Ewandro Magalhães
entrepreneur | author | speaker | coach

Think of me as a language services executive and former Chief Interpreter in the United Nations with 30+ years of experience.

Think of me as a disruptive connector. I am the co-Founder and the Chief Language Officer of KUDO,  an award-winning platform to add live interpretation to online and hybrid meetings anywhere, in any language.

Think of me as a charismatic communicator. I have lent my voice to world leaders, pop singers, and professionals like you. I tell stories, engage readers, drive real innovation, and coach language talent to excellence.

Need to connect, communicate, reach a global audience, bridge language gaps, or grow your career? Think of me, and let us talk!

My Books

Putting ideas on paper is a passion that goes back as far as I can remember.
I am the author of two works of nonfiction and a book of short stories.
Click below to learn more or visit my Amazon author page.
The Language Game - book cover

The Language Game

Inspiration and Insight for Interpreters

An insider’s look into practical and historical aspects of one of the most exciting and stressful professions known to man.

Su Alteza, el Intérprete - Book Cover

Su Alteza, el Intérprete

El fascinante mundo de la interpretación simultánea

Un livro de aventura, de humor, de historia y de filosofía para intérpretes y linguistas de todos los niveles. 

Sua Alteza, o Intérprete - book cover

Sua Majestade, o Intérprete

O Fascinante Mundo da Tradução Simultânea 

Um livro de aventura, humor, história e filosofia, para intérpretes de todos os níveis.


Speaker

Below is a small sample of past speaking engagements, including two TEDx talks and two viral TED-Ed Lessons
Looking for an international keynote speaker for your conference? I am comfortable presenting in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish.

Professional Coach

As a former Chief Interpreter in the United Nations, I offer unparalleled advice to any interpreter looking to pivot or fine-tune their career.
The masterclasses below have been attended by thousands of colleagues, to rave reviews. Watch them on-demand while you wait for the next live event.  

Ready to take your career to the next level? This workshop will review the attributes top recruiters look for in an interpreter. Learn exactly what to do and say to put your best foot forward. Drop the behaviors that slow your career progression

Unlock little-known career-boosting secrets, through specific, real-life examples of top and flop strategies that can quickly make or break your career. 

Are you branding yourself in boring, unimaginative ways? Does your tagline introduce you simply as a ‘translator’ or ‘interpreter’? Is your LinkedIn profile a laundry list of functions or overblown superlatives? 

Join me on a 2-hour exploration of creative and effective personal branding strategies especially tailored to help T&I professionals. Get immediate results.

A Few More Hats I Wear

I have served in virtually every capacity in Language Services. I am currently a co-Founder and Chief Language Officer of KUDO, a global startup that is revolutionizing the multilingual event space. 
My TED Lessons have been viewed over a million times. My latest book —The Language Gameprovides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most stressful occupations known to man.
I am also a thought-after international keynote and TEDx Speaker. Consider me for your next keynote or as a subject matter expert.
Follow me on Eventbrite and be the first to know. I am also active on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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Career Highlights

I have played in virtually capacity in the language services field. Here is a timeline
Co-Founder & Chief Language Officer
2017-present

KUDO is a revolutionary platform to add live multilingual support to online, onsite, and hybrid events.

Entrepreneur
Chief Interpreter in the United Nations System
2010-2016

Strategic management of multilingual conferences at ITU. Managed a pool of ca. 600 interpretersin the six official UN languages. 

Senior United Nations Staff
TED Author and TEDx Speaker
2015-present

I have delivered two TEDx talks and two viral TED-Ed animated videos. Scroll down to watch the videos.

Public Speaking
Career Coach
2017-present

I have helped thousands of interpreters take their careers to the next level through workshops and private coaching sessions.

Career Advice
Diplomatic Interpreter
1992-2022

I have interpreted for 5 Brazilian presidents, 2 American presidents, the Dalai Lama, and countless heads of State.

Conference Interpreter

What They Say

Generous feedback from clients, readers, coachees, and those who have watched me perform.

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