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Claude: The AI Tool You Might Be Missing ๐Ÿง(69:20)
AI Josh Goldsmith AI Josh Goldsmith

Claude: The AI Tool You Might Be Missing ๐Ÿง(69:20)

Tried ChatGPT or Gemini? What if we told you Claude does most of what they do... and a few things they donโ€™t?

Join me and Nora Dรญaz to discover Claudeโ€™s powerful features for language professionals โ€“ from its interactive documents to powerful collaboration features.

In this 60-minute webinar, you'll learn to:

โœจ Transform your workflow with Claude's unique โ€œartifactsโ€
โœจ Instantly access terminology with a custom glossary lookup tool โ€“ and learn how to build one (or โ€œstealโ€ ours)!
โœจ Get a sneak preview of Chrome's Claude sidebar
โœจ Understand how Claude handles confidentiality and data protection
โœจ See how Claude compares with other AI chatbots
BONUS: Get instant access to Nora's flashcard quizzer and glossary lookup tools โ€“ yours free when you attend!

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Google Meets AI: Everything a Language Professional Needs to Know ๐Ÿค–(73:28)
AI Josh Goldsmith AI Josh Goldsmith

Google Meets AI: Everything a Language Professional Needs to Know ๐Ÿค–(73:28)

Have you seen AI popping up in your Google searches, documents, or even your Gmail? ๐Ÿคฏ

Letโ€™s discover which features actually help language professionals โ€“ and which are just hype! ๐Ÿค”

In this 60-minute webinar, you'll learn to:

โœ… Navigate (or turn off!) AI-powered features in Gmail, from Smart Compose to conversation summaries
โœ… Leverage AI assistance in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides to analyze and extract key information from documents (or entire folders!)
โœ… Control your AI settings to protect client confidentiality

Plus, get a sneak preview of the new Speech โ€œTranslationโ€ feature in Google Meet โ€“ and why it wonโ€™t replace interpreters any time soon! ๐ŸŽฏ 

Join me to unlock the full potential of Google's AI tools โ€“ and learn exactly when (and when not) to use them! ๐Ÿ’ก

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Intro to SEO for small businesses with Menekse Stewart (76:49)
Branding & Marketing, AI Josh Goldsmith Branding & Marketing, AI Josh Goldsmith

Intro to SEO for small businesses with Menekse Stewart (76:49)

Menekse is an SEO and marketing strategist with over 20 yearsโ€™ experience working in Search Engine Optimisation and organic traffic.

Sheโ€™s also an AI whiz, and created a simple, easy-to-use CustomGPT that weโ€™ve been using to optimize our SEO for all techforword pages.

For this insiders-only workshop, Iโ€™ve invited her to share her tips to quickly nail the basics of SEO for your website โ€“ plus teach you to use this AI tool thatโ€™ll make working on SEO a cinch.

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Microsoft Office Meets AI: What Every Language Professional Should Know ๐Ÿค“(73:30)
AI Josh Goldsmith AI Josh Goldsmith

Microsoft Office Meets AI: What Every Language Professional Should Know ๐Ÿค“(73:30)

Youโ€™ve seen the little Copilot icon popping up in Word, Excel, or PowerPointโ€”but what exactly does it do? And is it actually helpful for translators and interpreters?

In this 60-minute webinar, you'll learn to:

โœ… Use Copilot to polish, summarize, and organize your texts
โœ… Get help with QA, formulas, and glossaries in Excel
โœ… Build presentations and extract terminology in PowerPoint
โœ… Understand the costs, opt-out options, and whatโ€™s coming next

Join me and Nora Dรญaz and learn how to use Microsoft's Copilot to streamline your translation and interpreting work โ€“ without buying or learning a brand-new app.

Please note: Although this webinar discusses features of Microsoft products, it is organized independently by techforword and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.

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Digital Business Cards (69:47)
Branding & Marketing Josh Goldsmith Branding & Marketing Josh Goldsmith

Digital Business Cards (69:47)

Paper business cards? Lost, forgotten, or trashed. 

A digital business card? Instantly saved, always accessible, and easy to share.

In this 60-minute insiders webinar, you'll learn to:
โœ… Create a sleek, branded digital business card in minutes
โœ… Generate a QR code so people can add you to their contacts instantly
โœ… Set up a widget on your phone for easy in-person sharing
โœ… Add your QR code to your Zoom background for virtual networking


It's time to make sure your next handshake (or Zoom call) actually leads to a saved contact. ๐Ÿ˜‰

This webinar is an insiders member request โ€“ shoutout to ๏ปฟMary Fons i Fleming๏ปฟ for giving me the idea!

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Julia Poger - Negotiating with clients in the AI era (66:43)
Branding & Marketing, AI Josh Goldsmith Branding & Marketing, AI Josh Goldsmith

Julia Poger - Negotiating with clients in the AI era (66:43)

Have the feeling youโ€™re losing work to AI? We need to learn how to sell the value of our human expertise. 

Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™ve invited expert negotiator Julia Poger for this insiders guest expert training, where youโ€™ll learn how to:

โœ… Counter AI-related pricing objections (without losing the deal)
โœ… Show clients why your expertise still matters
โœ… Keep negotiations stress-free and in your favor

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Michael Schubert - Thriving in the Premium Translation Market in the Age of AI (76:13)
Branding & Marketing Josh Goldsmith Branding & Marketing Josh Goldsmith

Michael Schubert - Thriving in the Premium Translation Market in the Age of AI (76:13)

๐Ÿ’ก "I'm a highly skilled translator... so why aren't I rich?" ๐Ÿค”

If you've ever wondered why your expertise isn't translating (pun intended) into higher earnings, youโ€™re not alone. Join Michael Schubert, an ATA-certified translator and Middlebury Institute professor, for an in-depth workshop on what it takes to thrive in the premium translation marketโ€”even in the age of AI.

Michael has been a freelance DE>EN translator for 25 years, navigating recessions, pandemics, and tech revolutions without a single bad year. Heโ€™ll break down:

โœ… The foundations of a thriving freelance translation business (skills, identity, branding)
โœ… Why technology is an ally, not a threat, in the premium market
โœ… How to price your services to attract serious clients who value your work
โœ… Real-world success stories and strategies for building strong client relationships

You'll walk away with clear, practical steps to position yourself as a premium provider and command the rates you deserve.

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6 ways translators & interpreters are actually landing clients in 2025 (82:32)
Branding & Marketing Josh Goldsmith Branding & Marketing Josh Goldsmith

6 ways translators & interpreters are actually landing clients in 2025 (82:32)

Want to know what's ACTUALLY working in marketing right now? ๐Ÿค”

I've collected REAL strategies that successful translators and interpreters are using to land premium clients right now โ€ฆ and some of them might surprise you.

In this 60-minute webinar, youโ€™ll discover:

โœ… Which marketing strategies to ditch (and what to do instead)
โœ… 6 proven ways your colleagues are landing work right now
โœ… How to make authentic connections that lead to real opportunities
โœ… Simple marketing techniques that feel natural and actually work

Plus: Real success stories and examples from colleagues! ๐Ÿ’ช

Join me to discover exactly how translators and interpreters are landing dream clients in 2025. 

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Beyond basics: ChatGPT for language pros 2025 edition (64:40)
AI Josh Goldsmith AI Josh Goldsmith

Beyond basics: ChatGPT for language pros 2025 edition (64:40)

ChatGPT just got a major upgrade โ€“ and it's a game-changer for language professionals! ๐Ÿฆพ

In this 60-minute webinar, you'll learn to:

๐Ÿ”Ž Use the new Web Search to fact-check responses and find reliable sources
๐Ÿ’ป Transform your writing workflow with advanced editing tools in Canvas mode
๐Ÿ’ฌ Find past conversations and reuse your best prompts with improved search

๐ŸŽฏ Create targeted marketing plans for effective client outreach
Join us to discover how ChatGPT's newest features can supercharge your translation or interpreting business! ๐Ÿš€

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The ABCs of AI Voices (67:04)
AI Josh Goldsmith AI Josh Goldsmith

The ABCs of AI Voices (67:04)

AI voices are becoming more and more realistic.
What do they mean for the future of translation and interpreting?

Letโ€™s explore their potentialโ€”and pitfallsโ€”together!

In this 60-minute webinar, youโ€™ll:

โœ… Learn how AI voices can enhance tasks like proofreading, preparation, language learning, and interpreting practice.
โœ… Compare the best free and paid tools to find what works for you
โœ… Assess the limits of AI voices and discover why theyโ€™re tools โ€“ not replacements for human experts.

Ready to harness the power of AI voices? ๐Ÿš€

Join the conversation and discover how AI voices can work for you!

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Research Reimagined: Smarter Prep with Googleโ€™s AI NotebookLM (66:36)
Productivity, AI Josh Goldsmith Productivity, AI Josh Goldsmith

Research Reimagined: Smarter Prep with Googleโ€™s AI NotebookLM (66:36)

Imagine a smart AI assistant that scans your project documents and pulls out all the key info in seconds...without hallucinating!

That's Google's Notebook LM.

In this 60-minute insiders webinar, youโ€™ll learn to:
โœ… Use AI to analyze and summarize multiple documents at once
โœ… Leverage built-in prompts to uncover key terms, timelines, Q&As, overviews, and more
โœ… Craft your own prompts to dig up exactly what you need โ€“ complete with citations to back it up

Plus, youโ€™ll meet the first AI podcast hosts that sound (almost) like humans!

Ready to discover the AI assistant that makes your research faster and more accurate?

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Perfect Passwords (67:26)
Productivity, AI Josh Goldsmith Productivity, AI Josh Goldsmith

Perfect Passwords (67:26)

Your translation and interpreting clients trust you to keep their data safe.


And that starts with strong passwords. ๐Ÿ”


In this 60-minute insiders webinar, youโ€™ll learn to:

  • Create strong passwords that protect your accounts and your clientsโ€™ data

  • Access passwords across all your devices with built-in or standalone password managers

  • Share passwords securely when necessary

  • Use multi-factor authentication for extra protection


Letโ€™s take the headache out of passwords and help you safeguard your business โ€“ and your clients โ€“ the smart way.

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The AI Search (Engine) Revolution (63:13)
Productivity, AI Josh Goldsmith Productivity, AI Josh Goldsmith

The AI Search (Engine) Revolution (63:13)

Translators and interpreters search the web dozens of times every day ๐Ÿ”Ž

And the search engine you use makes a huge difference.

In this 60-minute webinar, youโ€™ll learn how to:

๐Ÿค– Get AI to display results alongside Google results

๐Ÿ”Ž Use AI overviews built into your favorite search engines

๐Ÿฆพ Generate more comprehensive, relevant results with Deep Search

Ready for the AI search revolution?

Join me and Nora Dรญaz and learn to find the facts you need for your next translation or interpreting project faster!

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Scan like a pro (68:46)
Productivity Josh Goldsmith Productivity Josh Goldsmith

Scan like a pro (68:46)

Drowning in piles of paper? ๐Ÿคฏ

Translators and interpreters often face mountains of notes, glossaries, receipts, and contracts.

But you donโ€™t have to. ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

In this 60-minute webinar, youโ€™ll learn to:

๐Ÿค“ Use built-in software and a flatbed scanner on Windows and Mac

๐Ÿ“ฑ Seamlessly scan documents using your phone or tablet

โœ๏ธ Name, edit and save your scans

๐Ÿ”Ž Extract text from scans with OCR (optical character recognition)

Iโ€™ll also share tips on when and what to scan, helping you clear the clutter and digitize documents quickly and efficiently.

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Turbocharge transcription with TurboScribe (63:35)
AI, Productivity, Speech Recognition Josh Goldsmith AI, Productivity, Speech Recognition Josh Goldsmith

Turbocharge transcription with TurboScribe (63:35)

Looking for an easy way to work with audio and video files?

Meet Turboscribe, the AI-powered transcription tool that will help you generate summaries and captions, learn domain-specific terms from transcripts, and craft multilingual glossaries effortlessly.

In this 60-minute webinar, you'll learn to:

๐Ÿค“ Automatically transcribe audio and video files in 95+ languages

โšก๏ธ Generate and translate captions with just a few clicks

๐Ÿค– Use AI to turn transcripts into summaries and glossaries

You'll also learn a nifty trick for creating bilingual glossaries from non-aligned texts โ€“ so you know exactly which terms you need to check! ๐Ÿ’ก

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AI-powered writing and editing with Lex (64:47)
AI, Productivity, Writing Josh Goldsmith AI, Productivity, Writing Josh Goldsmith

AI-powered writing and editing with Lex (64:47)

Drafted a text, and wish you could get AI to edit it? โœ๏ธ

Introducing Lex.page, a web-based, AI-powered word processor that can revolutionize your writing and editing.

Join this 60-minute webinar and learn to get AI to:

๐Ÿง  Find the best word, suggest titles, and generate lists of ideas

๐Ÿ” Provide feedback on a draft and suggest areas for improvement

โœ… Fix spelling and grammar errors, simplify sentences and tighten up texts

Are you ready to use AI to turn your first drafts into crisp, clear prose?

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Get ChatGPT to write your emails (65:35)
AI, Productivity, Writing Josh Goldsmith AI, Productivity, Writing Josh Goldsmith

Get ChatGPT to write your emails (65:35)

Answering emails...the bane of our existence. ๐Ÿคฏ

How about a little help from our friend ChatGPT? ๐Ÿ˜‰

Join us for our March insiders webinar and learn to get ChatGPT to:

โœ… Turn a list of ideas into an email

โœ… Write in your style โ€“ in any language

โœ… Read your emails and respond

โœ… Keep your clients' data safe

I'll also show you two fun tricks to use speech recognition and automation to power through your emails even faster...so you can focus on the work you really love.

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Reinvent translation workflows with AI and Bureau Works (71:53)
AI, translation, Terminology Josh Goldsmith AI, translation, Terminology Josh Goldsmith

Reinvent translation workflows with AI and Bureau Works (71:53)

Some CAT tools have tacked on an AI integration. ๐Ÿ˜•

But...imagine a tool that was built with AI in mind. ๐Ÿš€

One that uses AI to:

โœ… Automatically incorporate your glossaries, TMs and MT output into translations

โœ… Flag inconsistent terminology, awkward phrasing, or inaccurate translations

โœ… Spellcheck, proofread, suggest alternatives, and fix tags

All while learning your style on the fly and keeping confidential data safe.

Thatโ€™s Bureau Works.

Join me and Bureau Worksโ€™ founder Gabriel Fairman at our February insiders webinar to discover the AI-powered translation tool that won the 2023 Innovator of the Year award ๐Ÿ†

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Speechwriting with AI - January 2024 (73:25)
interpreting, Writing, AI Josh Goldsmith interpreting, Writing, AI Josh Goldsmith

Speechwriting with AI - January 2024 (73:25)

Writing speeches for interpreting practice can take hours...

But it doesn't have to. ๐Ÿ˜‰

In this 60-minute webinar, youโ€™ll learn to get Artificial Intelligence to write speeches:

โœ… For a specific topic, level, length, style or voice

โœ… Based on a keyword, list of terms, or article

โœ… As bullet points or fully-drafted speeches โ€“ in any language

Weโ€™ll even explore how you can get AI to read out speeches for practice purposes!

โ€‹Ready to unlock the power of AI to effortlessly generate tailored speeches in seconds?

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