Spotlight: Hana Tisserand on Interpretation and Essential Oils

Welcome to another Spotlight on Aromatherapy featuring Hana Tisserand! Hana is the Chief of Operations and Communications at the renowned Tisserand Institute where she is also an educator, course moderator and key content creator. Hailing from Prague, Hana and brings a strong background in French and English translation and interpretation as a professional interpreter working with politicians, authors, and educators. I reached out to Hana soon after watching a webinar she gave for the Alliance of International Aromatherapists titled "How to Talk to People About Safety - Without Controversy." We all have many beliefs and different understanding of the universe, including how we can responsibly work with essential oils. Her background as a professional interpreter provides great insight into how we can navigate the world at-large and when relating to the vast topic of essential oils: "Context is Everything!" Episode highlights: Appreciating interpretation when communicating with others (e.g., "how can I help you hear me?") Embracing the "frustrating beauty of language". Considering emotions when engaging with the world around us (e.g., are emotions serving you and getting your message across?). Contemplating the natural but artificially concentrated nature of essential oils. Contemplating Brands and Essential oils! Being comfortable in our skin and tending to our body (and more!) Relating research on single components to the complex nature of essential oils. Embracing how the evolution of language and knowledge impact our offerings as educators and practitioners. And much more in-between! Which are Hana and Amy's favorite essential oils? Join us for the answer! Learn more about the Tisserand Institute on the web and on Instagram as @tisserandinstitute. Find Hana on Instagram as @tisserandhana. Ciao for now!