InterSys, LLC

Big News! InterSys, LLC has recently switched our podcast hosting over to Spotify for Creators and will now be producing all of our podcasts in video and audio formats on Spotify! Check out this interview with Gerardo Hernandez as a bonus episode, now on our Spotify Channel. You can easily switch between the audio version or the video version. You can find our Spotify channel here: https://lnkd.in/g8yuYPsn You can find this specific episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwB-ic4k https://lnkd.in/g5b4zwzS Johnny Romero, CMI Spanish is our host. Michael C Hillanbrand is the show's producer. #spotify #podcast #languageservices #medicalinterpreter #interpreterlife #Litranslators

If it’s not an offer you would gladly sign yourself, then don’t expect someone else to. (PERIOD ⚫️) Teambuilding 101: Just because you enjoy working for yourself, having your own business, being an entrepreneur, it doesn’t necessarily mean your potential candidate feels the same way about “you”. If it were the other way around, would “you” really want to work with “you”? I don’t offer a contract, proposal, or job opportunity, that I wouldn’t gladly sign myself. ✍🏼 This is a simple formula that I use when drafting an offer👨🏻💻: 1. It must create SYNERGY between both parties that promotes growth, learning, and flexibility. 2. It must IMPROVE both parties financial, social, and brand (personal/business) position. 3. It has to be a “NO-BRAINER”. In other words: clear, simple, and have each party jumping to the signature line. Do you agree or do you use a different formula⁉️ I look forward to reading your response. If you enjoy this topic, please don’t forget to share and repost ♻️. #MoreThanBilingual #LiTranslators #Leadership #DoTheRightThing

Here’s what NOT to do when beginning your translation career 😅 ❌ Studying in a field other than translation only ❌ Acquiring experience in an unrelated field ❌ Sending agencies an unrelated CV That is how I got started 25 years ago, and I wouldn’t recommend it today. Since then, I have: ✔ Networked – a lot ✔ Studied under 2 mentors ✔ Acquired SOLID experience ✔ Applied specialities acquired in uni or developed through industry associations/events If I had to do it again, I would: 👉 Get a translation degree 👉 Join a professional association early 👉 Network, this time ‘flashing’ my credentials 👉 Acquire early experience through online platforms How did you get started? Special shoutout to Johnny Romero, CMI Spanish and Michael C Hillanbrand for their professionalism and kindness during that interview. — Check out my profile and join my community for more content on #LiTranslators and #interpreters

I didn’t build my company website until my 2nd year in business. 🤫 I’ve been in business now over 7 years and I stand by my decision. Building a cool website has NO value if you haven’t built your authority first. -FACT ✅ No, it wasn’t because I didn’t know how, I didn’t have the resources, or I didn’t have the money. It was simply because I wanted to build my authority first. Here are 3 things I did before I built my website: 🎯FIND THE RIGHT PEOPLE for my team. In the words of Jim Collins (Good to Great): “First who, then what” Once I had the right people “on the bus” 🚌, I knew I could go anywhere. 🎯BUILD MY COMMUNITY of language service providers. No gimmicks, no AI 🤖 generated DM’s, but real human relationships. This takes time, patience, and perseverance. 🎯BE CONSISTENT with my quality of language services for reliability and scalability. Train, work, sleep, repeat. This requires discipline and a high tolerance for pain. 🔁 Now you can please check out my cool website (link in comments)😉 If you found this post interesting, please share ♻️ #MoreThanBilingual #Language #Community #Leadership

If you advocate “a lot” as an Interpreter, you should change your profession. Yes, really… Now before you flood me with your comments and opinions (which I look forward to reading), let me establish a few foundational rules for this discussion: ☑️Advocacy- is the most invasive and least used role of the interpreter that is used only if and when necessary. ☑️National Guidelines- NCIHC: Suggests that an interpreter may act as advocate if they must “speak out to protect an individual from harm” or “to correct mistreatment or abuse.” ☑️Mislabeling- Clarifying or Culture Brokering are two separate, additional, roles of the Interpreter that should not be mislabeled as Advocacy. ☑️Bilingual Staff- Performing your normal responsibilities which may include care navigation or patient advocacy in a non-English language as a bilingual proficient is not the same as interpreting for two individuals that do not speak the same language. Ok, now back to our topic. In my opinion, as an Interpreter, the best Advocate is the one who rarely if ever has to. It’s not about you,..it’s all about them (Provider & LEP Client). Meaning that if you provide clear, accurate, and transparent communication in your primary role as a Conduit, advocacy should be a rarity. I’ve had the privilege of successfully providing accredited Medical Interpreter training to over 200 interpreters and counting. You may have many years of experience interpreting. In addition to being a bilingual proficient you may even have completed formal medical training as a Nurse, Physician Associate (PA), or Doctor. I’ve trained the full gamut of participants from the novice to expert and my answer to the question of “if and when an Interpreter should advocate⁉️” is the same: Just because an Interpreter “can” advocate doesn’t mean you “need” or should do it. The NCIHC and IMIA national guidelines for Interpreters are a great principle to follow. In short, unless you not speaking out is going to result in an individual suffering harm, mistreatment, or abuse, you should just interpret. If you enjoy advocating more and are a bilingual proficient, you should probably pursue becoming a bilingual care advocate/navigator instead. It would be much better for you to be a bilingual care advocate who occasionally provides interpretation (I can train you for that) versus being an Interpreter who advocates way more than is necessary or appropriate. Do you agree⁉️ YES or NO If you find this insightful, please share ♻️ #MoreThanBilingual #Interpreters #Translators #CodeOfEthics #Advocacy National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) IMIA Int'l Medical Interpreters Association

Bridging The Gap in Colorado! 📍🗺️ Language justice for every community. Our very own Johnny Romero, CMI Spanish enjoys a conversation with Gerardo Hernandez (Jerry), Executive Director of INTEGRATED COMMUNITY in Steamboat Springs, CO in regard to its partnership with InterSys, LLC Taking points: 📍Assisting monolingual immigrants with language access. 📍Professional development with accredited Medical Interpreter Training. 📍Helping qualified professionals level up their Interpreter skills to advance their careers and support their community. #MoreThanBilingual #Interpreters #Community #Leadership

🚦 Start registering ✍ now for our January 2025 classes! 🎓 Bridging the Gap 40hr Professional Medical Interpreter Training Mondays - Thursdays 1/6 to 1/16 | Register by 12/10/2024 - Training qualifies you to pursue National Certification - Classes are Online and only take two weeks to complete! Register: https://lnkd.in/gPt6-tvK ---- Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Interpreting 24hr Training 5 days total from 1/20 to 1/24 | Register by 12/31/24 - Meet the unique needs of interpreting in mental health care - All participants must have taken the Bridging the Gap 40-hour course Register: https://lnkd.in/gPt6-tvK ---- Certified Medical Interpreter Exam Workshop 4Hrs Training 2 Session of 2Hrs over 2 Weeks on 1/13 and 1/20 | Register by 12/30/24 - be better prepared for the written and oral national exams Register: https://lnkd.in/gPt6-tvK ---- 8Hr Professional Medical Interpreter Refresher Courses (Spanish) Two 4hr sessions on 1/14 and 1/21 | Register by 12/31/24 - strengthen your skills for the NBCMI or CCHI national exams - focus on Medical Terminology including body systems and specialties - focus on Interpreter Skills like ethics, cultural competence and standards of practice Register: https://lnkd.in/gPt6-tvK #medicalinterpreter #LiTranslators #interpreters #interpreterlife #onlineclasses #careercourses #healthcare

MY TOP 5: You know you’ve “made it” when…🎬 1. Your 8 year old, Lego master, nephew, gifts you your very own podcast action figure.🕴️ 2. You realize numbers mean nothing without community. 🙌🏽 3. You realize children are truth tellers and the best cheerleaders. 📣 4. You understand that “virality” and vitality are two completely different achievements. 🧐 5. You understand that if you never help other people, you will never help yourself. ❤️ What would you add to the list⁉️I look forward to reading your comments. If you enjoy this post, please share ♻️ #MoreThanBilingual #Interpreters #Community #Priorities

Feed Your Mind Friday 🧠 Grab your coffee or tea and join me LIVE TODAY on LinkedIn at 9:00am EST ⏰ Register for FREE: https://lnkd.in/gr2hDtcZ MIND YOUR BUSINESS! The J3 Project is proud to present a panel of guest speakers: Jennifer Callendar, Jack Wilson, Richard Snow, MBA, Vaneskha Wilson, boynton weekes with decades of entrepreneurial experience that have been actively involved in the successful launch and growth of their own businesses and those of their extensive network. Join the movement and get your MIND right‼ TODAY: Friday, November 15th, 2024 TIME: 9:00-11:00AM EST TOPICS ✍🏽 Mind Your Business Model Mind Your Business Financing Mind Your Business Resources and Support Mind Your Business Action Plan #BusinessOwnership #MindYourBusiness #Entrepreneur #Leadership #Resources #Support

❄️ December will be here before you know it! Close out 2024 the right way — by investing in your own success! 🎓 Register for one of our medical interpreter courses today: https://lnkd.in/gPt6-tvK Also, our 2025 40HR certificate courses 📜 are now available as well, so check them out here: https://lnkd.in/gBCjeg56 #medicalinterpreter #interpreter #interpretertraining #litranslators #translation