The Lean Podcast

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The Lean; a concept, a vision, a creation, a podcast. Two sign language terps trying to figure out all things interpreting with the help of some special guests. Hosted by Ciara Grant and Romy O'Callaghan

Episodes

  1. 10/30/2020

    Remote Interpreting: All in this together

    Welcome to the final installment of our mini series! We have the wonderful Caroline McGrotty on to talk about being in all of this together.  We cannot wait for you to hear it!  Best,  Ciara and Romy xxxx

    42 min

  2. 10/26/2020

    Remote interpreting: All About Boundaries

    Welcome to another episode on our miniseries!  In this episode we have the wonderful Ali Heatherington discussing boundaries in Remote Interpreting settings.  Let us know what you think! Ciara and Romy xxx

    39 min

  3. 10/22/2020

    Remote Interpreting: All About Adapting

    We still can't believe she agreed to be on - Robyn Dean!! Welcome back! We are fangirling that we have the wonderful Robyn Dean on this episode! She imparts so much wisdom, we can't wait for you to hear it. A big shout out to our sponsors the Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS) and the Citizens Information Board (CIB) without which this miniseries wouldn't have happened. Let us know what you think about all this remote work! Ciara and Romy  xxx

    37 min

  4. 09/17/2020

    Remote Interpreting: Lights, Camera, Action!

    Your two favourite terp podcasters are back in action! Welcome to our brand new miniseries, taking a look at remote interpreting. Join us and our amazing guests chatting how everything has changed. A big shout out to our sponsors the Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS) and the Citizens Information Board (CIB) without which this miniseries wouldn't have happened. Let us know what you think about all this remote work! Ciara and Romy  xxx

    9 min

  5. 06/16/2020

    What we think 'Season one' was

    Welcome back to the final instalment of season one with The Lean Podcast! We are two Irish Sign Language interpreters trying to figure out all things interpreting with the help of some very special guests. Hosted by Ciara Grant and Romy O'Callaghan.  This week it is time to say goodbye to season one as we recap the journey as we try to figure out what we thought "season one" was! If you haven't already make sure to check out the rest of the series to see what you have been missing out on.  You can also listen along on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher just search theleanpodcast to find us there.  As always we would love to know your thoughts make sure to let us know by getting in touch on our socials or emailing us on theleanpodcast@gmail.com.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleanpodcast_/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/theleanpodcast_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanPodcast2019/ Happy Watching!  Love,  Ciara and Romy x  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

    12 min

  6. 06/03/2020

    What we think "Self-Care" is

    Welcome back to The Lean Podcast! We are two Irish Sign Language interpreters trying to figure out all things interpreting with the help of some very special guests. Hosted by Ciara Grant and Romy O'Callaghan.  This week we are joined by the one and only Anthony Claffey as he shares his sensei knowledge all about self care! If you care just as much about self care as we do you can check out more of Anthony and his wisdom over on his socials.  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWpqWw3g3MWjhi84toZpF2A Instagram: @anthony_claffey The book Anthony mentions is Unravelling: Letting Go Getting Well by Philip M. Greenfield.  In line with Covid-19 regulations this episode was interpreted from the audio remotely. We were very lucky enough to have Roy Maguire lend his wonderful video editing talents to us to out this video together. A huge THANK YOU to Roy and his technological skills!  This is what we think Self Care is but as always we would love to know what YOU think! Make sure to share your thoughts with us. If you just can't get enough of The Lean make sure to follow along on our socials or email theleanpodcast@gmail.com. You can also watch us in Irish Sign Language on YouTube, just search theleanpodcast to find us there.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleanpodcast_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theleanpodcast_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanPodcast2019/ We almost forgot, the podcast we invited ourselves onto on the episode! Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness https://open.spotify.com/show/0wK8MPt9f2z2R4HustgqHh?si=_juevIZ7QvSr8BVht8itwQ Music in this episode: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Happy Podcasting!  Love,  Ciara and Romy x

    56 min

  7. 05/28/2020

    What we think "Soft skills" are

    Welcome back to another episode of The Lean Podcast! We are two Irish Sign Language Interpreters trying to figure out all things interperting with the help of some extra special guests. Hosted by Ciara Grant and Romy O'Callaghan.  This week we take a journey into what we think "soft skills" are, the little things that mean a lot and make an interpretation successful. We were lucky to be joined by interpreter Tracey Daly to guide us along this journey and share her persepective.  It's important to mention that the portion of this episode filmed with Tracey was recorded a couple of months before the Covid-19 pandemic (before social distancing measures were introduced). Whereas the interpretation of the first part took place during our time in quaratine. If you would  prefer to listen rather than watch us in action, you can check us out on your favourite podcast platform just make sure to search theleanpodcast to find us there.  You can also follow along on our socials...  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleanpodcast_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theleanpodcast_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanPodcast2019/ As always we would love to know what YOU think "soft skills" are. Make sure to share your wisdom with us in the comments below or email us theleanpodcast@gmail.com Happy watching!  Love,  Ciara & Romy x Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

    45 min

  8. 03/19/2020

    What we think "Preparation" is

    Welcome back to another episode of The Lean Podcast! We are two Irish Sign Language interpreters trying to figure out all things interpreting with the help of some very special guests. Hosted by Ciara Grant and Romy O'Callaghan. On this weeks episode we are joined by the wonderful Cormac Leonard and Irish Sign Language interpreter extraordinare as we try to figure out what we think "Preparation" is! He shares his golden wisdom with us including his theory that "Preparation is a verb not a noun".  You can catch the Irish Sign Language version on our Youtube channel The Lean Podcast. You can also listen along on your favourite podcast platforms inculding Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean and Siticher. Just search theleanpodcast to find us there.  If you just can't get enough of The Lean then make sure to follow us on our socials or get in touch by email theleanpodcast@gmail.com.  Instagram: @theleanpodcast_ Twitter: @theleanpodcast_ Facebook: The Lean Podcast Make sure to let us know what YOU think 'Preparation" is, we would love to know your thoughts. Happy Podcasting! Love,  Ciara and Romy x Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    58 min

  9. 03/06/2020

    What we think "Deaf Interpreting" is

    Welcome back to another week with The Lean Podcast! We are two Irish Sign Language Interpreters trying to figure out all things interpreting with the help of some very speical guests. Hosted by Ciara Grant and Romy O'Callaghan. In this episode we try to figure out what we think "Deaf Interpreting" is. We were very lucky to be joined by the wonderful Teresa Lynch who shared her experience of working as a Deaf interpreter.  You can catch the Irish Sign Language version of The Lean on our YouTube channel "The Lean Podcast". You can also listen along on your favourite podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Podbean.  Just to mention as this week's guest Teresa Lynch is Deaf, for the English version of the podcast a wonderful Irish Sign Language Interpreter Tracey Daly has interpreted this into English and is the voice who will hear throughout the episode.  If you just can't get enough of The Lean then make sure to follow us on our socials or email us on theleanpodcast@gmail.com.  Instagram: @theleanpodcast_ Twitter: @theleanpodcast_ Facebook: The Lean Podcast  As always we would love to know what you think "Deaf Interpreting" is make sure to share your thoughts with us by commenting down below!  Happy watching!  Love,  Ciara and Romy x Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    43 min

  10. 02/27/2020

    What we think “Team Interpreting” is

    Welcome back listeners! We are two Irish Sign Language Interpreters trying to figure out all things interpreting with the help of some very special guests. Hosted by Ciara Grant and Romy O’Callaghan. Join us on episode two as we go on a journey to discover what we think “Team Interpreting” is. This week is even more special as we are joined by two wonderful interpreters Aisling Dragoi and Orla MacCabe. Enjoy and make sure to let us know what you think “Team Interpreting” is! Joanne Chester's TedEx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvR1RtgPa3w Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    43 min

  11. 02/10/2020

    What we think "The Lean" is

    Welcome to The Lean hosted by Ciara and Romy Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    16 min
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The Lean; a concept, a vision, a creation, a podcast. Two sign language terps trying to figure out all things interpreting with the help of some special guests. Hosted by Ciara Grant and Romy O'Callaghan

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