#23 Behind the Scenes at ISCA with Emmanuelle Foxonet

Ever wondered what it really takes to run a global association like ISCA, year after year? In this episode we sat down with Emmanuelle Foxonet – ISCA’s Office Manager and Administrative Coordinator – to uncover the people, processes, and stories behind the scenes.

‼️ What makes this episode extra special?

🗣️ Emmanuelle spoke in her native French, and we used ASR, translator, and TTS to create an English version of her voice – keeping her natural tone and personality while making the conversation accessible to our global community.

Hosts: Kay Berkling, Paige Tutossi

Post-Production: Pascal Hecker, Mohammed Mosuily, Wei Sue, Tianyi Zhao, Nikhil Raghav, Belu Ticona, Spyretta Leivaditi

00:00:45 - Introduction of Emmanuel Foxonet
00:02:02 - Challenges and Rewards of Office Management
00:03:05 - Evolution of the Office Manager Role
00:05:16 - Impactful Projects and Tasks
00:07:27 - Administrative Challenges in International Associations
00:08:52 - Future Tools for Efficiency
00:10:22 - Managing a Growing Community
00:11:33 - Behind-the-Scenes of Interspeech
00:15:39 - Funny Behind-the-Scenes Stories
00:19:09 - Logistical Hurdles in Diverse Locations
00:21:19 - Upcoming Conferences and Personal Experiences
00:22:57 - Surprising Changes in Research Culture
00:24:03 - Conclusion and Future Insights
00:24:58 - Outro