Description: Entry in the Speculative Fiction Contest 2019

Description: Self-branding is how you show up in the world, both in person and online. It’s how others perceive your strengths, your values, your work ethic, and your uniqueness. This article explores strategies that you can use to develop your personal brand, offering practical steps you can take.

Description: Relationship management is your ability to use your awareness of your own emotions and those of others to manage interactions successfully. Given enough time and quality exchanges, we can form a relationship with any person we encounter. We should strive to develop positive relationships with people we like, and even with those we don’t like as much. Once established, both parties will understand each other better and benefit from the connection. Relationships can be challenging, especially at work or under stress. Skillfully managing them will help you initiate direct and productive conversations to alleviate misunderstandings, solve conflicts and achieve desired goals. This article explores strategies to develop the skill of relationship management.

Description: An update on the activities of the JRMS

Description: Chairperson's newsletter outlining section strategy for 2023.

Description: Chairperson’s Corner

Description: An overview of John Robinson's experience at the recently concluded annual meeting of the Caribbean Actuarial Association in Trinidad.

Description: The 2023 Professionalism in Practice Course will study, discuss and explore the professionalism practice, code of conduct and application of the actuarial profession. Our speakers are seasoned presenters from mainland China. Experts will cover several issues encountered in daily actuarial working environments. Content will include business cases and interactive discussions, which aim to enrich the practical learning experience of attendees. Audience attendance will be limited in order to provide an interactive, collaborative learning experience. Early registration is highly recommended to secure a seat.

Description: In this webcast, we will speak with actuarial leaders who developed their personal brand over several years to better understand just how powerful having a personal brand can be in actuarial work.

Description: This interactive webcast is designed for actuaries at various levels to learn how to improve their communication skills by actively participating via polling and open forums. At the conclusion of this webcast, attendees will: • Understand the key pillars of effective communication • Be better able to communicate in a clear, compelling way • Understand how to simplify their language to reach diverse audiences.