STAR In Focus – Podcast Archive
Welcome to the STAR In Focus podcast, where we are building a bridge to the future of court reporting! Listen and learn from industry leaders about valuable and relevant industry topics, including where the industry is headed and why inclusion of all methods of reporting is key to building a strong and sustainable industry.
GUEST – Amy Armstrong
Bio: Amy Armstrong, CVR-RVR, CART Captioner, is a freelance shorthand writer and instructor with over a decade of experience as a working court reporter and captioner in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada. An alumna of the International Realtime Court Reporting Institute, she teaches shorthand theory, Dragon Speech Recognition Engine, and Eclipse CAT softwares. Amy continues to cover complex litigation continentwide, providing realtime transcription in criminal courts, as well as high-profile captioning for world leaders and celebrities. She has served on the Board of Directors of the National Verbatim Reporters Association. As “Stenovox” on Instagram, Amy shares engaging, educational content that challenges industry norms and reimagines the role of the voicewriting stenographer.
Amy offers personal coaching, bootcamps, webinars, and in-person continuing education instruction at conventions and conferences across North America
STAR In Focus- Episode 36
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In this episode, we sit down with a trailblazer in the Canadian court reporting industry—a former digital reporter who transitioned to voice writing and now delivers high-quality realtime reporting. As a working professional, educator, and mentor, she’s passionate about guiding the next generation of voice writers and helping them build confidence in their skills.
Join us as we explore her journey, the challenges and rewards of voice writing, and why mentorship is essential in shaping the future of court reporting. Whether you’re a student, a new professional, or just curious about the evolution of the field, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!