode, Host Simon Hodgkins is joined by Elliott Rayner, Chief Marketing Officer at ARION. Elliott’s career has taken him from sporting giants like Adidas and ASICS to his current role. Rayner's passion for marketing and innovation, particularly in the sports industry, is evident in his professional journey. Prior to ARION, Rayner headed the global product marketing function at Babbel, a renowned language learning platform. There, he led a team of product marketers, shaping the product roadmap and communication strategy behind Babbel's latest innovations.

The Future of Engaging Healthcare Experiences - Niall O’Driscoll - Ep 119

In this episode, Host Simon Hodgkins is joined by Niall O'Driscoll, the Chief Executive of vStream Health. Niall shares the importance of culture, localization, and storytelling in healthcare. At vStream Health, the emphasis lies in crafting patient-centric, virtual reality experiences that redefine the relationship between patients, healthcare professionals, and the broader healthcare and life sciences industry.

Human-Machine Collaboration, and the Future of Translation - Sharon O'Brien - Ep 118

In this episode, host María Roa is joined by Sharon O’Brien. Unlock the secrets to effective translation and localization with insights from Sharon O'Brien, Associate Dean for Research at Dublin City University. Discover the power of human-machine collaboration and its potential to revolutionize the translation process. Explore the role of machine translation in augmenting human abilities and learn how personalized AI augmentation can enhance translators' performance.

Content Super Powers, Engagement and AI - Lee Densmer - Ep 117

In this episode, host Simon Hodgkins is joined by Lee Densmer. Lee helps companies create content experiences that bring their global customers closer to the brand. She believes that content can make or break your brand and that content builds relationships, and relationships drive revenue.

Building High Performing Teams - Karen Jones - Ep 113

In this episode, Karen Jones joins host Simon Hodgkins. Karen is the Director of Consulting and Partnerships at Denison Consulting Europe. Karen works with clients to explore their organizational culture, define their current state, and prioritize action to drive delivery.

The Global Language Industry and LocWorld! - Anne-Marie Colliander Lind - Ep 112

In this episode, Anne-Marie Colliander Lind joins host María Roa. Anne-Marie is a recognized force in the global language industry landscape. She has spent almost 30 years helping multinational organizations solve their language issues, serving in executive sales and management positions at leading service, technology, and market research companies.

Working in Product Localization Management - Angelica Palli - Ep 111

In this episode, Angelica Palli joins host María Roa. Angelica is a Product Localization Manager at Babbel, the world’s first language-learning app. Angelica is a passionate learner with a fondness for foreign languages and personal growth.

A Special Rewind Episode - Ep 107

In this special episode, Simon Hodgkins, María Roa, Meredith Hutchinson, and Daniela Fogaça look back over the previous 12 months of podcast episodes. Simon, Maria, Meredith, and Daniela highlight examples of their favorite topics and discussions. Take a listen to this special episode of the podcast!

Market Strategy and Growth Acceleration Solutions - Patrycja Maksymowicz
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In this episode, Patrycja Maksymowicz joins host María Roa. Patrycja has over three decades of experience in successful partnerships built around compassionate, empathy-driven business relationships.

Special Episode - Think Global Awards Year Six - Ep #105

In this episode, podcast hosts María Roa and Simon Hodgkins discuss the latest year of the Think Global Awards. María shares news about year six of the global awards program, including the ten categories, who can enter the awards, and the importance of the awards to companies of all shapes and sizes.

Strategystorming, Storytelling, and Digital Leadership - Doyle Buehler - Ep #101

In this episode, Doyle Buehler joins host Simon Hodgkins. Doyle has consulted, coached, taught, and inspired many in the areas of digital leadership and strategy. He is the author of the book #Breakthrough: Unleash Your Remarkable Brand Value, Influence, and Authority. He is an active member of the Grey Swan Guild and has been a judge at the Think Global Awards. Doyle is a Chief Expedition Officer and has worked with organizations worldwide.

Celebrity PR, Downing Street, and PURPOSE! - Jessica Huie MBE - Ep #100

In this episode, Jessica Huie MBE joins host Simon Hodgkins. Forbes describes Jessica as one of ‘UK's Most Influential Women On True Success.’ Jessica is a PR powerhouse and maverick entrepreneur and has an MBE for Services to Entrepreneurship and contribution to diversity. Jessica's acclaimed first book, PURPOSE, was published by Hay House and named 'One of the UK's Best Business Books Written by Women' by The Telegraph Newspaper. The PURPOSE Retreats take place twice each year in Jamaica and the UK. Her expertise is sought broadly, from discussions at No.10 Downing Street to company and board-level positions.

Global Considerations from a Unicorns Perspective - Kristine Sheikh - Ep #99

In this episode, guest Kristine Sheikh joins host María Roa. Kristine is a customer-centric, high-performing, driven leader with 13 years of experience and a passion for strategy. She is focused on creating globally consistent, yet locally relevant integrated expansion plans and campaigns for tech companies. Kristine is a former Sr. Director of International Expansion at PandaDoc, and the Vice President of Marketing at RedTeam Software.

Applying Design Methodology to Business - Ainslie Peters - Ep #95

In this episode, guest Ainslie Peters joins host Simon Hodgkins. Ainslie teaches in the areas of industrial design, design thinking and design history and has worked as a mentor and consultant for businesses looking to implement design strategies and design thinking processes. As a product designer, past collaborations include furniture, homewares and lifestyle brands, interior styling projects, and more recently the design of public spaces.

Celebrating 25 Years Within the Localization Industry - Vistatec Roundtable - Ep #94

In this special episode, Vistatec executives Thomas Murray, Patrick Kelly, Siobhan Gantly, Jerry Lane, Phil Ritchie, Adam Thompson, Unn Villius, and Yvonne McNamara join host Simon Hodgkins to discuss the upcoming 25th anniversary of Vistatec and their individual experiences while working at Vistatec.

The Art of Business Storytelling - Timea Kadar - Ep #93

How do you use storytelling to boost brand identity? In this episode, guest Timea Kadar joins host María Roa. Timea is an open-minded, fast-thinking, and experienced marketing professional. She recognizes good ideas, the potential in people, opportunities, and marketing strategy. Timea is currently the CMO at Francis Cooper Consultancy, helping companies of all sizes be successful with their marketing activities.

How Print and Digital Are Working Together in Publishing - Bobby Power - Ep #89

How has the print industry adapted to the digital transformation movement? In this episode, guest Bobby Power joins host Simon Hodgkins. Bobby is the creator and publisher of Go Wild Magazines. Seven Tourism & Food magazines throughout different and individual tourism regions in Ireland. Go Wild Tourism Wild Atlantic Way, Go Wild Northern Ireland, Go Wild Dublin, Go Ancient East, Go Wild Food Experience, Go Wild on the Lakes, and the latest title Go Wild Staycation.

Lead Beyond The Edge, The Bold Path to Extraordinary Results - Frederique Murphy - Ep #88

What is impostor syndrome and how do you deal with it? In this episode, guest Frederique Murphy joins host María Roa. Frederique is a highly engaging, leading global voice around mindset transformation. She inspires and equips people to move through extraordinary change with her Mountain Moving Mindset platform and is a multi-award-winning keynote speaker and consultant.

What Is the Future of Marketing? - Gregory Twohig - Ep #87

How will marketing change in the future? And how does that impact the work we do? guest Gregory Twohig joins host María Roa. Gregory is a driven and enthusiastic marketing professional with experience across B2B sales, brand management, and content creation. Gregory works as a Marketing Solutions Manager at Vistatec. He is also the Program Director for the Think Global Forum and Creative Director for VTQ Magazine.

The Importance of Having an Agile Mindset - Yuka Kurihara - Ep #83

What is the world’s leading framework for business agility? In this episode, guest Yuka Kurihara, Director of Globalization Services at Scaled Agile, Inc., joins host Simon Hodgkins to share her experience in helping teams to design and build software products, websites, marketing, and communication content with a global audience in mind.

Empowering Women In Localization - Special Ep #IWD

In this episode, guests Anna Schlegel, Silvia Avary, and Eva Klaudinyova from Women in Localization join host María Roa to discuss empowering women, diversity and inclusion, and localization for International Women’s Day. Our special guests for this episode share a wealth of experience and have an incredible story to share around the Women in Localization global network of over 5000 members.

How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Your Health? - Alec Juginovic - Ep #82

Are you getting enough sleep? What is a Chief Sleep Officer? In this episode, guest Alen Juginović, M.D., Harvard Medical School Postdoc (Sleep Neurobiology), joins host Simon Hodgkins to discuss his role in sleep medicine, more specifically, the effects of sleep medicine and sleep deprivation on health.
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The Second Highest Quality of Life Country in The World - Mark Henry - Ep #78

What has driven Ireland to the second highest quality of life globally? Despite what many people believe, human progress worldwide has been incredible in recent decades, and Ireland’s progress has exceeded that of practically anywhere else. VistaTalks host Simon Hodgkins discusses this and other topics with Mark Henry, Author and Central Marketing Director, Tourism Ireland.

VistaTalks Rewind, Looking Back at 2021 - Ep #77

In this special 'rewind' episode, Simon Hodgkins, María Roa, Gregory Twohig, and Jordan Knights look back over the entire year of episodes and highlight important topics and discussions that stood out to them. We are delighted to host the second year of the ‘rewind’ episode that takes time to look back at some of the stories and people that joined the show over the last twelve months.
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The Benefits of Publishing in Your Native Language - Anna Heussaff - Ep #76

Anna Heussaff is a published author who writes for adults and young readers.  She has published contemporary crime novels and adventure mysteries novels. Anna even dips into love story novels! She has received major awards for her writing and, in 2013, received a Children’s award from Children’s Books Ireland.  From 1985–2002, Anna was a radio researcher and television producer/director with RTÉ, and she broadcasts on current affairs and literary issues from time to time.

Ep 72: Cormac Eklof

Cormac Eklof is a Senior Program Manager at Vistatec. Cormac joined Vistatec in 2017 and is responsible for overseeing several large programs for major global corporations. In this episode, Cormac shares his thoughts on the importance of flexibility, communication, and effective listening in global program management.
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Ep 71: Mathilde Jakobsen

Mathilde Jakobsen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fresh.Land, a disruptive food-tech startup that is digitizing and shortening the food supply chain, connecting farmers and consumers directly to a more sustainable and equitable model. Mathilde co-founded Fresh.Land in 2015 and has since gone on to win various prestigious accolades recognizing her success, such as the women of the decade in start-up by the Women’s Economic Forum.
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Ep 70: Unn Villius

Unn Villius is the Chief Sales Officer and responsible for Vistatec's Business Development. Her localization career started as a Swedish linguist at Microsoft Ireland in 1988, and she has since held a wide variety of positions in localization operations management. Joining Vistatec in 1997, she quickly moved into Business Development and successfully established Vistatec’s first US office.

Ep 66: Shane Ryan

From Portarlington to Pennsylvania – Shane Patrick Ryan is an American-Irish swimmer who competes internationally for Ireland. Shane is a firm believer in learning from your past experiences and using these to move forward and mature from them. Shane qualified for Rio Olympics in 2016, with the medals to prove it, won bronze in the 50m backstrokes at the 2018 World Short Course Championships, and in 2019 won the European Short Course bronze.

Ep 65: Mark Pollock

Unbroken by blindness in 1998, Mark became an adventure athlete competing in ultra-endurance races across deserts, mountains, and the polar ice caps including being the first blind person to race to the South Pole. Mark won silver and bronze medals for rowing at the Commonwealth Games. Mark was described by Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella as one of “the most inspiring people I met” after they discussed the ways technology is changing how people learn.

Ep 64: Andreas Palm

Andreas has got over 15 years of experience in the world of international digital marketing, managing the content & localization team at Ladbrokes for over seven years and later running the global digital sales & marketing channels for Sony's mobile division for seven years.

Ep 60: Minter Dial

On this episode of VistaTalks, host Simon Hodgkins is in discussion with Speaker, Connector and Elevator, Minter Dial. Minter is a professional speaker and multiple award-winning author, specializing in leadership, branding, and transformation. An agent of change, he's a three-time entrepreneur who has exercised twelve different métiers and moved country fifteen times. Minter's core career stint of 16 years was spent as a top executive at L’Oréal, where he was a member of the worldwide Executive Committee for the Professional Products Division.

Ep 59: Anne-Sophie Delafosse

Anne-Sophie is the mover and shaker behind everything Localization at Deliveroo. Her team is playing a crucial role in helping the company achieve its mission to transform the way people around the world order food. With a background in languages, Anne-Sophie joined the company in 2018 where she single-handedly built the Localization Program from scratch. Three years down the line, people in 12 different countries can get yummy food delivered at their doorstep.

Ep 58: Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly began his IT career in software development at Lotus. He then joined GeCAP as Localization Manager and became one of Vistatec’s founding members when GeCAP was acquired in 1997. Patrick is Chief Commercial Officer at Vistatec and is responsible for the commercial viability of our business solutions.

Ep 54: TGF Summit Week

Think Global Forum Summit Week hosts María Jesús de Arriba Díaz and Teresa Lawless, Development Directors, and Aoife Murphy, Managing Director at the Think Global Forum, discuss the Think Global Forum community and their upcoming event with VistaTalks host Priscillia Charles. The unique event, running over five consecutive days, March 8-12, 2021, will feature insightful speakers and guests from leading global organizations.

Ep 53: Kathrin Bussmann

Kathrin Bussmann is an international marketing strategist, who helps digital-first companies build successful global brands. She loves to operate at the intersection of global business, content marketing, and localization. Through her strategic consultancy, Verbaccino Inc., Kathrin advises global-minded B2B brands on how to attract, engage and retain more international customers. In her role as Head of Content Localization at Bubbl, a digital marketing agency.

Ep 52: Kelly Bryant

Kelly Bryant is the Director of Global Experiences at WorldStrides, where she partners with top universities and business schools to arrange short-term global immersion programs. The Global Experiences team works closely with faculty and deans to connect university students with local organizations and nonprofits to facilitate educational meetings, service-learning activities, and consulting projects.

Ep 48: World UX - Part Three

The World UX roundtable event, hosted by María Jesús de Arriba Díaz of Vistatec, María is joined in conversation with Alberto Ferreira, Vodafone, Tarja Karjalainen, Oura, Pat Higgins, Verizon Connect, Ryan Moroz, LINE Plus Corp, and Sergio Valero Notari, Doctoralia. This online round table event aimed to share learnings on why it is key to bring design, content and localization together.

Ep 47: World UX - Part Two

The World UX roundtable event, hosted by María Jesús de Arriba Díaz of Vistatec, María is joined in conversation with Alberto Ferreira, Vodafone, Tarja Karjalainen, Oura, Pat Higgins, Verizon Connect, Ryan Moroz, LINE Plus Corp, and Sergio Valero Notari, Doctoralia. This online round table event aimed to share learnings on why it is key to bring design, content and localization together..

Ep 46: World UX - Part One

The World UX roundtable event, hosted by María Jesús de Arriba Díaz of Vistatec, María is joined in conversation with Alberto Ferreira, Vodafone, Tarja Karjalainen, Oura, Pat Higgins, Verizon Connect, Ryan Moroz, LINE Plus Corp, and Sergio Valero Notari, Doctoralia. This online round table event aimed to share learnings on why it is key to bring design, content and localization together.

Ep 42: Magdalena Daccord

Magdalena Daccord is the CEO of FH Europe, the European FH Patient Network. The organization is a network of 24 Patient organizations, who actively work together to secure early identification and diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia patients to prevent early cardiovascular disease and devastating consequences.

Ep 41: Barbara Brennan

Barbara Brennan is the Programme Coordinator at See Change, working positively to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and to ensure that everyone enjoys the same rights on an equal basis. In this episode, we discuss mental health in the workplace, the voice of the lived experience, and the importance of sleep, nutrition, and hobbies. Barbara explains taking responsibility for wellness and the importance of minding your mental health.

Ep 40: Kristina Podnar

Kristina Podnar is a Digital Policy Consultant and Author of 'The Power of Digital Policy.' She is an advisor and enabler for brands looking to engage users and minimize risks. In this episode, we cover investing in digital, lowering risks, and increasing opportunities, protecting global brand integrity, the C-Suite and the understanding of digital. Kristina has worked with many global brands, including Canon, Delta Air Lines, Intel, Symantec, Toyota, Verizon, and Unicef.

Ep 36: Aoife Murphy

Major Accounts Director Aoife Murphy joins us on this episode of VistaTalks. Aoife discusses transitioning to working from home, the Think Global Forum online, digital transformation and adapting to the current situation. During this episode, Aoife explains localization and customer experience. She also shares insights on ‘Digital Natives’, ‘Digital Pioneers’, and ‘Digital Explorers’, as well as the importance of ‘Digital First.’

Ep 35: Róisín Maguire

Róisín Maguire is Co-founder and CEO of Jetpack Learning. Roisin has managed, digital design projects and teams since 1997, firstly with Oniva New Media in Dublin, then with BBC Technology. She co-founded digital design agency Eyesparks in 2002 before founding Jetpack Learning. At Jetpack Learning, Róisín shapes the company’s strategy, based on feedback from users combined with ongoing research into potential adaptations and markets for the Game-Changing authoring tool.

Ep 34: Louise O’Conor

Louise is a strategic and innovative leader with 20 years of international experience of digitally transforming and scaling businesses and teams across global markets and multiple industries – from start-ups to multinationals. Passionate about technology, education, diversity, people, and making a difference, Louise loves turning ideas into business reality to disrupt and transform industries and societies.

Ep 30: Siobhan Gantly‎

In this episode of VistaTalks, Chief Human Resources Officer, Siobhán Gantly joins us to discuss a number of very important topics. She touches on the journey from the early days of Vistatec to a large organization with a global footprint. Siobhán also shares the process of transitioning to remote working, remaining focussed on customers, remote hiring, and remote onboarding, during this time of the global pandemic.

Ep 29: Shannon Rose Farrell-Jackson

We are joined in this episode by Founder, Shannon Rose Farrell-Jackson. She shares her experience of helping global life sciences companies in the localization industry. Working in emotional intelligence and change leadership Shannon Rose shares how going global right now is not just about sales, it is around how we are supporting and leveraging our global customers and their experiences.

Ep 28: Dominika D’ Agostino & Michael J. Asquith

In this episode, Priscillia Charles catches up with Vistatec's Dominika D'Agostino and Michael J. Asquith in the USA. Topics on this episode of VistaTalks include COVID-19, Multilingual Content, Transcription, Copywriting, Thought Leadership, AI, and the Think Global Forum.

Ep 24: Mary Nurminen

Mary Nurminen is currently focusing on two years of PhD research on the users of machine translation as a full-time Doctoral Researcher at Tampere University. Professional translators use machine translation however, Mary is focused on all of the other global users. Mary is a University Instructor in Finland and has spent over thirteen years in technical writing and localization with Nokia as a senior specialist and manager.

Ep 23: Phil Ritchie

Phil Ritchie is the Chief Technology Officer at Vistatec where he directs all Language Technology and Research and Development activities. Phil has a Batchelor of Science Degree and 20 years of industry experience. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events and a founding Industrial Partner of the ADAPT Research Centre, where he serves as Chairman of its Industrial Advisory Board.

Ep 22: Kayla Kim & Kaelan Guetschow

Priscillia Charles is joined in the studio by Kayla Kim and Kaelan Guetschow. Kayla and Kaelan discuss their experiences in working with the Vistatec marketing department as part of the wider Vistatec internship program.

Ep 18: Patrick Nunes

Patrick Nunes, Director, Global Communications & Design at Rotary International. Patrick is responsible for executing and supporting Rotary’s brand strategy across multiple regions in the world. He also leads and drives innovation in support of efforts to increase the understanding of Rotary and to support 35,000 Rotary clubs and 1.2 million Rotary members worldwide.​

Ep 17: Anna Schlegel

Anna Schlegel, Vice President, Global Portfolio Lifecycle Management at NetApp joins us on the latest VistaTalks show! Throughout the world, leading organizations count on NetApp for software, systems and services to store, manage, protect, and retain one of their most precious assets: their data. NetApp is a member of S&P 500, Fortune 500 and is a NASDAQ 100 company.

Ep 16: Beatrice Whelan

Beatrice is an award-winning social media and content strategist in the B2B tech sector. Beatrice is the Global Content Manager for Social Media, Events, and Blogging at Sage, providing social content and inbound content strategy for Sage in over 20 markets globally. She is the author of Trending: The Complete Guide to Social Media for Events. Beatrice is also a public speaker and social media trainer.

Ep 12: Laura Cociasu

Laura Cociasu is the International Content Strategy Manager at LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network with more than 562 million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Laura is a globalization pioneer with a diverse background in social media, education, localization and customer experience combined with a passion for content management and linguistics.

Ep 11: Patricia Paladini Adell

Patricia is the Globalization Director World Wide at CA Technologies, a Broadcom Company. She is a Technology Forum Executive at the Think Global Forum and the Chapter Manager for the Catalan Chapter of Women In Localization.

Ep 10: Esther Curiel

Esther Curiel is leading Indeed's multidisciplinary 'Content Effectiveness' team. Indeed is the number one job site in the world with over 200 million unique visitors every month. Esther is focused on maximizing the impact and effectiveness of Indeed's localized content for global markets.

Ep 6: Lahcene Guerrouj

Lahcene is a marketer, tech enthusiast, and multi-disciplinary international online expert. He has strong content management, marketing, product management, and analytical skills background. Lahcene is busy managing international cross-functional teams and projects on a day-to-day basis at the global organization Salesforce.

Ep 5: Kit Brown-Hoekstra

Katherine is an experienced Consultant, Trainer and Author of The Language of Localization, successful publication book series, aiming to define Localization vocabulary to global professionals.

Ep 4: Michael Cronin

Professor Michael Cronin has published extensively on language, culture, translation, and travel writing. Among his works are Across the Lines: travel, language, translation (2000), Translation and Identity (2006), The Expanding World: towards a politics of microspection (2012), and Eco-Translation: translation and ecology in the Age of the Anthropocene (2017).