Episode 32: Career Transitions with Julia Lessing
“Career transitions affect almost all of us at some point. And I think what's really important to navigate those is firstly, being prepared. And secondly, when you're faced with them, drawing on your assets, your strengths, your skills, your resources around you to navigate that transition.”
Julia Lessing,
Experienced Actuarial Leader
Julia is a qualified actuary, certified coach and the Director of Guardian Actuarial. She is leading a mission to foster forward-thinking leaders in the actuarial industry and runs the Guardian Actuarial Leadership Program to help actuaries build their communication, management and leadership skills.
In this interview Julia shares:
Why she became an actuary,
How she started her actuarial career as a mum of three small children,
How she navigated the leap from stable employment to starting a consulting business,
How she pivoted from actuarial consulting to leadership training,
What’s next for Guardian Actuarial
