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I have never imagined, that one day, I will be a subject of an interview; much more appear in a life feature - an offshoot from an investment that I've made. I have always been low-keyed; preferred to build and make my work shine, training the spotlight to the rest of the team, rather than just on myself. That's why, when this call for an interview was set, I was chatty - a poor attempt to calm my nerves. But what really made me do it? Knowledge is power, and in this case, if there's any way that I can help women to be more well-informed how early detection (especially on CA) can work wonders, I will do it - in a heartbeat. Secondly, it felt good, how I was able to reap from a decent, good investment - especially, at the most unexpected of times. :) So, thank you dear God (and family) for making me share my story; gratitude to Mindanao Times, Manila Standard and Mindanao Daily News, for giving space to this read; to my InLife Family; and to my dear, dear Charmaine - you are a part of my success story. :*

This week's Tartan Trademark is "Finish What You Start". This mindset will help us: -be judicious about the projects we take on -remember to communicate outcomes to all parties (positive or negative) -know what to close out an initiative and move on (and communicate that!) -keep a sense of urgency to move projects forward It can be hard to say "no" to opportunities, or to avoid chasing interesting projects. "Finish What You Start" is a helpful reminder that we have an obligation to see things through in a thoughtful manner. https://lnkd.in/giKGuczw

Mature decision-making is a complex process influenced by various factors that shape our thoughts, beliefs, and actions. These factors can significantly impact the quality and outcomes of our decisions. Understanding these influences is crucial in developing a mature decision-making process. One influential factor is life experience. Individuals encounter different situations and accumulate knowledge and wisdom to help make better-informed decisions. #GoodNeighbor https://lnkd.in/eVieuTma

I usually hear these 2 things when I speak to Women of Color in insurance:   “I’m ready for something else. But, I’m unsure where I go from here.”   Or this –   “I fell into this industry and enjoy it. But, I’m not living up to or earning my potential.”   Do you resonate with one?   Before you answer – Meet my client, K.   K is a WOC in insurance who had:   → Achieved a lot in her career. → Spent years mastering her craft. → But sat unfulfilled in her role for months.   She struggled to show up as her usual self.   She often thought, “What’s next for me?” Only to find herself overwhelmed, with no real direction.     Ready for change, she decided to join Full Coverage™.   And took full advantage of its focus on alignment.   While embracing all the strategies and tools.    Within 3 months, K was able to:   → Alleviate pains in her existing role → Shift from limits to possibilities → Identify her future aligned role → Tap into a more meaningful network → Consistently take steps toward her future role   The best part – she is moving in alignment.   And driving toward more purpose and impact.   Allow K’s story to be your inspiration if you’re struggling to get the fulfillment you desperately crave in your career.   It’s within your reach.   And I’ve curated the perfect solution for you.   If you sense you’re ready for more in your career And want to land a more purpose-driven role, let’s chat. #pursuewhatmatters #WOC #insurance #insurancecareers #development --------- I have 3 spots left in my Full Coverage program.   DM me ‘Coverage’ and we can get started ASAP.

UPDATE ON ROLLOUT OF FRANCES ONLINE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS News Release from Oregon Employment Department Posted on FlashAlert: March 28th, 2024 1:22 PM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 28, 2024 Media Contact:    Seth Gordon communications@employ.oregon.gov March 28, 2024, Oregon Employment Department Media Statement  Update on rollout of Frances Online for Unemployment Insurance benefits The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is now in its fourth week of using Frances Online for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits.  With preliminary data for the week of March 17-23 now available, the transition to the new system continues to track with overall expectations, as most claimants are using Frances Online to file their claims.  The preliminary data for last week shows that OED: Paid out over $14.9 million in UI benefits. Received 30,656 total weekly claims. Of these, 29,713 were for the prior benefit week ending March 16,  This is the metric we report in our weekly media dashboard.  This is down slightly from the previous week (30,006) but has stabilized since the launch of Frances Online and is in line with seasonal trends.  At 89 percent, the ratio of claimants who filed online using Frances rose for the second week in a row, climbing two points from 87 percent.  “We are pleased to see that more and more people are using Frances Online and getting used to the new system,” Unemployment Insurance Director Lindsi Leahy said. “At the same time, call volume and wait times for our Contact Center remain high and we acknowledge the frustration that causes our customers. We are working as quickly as we can to answer questions and provide the support they need. We also want to remind customers of all the ways to contact us, including sending a message from their Frances Online account, or using our online Contact Us form, chatbot, and live chat in multiple languages. We will continue to monitor the system, listen to customer feedback, and make improvements to give Oregonians a better level of customer service.” Agency Director David Gerstenfeld explained what obstacles the agency is facing as it strives to improve customer service.  “Our biggest challenge is that we still have significant workloads and we lack the federal funding to hire enough people to provide the customer service Oregonians deserve. We are very grateful to the Oregon State Legislature for its support during the 2024 session.”  Earlier this month, the Legislature passed House Bill 4035, which is currently awaiting the Governor’s signature. It will provide additional administrative funding for 72 positions, but customers won’t feel the impacts until the second half of the year. After Research Director Bob Uhlenkott shared OED’s approach to supporting job listings with detailed labor market information with the World Bank earlier this year, his team was invited to give a formal presentation for government staff and policymakers in Uruguay and Argentina on March 20.  

One of the downsides of being so busy is you don't have (make) time to think and often make snap decisions just to get something off your desk. We've all been there. As a senior woman in insurance, do you find yourself giving the solution to that team member who is always messaging you asking for advice? It gets the issue off your desk for the moment but..... it becomes frustrating for you. Why don't they learn? They're smart enough. Why does this team member keep doing this? Well there's no need for them to do anything differently, because they know their boss will give them the answer. More importantly, there's no opportunity for them to learn, to think through a possible solution, and there's no opportunity for you as their manager to grow into your role either, because your time is taken up solving the problems of your team. When you look at this in the cold light of day, it's obvious - take a step back, coach the team member, ask what solutions they've considered, who else they've spoken to and so on. Everyone learns. So the next time that demanding colleague pings you with a request for an answer, stop, take a deep breath and think about how to use this as a chance to help them learn and as a chance for you to grow as a leader.

Strategy #5 is way underrated, but works so well.

We often collaborate with our clients to understand the risks in their lives and how they are protected against them. When it comes to property and casualty insurance, especially on the commercial side of things, another advocate can be critical to have on your side. Our friends at Ivy Risk Strategies contributed the newest article addition to our resources page on just this topic. Enjoy the read. https://lnkd.in/gKGnc39E

Many voices are calling for systems change and collective action to tackle the complex societal challenges we are encountering. Concurrently, collaboration is becoming increasingly difficult and traditional methods are proving less effective. In this blog post, we outline 7 mental, emotional, and process shifts that, based on our experience, foster the rare levels of radical collaboration and innovative action necessary for system transformation. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02snw040 #SystemsChange #SystemTransformation #RadicalCollaboration

Excellent contextualized insights on what collaborating for systems change really entails…