[GALA Valencia 2024] Soapbox Angie Tapia, Johan Botha
"The Shrimp Pose Theory or Why You Should Start Listening to Your Impostor Syndrome" - Angie Tapia (Business Development Manager | Terra Translations)
This talk revolves around the idea that to succeed in this industry we need to portray an image that we are the best choice—always perfect, always on top. We feel compelled to showcase our excellence, collecting awards, titles, clients, and certifications like badges of honor. But with every accolade comes a growing fear of messing up, saying the wrong thing, missing out on the latest trends, not knowing, failing, and eventually disappearing.
We have all heard of the Impostor Syndrome, that feeling of not being good enough despite our external success. People often say to ignore that nagging voice, that we are doing great, that we are fantastic, but what if that voice is trying to tell us something important? The Shrimp Pose Theory suggests it might be.
This theory encourages us to accept that we don't know everything, and it's perfectly okay that we never will. We don't always have to be standing in the superhero pose; it is more comfortable to be a bit more like a shrimp—flexible, genuine, and a little curvy. Let's listen to our gut feelings, drop the act of perfection, and just be the best version of our unique self.
"This Rose is Not Looking Forward to Summer!" - Johan Botha (Director | Folio Online)
E-mail etiquette is at an all-time low with no light at the end of the tunnel. Professional business communication is treated like a WhatsApp message to a buddy. Emojis outweigh words. Ignorance about the Southern Hemisphere is flourishing and people can no longer read, let alone spell. Bring your earplugs, this rant might get loud.
Host organization: Globalization and Localization Association
Event Speakers
Angie Tapia
Terra Translations
Angie Tapia is a Business Development Manager at Terra Translations. She studied Translation and Interpreting at Ricardo Palma University and is in her second year of the master’s degree in Administration and Project Management at UPC. She has served as Head of Language Services at the Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games. She has 6 years of experience as a Professor of Professional Management, Specialized Software, and Interpersonal Relationships courses within the Professional Translation and Interpreting program at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences. Angie has worked over 10 years as a Translation Project Manager.
Johan Botha
Folio Online
With over 20 years of experience in the language services industry, I'm a seasoned manager, translator, and African language solutions specialist. I lead Folio Online and Folio InterTel, two of the most reputable and successful language service providers in Africa, serving some of the world's biggest brands and organisations. Founder of the Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA), the first umbrella organisation of its kind for the localisation industry in Africa with the mission to unite language service providers across the African continent. I'm passionate about developing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions, to enhance the quality, efficiency, and scalability of language services. In addition to ALCA, I'm also a member of and organiser for a variety of international industry associations and initiatives, wherein I actively contribute to the global and in particular the African localisation community, by sharing insights on a variety of current industry trends and advocating for ethical best practices. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanbotha/