How to build communication and leadership skills
Apr 15, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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In this interview, Bill Marella (CEO ACTEX Learning) and Julia Lessing (Author of Aspiring Actuarial Leaders: The Modern Manager's Toolkit) discuss the power of communication and leadership skills in helping actuaries build great careers.
In this interview, Bill asks Julia:
- What inspired you to write Aspiring Actuarial Leaders?
- Many actuaries are highly technical. What are the biggest challenges they face when moving into leadership roles?
- Do you believe actuarial education adequately prepares professionals for management? Why or why not?
- With AI and automation changing the profession, how do leadership skills help actuaries stay relevant?
- Can you share any real-world examples of actuaries who successfully transitioned into leadership roles by developing soft skills?
Read Julia’s new book "Aspiring Actuarial Leaders: The Modern Manager’s Toolkit"
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