Mastermind groups use a peer-based mentoring concept in which individuals form small teams to learn from each other for personal and professional growth. Each year, ATA’s Mastermind Program connects members from various fields and language pairs for the purpose of holding virtual discussions on specific topics. Instead of a teacher presenting content, group members hold each other accountable for achieving specific goals. Every meeting follows a defined outline, which helps to share time fairly and ensures equal speaking time for all attendees.
Dorothee Racette has been a full-time freelance German<>English translator for over 25 years and served as president of ATA from 2011 to 2013. She established her own coaching business in 2014 to help individuals and organizations solve problems related to workflow and time management. As a certified productivity coach (CPC), she now divides her time between translating and coaching. Dorothee presented the Back to Business Basics webinar series for ATA in 2022/23 and is a frequent contributor to professional publications.