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Professional Growth Miniseries Part 3: Presentation

For our Season 2 Q2 special topics episode, instead of a single topic, we’re bringing you a 3-part Professional Growth Miniseries! Originally recorded as a panel discussion in partnership with NAWA and Assurant for Women’s History Month, this series features three industry leaders—Alana Shiraishi, Aree Bly, and Ximena Fernandez. They sit down with host Lizzie Eason to pull back the curtain on the hard-earned wisdom that shaped their actuarial careers. Part Three: Presentation. Dive into the "make or break" world of presentation skills for actuaries. Using a "content-as-a-meal" metaphor, our panelists share how to help your audience digest complex data. Learn how to "start with dessert" to hook your audience, use selective proof to maintain credibility, and stay flexible when the conversation shifts unexpectedly.

Professional Growth Miniseries Part 2: Networking

For our Season 2 Q2 special topics episode, instead of a single topic, we’re bringing you a 3-part Professional Growth Miniseries! Originally recorded as a panel discussion in partnership with NAWA and Assurant for Women’s History Month, this series features three industry leaders—Alana Shiraishi, Aree Bly, and Ximena Fernandez. They sit down with host Lizzie Eason to pull back the curtain on the hard-earned wisdom that shaped their actuarial careers. Part Two: Networking. We're transitioning from how you communicate to who you communicate with. Explore high-ROI networking strategies, break down the critical differences between mentors and sponsors, & learn tactical advice on how introverts can build authentic, non-transactional relationships.

Professional Growth Miniseries Part 1: Communication

For our Season 2 Q2 special topics episode, instead of a single topic, we’re bringing you a 3-part Professional Growth Miniseries! Originally recorded as a panel discussion in partnership with NAWA and Assurant for Women’s History Month, this series features three industry leaders—Alana Shiraishi, Aree Bly, and Ximena Fernandez. They sit down with host Lizzie Eason to pull back the curtain on the hard-earned wisdom that shaped their actuarial careers. Part One: Communication. We’re diving deep into the habits you must learn and unlearn to lead, how to command a room, and the secret to making sure your voice is heard. Don't miss this masterclass in professional evolution.

Allyship in Action

In this episode, David Scharf demonstrates true allyship by shining the spotlight on a few key women who provided the confidence and encouragement he needed to transition from a nervous junior analyst to a sought-after industry speaker and past president of the CCA. David also plunges into his career journey and gives advice to other actuaries on how to move from passive support to active, tactical allyship for women in the field.

Special Episode: MentorUp Celebration

In our first, quarterly special topics episode, we celebrate NAWA's MentorUp Program by chatting with 3 women who have personally and professionally benefitted from the experience. Whether you’re building your actuarial career or ready to give back, NAWA MentorUp creates powerful connections that help you grow—together.