by Marjorie Ngwenya | Sep 30, 2020 | Diary of an Actuary, General, Uncategorized
The power of a simple thank you can be underestimated. And what’s more, it’s good for your health. In the midst of ongoing global turmoil, anxieties may be running high. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, new mental health problems have arisen, and existing...
by ITM | Aug 31, 2020 | Diary of an Actuary, Uncategorized
In so many of my personal coaching conversations it strikes me how many life goals and dreams bear little relation to what is occupying clients’ lives today. For some, their current occupations are a necessary and deliberate means to an end and for others, these...
by Marjorie Ngwenya | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
These pictures remind me of possibility. Serving as the youngest and first ethnic minority president of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries as well as the third female (in 160 years) was a great privilege – something I hadn’t allowed myself to believe...
by Marjorie Ngwenya | Mar 20, 2020 | Diary of an Actuary, Uncategorized
Many individuals, especially those who are marginalised and limited by societal constructs or stereotypes, believe that their dream career is out of their reach. I believe that one of the keys to success is finding a mentor who can work with you to realise your goals...
by Marjorie Ngwenya | Sep 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
I previously wrote an article on diversity in the boardroom and similar ideas apply in the workplace. No one’s story is the same. Our background, upbringing and experiences are what make South Africa one of the Meccas of diversity. Workplace Diversity – Your...
by ITM | Apr 10, 2019 | Diary of an Actuary, Uncategorized
With many organizations and policymakers putting diversity firmly on the agenda it was refreshing to read an article that moves us from hypotheses into action. Diversity in the boardroom Diversity is a broad topic of interest to me and the usual go-to category of...
