Grounded Confidence

From Self-Doubt to Professional Assurance

Sunday, February 22, 2026

8:00am-1:15pm PDT

Online, Zoom

Professional Development Focus

This interactive workshop invites interpreters to reflect on their professional growth by examining the balance between confidence and competence. Participants will engage in guided reflection, skill analysis, and structured goal setting to build trust in their existing interpreting abilities. Through interactive discussions, self-assessment tools, and the creation of a personalized Confidence Plan, interpreters will learn to acknowledge their current strengths while intentionally mapping out their next steps toward professional and personal growth.

Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

Participants will identify and articulate the difference between confidence and competence in interpreting.
Participants will analyze their interpreting skill set by completing a guided self-assessment, identifying at least three areas of strength and three areas for continued growth.
Participants will create a personalized Confidence Plan outlining specific actions to strengthen self-trust, professional presence, and preparedness for challenging assignments.
Participants will demonstrate awareness of the Four Stages of Competence by situating their current developmental stage within the model and setting measurable goals for advancement.

Presenter

Marcus Gunter is an experienced instructor, mentor, and certified interpreter with over 20 years in the field. He has studied at American River College, CSU Northridge, and Western Oregon University, providing him with a well-rounded approach to interpreting theory and practice. With additional expertise in education and technology, Marcus combines these fields to enhance interpreting work and shares his passion for lifelong learning with others in the profession.

Registration and Cost

Registration for participants is $55. Cancellations made by February 15, 2026 will receive a refund of the total amount paid minus a 5% processing fee. No refunds will be given after February 15, 2026. No partial participation or partial CEUs will be given.

CMP/CEU Information and Accommodations

Our CMP/CEU sponsor, Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services (VIIS), is an approved RID CMP sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This workshop is offered for 0.5 CEUs in the Professional Studies area at the “Little to No” Content Knowledge level. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance. The target audience for this activity is newly graduated ASL interpreters and working interpreters stepping into the freelance world.As always, Educo and VIIS are committed to offering educational opportunities free from discrimination and bias. For accommodations contact: info@educointerpreting.com

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