What do dance and communication have in common?

Imagine the following scene: It's the opera ball and the women's election has just begun. How unusual would it be to say, "Hello, I'm Marie, 35 years old and a bookworm." Rather, the lady adapts to the situation and asks, "May I have this dance?" Then nothing should stand in the way of the dance. But as the saying goes, "It takes two to tango." Both partners must move harmoniously and synchronously. The more perfectly they master their profession and read their counterparts, the more elegant the interplay. All these elements can also be found in good communication. Anyone who doesn't pay attention to cultural manners quickly comes off as a snub on the international stage.

As international communication is becoming increasingly important, both privately and professionally, I would like to assist you and facilitate a barrier-free interaction with your counterpart. I am Nadja Gläser - conference interpreter (M.A.) and translator (M.A.) with the working languages Spanish and English. In addition to my linguistic and professional qualifications, I place particular emphasis on empathy, the ability to interpret body language and diplomacy. Thanks to a one-and-a-half-year stay in Spain and many contacts to people from Latin America, I know the culture and customs of the countries first-hand and know what is important when it comes to communication.

Apart from languages, dancing is my great passion. Both metiers require constant development, self-reflection, flexibility and patience. However, while in dancing you get direct feedback through a mirror, in interpreting and translating the communication partner takes over this role indirectly. It therefore takes a lot of experience and sensitivity to respond quickly and appropriately in a conversation. Because language is so essential to a culture, using it the right way can often make all the difference between a successful business meeting and an embarrassment. What excites me about interpreting and translating is the familiarization with subject areas that are unfamiliar to me. The big challenge then is to reproduce what was said or written in context without translating word for word. The art of abstraction in turn leads back to dancing, where individual steps finally merge into a smooth movement.

As a member of the Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ), I am excellently networked with qualified and professional colleagues. So if you need a service in a language that I don't offer, I can help you as well. Furthermore, as a sworn interpreter for the Spanish language and authorized translator for the Spanish and English languages, I also provide support when things get dicey.

With me at your side, nothing stands in the way of your international communication and you can venture safely onto the slippery parquet.