[GALA Valencia 2024] The battle for talent: career, life & choices that matter

In an era characterized by a constant battle for talent, our presentation delves into the intriguing confluence of career, life choices, and the pursuit of meaningful work in the language industry. We will share a personal journey, tracing a path from consulting to entrepreneurship and back into a leadership role within a larger organization. This journey has generated numerous questions about career choices and how to balance professional life with personal aspirations. Our primary goal is to address the formidable challenge of talent acquisition, particularly for those in leadership positions.

We aim to offer insights into how leaders with a human touch can both retain and attract top talent, facilitating meaningful conversations with potential clients and a robust presence in the media. By adding the elements of remote workforces, multilingual talent, specialized expertise, and cultural sensitivity to the presentation, we can offer a comprehensive approach to addressing the talent shortage in the language industry, making it even more relevant to the current landscape of the profession.

This multifaceted approach addresses not only the battle for talent but also the ever-evolving demands of a globalized and diverse industry. Join us on a journey that explores not just the challenges, but also the choices that truly matter in the world of language professionals.

Host organization: Globalization and Localization Association