2024 Health Meeting - Session 5D: Red Alert! How to Turn Mistakes into Wins 6.25.24 Recording

We all make mistakes. At some point in every actuary’s career, we make a mistake that has significant visible impact to our company or client. What do you do when a big failure comes to light? Join us for this panel discussion as experienced actuaries share about pivotal failure-turned-triumph moments in their careers. This candid session delves into the transformative power of setbacks, spotlighting instances where failures became stepping stones to success. Our panelists, comprised of seasoned professionals, will reveal personal stories of challenges, missteps, and the valuable lessons gleaned from their setbacks in the actuarial world. Don't miss this illuminating discussion on harnessing failure as a catalyst for personal and professional growth in the dynamic landscape of actuarial practice. At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: Hear different perspectives on how failures shape an actuary’s career Learn effective strategies for addressing the failure and owning the narrative Discuss how to apply emotional intelligence when there is a failure, especially in more sensitive cases Rebuild trust after a significant mistake is made