Coaching Actuaries

Want to land that promotion? It takes more than just hard work. In his new article, Charles Johnson of Actuarial Development Institute talks about how to set expectations with your manager, find an advocate, stay open to unexpected opportunities, and earn a higher-level title. You'll learn why climbing the corporate ladder isn’t always linear, but with the right strategy, you can position yourself for success.

I remember going to my internship and talking to to my fellow actuaries. I was studying from a manual and they said, "if you really wanna prepare for an exam, you should use ADAPT" "What is ADAPT? " They said, "oh, you log on. It's a digital portal, it gives you rankings and it makes it harder and harder progressively." And I think the the experience I had, and so many other people had, was like, 'oh, this is so useful because it's so progressive and it's so customized.' ADAPT was way at the forefront of that idea in an educational sense. Coaching Actuaries

Failing an actuarial exam isn’t the end—it’s part of the process! As the novelist and playwright Samuel Beckett famously wrote, "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." In this article, coaches Austin Wallestad, Fred Brautigam, and Kong Foo Pang, ASA share a 4-step plan to help you reset, study smarter, and stay motivated after failing an exam. Check out their great advice!

In 2024, we set out to make our #ExamPA course better than ever. We have delivered with fresh video lessons, a redesigned manual, new Concept Checkers, and more. These updates are already making a difference for our Exam PA students and in this article, we're proud to share their recent feedback.

During their exam journey, many aspiring actuaries face shame, anxiety, and burnout. Especially if they've fallen behind. But it doesn't have to be this way. Your studies can be a tool for growth, helping you build life-long skills that serve you beyond your career. In his latest article, Charles Johnson of Actuarial Development Institute shares 5 strategies to transform your relationship with studying!

Think actuarial careers are limited to insurance? Think again! In this article, Charles Johnson explores how actuarial skills open doors to a wide variety of opportunities, from academia to data science.

Ever thanked an actuary? As our founder Dave Kester notes, actuaries are often unsung heroes, solving society's toughest financial puzzles and safeguarding livelihoods and financial security for millions of people. This Thanksgiving, here are three reasons to thank the actuaries in your life—and to feel gratitude for the journey ahead of you!

On Halloween, let's talk about something truly spooky and bone-chilling: waiting for your exam results! 🎃 In this article, Parker Henley and Derek Koster, FSA, CFA, who support our Exam PA course, provide their expert advice on how to survive this terrifying trial.

Feeling like life is moving too fast? Slow down and find your roots in the new season of Dave Kester’s (Coach K's) Book Club. It’s the perfect space to connect, learn, and celebrate math with fellow enthusiasts. Discover this month's book here: https://lnkd.in/ejSnUBbB

Last week, we introduced CheckPoints, a brand-new tool that’s set to revolutionize how you schedule your study time. It's now live on your course dashboard! Watch the video below to see how CheckPoints makes time management easy AND helps you prioritize your studies.