Description: In the following video Tenesia McGruder discusses communication and relationship building. She emphasizes the importance of effective communication skills, outlining oral and written communication, listening, brand building, and networking. Tenesia underlines the significance of understanding the audience and the value of clear, concise messages in oral and written communication. She also highlights the importance of listening, personal brand building, and offers practical networking tips for building professional connections. Contributors: Tenesia McGruder, FSA, MAAA, Rachel Marsiglio, FSA, MAAA, Diyi Zhoa, ASA, MAAA, Jon Forster, ASA, MAAA

Description: In this video Anthony Champi, FSA MAAA takes you through the journey from an Individual contributor to a leader of people. Anthony is a Director of Actuarial at Prudential Financial. He has over 15 years experience in actuarial work and is a member of the Society of Actuaries Professional Development Curriculum and Content Creation Council. He emphasizes the importance of developing leadership skills in the actuarial field, regardless of one’s position on the organizational chart. He highlights key differences between individual contributors and leaders of people, including the shift in accountability from personal deliverables to team deliverables and the need to continuous learning and setting expectations as a leader.

Description: In this video, Anthony Champi discusses the non-linear nature of the leadership journey, emphasizing that it involves both successes and failures, and may not necessarily lead to promotions. He highlights the importance of selflessly committing to the development of others if one chooses to become a leader of people, as well as the challenges and responsibilities that come with that role. He also advises individuals to seek opportunities for skill development and learning from mistakes, as well as the transition to leading larger teams or other managers and leaders.

Description: In this video Jeanie emphasizes the importance of setting meaningful and exciting goals, aligning them with one’s purpose, and breaking them down into smaller, achievable steps. Stokke draws parallels between her experiences in golf and actuarial work, highlighting the significance of making informed decisions, measuring risk, and finding the right balance between being a maximizer and a satisficer. She expresses her enthusiasm for her current role, emphasizing the value of collaboration and using life skills to succeed. Contributors : Jeanne Cho Stokke FSA, MAAA Jon Forster ASA, MAAA

Description: In this video, Tenesia, discusses time management and delegation. She emphasizes the value of viewing time as precious, finite resources and suggest prioritizing tasks accordingly. She recommends being realistic about your to-do list, focusing on the most important tasks, and reducing stress and overwhelm. She acknowledges the challenges of avoiding distractions, suggesting that instead of fighting them, you can incorporate them more meaningfully. Contributors: Tenesia McGruder, FSA, MAAA, Jeremy Hamilton, FSA, MAAA, Diyi Zhoa, ASA MAAA, Jon Forster, ASA, MAAA

Description: In this compelling video, Jeanne Cho Stokke delves into the art of effective remote leadership. She eloquently explores the transformative potential of remote work, shedding light on its positive ipacts on team morale and personal well-being. She navigates through the challenges posted by remote work, offering invaluable insights and strategies to navigate and mitigate these obstacles, fostering a thriving and successful team environment. Contributors : Jeanne Cho Stokke, FSA, MAAA, Jon Forster, ASA, MAAA

Description: In this session Chris Lombardi FSA, MAAA, CERA discusses insights form the book “The Coaching Habit” by Michael Bungay Stanier, focusing on effective techniques for facilitating conversations during manager meetings. The goal is to encourage genuine curiosity and active listening, allowing the other person to steer the conversation’s direction. Key questions, such as “What’s on your mind?” and “And what else?” are highlighted to promote meaningful dialogue, discover underlying issues, and help individuals improve personally and professionally through self-awareness and proactive decision-making. Contributors Chris Lombardi FSA, MAAA, CERA, Anthony Champi, FSA MAA, Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, FLMI, MAA, Jon Forster ASA, MAAA

Description: In his insightful video, Mitchell Momanyi, FSA, MAAA explores the art of seeking influence from diverse experiences. Using his own running journey as an example, Mitchell illustrates how his passion serves as a wellspring of inspiration for his work in actuarial science. He delves into the ways running cultivates mental clarity, offering a unique perspective and equilibrium crucial for excelling in his professional endeavors. Furthermore, Mitchell sheds light on how fellow actuaries harness their passions beyond the workplace, leveraging these outside pursuits to enrich and inform their roles, fostering a continuous cycle of learning and growth. Contributors Mitcehll Momanyi, FSA, MAAA, Jon Forster ASA, MAAA.

Description: This video is presented by Chris Lombardi FSA, MAAA, CERA who is an Associate Director at Willis Towers Watson. Chris has been an actuarial consultant for over a decade serving a variety of clients. Chris has a passion for managing and mentoring and outside of work is a wrestling coach. In this video Chris passionately discusses his approach to people development within a professional context, drawing parallels between coaching individuals and training high-level athletes. He emphasizes the importance of clarity, action, belief in oneself, and building trust are objectives in his coaching philosophy. Contributors Chris Lombardi, FSA, MAAA CERA, Anthony Champi FSA, MAAA, Jing Lang, FSA, FCIA, FLMI, MAAA, Jon Forster ASA, MAAA