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Thank you for visiting! My passion in life is learning, growing and empowering others to do remarkable things. There’s no greater joy than to help others realise their strengths and potential. On this blog, you will find regular topics on leadership, mastery and transformation. Happy reading.

The Frank Redington Prizes

29 October, 2021

Take a long sabbatical

28 October, 2021

Sustainability Early Career Board

25 October, 2021

Writing of 61 Tips for Young Actuaries – A reflection

22 October, 2021

Invest time in Quadrant 2 activities. Things that are important but not yet urgent.

20 October, 2021

Important books from my early years

19 October, 2021

Speaking engagement at the British Academy “Future of the Corporation” Purpose Summit

15 October, 2021

We have a choice on how we want to respond to others and external events. Read Victor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning.” Only human beings can do this. Use this gift.

13 October, 2021

The Growth Mindset for Actuaries

11 October, 2021

The President’s Award – Patrick Poon

8 October, 2021

Engage your colleagues. Do not avoid your bosses, and do not forget the cleaners and receptionists.

6 October, 2021

Tips for a great life

4 October, 2021

The President’s Award – Actuaries for Transformational Change

1 October, 2021

Travel and work elsewhere. It will help you understand we are all different and we are all the same.

29 September, 2021

The IFoA Impact Report

27 September, 2021

Always be engaging. This means speaking to the person and not at the person.

24 September, 2021

The President’s Award – Sam Achord

24 September, 2021

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

21 September, 2021

The President’s Award – Nico Aspinall

20 September, 2021

Have mentors, coaches and guides. Be guided by the stars of the night and not the lights of each passing ship.

15 September, 2021

Let your voice speak. Live a life of your own.

14 September, 2021

The President’s Award – Covid-19 Actuaries Response Group

10 September, 2021

Understand culture. Culture is the game in town. The rest are sideshows.

8 September, 2021

Will sustainable investing save the world?

7 September, 2021

The President’s Award – Matthew Edwards

3 September, 2021

Be Responsible. As a person and in all the roles you take on.

1 September, 2021

Is it not time to be more radical?

31 August, 2021

The President’s Award – Stuart Mcdonald

27 August, 2021

Do not forget term life and health insurance for yourself and family.

25 August, 2021

Eco-friendly decluttering – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

24 August, 2021

The President’s Award – Nicola Oliver

20 August, 2021

Be the solution to the problem. Do not be the problem.

18 August, 2021

Changing the conversation on Life on Earth

17 August, 2021

The President’s Award – Charles Cowling

13 August, 2021

Success is inevitable to the person with unlimited enthusiasm. Read Napoleon Hill’s “Law of Success”.

11 August, 2021

Malaysian Actuarial Youth Scholarships (MAYS)

10 August, 2021

The President’s Award – Jo Jones

6 August, 2021

If your workplace is not right for you, leave. It is better to act early rather than late. You are more independent than you think.

4 August, 2021

New World, New Thinking.

2 August, 2021

The President’s Award – Colin Dutkiewicz

30 July, 2021

Economically, your job is your greatest asset. Treasure it and invest in it.

28 July, 2021

Asia Conference 2021 – Speakers and Panellists

26 July, 2021

The President’s Award – Andrew Smith

23 July, 2021

Your attention is your greatest resource. Use and direct your attention wisely. Understand narrow and wide attention. Read Marion Milner’s “A Life of One’s Own.” It is revelatory.

21 July, 2021

Asia Conference 2021 webinar series

20 July, 2021

The President’s Award 2021

16 July, 2021

Have a strategy for your career. Pursue it with passion. Passion is at the heart of excellence.

14 July, 2021

Presidential Speaker Series: Cultural Transformation of the Profession

13 July, 2021

Behavioural Science Series: The actuary who is only an actuary is not an actuary with David Rooke

9 July, 2021

Keep a journal. Journaling helps us reflect and refreshes our purpose.

7 July, 2021

Behavioural Science Series: “Reinventing Your Career – what got you here, won’t get you there” with Herminia Ibarra

6 July, 2021

Behavioural Science Series with Dr Anthony Hodgson: Systems Thinking & Tragedy of Consciousness

2 July, 2021

May the force be with you. Do not lose force on distractions and irritations.

30 June, 2021

Valedictory Speech at the 2021 IFoA Annual General Meeting

29 June, 2021

Adapting to Radical Uncertainty

25 June, 2021

Presidential Speaker series Interview with Patrick Poon

25 June, 2021

You are an actuary. You must do your work with care and competence. Understanding the context is more important than getting to the answer

23 June, 2021

2021 IFoA Annual General Meeting

21 June, 2021

2021 IFoA New Qualifiers

18 June, 2021

Make your message compelling. Never give a speech unless you have something meaningful to say.

16 June, 2021

IFoA Thought Leadership Programme

14 June, 2021

Climate Risk Virtual Dialogue Series

14 June, 2021

Sir Francis Bacon said, “I hold every man a debtor to his profession. Be a help and ornament to your profession”

9 June, 2021

Stewardship of the Profession

8 June, 2021

Reimagining The Profession

4 June, 2021

If you face challenges or failures, regard them as learning opportunities. Never give up.

2 June, 2021

Getting the balance right is critical for our survival

31 May, 2021

Behavioural Science Series with Dr Helen Wright – Growth Mindset

28 May, 2021

Your inner and spiritual lives are paramount. Do yoga, prayer or meditation.

26 May, 2021

The Growth Mindset – Professor Carol Dweck

24 May, 2021

European Actuarial Days 2021

21 May, 2021

The internet has democratised knowledge. Curate your digital library. But be focused! Social media is part of life – use it.

19 May, 2021

In loving memory of a dear friend Mahidhara Davangere V

17 May, 2021

On the actuarial tortoise and the nimbler hare

14 May, 2021

Always be engaged. This means listening and paying attention.

12 May, 2021

Speaking at the closing event of Actuarial Innovation in the Covid-19 Era

11 May, 2021

The Dr Patrick Poon Presidential Speaker series with Sir Adrian Smith

7 May, 2021

Always prepare. By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

5 May, 2021

#WeAreWithYouIndia

4 May, 2021

Tan Suee Chieh closing the webinar series “Actuarial Innovation in the Covid-19 Era”

30 April, 2021

When investigating a subject or solving a problem, look at different angles. Always turn the page. Never assume anything. Turn every goddammed page.

28 April, 2021

The Great Risk Transfer – Campaign recommendations by the IFoA

27 April, 2021

UK actuaries and COVID-19 – Exceeding expectations

26 April, 2021

It is not only about knowledge. The real voyage of discovery is seeing things with new eyes. Question the paradigms you operate in.

21 April, 2021

COVID-19 Actuaries Response Group. One Year On.

20 April, 2021

R Number Modelling Hackathon

19 April, 2021

Care about what is happening in our world. Make a difference.

14 April, 2021

Behavioural Science Series with Keith Grint – Wicked Problems, Clumsy Solutions and Leading Change

13 April, 2021

‘Actuarial Innovation in the Covid-19 Era’ webinar series

9 April, 2021

Connect the dots across domains or paradigm. Navigate the paradigms.

5 April, 2021

Nicholas Yeo and BaiYan Cao discussed the global reach of the actuarial profession

5 April, 2021

Actuarial Innovation in the Covid-19 Era (Webinar Series)

2 April, 2021

We are mechanical and asleep most of the time. Wake up.

31 March, 2021

What needs to change to truly serve the public interest? Reflections by Actuaries for Transformational Change

30 March, 2021

Finance in the Public Interest with Actuaries for Transformational Change

29 March, 2021

Sleep well. Sleep helps us improve our concentration and productivity. And enhances our immune system.

24 March, 2021

Matthew Edwards discussed ‘grey swans’ and many world-changing events that impact lives globally

23 March, 2021

The IFoA’s Purpose and Values – the voice of the actuaries

19 March, 2021

Your partner in life. This is probably your most important decision. Use your head wisely. And your heart.

17 March, 2021

Winner of the Judges’ Award for contribution to the industry at the Insurance ERM 2021 Awards

15 March, 2021

Actuaries supporting actuaries. A major sponsorship agreement with Dr Patrick Poon to support IFoA’s Thought Leadership Programme.

12 March, 2021

Develop the art of speaking well in public. Dale Carnegie’s book on “Developing Self Confidence in Public Speaking” is still the best around.

10 March, 2021

Finance in the public interest – Public intellectuals and IFoA’s thought leaders engaged in a weeklong debate

9 March, 2021

Changing the conversation on financial regulation. The basis of the IFoA’s feedback to the Financial Services Future Regulatory Framework Review.

5 March, 2021

COVID-19 is unmasking the precarity of the world. Use your influence to help create a better world.

3 March, 2021

Marisa Hall explores how new fields and new skills are shaping the future of the profession

1 March, 2021

Becoming an Investment Actuary with the IFoA

25 February, 2021

Acquire assets, not liabilities. Learn to say no to stuff that does not matter. Simplify your life.

24 February, 2021

Financial Tips for Personal Investment (Part 2)

22 February, 2021

Financial Tips for Personal Investment (Part 1)

19 February, 2021

Do not time the market. It is time in the market that matters.

17 February, 2021

IFoA President Tan Suee Chieh explores how the profession is changing

15 February, 2021

Have a Sense of Humour

10 February, 2021

COVID-19 Actuaries Response Group: Our Hundredth Bulletin

9 February, 2021

The Modes of Persuasion

9 February, 2021

Actuary: Integrating the new norm

5 February, 2021

Read Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott’s “The 100 – Year Life”, “The New Long Life” and Herminia Ibarra’s “Working Identity”.

3 February, 2021

The IFoA President Emeriti Group – first meeting of Presidents of the IFoA

2 February, 2021

Congratulating the IFoA New Qualifiers

29 January, 2021

Live your actuaries code – all the time. Be a credit to your profession.

27 January, 2021

Opportunities are often born out of crises

25 January, 2021

Presidential Speaker Series – The New Long Life

22 January, 2021

Good is the enemy of great. Settle for a great life.

20 January, 2021

ASM Leadership Talk 2021 – Tips for Senior Actuaries

18 January, 2021

Read Frank Redington’s papers, in particular, The Flock and the Sheep.

13 January, 2021

IFoA Presidential Update

12 January, 2021

Actuaries for Transformational Change

11 January, 2021

ASM Leadership Talk Series 2021 – Tips for senior actuaries

8 January, 2021

Start early, invest monthly via dollar cost or value-based averaging in a diversified portfolio.

6 January, 2021

Presidential Update 2021

5 January, 2021

Treasure your health. Have an exercise regime. Every day. Get a gym or yoga trainer, or any other trainer.

30 December, 2020

Press ahead in 2021. Let us make a dent in the universe.

28 December, 2020

Spend time with your family. Children, siblings and parents. This is precious.

23 December, 2020

The Role of Actuaries in addressing Sustainability

21 December, 2020

Navigating Crisis in the New Normal

18 December, 2020

Read widely – at least one good book a month. Any book, which gets your attention.

16 December, 2020

Congratulatory speech at the AICT 50th Anniversary Celebration

15 December, 2020

Benefactor and Founder Patron of the IFoA Foundation

11 December, 2020

Volunteer to do things for others: the community, the profession or the workplace. Be helpful, kind and generous.

9 December, 2020

Longevity Bulletin – The Coronavirus Issue

7 December, 2020

International Volunteers Day

4 December, 2020

AICT’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

4 December, 2020

Reinventing the Profession

4 December, 2020

Be quick to say sorry and take responsibility. Do not cover up. Be authentic. Always.

2 December, 2020

“Some Notes on the Methodology of Actuarial Science” by Craig Turnbull

30 November, 2020

The Evolving Insurance Industry

28 November, 2020

Stay Curious.

25 November, 2020

The IFoA LIFE Conference

24 November, 2020

Culture, Stewardship and Organisational Performance in the Insurance Industry

20 November, 2020

Have a financial savings program. You are as rich as you save, not as you earn.

18 November, 2020

The President’s Story. 45 Years Actuarial Journey.

12 November, 2020

Be the GO-TO-PERSON in your workplace. Use C.A.D.I.F. – Committed, Attention to Detail and Immediate Follow Up

11 November, 2020

Professionalism. Thought Leadership. Social Impact.

9 November, 2020

High Performance in a VUCA Environment

6 November, 2020

Make notes. Carry notebooks with you. Write down your goals and thoughts. Be inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.

4 November, 2020

Coffee Talk with the IFoA President. With students of the Heriot Watt University.

2 November, 2020

Outstanding Actuarial Research. Recipients of the IFoA’s Geoffrey Heywood and the Peter Clark Prizes.

30 October, 2020

Learn new skills every year

28 October, 2020

Can actuaries with traditional roles survive in the digital age?

26 October, 2020

Think. Mobilise. Influence. Change.

23 October, 2020

We live in a world of uncertainty. Use judgement, not models.

21 October, 2020

Longevity Bulletin by IFoA Actuaries

19 October, 2020

The art of leadership – Rene Carayol

16 October, 2020

Be a pioneer. Be bold. Without courage, there will be no progress.

14 October, 2020

Global Diversity Awareness Month

13 October, 2020

Challenge the consensus and group think. Do it with respect and humility.

7 October, 2020

Actuaries making a mark. Stuart McDonald – BBC More or Less’s favourite actuary.

6 October, 2020

Advice for Thriving in the Digital Era

6 October, 2020

Take Ownership Of Your Work. Go The Extra Mile For The Work You Are Given.

30 September, 2020

Presidential Engagement Session with Willis Tower Watson Actuaries

30 September, 2020

Autumn Lecture by Professor Elroy Dimson

25 September, 2020

The Second Principle of Success is Drive, Focus and Determination.

23 September, 2020

The First Principle of Success is Constancy of Purpose

17 September, 2020

IFoA Strategy Report 2020-2024

14 September, 2020

Culture Matters Deeply

11 September, 2020

Congratulations On Becoming An Actuary. It Is The Beginning Of Lifelong Learning.

10 September, 2020

61 TIPS For Young Actuaries

9 September, 2020

Leadership Principles – Louis V Gerstner, Jr.

4 September, 2020

The Digital Actuary Virtual Summit

31 August, 2020

Please Step Forward To Do For The Profession, What You Expect the Profession To Do For You.

25 August, 2020

CANUK 2020 Annual Conference

21 August, 2020

Congratulations To All New Qualifiers

18 August, 2020

A Blast From The Past On Leadership

17 August, 2020

Tilling The Soil

11 August, 2020

10th Anniversary On The Merger That Formed The IFoA

8 August, 2020

“Between The World And Me” By Ta-Nehesi Coates

5 August, 2020

Actuaries In New Paradigms

27 July, 2020

“We Want Revolutionary Actuaries.” ~Elon Musk

24 July, 2020

Think of 🐉 Dragon (龙) In Bruce Lee (李小龙)

21 July, 2020

“Be Water, My Friend,” ~ Bruce Lee 李小龙

20 July, 2020

What’s Your Favourite Fiction Book?

18 July, 2020

Make Room For Impulse And Imagination

15 July, 2020

What Does It Mean To Be A Professional Actuary?

13 July, 2020

Leading Into Tomorrow

11 July, 2020

“The Actuary Who Is Only An Actuary Is Not An Actuary.”

20 June, 2020

Blaise Pascal’s Birthday

19 June, 2020

IFoA Presidential Address

18 June, 2020

Strategy, Culture And Governance

17 June, 2020

IFoA strategy V.S.M.D. – Vision, Skillsets, Mindsets And Domains

16 June, 2020

Culture Matters

25 May, 2020

A Call For A Reinvention Of The Profession

17 May, 2020

Risk, Uncertainty, Psychology and Judgement

16 April, 2020

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