Actuarial Journey With Nemo Ashong

Got inspired to share a quick message with you Journeyers today! While the Actuarial Journey podcast remains on hiatus, you can continue on your journey with Nemo through some of the other projects that have come to life since! Pioneers, Outliers, and Mavericks podcast: It's about the INNER JOURNEY that innovative and influential leaders continue going through alone to later produce the OUTER RESULTS that the rest of the world sees. Conversations with the world's most innovative leaders across a multiple fields sharing their stories and experiences choosing to pursue impact that goes outside, above, and beyond the status quo.   How it applies to you: For many of us, choosing to be successful in our actuarial careers can feel like an insurmountable journey. We may have support from friends/family, or we might feel as those we're one of the few /only that are choosing this path. This podcast isn't about how far one chooses to go, or even where it's applied.  Empjoyment podcast (https://empjoyment.com/itunes)

Time for some real talk... Some times it's really REALLY hard to find the motivation, the passion, the burning desire to keep moving forward on our journeys to success.  Whether you're in a dip right now, just got out of a dip, or have yet to experience your first dip along this journey, this episode will be a guide to 3 principles that you can use to get you back on the path. It's not easy and it's not glamorous, but it sure is worth it. If you don't mind, Nemo will also share some of his recent challenges with feeling Up to the challenge of success and the steps he's currently using to overcome them. We're all in this together - Let's do this!   Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/63 for the session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  Join the ACTUARIAL JOURNEY COMMUNITY: Join the Actuarial Journey Trailblazer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link https://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Take action to start using these skills and more al

About Today's Guest Stephen Camilli, FSA, has been with ACTEX since September 2013 and is currently Vice President of Actuarial Publications and Content.  He has taught mathematics at both the high school and university level. He has served as Director of International Risk for UNUM, working in Buenos Aires, Hong Kong and Tokyo and has experience in pension consulting with Hewitt Associates. He co-founded a network of food banks in Argentina, is fluent in Spanish, and has worked as a translator, interpreter and literary agent. He has a Sc.B. in Applied Mathematics from Brown University. Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/stephencamilli for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  Join the ACTUARIAL JOURNEY COMMUNITY: Join the Actuarial Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Take action to start using these skills and more along your actuarialj journey through this global learning com

About Today's Guest Nitya Shekar works in Learning & Development at AppNexus, designing and facilitating programs focused on “smart skills,” including emotional intelligence, team effectiveness, good management, and personal and professional growth. She is also a Co-Active coach currently getting her certification through the Coaches Training Institute. Originally from Houston, TX and now based in New York, NY, her background is in Psychology (Rice ’07) and Law (Harvard ’10). Nitya is passionate about the mind sciences and hopes to branch into neuroleadership and other brain-based human capital work. Her other interests include improv and travel. Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/nityashekar for the session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  Join the ACTUARIAL JOURNEY COMMUNITY: Join the Actuarial Journey Trailblazer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link https://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Take action to start using these skills

THE WAIT IS OVER: INTRODUCING ACTUARIAL JOURNEY 2.0! Actuarial Journey is back and better than ever with Actuarial Journey 2.0 (AJ 2.0). Listen to this episode to get some insight into what you can expect from Actuarial Journey moving forward (all good things)! AJ 2.0 is dedicated to helping you TAKE ACTION, today and every day, along your actuarial journey. We’ve launched new courses and programs, revamped our online learning community for aspiring actuaries, and have a ton more lined up for you including a steady stream of new podcasts! Ready to be a part of the AJ 2.0 movement? Head on over to www.actuarialjourney.com/community now to find out more about how we’re helping each other succeed along our actuarial journeys! Use these resources to move forward in YOUR actuarial journey today! Join the ACTUARIAL JOURNEY COMMUNITY:Join the Actuarial Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Take action to start using these skills and more along your

Actuarial Journey Podcast will return in January 2016! However, there's still a lot of great podcasts (and now BLOGS) over on the Actuarial Journey website (www.actuarialjourney.com) IN THE MEANTIME, WE'LL BE ACTIVE IN THE FREE JOURNEYER COMMUNITY FOR ASPIRING ACTUARIES. Get your invitation before spots fill up: www.actuarialjourney.com/community Nemo and other aspiring actuaries just like you are in there daily to answer questions and support one another as we take ACTION along our Actuarial Journey. Click the link to get your invitation while available! Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ONLINE ACTUARIAL EXAM WORKSHOP: Claim your spot on the next online workshop now! Go to www.actuarialjourney.com/webinar to sign up.: Come learn with us LIVE as we go through an actuarial exam workshop specifically tailor to help give you the framework and foundation to pass your exams quickly while still having the time for other things in your life. This is something all aspiring actuaries should attend! FR

  ACCOUNTABILITY CHECK-IN! This episode focuses on the ACCOUNTABILITY portion of Actuarial Journey's mission of providing Guidance, Support, and Accountability to aspiring actuaries. My question for you: Are you putting what you're learning here into action? Find out how you act on more of what you learn during today's episode Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/58 for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Also You don't want to miss the Online Actuarial Exam Workshop that we're holding which is geared to helping you make the move for knowing what to do to ACTUALLY DOING IT!  Join us for an upcoming webinar where you can learn about that and more about the Trailblazer Community & Actuarial Exam Mastery Program: https://www.actuarialjourney.com/webinar Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ONLINE ACTUARIAL EXAM WORKSHOP: Claim your spot on the next online workshop now! Go to www.actuarialjourney.com/webinar to sign up.: Come learn with us LIVE as we go through an actuarial exa

Today's guest is Wendy Liu, FSA, the Head of Global Employee Benefits Solutions for Zurich Insurance. Wendy shares how she entered the actuarial field, provides insight on some of key areas she feels has led to her success, and also gives her take on the industry as it currently stands.  By the end of the episode, you'll understand why you should just "go for it" and how that can improve your career and your life.  Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/wendyliu for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ONLINE ACTUARIAL EXAM WORKSHOP: Claim your spot on the next online workshop now! Go to www.actuarialjourney.com/webinar to sign up.: Come learn with us LIVE as we go through an actuarial exam workshop specifically tailor to help give you the framework and foundation to pass your exams quickly while still having the time for other things in your life. This is something all aspiring actuaries should attend! FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join th

  Journeyers! It's been quite some time since we had some 1-on-1 time and, after having a great Journeyer Community Hangout this weekend,  I wanted to take today to sit back and just chat with you all. Today, I want to share with you some of the top books that I recommend for your actuarial journey. These books all speak to some of our biggest focuses at Actuarial Journey: productivity, success, and living a lifestyle of your choosing while succeeding in your career,  Here are the recommendations - Listen to the episode to find out why I find each of them to be important. THE LIST 1) The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson 2) The One Thing by Gary Keller 3) How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 4) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 5) Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill   I'm also going to toss out a bonus book that I didn't mention on the podcast that in retrospect deserves at least a shout out BONUS: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey   We're starting the Actuarial Journey Book C

Part 2 of the conversation with Viktor Antonius, ASA on How Well-Defined Goals Drive Success! About Today's Guest Viktor Antonius is a health actuary at a consulting firm in Philadelphia.  He has three years of consulting experience and has worked on a variety of assignments including: health care reform projections, retiree health care strategy, health care pricing and budgeting, actuarial valuations and union negotiations.  Viktor is currently an Associate of the Society of Actuaries and received a B.A. in actuarial science from the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University. Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/viktorantonius for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Come be a part of this unique community of aspiring actuaries and mentors (aka Journeyers and Sherpas) united for the

Part 1 of the conversation with Viktor Antonius, ASA on How Well-Defined Goals Drive Success! About Today's Guest Viktor Antonius is a health actuary at a consulting firm in Philadelphia.  He has three years of consulting experience and has worked on a variety of assignments including: health care reform projections, retiree health care strategy, health care pricing and budgeting, actuarial valuations and union negotiations.  Viktor is currently an Associate of the Society of Actuaries and received a B.A. in actuarial science from the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University. Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/viktorantonius for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Come be a part of this unique community of aspiring actuaries and mentors (aka Journeyers and Sherpas) united for the

Part 2 of the conversation with Alex Barker on Making Success Habits stick ! About Today's Guest Alex Barker is the chief life alchemist at 66DayExperiment.com. He experiments on his life and business, like reading a book a day, or making healthy habits stick. By day a pharmacist, by night a hero to his 2 daughters and wife. His mission is to help men and women find a disciplined approach to success in life and business at 66DayExperiment.com. Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/alexbarker for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Come be a part of this unique community of aspiring actuaries and mentors (aka Journeyers and Sherpas) united for the common goals of providing Guidance, Accountability, and Support throughout all stages of your Actuarial Journey. FREE VIDEO SERIES: Achieving your Ideal Work

Part 1 of the conversation with Alex Barker on Making Success Habits stick ! About Today's Guest Alex Barker is the chief life alchemist at 66DayExperiment.com. He experiments on his life and business, like reading a book a day, or making healthy habits stick. By day a pharmacist, by night a hero to his 2 daughters and wife. His mission is to help men and women find a disciplined approach to success in life and business at 66DayExperiment.com. Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/alexbarker for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Come be a part of this unique community of aspiring actuaries and mentors (aka Journeyers and Sherpas) united for the common goals of providing Guidance, Accountability, and Support throughout all stages of your Actuarial Journey. FREE VIDEO SERIES: Achieving your Ideal Work

Part 2 of the conversation with Sandy Donovan on Effective Communication! Effective communication continually in noted as a key business skill for success as an actuary. Today, we'll learn from someone who helps others become more effective with thier communication and ultiimately get more of what they want! About Today's Guest Sandy Donovan is a Keynote Consultant and owner of Clearly Influential where she helps small business owners and entrepreneurs deliver powerful and conversational keynotes.    Sandy uses a combo of quick blog posts, in-depth expert interviews, weekly(ish) newsletters, (plus a range of premium products) to support you while you gain the confidence and know how you need to package up and showcase your content in front of a crowd. (Basically, you’ll become a public speaking pro in no time).  Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/sandydonovan or www.actuarialjourney.com/50 for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING AC

Effective communication continually in noted as a key business skill for success as an actuary. Today, we'll learn from someone who helps others become more effective with thier communication and ultiimately get more of what they want! About Today's Guest Sandy Donovan is a Keynote Consultant and owner of Clearly Influential where she helps small business owners and entrepreneurs deliver powerful and conversational keynotes.    Sandy uses a combo of quick blog posts, in-depth expert interviews, weekly(ish) newsletters, (plus a range of premium products) to support you while you gain the confidence and know how you need to package up and showcase your content in front of a crowd. (Basically, you’ll become a public speaking pro in no time).  Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/sandydonovan or www.actuarialjourney.com/50 for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-44

Ever wonder how an exam question came to be? Why are they so hard? Who dreams up what they should be? Today, we're continuing our conversation with John Popiolek who shares his experiences as an actuarial exam grader and writer. While he's not speaking on behalf of his employer or the SOA/CAS, his insight is something many Journeyers will find useful! About Today's Guest John Popiolek has been a pension actuarial consultant since 1987. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and after completing his FSA has served as an exam writer and grader. He lives in Cherry Hill, NJ with his wife and daughter.  Visit http://www.actuarialjourney.com/johnpopiolek or www.actuarialjourney.com/49 for the session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Come be a part of this unique community of aspiring actuaries and mentors (aka Jou

About Today's Guest John Popiolek has been a pension actuarial consultant since 1987. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and after completing his FSA has served as an exam writer and grader. He lives in Cherry Hill, NJ with his wife and daughter.  Visit http://www.actuarialjourney.com/johnpopiolek or www.actuarialjourney.com/48 for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Come be a part of this unique community of aspiring actuaries and mentors (aka Journeyers and Sherpas) united for the common goals of providing Guidance, Accountability, and Support throughout all stages of your Actuarial Journey. FREE VIDEO SERIES: Achieving your Ideal Work Life Balance (Text "AJEXAM" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/exams): This free video series will show you the step-by-step process to cr

Let's continue our conversation with Aman Jetha as he shows us how building relationships looks like in action.In the prior episode, we heard all about Aman's Actuarial Journey. This episode, he'll share his tips and experiences building relationships and being a part of actuarial communities and how he went about doing that.  Visit https:/www.actuarialjourney.com/amanjetha or https://www.actuarialjourney.com/47 for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. About Today's Guest Aman is an actuarial "boomerang". His path includes roles in benefits consulting, music performance, teaching, and finance. Having gotten all of that out of his system, Aman is part of a rotating actuarial student program at a health insurer. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Come be a part of this unique community of aspiring actuaries and mentors (aka Journeyers and

Looking to understand how building relationships looks like in action? Aman Jetha shares how building relationships has helped lead in to success in today's interviews. Visit www.actuarialjourney.com/amanjetha or www.actuarialjourney.com/46 for the  session highlights and accompanying resources. About Today's Guest Aman is an actuarial "boomerang". His path includes roles in benefits consulting, music performance, teaching, and finance. Having gotten all of that out of his system, Aman is part of a rotating actuarial student program at a health insurer. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  FREE ASPRING ACTUARIES COMMUNITY: Join the Journeyer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link http://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Come be a part of this unique community of aspiring actuaries and mentors (aka Journeyers and Sherpas) united for the common goals of providing Guidance, Accountability, and Support throughout all stages of your Actuarial Journey. FREE VIDEO SERIES: Achieving your Idea

The other day, I was talking to two friends who recently changed careers to become actuaries. We were discussing how they actually got their jobs (one full time and the other internship) though they did not start down the actuarial path right after undergrad.   The answer was the same for both of them – building relationships from informational conversations.   That’s really great news if you’re a person who is comfortable engaging strangers. But what if you’re not one of those people. How can you still build great relationships, especially at in-person events like career fairs or the IABA annual meeting (https://www.actuarialjourney.com/iaba15)   Today’s episode dives into that question for all of you Journeys.   Visit http://www.actuarialjourney.com/45 for the session highlights and accompanying resources. **Destination of Today’s Journey** After this episode, you’ll be able to:   •Identify three techniques to building relationships as an introverted person • Apply one of three techniques at your next car