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Advance your actuarial career with this comprehensive two-book leadership bundle, designed to support professionals from emerging managers to seasoned executives.
Aspiring Actuarial Leaders: The Modern Manager’s Toolkit helps actuaries transition from technical contributor to effective manager, offering practical guidance on delegation, communication, project management, and people leadership. Built on the Guardian Actuarial Leadership Program, it uses expert insights, real-world examples, and a “Learn, Apply, Reflect” coaching model to build essential, non-technical skills.
Senior Leadership: An Essential Guide for Actuaries builds on these foundations for more experienced leaders, guiding readers through the “House of Great Senior Actuarial Leaders” framework. The book explores 12 key competencies—from vision-setting and personal brand to negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and presenting with impact—providing a clear roadmap for leading at the highest levels.
Together, these books give actuaries a complete leadership development pathway, supporting growth, confidence, and effectiveness at every stage of their career.
About the Author
Julia Lessing is a qualified actuary (FIAA) and Associated Certified Coach (ACC) based in Australia. Drawing on her 20+ year career as a consulting actuary, coach and educator, Julia developed the Guardian Actuarial Leadership Program to help actuaries transition from technical roles to team leaders. Actuaries around the world have graduated from the program with measurable improvements in their management skills and confidence.