In this episode, Jing Lang welcomes Jon Coomber, co-founder of Mission Mindset and former Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines. Jon shares transformative insights on the power of fear, resilience, and decisive leadership from his 25-year career in some of the world's most challenging environments. From coaching elite teams like England's national football team to advising top executives, Jon reveals how mission-driven leadership and teamwork can reshape business culture and strategy.

In this episode, Jing Lang sits down with Alice Locatelli, the Chief Technology Innovation Officer at the Society of Actuaries, to explore the dynamic intersections of business, technology, and education. Alice shares her unconventional career journey—from high school teacher to AI advocate, and even a stint as a sushi chef! She dives into the challenges and rewards of being a generalist in a specialist's world and discusses the exciting possibilities of AI integration. Alice also offers practical advice

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#ai #aiforactuaries #podcast #sushi #technology #business #education

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In this episode, Jing Lang sits down with Valerie Adelson, a global client manager at Mercer with over 17 years of actuarial experience. Valerie shares her unique journey from a curious child raised in a multicultural household in

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actuary, diversity, inclusion, mentorship, personal growth, career path, self-compassion, community engagement, public speaking

In this episode, host Jing Lang sits down with Kalpana Shah, a trailblazer in the insurance and investment industry.

With over 30 years of experience, Kalpana reflects on her multifaceted journey, from her unexpected start as an actress and model to becoming one of the few female chairs in the insurance sector.

Kalpana shares insights into her cultural heritage, how she navigated the complexities of balancing identities, and her decision to leave a prestigious actuarial role to pursue more meaningful ventures.

She discusses the importance of personal branding, the evolving role of actuaries, and the need for greater representation of women and underrepresented groups in

From leading actuaries in crisis analytics during the COVID-19 pandemic to her thoughts on career risk-taking and resilience, Kalpana’s wisdom is a must-hear for anyone looking to forge their own unconventional path.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about leadership, cultural transformation, and making a difference in an evolving world.

In this conversation, Monica Ningen, CEO of Swiss Re's US property and casualty reinsurance business, shares her career journey and insights on the insurance industry, particularly in relation to climate change and its impact on insured losses. She discusses the importance of community and personal resiliency in facing challenges, the role of women in the insurance sector, and the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fostering a positive work environment. Monica emphasizes the need for trust and core values in leadership, and how these elements contribute to successful outcomes in both personal and professional settings.

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insurance, climate change, resiliency, diversity, career development, women empowerment, risk management, community, leadership, core values

Season 1 recap, taking action towards dreams, what's next?

In this episode, Jing sits down with Sharon Giffen, a seasoned actuary and board member with over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry. Sharon discusses her adventurous move to British Columbia during a

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actuary, career journey, board service, ICD.D designation, diversity, AI, voting, volunteer work, positive impact, cats

In this episode, Jing sits down with Darryl Wagner, an accomplished actuary and leader with a career spanning over three decades.

Darryl shares his insights on resilience, the power of networking, and the importance of volunteering, which played a crucial role in his career progression. He reflects on the collapse of Arthur Andersen in 2002, a pivotal moment that taught him the value of adaptability and the

As a candidate for SOA President-Elect, Darryl outlines his vision for the future of the actuarial profession, emphasizing the need to amplify the impact, identity, and intersections of actuaries worldwide.

References

https://www.actexlearning.com/products/textbooks/design-your-future-with-the-competency-framework

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nathanworrell_design-your-future-with-the-competency-framework-activity-7216870190104354817-0Zuc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Ronald Poon-Affat, an actuary and insurance executive with over 38 years of global experience. Born in Trinidad, educated in London, and now based in Brazil, Ronald has a unique perspective on the actuarial profession

References:

The career advice I would have given my 22 year old self | by Actuary out of the Box | Medium

Running Tattoos - Awesome Running-Inspired Tattoos Submitted by Readers (runnersworld.com)

Bill Marella, CEO of ACTEX Learning, discusses his career journey and the challenges and successes of leading ACTEX. He shares insights on the actuarial education industry and the development of the GAIN program.

References

Actuarial Faculty Development Program (actexlearning.com)

The UNDP-Milliman Global Actuarial Initiative | Milliman | Worldwide

Free e-book: The Actuarial Career: Getting Started (actexlearning.com)