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Episode Synopsis
Tell us what you thought of this episode!Alison Visser is an actuary specializing in defined benefit pension funds, currently working at Mercer in Washington DC. Alison’s actuarial career started in life insurance in Sydney and included a stint as a lecturer at the Australian National University in Canberra. A Guardian Actuarial Leadership Program graduate, Alison draws on a wide range of experience in today’s podcast. In this interview, Alison shares her reflections about: Working in different countries, The importance of clear communication at work and at home, What she’s learned from working parenthood that has helped her in her career, The benefits of deliberate time management, including better delegation and team development, and How having a growth mindset can help actuaries transition to management roles. Read Julia’s new book "Aspiring Actuarial Leaders: The Modern Manager’s Toolkit"We are featured in the Top 15 Actuary Podcasts here on Feedspot.Thank you for listening to the We Are Actuaries podcast. Connect with Julia and Guardian Actuarial on LinkedIn. For more interviews and articles, visit our website.
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